Did Slipknot fire Jay Weinberg? Former drummer speaks out

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Slipknot's ex-drummer Jay Weinberg shared his views after being fired from the band.

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33-year-old Weinberg expressed being heartbroken and blindsided by the decision.

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Slipknot officially announced parting ways with Weinberg on November 5, 2023.

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The band appreciated Weinberg's contributions but emphasized their intent to evolve creatively.

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Weinberg drummed on Grammy-winning albums like ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’ and ‘We Are Not Your Kind’.

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Slipknot hasn't revealed a replacement for Weinberg on drums yet.

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Weinberg expressed gratitude for the love and support from the Slipknot community.

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Jay Weinberg has an estimated nеt worth of $1.1 million in 2023.

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The American metal band have a combined net worth of $10 million.

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