No offense meant, but Slipknot isn't exactly the world's most mysterious band. Aside from wearing masks onstage, the group seems pretty straightforward in its music and behavior...which is why it's confusing that no one will admit to having anything to do with Joey Jordison leaving the band. It was initially reported during December that the group's founding drummer had quit, but Jordison is now saying that he didn't. But he's still not in the group as of now.
"This news has shocked and blindsided me as much as it has all of you," he said. "While there is much I would like to say, I must remain silent to further details at this time. I would like to thank you all for your unwavering love and support, and wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year."
Okay, so he didn't quit Slipknot. So was he kicked out? His "must remain silent" thing makes it seem like there's something contractual going on. Let's see if vocalist Corey Taylor can clear anything up:
"I can confirm that we have parted ways with Joey and as soon as we can say something, we will," he said in a radio interview. "But we're trying to protect him, trying to protect us, just making sure that we do everything right because that's what we would expect from ourselves and what we would expect from the fans."
Now it seems like Jordison is under witness protection or something. Maybe he got on Varg Vikernes' nerves the last time they were in Europe. Either way, Jordison obviously didn't quit, and it seems dumb for Slipknot to fire everybody's (read: our) favorite member. The group hasn't released a new album since 2008's All Hope Is Gone, but they told the crowd at Download last year that the group would be adding to its discography during 2014. Seems like a bad time to be without a drummer.
