Plenty of Jay Weinberg‘s drumming colleagues have provided their phrases of help to the musician after his shock firing from SLIPKNOT final weekend.

On November 5, SLIPKNOT launched a press release by way of social media wherein it stated it had “determined to make a artistic determination and to half methods with Jay.”

Six days later, Weinberg, who changed Joey Jordison, SLIPKNOT‘s unique drummer, in 2013, shared on Instagram that he “was heartbroken and blindsided to obtain the telephone name” final Sunday, “the information of which, most of you realized shortly after.”

“This isn’t the ending to the journey I would dreamt of, and dedicated myself to seeing by − not by a protracted shot,” he wrote. “However, regardless of the confusion and unhappiness, there’s something that is 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 am grateful in methods I am going to by no means be capable to absolutely categorical.”

After Jay broke his silence relating to his dismissal from SLIPKNOT, a number of of his colleagues took to the feedback part on Instagram to share phrases of encouragement as he embarks on the following chapter of his profession.

Former GUNS N’ ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum wrote: “You are simply starting pal , in life …one door shuts and one other one opens. Life is hills and valleys and you have climbed the mountain to the highest. It is what makes us grateful and as a journeyman drummer myself extra shall be revealed!! The longer term is vibrant for you and all of us , cannot wait to see the following journey !! Rock on Brother”

Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine) stated: “I have been there earlier than brother and I understand how arduous it’s! However you are a badass drummer and really younger! I am certain God by no means shut one door earlier than open rather more alternatives! Stick with it!”

Eloy Casagrande (SEPULTURA) acknowledged: “You are one of many biggest, Jay. It’s going to be a pleasure watching your subsequent steps. A lot love”.

Charlie Engen (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) wrote: “All one of the best Jay!”

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS) stated: “That is solely the top of 1 chapter…you may have MANY MORE to write down Bro!! All the time have your again”.

GREEN DAY‘s Tré Cool wrote: “I’ve a lot admiration and respect for you, Jay. You’re nonetheless but to make one of the best music of your life. You’re younger. The longer term is yours for the taking and I am excited to see what you deliver into to the world subsequent! You are actually a particular drummer.”

Alex Gonzalez, drummer and songwriter for the Mexican band MANÁ and metallic band DE LA TIERRA, stated: ” It was nice assembly you Jay @jayweinberg some time again in Rio de Janeiro Brasil and Buenos Aires Argentina when @delatierraofficial acquired to open up these reveals. You had been very cool and type with me and I loved very a lot seeing you play. Wishing you all one of the best within the close to future with what ever you do musically and with all of your initiatives . Respect and admiration to you!!”

BLACK VEIL BRIDES‘ Chris Mora (a.okay.a. Christian Coma, or just CC) wrote: “You stole our hearts, and our ears my dude. Cannot wait to listen to what’s subsequent, and thanks for filling a void that was a lot wanted in music.”

Additionally weighing in on Jay‘s publish was his father Max, of Bruce Springsteen‘s E STREET BAND, and chief of the home band on Conan O’Brien‘s discuss present. Max wrote: “For 33 years you’ve got made your mother and I 100% proud. This second is not any exception. You are a category act! Love Dad”

Jay performed his remaining present with SLIPKNOT on November 3 on the Hell & Heaven competition in Toluca, Mexico.

When SLIPKNOT introduced Weinberg‘s departure, the band thanked Jay “for his dedication and keenness over the previous ten years.” The group added: “Nobody can ever substitute Joey Jordison‘s unique sound, type or power, however Jay honored Joey‘s components and contributed to the final three albums and we, the band, and the followers recognize it. However as ever, SLIPKNOT is intent on evolving. We want Jay all one of the best and are very excited for what the long run holds.”

The now-33-year-old Jay found SLIPKNOT when he was a pre-teen, by his father. He was hooked instantly and was an enormous fan of SLIPKNOT by the point he was invited to Los Angeles to check out as substitute for Joey Jordison in 2013.

For the primary few months after the discharge of 2014’s “.5: The Grey Chapter”, the members of SLIPKNOT had declined to call the musicians who had been taking part in drums and bass on their tour, even supposing their identities had been revealed as Weinberg and bassist Alessandro “Vman” Venturella by a disgruntled former drumtech for SLIPKNOT who posted an image of a backstage name sheet on Instagram.

“.5: The Grey Chapter” went on to attain a trio of Grammy nominations, together with two for “Finest Steel Efficiency” and a nomination for “Finest Rock Album”.

Weinberg additionally performed on 2019’s “We Are Not Your Variety” and 2022’s “The Finish, So Far”, each of which topped Billboard‘s rock albums chart.

Previous to becoming a member of SLIPKNOT, Weinberg was a member of AGAINST ME!, having performed with the Florida-based act from November 2010 till December 2012.

Weinberg joined AGAINST ME! shortly after he was ousted from MADBALL and following the departure of AGAINST ME!‘s earlier sticksman, George Rebelo.

In Might 2013, Weinberg stuffed in for KVELERTAK drummer Kjetil Gjermundrod throughout the band’s North American tour as a result of Gjermundrod needed to bow out of the run after experiencing vital ache in his arm.