Slipknot Announces Shocking Departure of Jay Weinberg

Slipknot makes a shocking announcement revealing Jay Weinberg is no longer in the band. Jay Weinberg joined Slipknot after the departure of legendary drummer Joey Jordison and was very well liked by the fans.
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[@plantarise8284]

Jay and Alex saved the band back in 2014. After losing 2 of their founders and most iconic members between 2010 and 2013, I personally was skeptical about what could happen to the band. Still, after Vol.5 was released, I couldn't be more impressed with both of them, especially how Jay honored everything that Joey made in the past, he surpassed the standards and made them sound as incredible as they sounded these past 9 years. Jay may not be Joey, but he earned a place in our hearts in the same way Joey did, and I will always be thankful to him for what he achieved with Slipknot and as a professional.

[@MrMemesAndChill]

Facts

[@UndyingHatred_]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@KenanJHS]

Well said

[@828_Nate]

👏👏👏 💯 well said!

[@kronicracer]

💯

[@samexoldx]

Shawn and Corey have absolutely killed what was left of Slipknot.

[@taurusbull8276]

How so?

[@danielboomson]

Facts

[@em0t33th7]

Shawn especially, considering he’s the ‘creative vision’ of the band

[@ZenchiArts]

They're Ghost now, bunch of backup players and two people making all the money, only a matter of time before Mick walks if he has any brains...

[@taurusbull8276]

@@danielboomson How so?

[@itsfine5818]

At this point, it's pretty hard to not think that there's something wrong with the leading figures in Slipknot. With the vague nature that they deal with this stuff, it's tough to believe that everyone who left or were kicked out were the problem.

[@JustinKanicki]

It's their business and has nothing to do with fans

[@itsfine5818]

@@JustinKanicki Ok, did you have a point? I don't believe I mentioned fans at all. But you have that absolutely right, it's definitely only a business now and not a band, lol.

[@Lcky-gu2gi]

​@@JustinKanickioh it has to do with fans when fans dont support them anymore they will humble up

[@carlos66965]

@@itsfine5818You are a fan presumably. That's who they're talking about.

[@itsfine5818]

@@carlos66965 Still makes no sense in relation to my original comment

[@that-avr-drummer]

I was in a band that played with them back in 1999 when they were just breaking and I remember saying to my guitarist at the time "how the hell are these guys going to do this long term?!" but they did. Jay is an awesome drummer and person and I wish him the best.

[@chrismiles5286]

Jay was a great drummer for Slipknot he will definitely be missed I wish Jay the best of luck in the future.

[@kornandfoofighters]

Iowa is one of my all time fave albums, corey and the fellas as people? You can take that shit BACK to Iowa

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

😂 Jay will be ok.

[@thehunter7422]

Factsssss. Love his shit on the Gray chapter and We are not your kind . Not a big fan of the album after that but his drumming was always on point . I think he would've made Joey proud if we could see his reaction right now

[@robertsylvester3542]

Same here man. Same here.

[@derochehope]

I think they've made a huge mistake.....

[@Jeff-ok6dr]

Definitely!

[@cristianperez784]

I’m going to say this if Corey Taylor leaves Slipknot then that’s it I’m pretty much done with Slipknot I’m still so damn shocked Jay is gone

[@Krysdavar]

I think there's probably more "behind the scenes" stuff to the story. With Joey they didn't know about his ailment. Maybe Corey and Clown are simply bringing clown's son in. Who knows? 🤷‍♂ We'll get the jist of what happened a year or 2 from now just like finding out about them not knowing about Joey.

[@600mikey]

I mean slipknots new stuff ain’t to good at all recently, different sound to, so creative difference, hints that’s one of the reasons

[@cYkoTIkTV]

What if it is Jay's decision?

[@lrizo3841]

Slipknot has never been the same ever since Paul Gray passed.. R.I.P Paul, Joey. R.I.P Slipknot

[@ArizonaSquatch]

Lol Their current bassist is better than Paul. Their former drummer is/, was better than Joey. Those are my opinions. Paul was just an average bassist at best.

[@lrizo3841]

@@ArizonaSquatch 🤔 yeah I'm not going to lie to the bass player they have now is pretty badass but I don't know if Jay Weinberg is better than Joey but like you said those are my opinions

[@pinkdragon4830]

I’ve wanted to see Slipknot live for a long time.But the band is falling apart,all my favourite members are gone and based on older videos I know that the band is not the same anymore.I’m so jealous of anyone who had the chance to experience early Slipknot

[@jovanabramovic2946]

I'm getting a flashback to the end of 2013 when Joey was fired and was absolutely crushed and now this. Man fuck this I don't know what to say. Jay literally saved the band, love you Jay. Love you Joey RIP. 🤘🏻❤️

[@samuel-murasama]

Two absolutely legendary drummers ❤

[@Ryo7_7]

Same. It's a downer.

