Funko announced six new Slipknot “Pop” figures, including versions of Michael Pfaff (aka Tortilla Man), Mick Thomson, Alessandro Venturella (aka Vman), Jay Weinberg, Michael Shawn Crahan (aka Clown), and Jim Root. Each plastic figure stands about four inches tall and comes packaged in a window display box. Pre-order yours here, and get more Slipknot vinyl and merch in the BV store.
The Funko Pop of Jay Weinberg is taking some by surprise, as it arrives after the drummer, who joined the band in 2014 after Joey Jordison’s departure, was let go in November of 2023. In a statement on social media, Weinberg wrote that he was “heartbroken and blindsided” to receive the news that the band would be parting ways with him. Here’s his full 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.
Slipknot had announced the news by writing, “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intend on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”
Slipknot have US festival dates lined up in the spring, including Sick New World, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple, followed by a European run in December. See all dates below.
The band’s Corey Taylor, meanwhile, recently cancelled his solo tour.
SLIPKNOT: 2024 TOUR DATES
Apr 27, 2024 Sick New World Las Vegas, NV
May 12, 2024 Welcome to Rockville Daytona Beach, FL
May 19, 2024 Sonic Temple Festival Columbus, OH
Dec 5, 2024 Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dec 6, 2024 Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Germany
Dec 8, 2024 Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
Dec 9, 2024 Quarterback Immobilien Arena Leipzig, Germany
Dec 11, 2024 Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
Dec 12, 2024 Accor Arena Paris, France
Dec 14, 2024 First Direct Arena Leeds, UK
Dec 15, 2024 OVO Hydro Glasgow, UK
Dec 17, 2024 Co-op Live Manchester, UK
Dec 18, 2024 Utilita Arena Birmingham, UK
Dec 20, 2024 The O2 London, UK
Dec 21, 2024 The O2 London, UK