Jay Weinberg - Slipknot - Knotfest Roadshow Interview August 2019

[@SkylerHello]

Interviewer: Hey, Jay, how are you? Jay: Great question...

[@MrMvstic]

this is to true

[@dhaddine5472]

I’d rather have him say “Great question” every time to gather his thoughts than “Uhmmm .... uhhmmmmmm ...”. It’s a pretty standard way of handling being questioned in debates, politics, etc.

[@SkylerHello]

As a caveat: full support of Jay and SlipknoT. I saw them this past Friday. They ruled. I was just commenting with a joke.

[@davidnece7832]

@Careful Icarus C'Mon man. You gotta be having a really bad day to dislike this kid.

[@mohammad_ahnaf_afique]

@Careful Icarus You just won the "Wannabe Edgy Guy on the internet" award

[@iPenzel]

You got Jim “you know” Root. But then you have Jay “great question” Weinberg

[@ClarkPesto]

Don't forget Shawn "none of your fucking business" Crahan

[@gorrthegodlover7062]

Then you got Mick "good morning" Thomson

[@robertstrange7511]

Who could forget Craig " " Jones

[@dnkys]

And Joey “Very True” Jordison

[@mohammad_ahnaf_afique]

Omg you guys are funny af😂

[@randalllee5901]

I work as private sector security/bodyguard. I've worked a number of Knot shows and they're ALL extremely respectful and kind people. But Jay Weinberg takes it to another level. He's the most sincere, calm and (very) talkative of all the guys. I've worked for a number of bands and performers and Slipknot is consistently the most pleasant, even after the shows when I'm walking them to their dressing room and they're beat ass tired. I'm 6'7" 275lbs and thought I'm a few inches taller, Mick Thompson is a big mother fucker. 😂. He's shorter but it's honestly like someone put a Slipknot boiler suit on a Volkswagen. If you're going to meet then, do it when Mr. Crahan has taken his mask off. The first two shows I worked, he confused me and terrified me so much because speaking to Crahan is completely different than speaking with Clown. Totally seperate identities.

[@CuriousRegard]

Pondering whether he's *edit More * talkative because the shine hasn't worn off yet. But he's been touring with his other bands for longer than he has been in Slipknot. So idk,

[@x.vermillion.x9870]

isn’t jim taller then mick? jim 6’6 and mick 6’2? but that’s cool i wish i could see them just at a concert but the fact that you see them after a show is really cool too

[@Symbiote-Man]

Jay: So, how are we filming this? Interviewer: You're gonna sit here, hold drum sticks, so people know that you're a drummer...and I ask you questions, ok? Jay: Great question...

[@nethracedicon1152]

Jay is a more than fitting successor. Joey and Paul would be proud! Fantastic job, guys

[@digitaldogs233]

Thats the kind of drummer you want. Someone who already knows your work. And humble to, i would still be going "Damn dude im in slip knot"!!!! Then do a dance.

[@allthatremains2009]

Super cool, laid back dude. I’d love to hang out with jay for a day

[@larvaedadindex]

@Careful Icarus dude what

[@CLuvTV]

@Careful Icarus ........Careful Icarus

[@Drunkcat008]

@Careful Icarus stfu,you like people say that to you?,it's your opinion but why the hell you have call a fan a fage,like what the fuck

[@JoseRivera-un2td]

I'm so glad you said that metal musicians are the best musicians in the world. It's true. Not just the fact that they play fast. But when the music conveys a meaningful message and it touches precise pitches and tones with most if not all the members, to me it's undeniable. The talent plus speed of tempo means a capability that is unmatched anywhere. Even 30 member orchestras never play at the speed that metal stays in. It why Slipknot is my favorite band. They don't just play fast for fast sake and don't yell for yelling sake. Their combination of skills and creativity makes them hands down the best musicians on the planet. Some bands, like Dragonforce, never slow down. And bands like idk, Hatebreed, never stop screaming. It's why I love Slipknot. Hands down, they are the best musicians on the planet by far. All this with no real backup singers and Corey's not really that great at singing. Has great loud vocals and can sing lighter songs like Vermilion 2 but really doesn't possess a talent per se. Regardless they, by far, are my favorite band and favorite music, again, by far.

[@kevinschaper7458]

I think the reason why he says good question before answering is because i feel hes a articulate person who wants to fully answer. I did have unique experience doing a haunted house with him. He just seems like a real down to earth dude.

[@nordimejia5790]

Maybe that's how they trained him to answer. That's how you keep your job.

[@danutd94]

We Are Not, great question by the way, Your Kind

[@JamesExploresHorror]

I always appreciated Jay's playing especially on The Gray Chapter but he won me over when they released that Metabolic drum cam on The Gray Chapter touring cycle. He absolutely killed it. Then they release We Are Not Your Kind and im like just when i thought this dude couldnt get any better he just delivers. You can feel how visceral he is just by his playing! So glad he's a part of this band and hope he stays full time! Never will forget Joey and will always appreciate what he did but to me Jay is what they needed! Also amazing video! 🖤🤘🔥💀

[@steenbeanl7170]

He’s amazing! I love watching him play..