[@philipc4353]

I agree this is definitely on the same level of shock as when they announced Joey's firing. Very disappointing and doesn't make sense.

[@TheMullerClan]

@@philipc4353 I guess it just doesn't make sense as we don't have any info filling out the bigger picture around what happened. If we knew what led up to this decision we probably would understand. Let's see what time brings up..

[@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez]

Slipknot explained why Joey was out of the band. He ended up getting a disease where his legs were not working from time to time. He couldn’t do bass pedal like that and backing tracks were not a thing like that at the time. He was in and out of hospitals and things like that. It wasn’t for no reason. Even Joey explained his leg disease

[@turdferguson353]

Jay brought that energy back to Slipknot that Joey started to lose toward the end. This sucks

[@84jdgregory]

The energy of having the ability to move?

[@WishMount]

yes@@84jdgregory

[@elboot8569]

DUDE SERIOUSLY, IM SO UPSET THIS IS HAPPENING

[@skundini4999]

Not even close.

[@damageinc81292]

Joey didn't lose shit

[@michaelbrook7139]

Jay is a Beast! His father is a legendary drummer as well!

[@MykaTheDevil]

Very sad to hear that Jay is leaving. EXTREMELY talented drummer and definitely captured the essence of Joey’s style and put his own twist on it. It was an honor to see Slipknot when they were still the original lineup and a pleasure to see them with the new line up. I wish Jay the absolute best and can’t wait to see where his talent takes him. Hopefully they reconsider and keep him with the band.

[@Psykostatik]

I've been rockin with Slipknot for 20 years now. They're an alltime favorite band for me. Having said that the next record had better be God tier to even begin to justify this. I'll still probably be pissed.

[@philvelasco1363]

Facts

[@bonebreaker9103]

Shawn Crahan "in the process of making god music" you know it'll be shite 😂

[@GabrielXDrums]

Not likely gonna happen, it’s life, just a band man, move on.

[@Cart.man56]

@@bonebreaker9103it’ll just be knockoff ghost

[@paulletchworth2036]

Me too brother

[@need4speed5353]

Jay was one of the most passionate members. I'm more heartbroken about this than Craig leaving because at least there's a good chance that was Craig's decision. I highly doubt Jay wanted to leave.

[@maggot216]

May sound strange, but Jay's departure hits me 10x harder than Joey's. Sure Joey might have been a founding member, but he always seemed disconnected form the fans from my point of view. Jay comes in with massive energy and heart warming attitude to match.

[@Eidolon5150]

Mostly because you could tell that craig was kinda done before he left. He was going hard and doing things he normally wouldn’t do.

[@GunSperg]

@@maggot216 that’s an insane statement in my opinion but hey, to each their own. Slipknot died to me the day Joey wasn’t in the band. I was a fan from ‘99 until then, still a fan of their older work but haven’t willingly listened to any of their music since Joey. Joey was and is the greatest metal drummer of all time in my opinion.

[@maggot216]

@@GunSperg The last show I was at both Jay and Clown gave a set of drum sticks to a kid with downs at the venue I was at in Virginia Beach. After standing in a torrential downpour for about 45 minutes, the only acts to perform were Manson and Slipknot. But that last bit with the drum sticks just melted my heart. 🥲 TGC and WANYK are amazing in their own right. As It's strange to me that having listened to TGC for years leading up to the passing of my sister (who was the second of four children) helped a lot. WANYK hit really close to home after dealing with an both mentally abusive father and divorce at the same time.🤐

[@millierosse1558]

I can feel the end coming something I never thought would actually come

[@MrSpeoples1]

This planet is FULL of top tier, world class drummers such as the young Mr. Weinberg. I thoroughly enjoyed his approach and performance of the tunes and saw his development from Mr. Jordison's (RIP) replacement playing Joeys stuff to playing Joeys stuff with Jays feel to playing Jays stuff. Thus, I am grateful to have witnessed and do look forward to what the future holds for the legendary band, the new 'Knot music inspired by this transition as well as continuing to support Jay Weinberg's future music endeavors as a Jay Weinberg fan...for life.

[@Paersik]

Almost 10 years with Slipknot. Time flies! Remember when I was 13 and saw the first show with him in 2014.

[@82ndparatrooper]

It doesn't seem like he's been with them/Joey's been gone for 10 years 😯

[@06mrselfdestruct]

I remember seeing them at Ozzfest 2000

[@yanngelos9932]

Well too bad you missed their best years

[@KytexEdits]

Same! I'm also born in '01 and saw their show for the first time in jan '16.

[@chiefbrownfart]

A creative decision!? I've been a huge Slipknot fan since self titled, and when Joey left I was thinking that there was no way anyone could even fill half of ONE of his shoes. But Jay absolutely made me eat my words, after he sat at the kit for a few years I truly thought that he was the absolute best choice in the entire world for Slipknot. I can't even fathom why they would let him go for "creative" reasons, the dude is probably talented enough to play anything you could throw at him. I'm always excited to see what the future holds for Slipknot, but if I'm being honest this is a huge let down for me. I don't want to jump to conclusions just yet... but as of this moment in time I'm pretty damn disappointed in Slipknot.

