Jay Weinberg, the former drummer of Slipknot, recently shared his thoughts on his firing from the band in 2023. In an interview, he reflected on the surprising decision that followed his time with the group. Weinberg joined Slipknot in 2014, taking over from original drummer Joey Jordison.
When Slipknot announced his departure, they described it as a “creative decision.” Leading up to his firing, Weinberg was preparing for surgery to fix a torn hip labrum. He had received approval from the band to go ahead with the surgery after their tour ended in November 2023. “They were like, ‘Yeah, good to go. Go for your surgery,’” he recalled.
However, after returning home from their last show, Weinberg received a call from the band’s manager. He learned that Slipknot had decided not to renew his contract. “I was shocked and full of questions,” he said. “I was like, ‘Why? What happened?’” The manager mentioned that they wanted to release a joint statement the next day, but Weinberg was taken aback when they posted their own statement just 20 minutes later.
Looking back, Weinberg admitted, “It came without an explanation, no reason. It was confusing then, and if I’m perfectly honest, it remains confusing.” He speculated that he might have become a scapegoat for other issues within the band.
Since leaving Slipknot, Weinberg has started a solo career and has already released two songs.
