Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Tributes have been paid to Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, who has died aged 46.
Jordison was one of the founding members of the heavy metal band, alongside percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray, which formed in 1995 in Iowa.
In a statement widely reported by US media, his family said: “Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. READ MORE: “To those that knew Joey understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music.” Jordison left the band in 2013 before going on to play guitar for Murderdolls, and drum for Sinsaenum and Scar the Martyr.
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