[@Bahomar]

great interview! thanks for the setlist question!

[@evantaylor2935]

g o o d q u e s t i o n

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

Going with family to see Slipknot :P

[@ttboosted7634]

What a great guy!! I absolutely love jay and frankly he is my idol!!!

[@metalheadblues]

If this was after he played a set , that's brutal.

[@jtrap3260]

He definitely did. Hairs all sweaty, makeup all down his neck and suite

[@MrBierher]

this is preshow. he is way to relaxed and not totally worked out

[@jtrap3260]

@@MrBierher He's always relaxed before and after shows and he looks worked out to me. His hair is visibly wet and sweaty. Plus there's makeup all over his suit and neck

[@Jeremiah1110]

@@jtrap3260 I'm pretty sure that's just water

[@jtrap3260]

@@Jeremiah1110 yeah okay I forgot you was there. I work outside for a living and my hair is almost as long and its drenched in 30 mins. Plus they pour water on themselves to keep cool.

[@TheInfiniteNine]

Jay "great question" Weinberg

[@Terrible_J]

great question.

[@DrumcoachingTV]

One of the best topics: "behind the scenes" 👌 thx SDM 🤘

[@MrSlipknotDR]

Great person, great drummer

[@mndrummer9519]

Sickdrummer,please jay weinberg drum cams!!!

[@wcanderton]

He has a whole channel full of his drum cams. Slipknot CC Drummer or something like that

[@cjthrill]

Great interview!

[@joshuakelm8200]

Jay`s a fucking beast behind the kit! Long live the Knot!!!!

[@tlui4350]

Jay is a down to earth dude.

[@robertadams9844]

Awesome drummer

[@marcanthonylpz2489]

Good questions bro. I mean he seems to think so!

[@SilkandScrooge]

Damn he’s only been playing drums for 10 years. Same and I suck.

[@viktorbjornstad_drums2nd440]

Wesley Warren 14 but ok

[@SilkandScrooge]

Viktor Bjornstad_Drums2nd how old is he again?

[@viktorbjornstad_drums2nd440]

Wesley Warren He is 28 now and he played drums from when he was 14. Just don’t think you’re bad. You got four years! 😁

[@SilkandScrooge]

Viktor Bjornstad_Drums2nd I guess I was going off when he first started playing with slipknot. He dad only been playing 10 years when he joined slipknot. To me that’s crazy. Guitar is my main instrument tho. If I had focus all my efforts on drums I’d be a lot better. I’m sure he picked drums and stuck to it everyday for 10 years

[@simterio3077]

Everything unfolds naturaly when you are in the right path in your life. He was born to do that stuff.

[@elusinm]

I love slipknot

[@marie-eveblais6731]

SLIPKNOT!!!

[@hectorumpierrez6002]

Jay's eyes really said 🌑👄🌑

[@nightowl5557]

SLIPKNOT!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@ricardoarturoperezberistai7907]

Jay is a fucking machine 🤘🤘

[@dorisg.3]

Jay is great 💋👍🤘💜👺

[@rainbowzombiebones]

Dylan Potts at 3:45 got the best question, gonna see Knotfest tomorrow! See ya in the pit! Let's go!!

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

How was it?

[@rainbowzombiebones]

It was great. Behemoth was so theatrical it was like I was watching a music video. Gojira had new bass drum and backdrop art, and were phenomenal as always. And of course Slipknot killed it. Hardly any time in between songs. They just ran right through 'em

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

@@rainbowzombiebones Awesome....I'm going to the show in about a month. They're always great though. I saw Gojira with Lamb of God, MachineHead, and Trivium. They really killed it, can't wait to see them again

[@rainbowzombiebones]

@Crazy Joe Davola yeah I've seen Gojira a handful of times the last few years with bands like Mastadon and Opeth. They blow me away every time. Their set was a little short at knotfest. No Mario drum solo ):. But Lamb of God was great earlier this year on Slayer's last tour!

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

@@rainbowzombiebones - That's great, they are awesome. Lamb of God is the band I love seeing live too, I live close to Richmond in Va so I see them when they do home shows. Always, killer. Probably my favorite band. I've followed them from the begining being from the same state and all

[@sydIRISH]

JAY = SLIPKNOT

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

I agree

[@Aaron_Gentry]

What a cool guy

[@steeezyjoey]

This guy is, Fcking Cool!

[@jaredalexander6600]

Jeff " right on right on" Christopher

[@fequalsma8428]

He sounds very reasonable.

[@bruno_orton]

Slipknot Forever 🤘🏼👏🏼🤘🏼🇧🇷

[@nordimejia5790]

They have been playing the same shit the whole year. They should drop surfacing as the encore.

[@remygaron8311]

You re lucky to have a dad

[@ryanbuckley5529]

🙏

[@viktorbjornstad_drums2nd440]

That can be heard two ways...

[@GorlicBreadz]

Play Orphan and not just a few singles!!!

[@iPenzel]

I actually just noticed that Jay and V-Man dont have numbers still.

[@Zxqxry]

0-9 were the original 9 members. Unless jay and v man get 10 and 11 they won’t get those numbers. No way jay is taking joeys number and noooo way vman is taking Paul’s number.

