Joey Jordison, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work as the former drummer and co-songwriter for the heavy metal band Slipknot. Jordison played in Slipknot since their formation in 1995 until his departure from the band in December ...
Disasterpieces, Behind the Mask, Roadrunner United
Star Sign
Taurus
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Trademark
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Wears traditional Slipknot boilersuit and a Japanese Kabuki mask which he personalises
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Fact
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On tour with Metallica. [May 2004]
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On tour with Slipknot in Asia, ends November 13 in the Philippines (Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines). They have just finished a tour through Europe. [October 2004]
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On Rockstar Mayhem Fetival Tour [July 2008]
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Currently playing drums with Ministry on MasterBaTour 2006 [June 2006]
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Release of All hope is gone [August 2008]
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Was the third addition to Slipknot's current lineup, behind Percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan and Bassist Paul Gray.
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Gave Murderdolls fans the name ghoulscouts.
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Has been nominated 6 times for a Grammy
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Won first Grammy in 2006 with Slipknot
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Played bass, drums and guitar on the Murderdolls album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls, because they didn't have a drummer or bassist at the time.
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He saved the 2004 Download festival when Metallica drummer, Lars Ulrich, was struck ill. Along with Dave Lambardo and others, he helped out.
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Before Slipknot he was in the bands Avanga, Havenots, Modifidious and Anal Blast and The Rejects, now known as Murderdolls.
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His number in Slipknot is 1 (because drums are the pivotal thing in Slipknot)
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He has 2 younger sisters, Kate & Anne
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He created the term 'Maggot' for a Slipknot fan
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He prefers playing guitar to drums
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Plays guitar (Unmasked!) in a side project band called, "Murderdolls".
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Has suffered the following injuries while performing: Severely lacerated shin from pulling his drum set on top of himself, broken and scarred knuckles, concussion and stitches from a flying pipe thrown by Shawn Crahan.
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Has played drums since he was 3
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Is the oldest of 3 children
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Is the only member of Slipknot to alter his coveralls: He cuts off the arms and legs, so that it is easier to play the drums.
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Member of the metal band Slipknot
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Metal Evolution
2012
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
2010
Video Game writer: "Psychosocial"
Madden NFL 2010
2009
Video Game writer: "Duality"
Fuck
2005
Documentary writer: "I Love to Say Fuck"
Resident Evil
2002
writer: "My Plague New Abuse Mix" - as Joey Jordison
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