Ever since Slipknot unceremoniously kicked drummer Jay Weinberg to the curb earlier this month, followers all around the world have been rabidly attempting to determine who will find yourself holding down issues behind the package shifting ahead. Some names have cropped up among the many fanbase, however one dude that’s gotten a superb quantity of consideration has been shot down by Corey Taylor himself.

It seems that in line with Taylor, ex-Venom Inc. drummer Jeramie Kling merely ain’t the man. Followers started believing that he was to be Weinberg’s alternative after he introduced his departure from Venom Inc. by tweeting a dodgy assertion that merely stated “drumming is a matter of timing. Convey it to you. Invite the chaos” together with a Slipknot emblem.

That shit received deleted tremendous quick, however the web by no means forgets and Slipknot followers in every single place figured Kling was the man. Now Taylor’s out right here placing chilly water on the fan base’s idea by tweeting a reasonably terse and clear assertion on the matter.

“To everybody questioning about our new drummer… It’s not him. Cease letting him troll you. He’s not even on the record. #hesnot666“

That’s some fairly definitive proof from Taylor that Kling ain’t the man… Except it’s a little bit of deflection and Kling truly is the man. Who is aware of? All we do know is that Slipknot’s down a drummer.

Weinberg was let go by the band again on November 5. On the time, they tweeted out an announcement in regards to the ousting, however rapidly deleted any point out of it from their socials and web site for a time. Of their clarification for the change, Slipknot stated they had been making the transfer as a “inventive resolution.”

“We wish to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and keenness over the previous ten years. Nobody can ever exchange Joey Jordison’s authentic sound, model or power, however Jay honored Joey’s elements and contributed to the final three albums and we, the band, and the followers respect it. However as ever, slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has determined to make a inventive resolution, and to half methods with Jay. We want Jay all one of the best and are very excited for what the longer term holds.”

As for Weinberg, he stated in his personal assertion just a few days after the truth that he was “hearbroken and blindsided” by the choice. He’s since had hip and femur surgical procedure accomplished, so who is aware of how lengthy his restoration will likely be and the place he’ll finally land professionally.