Jay Weinberg departs Suicidal Tendencies ahead of first child

People reports that former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg said on Sunday, Jan. 11 that he is leaving Suicidal Tendencies. In an Instagram post, the 35-year-old thanked the band "for bringing me onboard for an incredible year and a half of shows!" and called the experience "an absolute blast." He wrote that he has been dedicating time to passion projects like @portraitsofanapparition, collaborations, and "finally building a proper at-home creative space," and said he will shift focus as he prepares to become a first-time father after he and his wife Chloe announced in November 2025 that they're expecting.

Weinberg expressed deep respect for his former bandmates and fans, writing, "Though I won’t be jamming with the fellas, I can’t possibly overstate the love and respect I have for them, the Suicidal Army and extended family, and all the cyco fans I’ve met across six continents." He added, "You guys picked up a friend when he was down, and gave him the opportunity to truly feel the message of 'You Can’t Bring Me Down' at a time when he needed it the most." The drummer noted he can’t "quite conceive of my life as a drummer without the profound influence of Suicidal Tendencies," and said there is "a lot of work left to complete over the next five months" before his focus shifts to fatherhood.

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