[@UndyingHatred_]

Yeah it was definitely not a creative decision. They outright fired him, they’re just using that term just to cover it up unfortunately.

[@bobbyharris2270]

Watch them come out with something that has a hip hop beat now. I would love to see Corey eat his words. I feel they going soft so they don’t need a crazy fast drummer anymore.

[@desertbanshee8167]

Yeah,&its just my opinion on how ive heard that statement..but there was a bit of 'Hes holding us back from the direction we want to go forward with' sound to it. Maybe its just my disappointment in them making it sound like that to me. Plus,there was almost a saltines to it,like giving a compliment& then a slap. Idk.

[@Richlucch]

Jay didnt fill joeys shoes, different styles and joey never missed a beat, played faster and had more power

[@chiefbrownfart]

@@Richlucch you're absolutely right, Joey is one of the goats of drumming and completely irreplaceable. Jay just did a hell of a lot better than I anticipated anyone being able to.

[@acfrmlc]

Man that one stings, as a drummer, i idolized joey and jay grew on me. I was convinced no one could make joeys sound and presence. Jay to put in the effort and produced something i felt was almost indiscernible from what joey may have wrote on .5 and we are not your kind. So many members gone, being replaced. Makes it tough to connect with the band imo. hopefully they can recover and move in a good direction.

[@FathomMane]

I feel the same but i think they should either split up or retire at this point

[@whackosmack3636]

The next album will be called “All members gone”

[@aaronmorrill3716]

Craig was the death rattle... Jay is the nail in the coffin. RIP SlipKnot.

[@Hardwired_Productions]

I'm afraid you're right my friend....

[@user-vl4zi9vl8g]

As much as I actually agree... people have said this many times before.

[@eee-hi1kl]

craig was an npc, grateful that he left. worst departure was chris fehn though (except joey and paul rip)

[@angelodigirolamo2902]

⁠@@eee-hi1kl*iconic. craig is iconic. his mask, persona and sampling helped slipknot with its creepy and weird sound in the early years that it’s known for today. is the the most “important”? probably not, but with chris leaving, craig, and now this, not the same band anymore.

[@Hadfield420]

They can literally make there own drum beats in a editing software and make bangers! Yes I understand that wont help with touring but anything that they produce is still better than nothing

[@josiesupersidfan9919]

All I can say is this hits hard 😪 Thank you, Jay ❤

[@kornandfoofighters]

Hits hard like he wanted to, but slipknot are like....no we gotta be soft now, no more, they should just start a new band and replace these old dogs, they cannibalised the funk of the group, most of the key songwriters dont have a pulse, and clown is just a piece of furniture at this point, the band that made IOWA died 15 years ago anyway

[@BLStatted]

@@kornandfoofighters 🎯

[@timwilson1339]

Now I know why they wear them masks.

[@raynavarra]

I think once Corey says, that’s enough. That will be the true end. Corey definitely seems to be really enjoying the solo thing. And honestly, as someone who has seen his solo tour, it was bad ass.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I'm not surprised as such. You put so many people into a tight group under stressful circumstances, touring together, being together 24/7, it's not a shock that someone is kicked out or leaving, rather it's a miracle they've stayed together even so well up to now.

[@anti-socialcustoms8441]

Such a huge loss ....Jay brought the Knot back!

[@hmwpyro18]

This one hurts. Jay brought so much energy to the band. Wish him the best

[@DavidBaillie1986]

Calm down. He's not dead like Joey.

[@KenanJHS]

@@DavidBaillie1986dude?!?!?

[@vincent2053]

@@DavidBaillie1986Tbh his comment was pretty tame lol

[@Missconduct044]

@@DavidBaillie1986Who needs to “calm down”

[@McRex203]

I was privileged enough for Slipknot to be my first concert when I was 10 years old back in 2091. They went on tour with SOAD Rammstein and Mudvayne. It’s was the pledge of allegiance tour. I got to see Joey performance spinning sideways and it held a special place in my heart. As a drummer, guitarist, vocalist, dedicating my life to music I can only imagine what it would feel like to play for such an iconic line up. Jay was what Slipknot needed at the time and everything happens for a reason. Finger crossed the future of slipknot.

[@willyoufindme2729]

2091?

[@Alexandria87]

​@@willyoufindme2729 I think they meant 2001 lol

[@Ari11P]

I'm totally shocked, just saw them playing at Download 2oth here in the U.K this year and Jay was the first to enter in the stage, was unbelievable, he is a monster behind the kit!! I always watch his drum videos!! Hope they give up this absurd decision, for the good of the band and the fans!!

[@NottinghamSpotter]

I'm so lucky to have seen slipknot at download this year, I saw Jay kick it on his final tour :(

[@NickyHC]

I saw Slipknot at download in 2005/2019 and in January 2020 before covid hit the world.

