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Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Joins Rob Zombie Band For Summer Tour

posted Mar 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM by Diamond Oz.  (32 Comments)

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Rob Zombie has revealed that Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison will be behind the drum kit with his band this summer. Zombie commented: "Joey is an absolutely crushing drummer and I am thrilled to have him as part of the Zombie family. His amazing skills promise to take the live show to a whole new level of insanity."

Jordison added: "I am honored, proud and excited to announce that I have joined the ranks as the new touring drummer for Rob Zombie. I’ve been a fan of Zombie’s since the beginning. I’ve toured with them and have always wanted to play for them. When John 5 called me up to ask if I knew any drummers I could recommend, I said, only half-jokingly, ‘Yeah, me!"

"This show and set-list is mind blowing, and what better way to kick things off than the Gruesome Twosome tour with horror-rock legend Alice Cooper," Jordison said. "I want to thank all the Slipknot fans for their support and the Rob Zombie fans for welcoming me in. The Demonoid Phenomenon is on its way!"

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32 Comments on "Slipknot Drummer Joins Rob Zombie Band For Tour"

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1. wilco writes:

excelent news

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 11:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. spiral_architect writes:

is this the guy with the long nose he is always playin' with? i hope this is just a temporary move for him, he belongs in slipknot. can you imagine rob looking back at his drummer, and seeing the guy stroking his nose? lol

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 12:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. METAL213 writes:

Spiral, you're thinkin of Chris Fehn who is an extra percussionist in the band. Joey is the main drummer in the band and he's f***in' sick. I've seen Joey with Slipknot 4 times and with Korn on Family Values in 07, and now I'm gonna see him with Zombie at Mayhem. Cool news. STAY METAL MY FRIENDS!
Now Playing: "Bleed" by Meshuggah

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 1:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. RTB writes:

Joey s the one with bondage mask with the rusty nails driven through the entire skull..
Good acquisition by rob, joey s one of my favorite drummers in long time, i can sit and watch him play drums all day, very quick....matter of fact i think these last 2 slipknot lps have slowed him down, its like having a porsche or a ferrari but only driving it at 55mph ala hagar.....
*the mask take was schtick btw*

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 2:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Bill writes:

wait, what happened to rob zombie's original drummer? jordison is awesome though.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 2:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. n0thinghead writes:

that's kool as f***!! hope he's there for mayhem too.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 3:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BrianSD writes:

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper are touring together??
Does Rob Zombie have a different band following each album?
not the biggest slipknot fan but he is a good drummer.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 4:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. CoHace writes:

well this sucks.... why does Zombie have to pick a fa**ot form a sh**ty band to join up, why couldnt ask the Drummer from Cryptopsy, or Beneath the Massacre?

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 4:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. inhatredofme writes:

because they're probably busy with their main bands.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 5:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. metalfan653 writes:

The drummer just might be the only one in the group with a little talent. Eh, could've been worse, they couldve picked the trash can clown.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 5:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. warlock writes:

Whooooaaaa! This is cool, but I hope he stays with Slipknot when this tour is over.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 6:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. xDecapitation writes:

I hope this doesn't start the whole "Slipknot sucks!" arguement. Joey's awesome...not a big Zombie fan though, wish them luck.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 6:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. hellrat writes:

but XD, they DO suck! :)

i don't like em much, but i hear jo-jo's a pretty good tub thumper ;)

only rob material I ever really dug was la sexorcisto....LONG a$$ time ago!

but I do agree that having this dude bashing skins for him is gonna amp up the live performance a few notches for sure!

i'm sure this will be a very entertaining show for anyone that sees it

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 6:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. thegoosegoblin writes:

This should be awesome. Zombie's great live anyway, and if Jordison does for him what he did for Korn on their Summer '07 tour, it's going to be a hell of a show.

# Mar 5, 2010 @ 8:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Hammerheart writes:

RTB: You've got it wrong again, man. You're thinking of Craig, the samples guy. Joey has a black and white mask with a crown of thorns on it now, I believe.

# Mar 6, 2010 @ 12:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. Gijoeonacrusificx writes:

Hey first can i say i like both and was wondering why everyone is calling either of them sh**ty? Anyway this is awsome news.

