Jordison's death comes years after he announced he was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a form of multiple sclerosis that lost power in his legs. It also comes as Metallica released a new collab with Slipknot bandmate Corey Taylor, just hours before the band expressed condolences for Jordison's passing.2 Aug 2021
Is Joey Jordison really dead?
Deceased1975–2021
What happened to Paul Gray Slipknot?
Forensic tests later revealed that Gray died from an accidental overdose of morphine and the painkiller Fentanyl, had a substantial quantity of the anti-anxiety medication Xanax in his system and showed signs of “significant heart disease.”24 May 2021
Why did Slipknot get rid of Joey?
JOEY Jordison was furious that he was ousted from Slipknot via a "f***ing e-mail" after he contracted a form of multiple sclerosis and lost power in his legs. Jordison, 46, who was found dead on Monday, left the band in 2013 and later revealed that he was fired when transverse myelitis left him struggling to walk.JOEY JordisonJOEY JordisonJordison grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8. He performed with many bands early in his career; then in the summer of 1995, he joined the group The Pale Ones, which would later change their name to Slipknot.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joey_JordisonJoey Jordison - Wikipedia was furious that he was ousted from Slipknot via a "f***ing e-mail" after he contracted a form of multiple sclerosis and lost power in his legs. Jordison, 46, who was found dead on Monday, left the band in 2013 and later revealed that he was fired when transverse myelitis left him struggling to walk.28 Jul 2021
Why did Slipknot get rid of Joey Jordison?
Jordison featured on the band's first release, “Mate. Kill. Jordison left Slipknot in 2013 for what he described at the time as “personal reasons”. He later revealed that it was due to a neurological condition that left him unable to play.28 Jul 2021
Is Joey Jordison back in Slipknot 2020?
Joey Jordison, drummer and founding member of the multiplatinum metal outfit Slipknot, has died. He was 46. "We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021," said his family in a statement.28 Jul 2021
What happened to drummer Joey Jordison?
The former drummer of US heavy metal band Slipknot, Joey Jordison, has died at the age of 46. In a statement, Jordison's family said he passed away peacefully in his sleep. The group released a successful self-titled debut album four years later.28 Jul 2021
Why did Joey Jordison leave Slipknot?
In 2016, Jordison revealed that his absence was due in part to acute transverse myelitis, a spinal cord inflammation that he began treatment for a year prior to leaving Slipknot.28 Jul 2021