Drummer Jay Weinberg officially announced his departure from the band Suicidal Tendencies last Sunday, the 11th.
Through a post on Instagram , the drummer published photos and a statement explaining the decision. Weinberg highlighted that the focus will be on family and new creative projects, citing the arrival of his first child and artistic works in development. He thanked the band, the crew, and the fans for the period of performances and tours around the world.
Read the full statement:
"With an exciting and busy 2026 shaping up, I'd like to thank Suicidal Tendencies for hosting me during an incredible year and a half of shows! It was an absolutely fantastic experience.".
With the arrival of my first child with Chloe Weinberg , I've been dedicating myself to personal projects like @portraitsofanapparation . A growing series of collaborations, building a suitable creative space at home, and some new projects in development that I can't yet announce. While there's still a lot of work to be done in the next five months, it's been a joy to commit to finally completing these projects artistically before my focus naturally shifts to fatherhood for the first time.
Although I won't be playing with the guys, I can't express enough the love and respect I have for them, for the family and SUICIDAL Army, and for all the crazy fans I've met across six continents playing with one of my favorite bands!
Mike [ Muir ], Dean [ Pleasants ], Ben [ Weinman ], and Tye [Trujillo ]... You supported a friend when he was down and gave him the opportunity to really feel the message of 'You Can't Bring Me Down' at a time when he needed it most. I have no words to thank you and I can't wait to see what you do next.
I literally can't conceive of my life as a drummer without the profound influence of Suicidal Tendencies. Many of my drumming idols contributed to the band's historical legacy, and it's a huge honor to be able to contribute in some way.”
Suicidal Tendencies has not announced a replacement for future performances.
Jay Weinberg joined Suicidal Tendencies after being fired from Slipknot
The musician was part of Suicidal Tendencies for almost two years, since their live debut in March 2024 in Osaka, Japan. His time with the band came after he was fired from Slipknot in 2023, where he played drums for about ten years and participated in important albums in the group's career.
During his time with Suicidal Tendencies, Weinberg also released solo material and developed collaborations with other artists. He recently released his first single, "Sandstone ," featuring George Clarke , vocalist of Deafheaven.
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