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Slipknot: Drummer Jay Weinberg leaves heavy metal group
By Manish PandeyBBC Newsbeat
Heavy metal band Slipknot have announced that their drummer Jay Weinberg has left.
A statement states that it was a " creative decision" for them to " part ways".
The 33-year-old joined The Band in 2014 after The Departure of original drummer and #1 member Joey Jordison .
Slipknot thanked Jay for " his dedication and passion" over The Past 10 Years but said they were " intent on evolving".
The Band shot to fame after their formation in 1995, thanks to their aggressive style and the horror masks they wear when performing.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 1999, was a Smash Hit and they've gone on to sell millions of albums since and won a Grammy award.
They remain popular with metal fans and were seen performing at Download Festival in Leicestershire earlier this year.
'Best drummer in The World 'Original drummer Joey Jordison , who eight years after leaving The Band , helped to create its signature sound.
Fans have been reacting to The News on Social Media , with some comments describing Jay as " arguably The Best drummer in The World ".
Another wrote it was " the worst decision Slipknot have ever made" with some questioning why The Band keeps losing members, referencing The Departure of keyboardist Craig Jones earlier this year.
The Band , which had nine members, has changed line-ups A Number of times since it was founded.
BBC Newsbeat has contacted Slipknot and Jay for further comment but Not Yet heard back.
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Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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