[@MalrusOSC]

Same. Saw them at Download 2019 and 2023. I don’t know what Slipknot was on when they made this “creative decision”

[@NottinghamSpotter]

@@MalrusOSC probably on nothing, because when they are on something they actually make good music

[@ghostchants]

This band constantly, through interviews, their comments and choices of wording, gives off so many vibes of probably being such an extremely toxic environment to be part of.

[@mikepalmer2219]

No doubt.

[@samexoldx]

Its Shawn and Corey

[@fullmetalguy8357]

Ever wonder why most bands don't have 9 members? The group dynamic already gets compromised after 5, 6 at most. There are clearly too many huge egos in this band and it's consistently contributed to tensions among the members.

[@GranTurismoJunky]

I'm sad to see Jay go, absolute legend. But at the same time things happen for a reason, I'm looking forward to what he moves on to and interested to see who Slipknot bring in. Personally I feel like Evgeny from Slaughter would be a mega addition since the whole band is so influenced by Slipknot, but I also don't want to see him leave STP either. Would not have seen this coming after watching him on Downbeat, wishing the best to Jay 🤘

[@pitonto16]

This is a big loss for the band. Jay was true to Joey's drumming and at the same time he brought a very similar style that any casual listener wouldn't notice between who was whom. That's how good and how well Jay fit for the role. I used to be a hardcore Slipknot fan, but lately I've distanced from the band because I don't feel related to their music anymore. I hope for the best from both sides.

[@topqualifier115]

"Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision to part with Jay" He did not leave on his own

[@lxtorana100]

😂

[@WishMount]

must be your first time reading a statement like this- businesses and corporations say that for damage control- plus this exact thing was said when Joey "left the band". Jay got booted and that's just how we have to deal with it

[@Swellington_]

i bet its something to do with the "clown"

[@Nichole-440HP]

@@WishMountit must be your first time reading sarcasm

[@everyonelovesmajima]

@@WishMount That's literally what they just said, "Jay did not leave on his own." Nobody said Joey "left." They "parted ways" and then he announced he was fired and pissed off about it.

[@KevynKing]

I don't understand this at all. Jay is a top tier drummer, the closest we'd ever get to Joey. He clearly loves being in Slipknot and seems like such a great dude. He also quickly became my favourite individual member. As an aside, I dont really want to see Simon in Slipknot - not cause I think he couldn't do it but because Vended are really coming into themselves and I think long term, they could easily stand on their own.

[@jiboo6850]

Yuck! He butchered Joeys stuff at resurrection fest. He's so far from good enough for Knot.

[@KevynKing]

@@jiboo6850 Definitely doesn't seem to be the consensus opinion, but you do you dude.

[@kameronwright9925]

​@@KevynKingit's half and half. I'm on the side of he's no where near Joey. In terms of writing and playing Joey's song but that doesn't mean he's a bad drummer

[@KevynKing]

@@kameronwright9925 I think he's a fantastic drummer. No he doesn't quite match Joey, but nobody really would. I think Jay is as close to that as we could possibly get. Plus the clear love and excitement he had for just being a member of Slipknot was great to see and really endearing. There was some Joey stuff it took him a while to get the hang of, which makes sense - but his own contributions were always sick too.

[@kajeralocse]

I love Jay's work as much I love Joey's. They're both epic in their own right.

[@FathomMane]

Jeoy was better. That dude could drum upside down

[@corosta]

Respect for not excluding family from business... This takes guts. 🤘🤘

[@DragonDonut64]

Corey must be hard to work with.

[@rodtaylor5476]

More like Clown.

[@Swellington_]

Im thinking clown

[@OfficialGrizzlyIronsideMusic]

I think both…considering Stone Sour breaking up and the bass player for Corey’s solo band being fired, I think Corey is just as difficult to work with as Clown is…it’s a damn shame…

[@Swellington_]

@@OfficialGrizzlyIronsideMusic we might not ever know why either,unbelievable

[@LimboDBD]

With the way the message was made about Jay leaving this seems highly likely this was clowns doing and not corey

[@Mr.CASUALS]

Woah dude…. Joey and Jay you guys crushed it!! RIP Joey and best of luck in future endeavours Jay!

