Slipknot have announced that they have parted ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. In an official social media statement, the Iowa band said that they are “intent on evolving”, and have made the “creative decision” that Weinberg will leave the band.
It is the second time in five months that the band have lost a member, after keyboardist Craig Jones left the group in June.
pic.twitter.com/pcjLWU9AHB— Slipknot (@slipknot) November 5, 2023The statement from the band reads: “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years.” “No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it.” “But as ever,” it continued, “Slipknot is intent on evolving.
The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.” Weinberg joined Slipknot ahead of the release of the band’s 2014 album ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’.
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