Metal + Hard Rock Musicians React to the Death of Ex-Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison

As the metal community continues to reel from yesterday’s news that Joey Jordison has died at the age of 46, prominent musicians have begun to post tributes to the former Slipknot drummer across the web. These include both musicians who collaborated with Jordison in bands like Murderdolls, Sinsaenum, Scar the Martyr, and Otep, as well as members of such bands as Anthrax, Slayer, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Arch Enemy, Trivium, Hatebreed, and more. (Multiple Slipknot members reacted to the news yesterday).

You can read the tributes below. We’ll continue to update this post as more come in.

Share your own remembrances of Jordison in the comments section. Please be respectful.

Frédéric Leclercq (Kreator, Sinsaenum, ex-Dragonforce)

Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls)

Kyle Konkiel (Bad Wolves, ex-Scar the Martyr)

Anthrax

We are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Joey Jordison. A great musician and person has left us. Sending our love to his family. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/a185j4rJbQ— Anthrax (@Anthrax) July 27, 2021

Charlie Benante (Anthrax)

Scott Ian (Anthrax)

Dave Lombardo (Misfits, Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Slayer, etc.)

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Joey Jordison. An incredible musician and songwriter, gone way too soon.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who he touched with his talent. RIP Joey

📸 – Jesse Wild / Rhythm Magazine pic.twitter.com/a8UBwhTyeZ— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) July 27, 2021

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer)

Robb Flynn (Machine Head)

Rest In Peace Joey Jordinson. Such a talented songwriter, amazing drummer, great guitar player, and funny human being. Our lives intertwined so many times man… This hurts. Way too young… 🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/7Wcz123wTT— Robb Flynn (@TheGeneralMH) July 27, 2021

Dino Cazares (Fear Factory)

Devin Townsend

Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, ex-Carcass)

Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed)

Rest In Peace Joey Jordison. You changed the game with Slipknot. Brought the blast beat to the mainstream! Gave kids a groove like no other. Perseverance would’ve never happened had it not been for Joey & the Slipknot camp. Condolences to his family, friends & fans. Gone too soon— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) July 27, 2021

Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment, ex-Dream Theater, etc.)

…and when I did the one-off show playing w @stonesour in Brazil (at which @slipknot also played) he always treated me like part of the family. Fuck, this one really hurts…😞 #RIPJoeyJordison— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) July 27, 2021

Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves, ex-God Forbid)

The heavy music community lost a true legend today. I want to send love & condolences to Joey Jordison’s family, his bandmates, & all of the fans who loved him. Joey was kind & generous to me and God Forbid when we met 20 years ago. pic.twitter.com/pkqIaAKDsu— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) July 28, 2021

Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)

46 is way to young and it feels like we missed out on a whole lot of great music from Joey.— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) July 27, 2021

Roy Mayorga (Hellyeah, Stone Sour, etc.)

Morbid Angel

John 5 (Rob Zombie)

Code Orange

Phil Labonte (All That Remains)

Mark Hunter (Chimaira)

Fleshgod Apocalypse

Alan Cassidy (The Black Dahlia Murder)

Shocking horrible news. He was the first real extreme drumming influence on me as I’m sure he was for an entire generation. I’m sad I’ll never get to meet you and tell you how much your playing made me want to play but I’m sure you already knew what you did for so many people RIP pic.twitter.com/HII47J5TwE— Alan Cassidy (@AlanBlastidy) July 27, 2021

Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)

This is tragic news. BVB’s first UK tour was a slot opening for Murderdolls and while I never had the chance to talk privately with Joey I was always impressed by his abilities and dedication to his craft. An iconic performer and artist. RIP. https://t.co/kyDdeqolsr— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) July 27, 2021

Otep Shamaya (Otep)

Brian Fair (Shadows Fall)

Absolutely gutted to hear about the passing of Joey Jordison. I was lucky to have gotten to know him through the years sharing stages and partying around the world. He was an incredible talent and an amazing person. Will miss you my brother. RIP #1— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) July 27, 2021

Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction)

I love what Joey Jordison accomplished with Slipknot. They were the bridge from rock into professional wrestling. From what I hear, Joey had an illness that made him unable to play the drums. (Our bodies are only good for a time). Rest in peace… https://t.co/HWTtJ4FhfG— Perry Farrell (@perryfarrell) July 27, 2021

Alex Bent (Trivium)

I don’t have words, to call him an inspiration would be an understatement. Countless hours studying every move behind the kit . I owe so much to Joey Jordison and could never imagine being where I am today without his influence. RIP pic.twitter.com/BAnLHW9Re2— Alex Bent (@AlexBentDrums) July 27, 2021

Jeff Kendrick (ex-DevilDriver)

Sacred Reich

RIP @joeyjordison. Way too young. Wishing peace and love to family, friends, fans and former band members.— Sacred Reich (@SacredReich) July 27, 2021

Khemmis

Damn. RIP Joey Jordison. Absolute beast of a drummer whose playing changed metal drumming in the 21st century. I (Ben) got to see @slipknot 2x with him on drums in the early 00s and his frenetic style blew my mind. pic.twitter.com/IBgQhyZsZh— Khemmis (@khemmisdoom) July 27, 2021

Nonpoint

Ginger Wildheart

Zach Myers (Shinedown)

To say this dude created an entire generation of drummers would be maybe the biggest understatement ever made

Rest Easy Joey ….. pic.twitter.com/LRu4nThtDm— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) July 27, 2021

Todd Kearns (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators)

Jack Osborne

Chris “Zeuss” Harris

RIP Joey Jordison!! Wow. This is a tough one! Worked with Joey a handful of times over the years! Very talented and unique! https://t.co/UFHAjJHao0— Zeu⚡⚡ (@zeuss1) July 27, 2021

Chris Dudley (Underoath)

Isaac Hale (Knocked Loose)

Papa Roach

Shit. RIP to the brother Joey Jordison. Love you brother.— Papa Roach (@paparoach) July 27, 2021

Chris Fronzak (Attilla)

RIP Joey Jordison. Whether you’re a drummer or not, there’s no doubt you were inspired by his work and his energy 💔— Metalcore Gatsby (@FRONZ1LLA) July 27, 2021

Eddie Trunk

RIP Joey Jordison. I met Joey a few times over the years and had some great laughs with him. Condolences to his bandmates, family, fans and friends. @joeyjordison— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) July 27, 2021