Slipknot and an additional longstanding bandmate have severed ties.
Over the weekend, the heavy metal band’s website announced percussionist Jay Weinberg’s departure. Slipknot applauded Weinberg for his ten years of service and his efforts to pay tribute to the late percussionist Joey Jordison.
“However, Slipknot remains committed to progressing,” the statement continued. “As a result of a creative decision, the band has chosen to separate itself from Jay.”
A man on the left has a spiked headpiece onstage. He performs onstage with percussion instruments as a clown.
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Criticism followed Weinberg’s departure, which was deleted from the band’s social media. Fans questioned Slipknot’s decision to separate from Weinberg on Instagram.
“I can’t believe you guys just dropped Jay. He was the one who reintroduced the old Slipknot flavor to the band. I hope you all know what you’re doing,” commented Instagram user @joaodiogo.sgssb on a recent Slipknot post.
“Justice for Jay,” replied @itz.izabella, an Instagram user.
Instagram users criticized the band for disabling comments and removing the announcement.
Slipknot and Weinberg:
On Monday, Slipknot and Weinberg representatives failed to provide immediate responses to The Times’ individual inquiries for comment.
Five months after disclosing the departure of sampler and keyboardist Craig “133” Jones in June, Slipknot declared Weinberg’s retirement. Jones became a member of the group in 1996.
2014 saw the addition of Weinberg, son of Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg, to the “Duality” band. The drummer from New Jersey previously served as a member of the bands Madball and Against Me! prior to 2013, when he replaced Slipknot founding drummer Jordison. Jordan passed away in 2021.
Weinberg appeared on a number of albums during his tenure with Slipknot, including “.5: The Gray Chapter” (2014) and “The End, So Far” (2022). A Modern Drummer Readers Poll crowned Weinberg “Metal Drummer of the Year” in September.
“It is an absolute blessing to know that the efforts of my close friends at Slipknot and myself over the past two years have helped to forge meaningful connections with so many of you,” Weinberg exclaimed in an Instagram post from September. “I am extremely appreciative of everyone who has invested time in our music.”
On Saturday, in a separate Instagram post, Weinberg reflected on his performance in Mexico. Headliners including Slipknot performed at the three-day rock festival Hell & Heaven.
“What a year 2023 has been,” Weinberg wrote in the caption of a photo of himself positioned behind a drum set. “Excellent way to conclude an incredible year filled with unforgettable performances.”
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