[@OfficialMrRite]

If you notice (Tortilla Man is a great example) Slipknot is doing away with long term members and replacing them with musicians that either worked with Slipknot members on side projects or people that have done tech work for some of the members in the band at some point. I assume they're doing this so that the current core members of Slipknot can be the creative force while the new members simply perform live and execute whatever they need to in the studio without pushing to add their own creative flare into the mix. Having nine people in the creative process sounds like a nightmare and at the end of the day, it's just easier to have 1 - 3 people write the material while the other members write their parts around it accordingly. It sounds crappy but doing it that way keeps things consistent sound wise. This decision to part with Jay has nothing to do with his skill but more than likely to do with creative input. Jay has played in quite a few different bands, all of which are very different from one another and it's likely Jay just wants to move on and do something else...or maybe Jay felt like he had put in the time and effort and deserved more say so in the creative department but was denied. Slipknot's statement sounds like it was a mutual decision but we won't really know until Jay himself says something otherwise. Let's also take a moment and be honest with ourselves here. As much as we all loved Chris and Craig, how much do you think they were allowed to contribute in the recording process? You can argue Craig almost if not always produced the intro tracks to Slipknot's albums but other than that he and Chris were more of a presence during live shows. I could make the same argument for Sid. As much as I love him as a musician I don't think I've heard much from him in recent songs which is unfortunate because he's very talented and underutilized. We may never really know what happens behind closed doors, we can only speculate.

[@skyskimmer]

My first thought was "didnt he just join the band?" ...A decade later, TIME FLYS! Interested to see what happens next.

[@everydayjustme]

They don't accept someone who is getting more attention then the band. He's Drummer of the Year for years now and probably wanted more space inside the band and just like everybody in the past, took him out.

[@everydayjustme]

Im pretty sure they will come up with the same excuse since Joey: “We can’t talk about it”. But I hope Jay do it.

[@glasseyesx]

exactly!, who got more drum deals, hell who even got their own top notch professional sounding VST by a legendary drum company, who also done gojira, and underoath?!?!

[@Swellington_]

jays a beast on the drums,and we'll probably not know the reasons why for a long time,if ever

[@jona3180]

pretty accurate. the band is legally owned by corey and clown so its ran like a dictatorship. the rest are just guns for hire.

[@dondominicoseliga8723]

This is super weird situation! I am totally taken aback😮 Have no idea what could’ve led to this decision and… I am upset and kinda… you know guys, calling this a “creative decision” infuriates me even more. Jay is an incredible drummer and I just cannot comprehend what has just been announced. Kind regards from Poland🇵🇱

[@alboy0737]

This is absolutely infuriating, I have no hope for the future of this band.. quite unfortunate. This band has gotten me through so much. Sad to see it crumble before our very eyes.

[@JamesAdair0018965]

@@alboy0737 what's going on with slipknot? none of this is right

[@alboy0737]

​@@JamesAdair0018965Don't know. But I don't like it.

[@tObito687]

"creative decision" is probably just their nice way of saying "we kicked him out". ofc idk if he was kicked or left on his own but the statement really makes it sound like they kicked him out. If so i feel really bad for jay, this was like his dream gig.

[@JamesAdair0018965]

@@tObito687 it was his dream gig so i doubt he left on his own sounds like he was fired

[@marklholloway]

Crazy they deleted their post and as a result silenced the fans and the backlash

[@SlaughteredInside]

As a fan since '99 and still to this day a fan who readily admits this band saved my life. It has been beyond hard on me to watch this band suffer the challenges they've been hit with, but as a fan since '99 I think I know what I'm talking about when I say this band has been done since Joey was kicked out. It's never been the same, yeah they wrote some more great music but to me the magic and albums that were great from start to finish were gone. Then Chris left. Then Craig left. Now Jay's gone. Do I really have to say it? These guys are trying to retire, and honestly I don't blame them. The last album showed exactly where they were at and I didn't even buy it. Thank you for keeping me alive when nothing else did, Slipknot. You made a difference in me that could not be measured. I love and will miss you all.

[@95mudshovel]

oh my gosh! this is crazy. he's an absolute legend!

[@VolBeat2412.]

imagine being a fan of a band for so many years, more than a decade (16 years) , and suddenly see that. I discovered their music when I was 9 and currently I’m 25. Honestly Idk what to think or say. This is insane And yes, I’ll continue listening to their old and more recent stuff no matter what, but the fact one of your fav drummers is no longer part of the band is shocking.

[@matthewconway1494]

Dude I'm on the same boat with you, I pretty much deleted all of there pics on my social medias from shows I went to over the years. I won't listen to there stuff till I decide I want to make that decision, but this hurts worst than Craigs departure, I gave them a second chance after two weeks when craig left, but this could he the end of Slipknot for me. I wish you the best as well man.

[@strongjohny9520]

Im so shocked right now. Im a big Slipknot Fan and i loved Jay and i dont know what i should think about it. I really wanna know more about the Details...

[@kronicracer]

Drummer changing again..... Uggggggh

[@matthewconway1494]

@@strongjohny9520 They won't say it. Just like they did with Craig. They might as well hangup the cape.

[@diegosolorio1318]

Im glad i saw Jay play in 2021 Knotfeast in LA. He was amazing.

[@frozenninja4030]

Ah, this is heartbreaking. Best of luck to Jay on whatever comes next. I can't imagine what would have had to happen for them to get rid of him. The end of an awesome era for sure.

