Band publishes statement
Slipknot announced today that drummer Joey Jordison has left the band. The following statement was released regarding his departure:
"It is with great sadness but with respect that, for personal reasons, Joey Jordison and Slipknot are parting ways. We all wish Joey the best in his future endeavors. We understand that many of you will want to know how and why this happened, and we will do our best to answer these questions in the near future. It is out of love for you, and for the music we created, that we will move forward and continue with our plan to release a new album next year. We hope you all understand this, and we appreciate your support as we plan the next phase for Slipknot."
Watch Slipknot perform at Monsters Of Rock
Jordison has spent the last few months touring with his side project, Scar The Martyr, which released a CD in October of this year. In a recent interview, the drummer stated: “My work now is with Scar The Martyr, but Slipknot isn’t going anywhere. Mark my words.”
Watch the music video for Scar The Martyr
The band is planning an album for next year. Slipknot's last CD, "All Hope Is Gone," was released in 2008.
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