Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg leaves band after 10 year run with metal titans: 'We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.'
The Grammy-winning band announced the move on its official website, which begins with remaining members thanking him for 'his dedication and passion over the past ten years.'
'Slipknot is intent on evolving,' the statement continued. '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.' Just one day before the announcement Weinberg took to his Instagram page to his excitement over how great of year its been for him and the band.
The New Jersey native joined Slipknot in 2014 after the departure of Jordison, who was a co-founder of the group when they formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1995. He continued, 'Thank you very much to Modern Drummer, the entire MD readership, and everyone who voted!
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