Following final weekend’s information that Slipknot have determined to “half methods” with their drummer of a decade, Jay Weinberg has now responded to the state of affairs in his first public assertion.

Jay admits that he was “heartbroken and blindsided to obtain the cellphone name that I did on the morning of November 5”, including that the remainder of the world discovered of this information solely “shortly after”. On a extra constructive be aware, although, he provides that, “I’ve been overwhelmed by – and really grateful for – the outpouring of affection and assist I’ve acquired from this unbelievable group I take into account to be my artistic and inventive residence.”

He additionally confirms that he’ll keep on in some capability, and excitedly shares that, “This isn’t the tip, and I’m thrilled to find what the long run has in retailer for us.”

Learn Jay’s full assertion beneath:

“I generally surprise what it will be prefer to pay a go to to my wide-eyed, 10-year-old self – falling head over heels in love with a brand new and thrilling sound and tradition – and inform him all in regards to the final 10 years. Even on the toughest days, I’d prefer to suppose he’d be stoked in regards to the journey that was in retailer for him.

“I used to be heartbroken and blindsided to obtain the cellphone name that I did on the morning of November fifth; the information of which, most of you discovered shortly after. Nonetheless, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and really grateful for — the outpouring of affection and assist I’ve acquired from this unbelievable group I take into account to be my artistic and inventive residence.

“This isn’t the ending to the journey I’d dreamt of, and dedicated myself to seeing by means of – not by a protracted shot. However, regardless of the confusion and unhappiness, there’s something that’s supplied an equal quantity of consolation. For a lot of of you studying this: 10 years in the past, we weren’t but acquainted. And now, we’re. For that, I’m grateful in methods I’ll by no means have the ability to totally categorical.

“I really like enjoying the drums. I’ll all the time love enjoying the drums. I’ll all the time have a ardour for music, artwork, and inventive expression. Nothing will ever change that.

“I don’t understand how, and I don’t know when, however I sit up for creating loud, passionate, and heartfelt music that we take pleasure in collectively once more. Till then, please comprehend it’s been the enjoyment of a lifetime to spend the final 10 years with you, sharing in our love for this particular nook of the music and artwork world.

“This isn’t the tip, and I’m thrilled to find what the long run has in retailer for us.

“Thanks.”