[@bigupliquidchilli8709]

@@Zxqxry But they aren't the original nine members.

[@Zxqxry]

While I would now absolutely consider them members, I personally don't think they should be given numbers. Think back to the glory days. The number system was a way of distinguishing members without using their names as a way of hiding their identities. That time has long passed and we now know each member extremely well. (Besides Craig who is still somewhat a mystery. I wouldn't even know it if I walked past him in a super market). We know Jay and Alex. We have unmasked interviews with them. I think giving them a number would feel slightly gimmicky. But hey, just my opinion.

[@gosubtounfortunatefilththe198]

@ZWFishing. Original numbers were 0-8 bud. Jay and VMan will never have numbers. They rightfully deserve their spots in the band. But they wont have numbers.

[@muhammadikramdollah-3875]

@@gosubtounfortunatefilththe198 man i think Jay will get number oneday because he already got circle/O on his jumpsuit and when he get a number, the number will fit in there..sorry for my English🙏

[@bartholomitommy4043]

You know?

[@westyridge760]

Hire me to do your interviews at least I'd give a shit about the questions id ask

[@sempthegreat]

Hmmmm I'm kind of on a fence here.. The album is definitely recorded to a click. Solway Firth is a straight on 157 bpm song with no deviations, and Jay isn't exactly an atomic clock, not that it's a bad thing. And even though they have Craig in the band, doing samples. Unsainted for example, is definitely played to a backtrack.

[@matthewchavez5322]

It's just edited heavily. Hence the producer that was made a big deal. They record several times the same song until they get it

[@sempthegreat]

@@matthewchavez5322 Yeah, No. That's not really how it works.

[@matthewchavez5322]

Are you trying to tell me that you can't digitally fix timing and how a sound sounds after initial recording? Man, technology is so far behind.🙄

[@sempthegreat]

@@matthewchavez5322 I'm trying to tell you that while you can speed up/slow down recorded parts, the work effort to make all instruments sound in time would be silly. Alone the fact that the guitars would be recorded to drums played without click would be a mess at best.

[@ryanbuckley5529]

I've been working in recording studios for 20 years, worked in 14 differnt ones with Countless bands. I'd have to say you don't know what you're talking about...

[@jillalexiestrada6034]

Ouch... This is killing me...

[@patrickredinger9898]

Thiriously

[@CLuvTV]

Kinda sounds like Buckethead

[@BLASTbeatDAD]

He isn't joey... Its taken me years to accept this. But I finally came to the decision of letting myself enjoy jay. He is a total different drummer with complete polar opposites of joey's roots. I love them both as inspiration and entertainment. Plus he is a really down to earth guy. But I don't like nuerosis... BTW, don't Google that band. Meh

[@ThePhantomnaut]

It’s ok if you don’t like Neurosis. Personally, they are legends in extreme music. More focused on the slower side, which might not be your thing, but their influence is profound in a lot of bands.

[@cbreezyworld2652]

Me too bro ..me too..fuck its been hard and bringing it up almost makes ne go right back to that thinking

[@Shankabottomus]

@Davide Bonvicini No, you are really dumbass.

[@Shankabottomus]

I googled Neurosis. I'm with you. Terrible. I could think of a hundred bands that are heavier. The new Slipknot sucks also.

[@jurajpetrovic1578]

Neurosis has been an influence to Slipknot from the start (Joey mentioned them in several interviews), so they probably wouldn't sound what they sound like without them. I agree with Jay when he says that Neurosis is the heaviest band in the world. "Heaviness" is pretty subjective though, but I saw Slipknot twice in 2009 and Neurosis seven times since 2014 and while the two Slipknot shows were decent, Neurosis' live shows are a cathartic experience. I haven't really listened to Slipknot for about 10 years now but WANYK kinda rekindled my love for them and thanks to them I discovered Mastodon back in 2009 at a festival in Italy and thanks to Mastodon I've discovered Neurosis and they've been my favorite band for almost a decade. tl;dr: Don't listen to this guy, listen to Jay; check out Neurosis, they're amazing.

[@riffinpeace6667]

neurosis heaviest band on earth!

[@torbenbruhns1270]

Umm.... Get This is a Song from Selftitled. Good Research... 🤦

[@demondefiant6346]

Dude he just got done playing a almost two hour show, chill.

[@lavariante6112]

Hey why do you always talk with the mask? if we know him

[@digitaldogs233]

🤦‍♂️😂

[@kingsizeblues616]

I just hate the way he tries to be like Joey, in his movements and poses. Just be yourself, you are never gonna be Joey so stop imitating him

[@junior8403]

He talks like a fruitcake but drums like a badass

[@tristaningram9222]

You talk like a fruitcake, who say fruitcake anymore??? !!! Dumbass

[@larvaedadindex]

Lol who still says fruitcake

[@etangbose4755]

Probably because we’re not allowed to say faggot anymore

[@lilianamelendez8984]

@@etangbose4755 EXACTALLY, people keep asking "WhO tF stiLl UseS fruitcake anymore" gee gorge I FUCKING WONDER WHY

[@karankathayat6318]

Great interview!