According to new reports from TMZ and Blabbermouth, the estate of Slipknot’s late drummer Joey Jordison have filed a lawsuit against the band. The complaint accused the group of trying to profit off his death despite “abruptly” firing him via e-mail back in 2013. The lawsuit, which was filed by Steamroller, LLC in June, says…
Slipknot, Korn, Nickelback, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more recently got namechecked in Kentucky senator Rand Paul’s “Festivus Report” on wasteful government spending. The bands were mentioned due to their use of the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which was launched to assist the live entertainment industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following was…
Slipknot are planning to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album on tour next year, but it appears the band also have more in store. During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan revealed that a documentary and a reissue of the album are being planned as well. Clown…
During a recent interview with NME, Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan commented on firing drummer Jay Weinberg. According to him, the band are “choosing to do something different.” Clown said the following: “We are completely in reflection mode and reflection can bring tears. Reflection can bring smiles. Reflection can bring energy. Now, we are…
During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan offered another update on “Look Outside Your Window,” the side album that him, Corey Taylor, Jim Root, and Sid Wilson recorded during the “All Hope Is Gone“ sessions. The percussionist said the following: “It’s definitely arriving next year. You have my word. The…
As previously reported, Slipknot are planning to celebrate their 25th anniversary on a headlining tour next year. Now, during a recent interview with Kerrang!, percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan confirmed that the shows will find the band performing their self-titled debut album in full. Clown said the following: “Are you joking right now? You’re talking…
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has taken some time to reflect on the 10th anniversary of his addition to the band. You can read what he had to say below. Weinberg’s latest comments come after he was fired from the group. Weinberg said the following: “For 19 years, my goals in music and art have…
Slipknot will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on a European/UK tour next December. Bleed From Within will serve as support. Here’s the dates: 12/05 Amsterdam, NET – Ziggo Dome 12/06 Dortmund, GER – Westfalenhalle 12/08 Stuttgart, GER – Schleyerhalle 12/09 Leipzig, GER – Quarterback Immobilien Arena 12/11 Zurich, SWI – Hallenstadion 12/12 Paris, FRA –…
After Slipknot fired drummer Jay Weinberg, rumors started circulating regarding the identity of his replacement. One of the prime suspects was Jeramie Kling (ex-Venom Inc., etc.), who seemingly trolled fans with several suggestive posts, the latest of which featured the hashtag “#im666.” Now, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has issued a statement dispelling the rumors of…
Jay Weinberg has revealed that he is currently recovering from hip and femur surgery. This news comes shortly after the drummer was fired from Slipknot. Weinberg said the following: “This Tuesday, after three years of careful planning, I underwent an outpatient procedure to repair the torn labrum of my left hip and shave down a…
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