Jay Weinberg speaks of being “heartbroken and blindsided” by Slipknot sacking
nme.comSlipknot last week (November 5), saying he was left “heartbroken and blindsided” by the decision.In an official social media statement released last week, the Iowa band said that they are “intent on evolving”, and have made the “creative decision” that Weinberg will leave the band.
It was the second time in five months that the band lost a member, after keyboardist Craig Jones left the group in June.Now, in a statement shared to Instagram, Weinberg has reflected on his departure from the band, writing: “I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after.
However, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and truly grateful for — the outpouring of love and support I’ve received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home.“This is not the ending to the journey I’d dreamt of, and committed myself to seeing through — not by a long shot.
But, despite the confusion and sadness, there is something that’s provided an equal amount of comfort. For many of you reading this: 10 years ago, we weren’t yet acquainted.
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