Slipknot are moving forward without longtime drummer Joey Jordison, and Corey Taylor reveals in a new interview (seen above) that all will be alright as far as the writing for the band's next album.
It was shocking news when Slipknot announced in December that they've parted ways with drummer Joey Jordison. Now, it appears as if Jordison himself was the person most shocked by the decision.
As we reported late last night, Slipknot have parted ways with longtime drummer Joey Jordison. The news shocked fans worldwide last night (Dec. 13), leaving us all on the edge of our seats. Will Slipknot continue without Jordison? What about the new album Slipknot just started working on? In a new interview, Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor comments on the Joey's departure and the follow-up to 2008'
Drummer Joey Jordison and Slipknot have parted ways. The shocking news was released via a statement from Slipknot on the band's official website this evening (Dec. 12).
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has lifted the mask on a new side project he’s been working on called Scar the Martyr. With a yet-to-be-named debut album due out in the fall, Jordison was able to expand his musical horizons with this new collaboration. In addition to playing drums, he also recorded the bass and rhythm guitars parts for the debut.
The members of Slipknot are off doing other things at the moment, with plans to focus on a new record next year. Among those using the time to find other creative outlets is percussionist Joey Jordison, who earlier this spring revealed that he was working on a new project...
If indeed Slipknot are venturing toward a greatest hits record as Corey Taylor recently suggested, it looks as though all of the members will get their turn in the spotlight before it arrives.
These Aussie news outlet news.com.au recently talked with Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison as the band prepared for their shows at the 2012 Soundwave Festival. They talked about everything from odd gifts from fans, to a new Slipknot record, and even a new solo project from Jordison.