jay Weinberg Leaves Suicidal Tendencies to Focus on Family and Projects
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has announced his departure from Suicidal Tendencies, citing a desire to focus on personal projects and prepare for the arrival of his first child with his wife, Chloe.
Here’s a breakdown of the key information:
* Departure: Weinberg left Suicidal Tendencies, looking ahead to an “exciting and busy 2026.”
* Reasoning: He’s prioritizing passion projects like “Portraits Of An Apparition,” building a home studio, and preparing for fatherhood.
* Gratitude: He expressed immense gratitude to Mike Muir, Dean, Ben Weinman, and Tye Trujillo of Suicidal Tendencies for their support during a difficult time after his departure from Slipknot. He also thanked the band’s crew and fans.
* Impact of ST: Weinberg stated that Suicidal Tendencies profoundly influenced him as a drummer and was an honor to be a part of.
* Recent Activities: He previously toured with Infectious Grooves (featuring Mike Muir and Metallica’s Robert Trujillo) and is working on a solo album.
* Slipknot Context: Weinberg was previously a member of Slipknot, leaving in late 2023 due to “creative differences.” He described the departure as “heartbreaking and blindsided.” Eloy Casagrande (ex-Sepultura) has sence replaced him in Slipknot.
* Future Slipknot Album: slipknot hopes to release their long-delayed album “Look Outside Your Window” in 2026.
Weinberg ended his statement with “ST for life!”, demonstrating his continued respect and affection for the band.