[@Kengoorooshka]

I think that this was an extremely terrible decision for Slipknot. Usually I don't care when members are kicked or leave Slipknot, but Jay filled some massive shoes, and in my personal opinion, was a significantly better drummer than anyone else they could have had, the guy was born to be in Slipknot. As many of us have said today, we doubt that Jay of all people, the guy who has poured his life and soul into Slipknot over the past decade, would be unable to evolve. Evolve into what? Jay is an immaculate drummer. I hope that Jay felt mutual in this decision because he honestly deserves so much better. With that said, it feels like a Clown decision, and Clown doesn't deserve as much say in the band as he gets. He hits a beer keg. When is Slipknot going to replace the guy who kits the beer keg, starts fueds with everyone, has probably the worst contribution to the band, who is constantly not present during tours, and who is lagging behind the band in every way possible? I hope that Jay speaks up about it and speaks up about Craig Jones' departure. Also, I hate that they even mentioned Joeys name in the post. Its such a degrading thing to add in there when speaking about Jay, as if Jay's only job was to be the next Joey, but Slipknot also fired Joey, turned their backs on him, and left him to die. So Slipknot of all people really are the last people that should be still speaking about Joey.

[@ZenchiArts]

They're still milking Joey's death, gd wish there were legalities to prevent that shit....

[@Jo_youwhatmate]

@@ZenchiArts Ok that's a gross take...they knew him personally...you did not, you have no place saying they are milking his death, like there is a time limit on grieving or how one does it.

[@ZenchiArts]

@@Jo_youwhatmate your opinion and your are entitled to it.

[@justpassingby3409]

Bro I’m just glad I saw him live two days ago in Mexico, I never expected I would witness his last concert with slipknot

[@Alexandria87]

😢😢

[@geoffgaffieldsickassc4152]

Very sad to see Jay go. However their is a Drummer "Dare I Say" that's Joey level, "ELOY CASAGRANDE" is his name. check him out......

[@urfrenbeamus7743]

So, fun fact. Jay's drum tech is my neighbor. "His contract was up." Is what he told me.

[@nightowl425]

Slipknot is a business, not a brotherhood.

[@380stroker]

Which goes against everything they claimed to be. Hypocrites the lot of them.

[@Solidkhallid]

RIP to Slipknot, if it wasn't obvious their best days were behind them, it is now.

[@user-di1qc4gz3k]

Their best days ended in the mid 00s.Ever since AHIG I haven't enjoyed a single album they've created and once Paul died that was when the original members started leaving the band or getting fired.

[@velvetbear7184]

This is part of the chaos the music industry puts on these bands by pushing them all to the edge out of greed and lack of caring for human life. Music labels are garbage people. Thanks Slipknot for all the legendary music you gave us!

[@Zenki8118]

All Hope Is Gone was the last legitimate Slipknot album. Still a maggot for life but Slipknot is not & will never be the same anymore. Truly an end of an era.

[@DateMike22]

Can't believe that. Pretty shocked rn 😲😳. Jay is so damn good 🤘🏼 🥁.

[@musicmaster555]

Chris, Craig, Jay. So far, members are dropping like flies. I hope this doesn't mean the end is nigh but Jay was such a cool breath of fresh air. I'm waiting to see how surface level Jay will make his statement to be.

[@Ace13Drums]

So, where are tryouts being held

[@AncientSoul811]

I have been listening to the band since I was a kid and honestly I’m surprised it has lasted this long. I feel like Paul is just turning over in his grave disappointed at everything that the band has gone through. After Joey passing away Chris leaving the band and clown not performing with them the bitter truth of reality is setting in that the band is hurting. They gave us the best of their years and talent so we can’t blame them if hanging up the towel is the final call.

[@sevryn6049]

Thank you Jay for providing some of the best metal drumming in the modern era. I wish you well man.

[@abcbizarre]

hes mediocre at best. His fills are lame and he has little creativity... The only thing he brought was good timing for live shows.

[@davidsonn1997]

@@abcbizarre honestly you haven’t got a clue, stick to pop or any other nonsense you listen to

[@Bccentric]

I rarely comment, i recently became a massive fan of slipknot this past week. Listening to all there songs and watching there live performances. Went through the history of slipknot and learning about the passing of Joey and Paul. Learned about the departures and then boom... This happens... Bloody mental mate.

[@Telepuzique]

where songs?

[@Maniacsface]

B sides after Paul died.

[@MrJpm1989]

🔥🖤Sad to hear that, next🖤🔥

[@sipsp0ison545]

really liked Jay's style to the band, interested in seeing whats next! Can we please look at Eloy Casagrande, he did a killer Heretic Anthem drum cover and he plays for a legendary band Sepultura!

[@masso392]

Corey and Clown have firmly driven this band into the ground

[@mikepalmer2219]

Narcissist will always do narcissistic things. At least that is my first thought. I could be wrong.

