Joey Jordison, who co-founded and drummed for the popular metal band Slipknot and later played guitar for the L.A. horror punk band Murderdolls, has died.
He was 46. His family said today that he died Monday in his sleep but did not provide other details.“Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow,” the family’s statement reads. “To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music.
The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time.”Slipknot exploded onto the national metal scene in 1999 with its eponymous double-platinum debut
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