Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg unveils new mask at Knotfest Japan; look

Jay Weinbergdrummer of Slipknotan iconic American metal band, unveiled a new mask during a performance at Knotfest Japana festival that also has a Brazilian version.

It is worth remembering how the other members of the group are also known for wearing characteristic masks, which are quite successful among fans. weinberg confirmed how the new accessory was developed especially for the appearance in Knotfest Japan and was developed in collaboration with Solid BlacklineJapanese artist.

“It is an honor to collaborate with the Japanese painter @solid_blackline for my mask this weekend, specially designed for @knotfestjapan. The organic and fluid forms of his high-contrast designs evoke feelings of mysticism and beauty, balanced in the duality of chaos and order that one feels as a visitor to this wonderful country,” wrote the drummer on social media.

“Really, there’s no better way to delve even deeper into all that the @knotfestjapan represents – sharing our love for Japan and its rich artistic culture – than welcoming local talent through collaborating with our own expression in this weekend’s performances,” continued Jay Weinberg.

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg encourages fans to fight racism and fight ‘for real equality, freedom and unity’

After the assassination of George Floyd on Monday, May 25, several protests began to emerge seeking justice for the man’s death and with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter (#VidasNegrasImportam). As a result, several celebrities spoke out in favor of the movement, such as Jay Weinbergdrummer of Slipknotwhich encouraged fans to fight racism and fight “for real equality, freedom and unity”.

Weinberg made the statement through his official Twitter. The drummer wrote: “Black lives matter. Systemic racism exists. White privilege is real.” He went on to say that he is “heartbroken to once again witness the oppression and bigotry that black people in America have suffered for centuries-at the hands of a system that is utterly destroyed.”

Jay Weinberg went on and wrote a series of tweets about it. “It’s time to speak out against police brutality and the perpetrators of systemic racism and become an ally of those who don’t experience the same freedoms as us who share our white privilege,” he commented.

In the penultimate publication, the artist says he is hopeful “that we can use our voices to promote real change”. Furthermore, “may we contribute our time, energy, donations and compassion to fight for true equality, freedom and unity”. He ended the thread with recommendations: “Educate yourself. Vote. Use your voice. I will.”

Artists like travis scott, jay-z, Billie Eilish, lizzo, Twenty One Pilots, halseyamong many others have expressed themselves on the subject.

It’s time to speak up against police brutality and the perpetrators of systemic racism, and to become an ally to those who do not experience the same freedoms that we who share in our white privilege do…

— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) May 31, 2020

Educate yourself. Vote. Use your voice. I will.

— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) May 31, 2020