# Mar 6, 2010 @ 1:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Gijoeonacrusificx writes:

Sorry about to posts at a time but Joey is the main drummer for slipknot the bodage mask one is chris fhen hes plays percusion the spicky mask one is craig (keyboard and samples) so its not hard just search joey's mask or what ever into google images

# Mar 6, 2010 @ 1:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. headbanger21 writes:

THIS IS GOING TO BE SIC

# Mar 7, 2010 @ 12:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Noman's Hand writes:

What the heck happen to Tommy C.? He was a great drummer. I mean no disrespect to Joey Jordison he's a killer drummer, but what happen to Tommy C.?

# Mar 7, 2010 @ 1:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. RTB writes:

Hammer, im never wrong mate,....i was trying to be funny per usuall,....if you notice on the bottom of my post it says in ** schtick, meaning sarcasim, wiseazz, comedy, etc......you gotta learn to laugh brother, hit the bar or a bevmo! and losen up...just do what everybody else does on this site when my bits suck and ignore me.....no biggy....have a good one
RIP TOG

# Mar 7, 2010 @ 1:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. lol666 writes:

To post #14: Joey SLAYED with Korn back at the Family Values show in 07 in Atlanta! That'd be fxxkin SWEET if he was with Rob on this year's Mayhem fest! Wonder what happened to Tommy Clufetos tho?

# Mar 7, 2010 @ 1:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. deathfan87 writes:

joey should leave sh**knot altogether, he's the only talented one in that band. sh**knot is a bunch of washed up sellouts with a lot dead weight in those extra percussionists and the sample guy, most of those dudes got famous for doing absolutely nothing musically besides hitting empty kegs and garbage cans and hitting a few buttons. he would be better off without them, joey is a metal drummer. mick thompson has his own signature acoustic guitar for crying out loud...

# Mar 12, 2010 @ 11:39 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. EsotericSurgery writes:

#22, let me just ask you this with regards to Slipknot "selling out." In High School, did you repeat the same classes over and over again or did you try new classes to expand your horizons? Same concept applies to Slipknot. They've expanded. If you don't like it, or thought the softer material should be left for Stone Sour...that's fine. But don't go saying they're all talentless washups who sold out just because they're playing a new sound that's not exactly akin to their first two releases (with Cory). Oh and what does Mick having an acoustic line have anything to do with selling out or being less metal? So the man likes to play music other than metal from time to time...holy sh** sound the alarms. Give me a break!

# Mar 12, 2010 @ 2:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. Kaylin Hart writes:

wait! is joey leaving slipknot for good or is this just a summer deal cause honestly slipknot wouldn't be slipknot with joey!

# Mar 12, 2010 @ 2:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. n0thinghead writes:

^^^ no, no, no lol don't worry lil one, joey's just helping big oh rob just for the tour, then he'll be rite back w/ slipknot doing their stuff =]

# Mar 15, 2010 @ 6:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Blindgreed1 writes:

Has anyone noticed how oddly silent i've been on this subject?

# Mar 15, 2010 @ 6:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. n0thinghead writes:

^^^ meh, u were bound to break it soon enough lol i was actually betting on the 17th but then i noticed it'll be st patty day!! i'll be watching the boondock saints and part 2 w/ a couple of beers just at my arms reach.

# Mar 15, 2010 @ 6:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. killernofiller writes:

Post # 23, well put. Too many people seem to want their bands 1 dimensional and never growing....why would anyone put out the same sh*t over and over again? It's very simple...if you don't like it, don't listen. As far as Zombie goes, saw him a few years back and he put on a helluva good show....and his ol' lady dancing on stage was a nice bonus if'n I say so m'self. Can't wait to hear Joey crank up the intensity a f*cking slay!

# Mar 15, 2010 @ 6:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. 9maggot6fan9 writes:

i am a huge slipknot fan and follow everything they have done and honestly the softer stuff they have been doing put them higher on the charts not that the charts make a difference to me but still joey and rob live is going to be epic i hope to see them at mayhem although i hope joey stays with slipknot

# Mar 21, 2010 @ 1:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. metalupyourass writes:

well im a fan of the old hard slipknot, corey messed up with the latest album. personally i think that corey is just a moneymaker. he was good before, now he tries to make slipknot just like stone sour because stone sour are more successful and recognised. big mistake. he made slipknot the worst thing you can hear about metal today. anyways thats great news joey is one of the gods

# Mar 21, 2010 @ 6:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. MR.CM writes:

Post #30, where did get that corey is just a moneymaker?
Oh and stone sour is not more successful than slipknot, not close to it.
Slipknot have evolved and have gotten closer to what metal is in their last album.

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32. XxSorrowxX writes:

f***ing love slpiknot and Rob Zombie! i think that will b f***ing ahmazing!! XD

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