In Memoriam
Joey Jordison
April 26, 1975 – July 26, 2021 · aged 46
Nu Metal · Heavy Metal · Alternative Metal
Nathan Jonas 'Joey' Jordison was the ferociously fast, technically brilliant rhythm engine behind the masked metal juggernaut Slipknot. Born in Iowa in 1975, Jordison (designated as '#1' in the band's numbering system) was a founding member and a primary songwriter who helped propel extreme, aggressive metal into the mainstream charts in the late 1990s. Behind his signature expressionless Kabuki mask, he executed blindingly fast blast beats and complex, driving double-kick patterns that gave tracks like 'Wait and Bleed' and 'Duality' their terrifying, chaotic momentum. Despite his diminutive stature, his stamina and speed were legendary, earning him widespread recognition as one of the greatest metal drummers of his generation. He parted ways with Slipknot in 2013 due to a debilitating neurological condition called transverse myelitis, which temporarily robbed him of his ability to play. Though he valiantly rehabilitated and returned to music with new bands, Jordison passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26, 2021, at the age of 46.
Milestones
Wait and Bleed, Duality, Slipknot (Debut Album)
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