Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has announced his departure from Suicidal Tendencies.
The musician left Slipknot in late 2023 after the masked metal band made a “creative decision” to go in a different direction. Weinberg said he was “heartbroken and blindsided” by the move.
However, he confirmed that he had joined Suicidal Tendencies in March 2024, saying it was “an absolute honour and privilege” to do so.
Last November, Weinberg and his wife Chloe announced that they were expecting their first baby together. “Embarking on our most exciting adventure yet,” he wrote. That same month, he released his debut solo single ‘Sandstone’ featuring George Clarke of Deafheaven on vocals.
Sharing an update on social media last Sunday (January 11), Weinberg told fans that he had quit Suicidal Tendencies, as he looked ahead to an “exciting and busy 2026”.
“With @chloweinberg’s & my first child on the way, I’ve been dedicating time to passion projects like [Portraits Of An Apparition], a growing series of collaborations, finally building a proper at-home creative space, and some new in-the-works projects that I can’t quite announce just yet.”
Weinberg continued: “Although there’s a lot of work left to complete over the next five months, it’s been a joy to commit to finally getting these things across their artistic finish lines before my focus naturally shifts to becoming a first-time father.
“Though I won’t be jamming with the fellas, I can’t possibly overstate the love and respect I have for them, the Suicidal Army and extended family, and all the cyco fans I’ve met across six continents playing shows with one of my favourite bands!
“Mike, Dean, @benweinman, and @tyetru: you guys picked up a friend when he was down, and gave him the opportunity to truly feel the message of ‘You Can’t Bring Me Down’ at a time when he needed it the most.
“I can’t thank you enough for that, and I can’t wait to see what you all do next.”
He added: “I quite literally can’t conceive of my life as a drummer without the profound influence of Suicidal Tendencies. So many 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 in some way.
“To our amazing crew mates @deathtotravis @chris.waiau @coreykoniz @jonrechsteiner @gallowsdrums @ssamhaven @chuckzillathekilla @bradhinds @mrsn_th @rafael_galbes @andrekbelo @andrewrmrtaylor, Brendan, and Mathieu – thank you guys so much for everything!”
Weinberg concluded: “ST for life!” Check out the statement in the post above.
In 2024, the musician toured with Infectious Grooves – featuring his Suicidal Tendencies bandmate Mike Muir and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Weinberg revealed in late 2024 that he was working on a solo album.
Eloy Casagrande – the former drummer of Brazilian metal icons Sepultura – replaced Weinberg behind the kit in the group.
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