Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has introduced his departure from Suicidal Tendencies.
The musician left Slipknot in late 2023 after the masked metallic band made a “artistic determination” to go in a special route. Weinberg stated he was “heartbroken and blindsided” by the transfer.
Nonetheless, he confirmed that he had joined Suicidal Tendencies in March 2024, saying it was “an absolute honour and privilege” to take action.
Final November, Weinberg and his spouse Chloe introduced that they had been anticipating their first child collectively. “Embarking on our most fun journey but,” he wrote. That very same month, he launched his debut solo single ‘Sandstone’ that includes George Clarke of Deafheaven on vocals.
Sharing an replace on social media final Sunday (January 11), Weinberg advised followers that he had stop Suicidal Tendencies, as he appeared forward to an “thrilling and busy 2026”.
“With @chloweinberg’s & my first baby on the way in which, I’ve been dedicating time to ardour tasks like [Portraits Of An Apparition], a rising sequence of collaborations, lastly constructing a correct at-home artistic house, and a few new in-the-works tasks that I can’t fairly announce simply but.”
Weinberg continued: “Though there’s a variety of work left to finish over the subsequent 5 months, it’s been a pleasure to decide to lastly getting these items throughout their creative end strains earlier than my focus naturally shifts to changing into a first-time father.
“Although I gained’t be jamming with the fellas, I can’t presumably overstate the love and respect I’ve for them, the Suicidal Military and prolonged household, and all of the cyco followers I’ve met throughout six continents taking part in reveals with certainly one of my favorite bands!
“Mike, Dean, @benweinman, and @tyetru: you guys picked up a buddy when he was down, and gave him the chance to really really feel the message of ‘You Can’t Carry Me Down’ at a time when he wanted it probably the most.
“I can’t thanks sufficient for that, and I can’t wait to see what you all do subsequent.”
He added: “I fairly actually can’t conceive of my life as a drummer with out the profound affect of Suicidal Tendencies. So a lot of my drumming heroes have added to the historic legacy of this band, and it’s the honour of a lifetime to contribute to it myself ultimately.
“To our wonderful crew mates @deathtotravis @chris.waiau @coreykoniz @jonrechsteiner @gallowsdrums @ssamhaven @chuckzillathekilla @bradhinds @mrsn_th @rafael_galbes @andrekbelo @andrewrmrtaylor, Brendan, and Mathieu – thanks guys a lot for all the things!”
Weinberg concluded: “ST for all times!” Try the assertion within the submit above.
In 2024, the musician toured with Infectious Grooves – that includes his Suicidal Tendencies bandmate Mike Muir and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Weinberg revealed in late 2024 that he was engaged on a solo album.
In the meantime, Slipknot percussionist Clown has stated the band hope to launch their long-delayed “misplaced” album ‘Look Outdoors Your Window’ sooner or later in 2026.
Eloy Casagrande – the previous drummer of Brazilian metallic icons Sepultura – changed Weinberg behind the equipment within the group.