[@willjimenez9013]

They also blood sacrificed Paul and Joey

[@darksu6947]

​@@willjimenez9013I like wearing a tinfoil hat just as much as the next guy but your comment is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on the internet and I've been on the web for over 20 years. Great take my dude 😂

[@kermitthehermit9588]

Slipknot have been a joke for years.

[@vinzen14]

​@@darksu6947and it managed to snag a single like, lmfaooo

[@heavymetal9749]

The band has already been falling apart ever since Paul died and Joey left the band. Fast forward to a decade later, we got 2 members gone in just one year. Man, what a big tragedy!!!

[@FlyboyHelosim]

The good news is, there's still new music being released that Joey featured on before his death.

[@iPenzel]

Did he leave or did he get fired ? Which one is it ?

[@WishMount]

I'm thankful I got to see Jay live in March at Melbourne Knotfest, I can rest easy knowing I got to see that legend live in the flesh- his precision, poise and creativity elevated The Knot more than anybody could ever hope to achieve. It's bittersweet, they booted both drummers who both ended u being generational talents for the same band- but I know Jay will be an upgrade for literally all bands he decides to play on with, he's still young in his music career and I have nothing but love for him, he got me started in drumming.

[@scootdusty5172]

I didn’t 😢 I got into them right after Knotfest

[@paulletchworth2036]

You got to see the legend JAY WEINBERG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fortunate man 👍

[@yamum1480]

I was at Melbourne knotfest too, im so glad my first slipknot concert was right before 2 legendary members left

[@chadrogers3575]

Im telling you that drummer youtuber that plays everything with one hand will be the next drummer mark my words.

[@globalevents0]

The fans would be pissed

[@ADStudiosOfficial]

Doubt it but god I hope so.

[@jonathandenny2870]

Hell no

[@mikepalmer2219]

I don’t think he would do it. I am going out on a limb and assume most of slipknot are control freaks and narcissists. Not sure if that guy wants to get mixed up in that.

[@GRiP1700]

Don't think he'd even want the gig. He left his former band because he wanted more time to do his solo and social media stuff which has been blowing up like crazy for the last year or two. And I doubt slipknot would be interested in bringing in a 27 year old that they have no relationship with.

[@shookmouse1144]

Jay saved Slipknot in a time of crisis. Remember that.

[@samitechcookie9758]

That fuckin hurts. I wish Jay and Slipknot all the best for the future!

[@NickyHC]

Damn! Good luck Jay. Wherever you go!

[@Samuel-lu1gc]

Jay was my favorite drummer and he's the person who made me love slipknot I'm in turmoil

[@paulletchworth2036]

What the hell are they thinking man

[@amishhackerlul3731]

El estepario

[@thedrummersexperiencethoma2824]

he just announced a new band today but im not sure if he named the band

[@wiscious]

Jay is the best metal drummer I’ve ever heard/seen

[@g0nzal3s]

I am a huge Joey fan, but I loved the spirit and music Jay has brought to Slipknot, he was an excellent choice. I met him once for like 5 minutes, and he was a kind, down to the earth bloke, he listened to my questions about me being a drummer trying to play his and Joey's songs, and he gave me some good advice. I don't know who made this decision, but I hope they had some fckn valid and legit reason, and not just the money.

[@mushroom13cfh]

Ya I was skeptical of him but dam was his sound so close to joey. He was the only dude prob that could almost fill Joey's shoes

[@LogicallyKnot]

It was all about the money more than likely. Or he talked back to Shawn. One or the other. Seeing as they were stealing from Chris and kicked Joey out of the band for having a disease it could be anything, but my bets on money.

[@scottstefani7789]

I wish Slipknot and Jay Weinberg the best of they're future endeavors all gotta say.

[@seanmccabe4758]

Give me a shot Slipknot {Cory} Life long Iowa boy. With Iowa work ethics and morals. Been playing drums since I was 9. Me and my son saw ya in Indianola {Knotfest) a couple summers ago. Best show I"ve seen. No problem with the road. Ive been homeless a few times. I know what the grind is like. Rock hard or dont rock at all.

[@truknz71]

KRIMH from Septicflesh tried for that spot 9 years ago. I wonder if they are interested in him or he for them still?

[@richterbelmont8532]

Thanks for keeping us updated. I just can’t believe they would get rid of Jay. He’s the only one in the world that could even touch Joeys level and he did such an amazing job I was honestly shocked when I first heard him but now? Idk what’s gonna happen, it seems like the members are jumping ship left and right. I mean can you imagine if half of the WUTANG clan quit or got replaced?

[@colinschafer5453]

Great analogy. No. I couldn’t imagine that happening and it being called wu tang. Wouldn’t be right.

[@whackosmack3636]

@@colinschafer5453 I think that's why Redman & Methodman just do things together now. No point carrying a name when most of your members left or are dead or in jail. Corey will just go to do his other band that no one listens to. All my mates are knot fans and they hate his other project and think its gay

[@RapsCalorie]

I've seen the "original" lineup, but I'm really glad I got to see Jay play with them. I really felt like he brought the next level the band needed moving forward. apparently a couple more have left now too? Damn. I'll still listen to them but IDK if I'll go to another concert. Maybe if the new material is still as good, but I'm getting too old for that shit anyway haha.

