Jay Weinberg has announced his exit from Suicidal Tendencies, wrapping up an almost two-year stint behind the kit with the California crossover thrash and hardcore punk icons. The former Slipknot drummer shared the news on Instagram on Sunday (11th), posting a collection of photos from his time with the band along with the following statement:
“As an exciting and busy 2026 takes shape, I’d like to thank @suicidaltendencies for bringing me onboard for an incredible year and a half of shows! What an absolute blast. With @chloweinberg’s & my first child on the way, I’ve been dedicating time to passion projects like @portraitsofanapparition, a growing series of collaborations, finally building a proper at-home creative space, and some new in-the-works projects that I can’t quite announce just yet (👀). Although there’s a lot of work left to complete over the next five months, it’s been a joy to commit to finally getting these things across their artistic finish lines before my focus naturally shifts to becoming a first-time father.
Though I won’t be jamming with the fellas, I can’t possibly overstate the love and respect I have for them, the Suicidal Army and extended family, and all the cyco fans I’ve met across six continents playing shows with one of my favorite bands!
Mike, Dean, @benweinman, and @tyetru: you guys picked up a friend when he was down, and gave him the opportunity to truly feel the message of “You Can’t Bring Me Down” at a time when he needed it the most. I can’t thank you enough for that, and I can’t wait to see what you all do next.
I quite literally can’t conceive of my life as a drummer without the profound influence of Suicidal Tendencies. So many of my drumming heroes have added to the historic legacy of this band, and it’s the honor of a lifetime to contribute to it myself in some way. To our amazing crew mates @deathtotravis @chris.waiau @coreykoniz @jonrechsteiner @gallowsdrums @ssamhaven @chuckzillathekilla @bradhinds @mrsn_th @rafael_galbes @andrekbelo @andrewrmrtaylor, Brendan, and Mathieu — thank you guys so much for everything!
ST for life!”
Weinberg first performed live with Suicidal Tendencies in March 2024 in Osaka, Japan. His time with the band followed closely after he was announced as the drummer for Infectious Grooves, the long-running project founded by Robert Trujillo alongside Suicidal Tendencies frontman Mike Muir. During 2025, Weinberg remained active with both bands while also expanding his solo creative output. He released his debut solo track, “Sandstone,” featuring George Clarke of Deafheaven. The drummer revealed that the song is the first in a series of tracks soon to be unveiled, featuring various guest vocalists. In November 2025, Weinberg revealed he and his wife, Chloe, are expecting their first child.
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