Photo by Anthony Scanga Whether you are a fan of Slipknot or not; if you think that you know drummer Jay Weinberg? I guarantee you that you don’t! At the age of 32, his life (so far) reads like a movie, and he’s just getting started. The recipient of “Best Metal Drummer” and “#1 Rock Drummer” in the 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2023 Modern Drummer Readers Polls, Jay is one of the most intelligent, enthusiastic, and “together” people in rock ‘n’ roll. There is a lot going on “behind the mask,” and behind some of the most brutal music in metal. Clear your mind of any pre-conceptions and get ready to learn. Photo by Anthony Scanga MD: You went to a small college called Stevens Institute of Technology, which is the New Jersey equivalent of MIT, so you must be a very smart guy. How does a smart guy from […]

September 2023 Issue