[@bizzmoneyb]

Corey's son is in Vended as well. i think Eloy from Sepultura would make the most sense.

[@VartoZnatyVsim]

That is just their decision, so we only can wait and (bleed) hope that they won't cease making new albums ...

[@kwantoon]

I still very much hate that Joey is no longer with us, he was a beast. Further more I miss the days of Slipknot being young and hungry, when they were young their intensity was unparalleled, but nothing lasts forever I guess. With that being said; I feel Jay did a great job as a drummer for Slipknot, I always felt he did the music justice. Jay is a great drummer and I wish him the best in his future endeavors. Seems like people leaving Slipknot has started to become a regular thing. How many of the original 9 is left?

[@KAOS-zp2zx]

5 I think. Craig, Jim, Mick, Sid, Corey

[@Tormentor.death122]

Wtf is the fact 😂

[@jay8193]

@@KAOS-zp2zxyou mean 4 lol Craig left not too long ago

[@KAOS-zp2zx]

@@jay8193 I meant Shawn not Craig my bad

[@jay8193]

@@KAOS-zp2zx the OG members are Sid, Jim, Shawn, Mick, and Corey

[@hypnoticpigeon]

With all of the sudden lineup changes, I think it's worth noting where the band is at currently. They've just finished their label contract and from what I know, they have no plans to sign another. They can now do anything they want without having to appease a label or follow a schedule. It seems that the band wants to spread its wings creatively speaking: Their most recent album featured some of their most experimental tracks like Adderall, the material they've released after the album has also been more experimental for the band (Like the song Bone Church or the Adderall EP), and there's the fact that both Corey and Clown have been wanting to release the more rock leaning album Look Outside Your Window that they recorded during the All Hope is Gone sessions. The band obviously wants to go in a new direction and many of the members may not want to go that route or have felt that they've done their time. That's at least how I see it; it may make more sense in the future.

[@aleksandargeorgiev4686]

Did he left or was fired? What happen?

[@muzz1105]

Jay honestly had great energy and listening to the last album, the drums mostly and Jim's/Mick's guitars is what made it tolerable. wish him the best. But i dare say V-Man is gonna be next to walk the plank

[@fredquevillon3727]

Sadly they cannot go back to their OG drummer like Dream Theatre did... Jay was really an awesome fit for Slipknot.

[@nickolassutton2927]

The reason I got into drumming, this is truly heartbreaking. Slipknot isnt the same.

[@Jeff-sn1ev]

Literally exact same for me, brother. Been listening to Slipknot since Iowa and I loved Joey but something about Jay made me think, "I want to do that." If they truly shit canned him, I'm devastated.

[@chilly6470]

Who's the dude on the official website with the "???"

[@rockroller247]

I got to see slipknot in 2016 This is crazy after Craig & now Jay

[@Iamkolbycarignan]

It’s about retirement and money. Not Jay. The band is getting older and they know they cannot do this forever. Unfortunately, he was at the mercy of the band. He will go on to do amazing things, I’m sure.

[@Derkiesmefpipe]

They could go for another 20 years if they wanted to.

[@Berggrenthethird]

True tho @breakdownbeachbum

[@Alexandria87]

Yeah I think he was the youngest next to Sid

[@moimoimoiiiiiii32221]

Funny you say that when Clown's planning an infinite legacy for this band. Any absent members will be replaced and the band thrives forever

[@KB-jz3ys]

First Joey now Jay😭😭😭 I can’t take this anymore😢. I would absolutely love if someone like El Estepario Siberiano filled in (but stil😭😭)

[@user_breathless]

I’d love if they released Look Outside Your Window as a final album!

[@zeroofthebeat4658]

I like to be the cup half full type. I think this is going to open alot of doors for Jay. I mean with 10 YEARS of work in slipknot under his belt, i strongly believe lots of bands will want him. Thats a massive thing to put on a resume. Be optimistic everyone. I think Jay is going to do some monstrous work from here on out.

[@nemesis8140]

My brother send me the message Slipknot posted i was shocked seriously Jay is soo talented such a great drummer he needs to start his own band imo. If the Knot voted him out wtf a huge loss

[@villageidiot9867]

There are only 2 votes in slipknot. The rest are employees.

[@mweiss1982]

Great video, man! I like how much respect you gave Jay. Jay is a beast. I'm so sad to see him go. I saw Slipknot's post on IG the second I opened it up and went straight to KZbin. And as per always, we'll never find the real reason on why any of this crazy stuff happens.

[@jamesschuh8568]

Corey better master the drums like he said he's the greatest guitarist 😊

[@TheTorrierEnd19]

It's really hard to be a slipknot fan anymore