Claims have surfaced of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan profiting from their former bandmate Joey Jordison’s passing, as reported by TMZ.
The estate of the late drummer is suing the band, particularly Taylor and Crahan. The lawsuit alleges that after Joey’s passing in 2021, the band used his death to promote their 2022 album, ‘The End, So Far,’ by claiming it was dedicated to him and implying his death influenced its creation. Additionally, the band is accused of falsely stating they reached out to Joey’s family to offer condolences. The documents said:
“While family, friends, and fans mourned the loss of the legendary drummer, neither bandmate expressed condolences to Jordison’s family after his passing. Instead, Taylor and Crahan heartlessly sought to profit off of Jordison’s death.”
The Lawsuit’s Further Claims
They continued, addressing their allegations against the two members:
“Taylor publicly dedicated ‘The End, So Far’ to Jordison, claiming that the realization of Jordison’s passing ‘crept in’ while making the album. Taylor even acknowledged that he and Crahan had mistreated Jordison in an interview, telling fans that they ‘were hoping to mend fences with him, and it’s one of those things that tells you: whatever you need to do, do it now because you never know when you’re gonna lose somebody.'”
The Battle Over Joey’s Belongings
The estate, Steamroller, LLC, further claims that despite a previous agreement to return all of Joey’s belongings, including musical instruments, gear, and wardrobe, Slipknot retained at least 22 items, such as his iconic Pearl drum set and Adidas sneakers. These are reportedly displayed in the band’s traveling museum, Knotfest.
The lawsuit suggests that Slipknot had no intention of fulfilling their agreement to return Joey’s possessions, which they made after abruptly ousting him from the band in 2013 due to his struggle with acute transverse myelitis, a condition affecting his left leg.
In defense, Slipknot has denied the allegations and asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit. Jordison was a foundational member of Slipknot and had a significant career, also playing with bands like Metallica and Korn. He passed away in his sleep at the age of 46 due to complications from transverse myelitis.
