Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is making strides in his recovery, transitioning into what he calls “the second phase” after undergoing hip and femur surgery in November. The 33-year-old Nashville-based musician, who recently relied on crutches during his recovery, shared a video detailing his progress on Sunday (14).
In the video, Weinberg celebrates the two-month mark since the surgery, expressing his excitement for advancing into the next stage of recovery. He highlights the shift from merely stabilizing and protecting the joint to actively building strength and returning to his favorite activities.
Weinberg expressed:
“Now we’re talking. It’s been two months since I underwent surgery to repair & reattach my left hip labrum and shave down part of excess femur bone. I’m so excited to move into the second phase of my recovery — no longer just stabilizing and protecting the joint, but building back strength and getting back to my favorite activities. It’s still a slow and steady physical therapy process, but it’s incredibly encouraging that my team has cleared me to start playing drums again — much earlier than I had originally expected. Feeling awesome. Thank you all for your continued good vibes and messages of support, it’s sincerely appreciated. “
Earlier this month, Weinberg had shared a video of another recovery milestone, a clip of himself walking “unassisted” for the first time since the surgery.
It’s been a long few months for the drummer, which more or less began on November 5 when Slipknot announced their decision to part ways with Weinberg. The now-former Slipknot drummer, who replaced Joey Jordison in 2013, expressed his heartbreak and surprise at the news, with fans learning shortly after.
Weinberg played his last show with Slipknot just two days before the announcement, on November 3 at the Hell & Heaven festival in Toluca, Mexico. Upon acknowledging his departure, Slipknot expressed gratitude for Weinberg’s dedication over the past ten years, recognizing his contributions to the last three albums: 2022’s The End, So Far, 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind, and 2014’s .5: The Gray Chapter.
Looking ahead, Weinberg is focused on the second phase of his recovery, and we are certain that we will hear more from the drummer soon enough.
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