Slipknot Announces Departure Of Drummer Jay Weinberg

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Slipknot Announces Departure Of Drummer Jay Weinberg

The recent instability within Slipknot’s lineup persists as drummer Jay Weinberg has amicably parted ways with the multi-platinum masked metal outfit. Weinberg, who had been a member since 2014, leaves the band following the earlier departures of longtime members Chris Fehn in 2018 and Craig Jones earlier this year. His final performance with the band was at the annual ‘Hell & Heaven Metal Fest’ in Toluca, Mexico, on Friday, November 3rd. No replacement for Weinberg has yet been announced.

In a statement issued online the band’s message reads as follows:

“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, 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.”