It appears that the mystery surrounding SLIPKNOT‘s recent lineup addition has been unraveled, thanks to a blunder in the asset names on their teaser site, youcantkillme.com. This site, recently utilized to promote the masked metal band’s 25th anniversary of their 1999 self-titled album, features a throwback website design with a blend of vintage aesthetics and modern touches.
Hidden within the site’s content are teases that not only confirm the identity of the band’s new drummer but also hint at the replacement for sampler/keyboardist Craig “133” Jones. According to Reddit sleuths, images in a teaser video on the site are named after all band members, including references to ‘Eloy’ and ‘Jeff.’
The inclusion of ‘Eloy’ strongly suggests the rumored addition of ex-SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande to the band. However, the mention of ‘Jeff’ has sparked speculation among fans. The prevailing theory is that ‘Jeff’ might be Jeff Karnowski, who previously played bass alongside SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan in DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS.
It’s worth noting that another former member of DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS, Michael Pfaff, replaced Chris Fehn in SLIPKNOT in 2019, now known as ‘Tortilla Man.’ While the identity of ‘Jeff’ remains unconfirmed, the mention of ‘Eloy’ strongly indicates his role as the new drummer.
Nevertheless, there’s a possibility that this revelation could be an intentional misdirection. However, considering SLIPKNOT‘s track record of inadvertently revealing their latest recruits, this seems improbable.
