It’s been speculated that Jeramie Kling might be the new drummer for SLIPKNOT after the departure of Jay Weinberg.
This speculation arose from a now-deleted Instagram post featuring a SLIPKNOT logo and a cryptic caption, according to a new video from TankTheTech.
Along with a SLIPKNOT logo, Kling added the following text in the post: “Drumming is simply a matter of timing. Bring it to you. Invite the chaos.”
Jeramie Kling, known for his experience as a metal drummer and audio engineer, recently left VENOM INC., further fueling the rumors.
Despite the buzz, SLIPKNOT has not confirmed Kling‘s involvement, and he has not addressed the rumors either. SLIPKNOT fans eagerly await an official announcement regarding Weinberg‘s replacement, as the band currently has two shows scheduled for 2024.
On November 11, Weinberg broke his silence following his departure from SLIPKNOT, saying was “heartbroken and blindsided” by SLIPKNOT‘s decision to fire him after a 10-year run with the band.
He wrote in a statement:
“I sometimes wonder what it would be like to pay a visit to my wide-eyed, 10-year-old self — falling head over heels in love with a new and exciting sound and culture — and tell him all about the last 10 years. Even on the hardest days, I’d like to think he’d be stoked about the adventure that was in store for him.
“I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after. However, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and truly grateful for — the outpouring of love and support I’ve received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home.
“This is not the ending to the journey I’d dreamt of, and committed myself to seeing through — not by a long shot. But, despite the confusion and sadness, there is something that’s provided an equal amount of comfort. For many of you reading this: 10 years ago, we weren’t yet acquainted. And now, we are. For that, I’m thankful in ways I’ll never be able to fully express.
“I love playing the drums. I’ll always love playing the drums. I’ll always have a passion for music, art, and creative expression. Nothing will ever change that.
“I don’t know how, and I don’t know when, but I look forward to creating loud, passionate, and heartfelt music that we enjoy together again. Until then, please know it’s been the joy of a lifetime to spend the last 10 years with you, sharing in our love for this special corner of the music and art world.
“This isn’t the end, and I’m thrilled to discover what the future has in store for us.
“Thank you.”
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