Joey Jordison has been replaced in the band Slipknot. As a fan of the band, I remember when this news broke and it was quite shocking. Joey was one of the founding members of Slipknot and his departure left many fans wondering what would happen next.
The decision to replace Jordison came ahead of the release of Slipknot’s 2014 album, ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’. The band announced that they had parted ways with Joey due to “personal reasons” and that they had found a new drummer to join the lineup.
The new drummer who replaced Jordison is Jay Weinberg. Before joining Slipknot, Weinberg had already built a name for himself as a talented drummer. He had previously played with bands like Madball and Against Me!, and his skills were well-regarded in the music industry.
I can only imagine how daunting it must have been for Weinberg to step into such a high-profile role in a band like Slipknot. Being a fan of the band, I can say that Slipknot has a fiercely loyal fanbase, and any change in the lineup can be met with skepticism and criticism.
In an interview with Spain’s The Metal Circus, Weinberg spoke about his experience joining Slipknot. He mentioned that he didn’t feel like he was walking on eggshells, but I can only imagine the pressure he must have felt to prove himself to both the band and the fans.
Replacing a founding member of a band is never easy, especially when that member is as iconic as Joey Jordison. However, Slipknot has managed to carry on and continue making music with Jay Weinberg behind the drum kit.
Yes, Joey Jordison has been replaced in Slipknot. Jay Weinberg has taken over as the band’s drummer and has been performing with them since the release of ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’ in 2014. It’s always difficult to see a member of a beloved band leave, but Slipknot has proven that they can adapt and continue to create their unique brand of music with a new lineup.