I did not quit Slipknot: Joey Jordison

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jan 03 2014 | 9:26 AM IST
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has refuted claims he quit the band and says he was left blindsided.
The 38-year-old musician played in the Grammy-Award winning heavy metal act since their formation in 1995 and was co-songwriter with frontman Corey Taylor, reported Contactmusic.
A statement on the band's website last month cited 'personal reasons' for his departure but he has now refuted claims he had decided to quit.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Joey wrote, "To my fans, friends and associates. I would like to start the New Year by addressing the recent rumours and speculation regarding my departure from Slipknot. I want to make it very clear that I did not quit Slipknot.
"This band has been my life for the past 18 years, and I would never abandon it, or my fans. This news has blindsided me as much as it has all of you," he added.
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First Published: Jan 03 2014 | 9:26 AM IST

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