Slipknot is accused of using Joey Jordison’s death for profit; understand process

The estate of the drummer and co-founder of Slipknot Joey Jordison is suing the band. Fired from the group in 2013, Jordison was diagnosed with a neurological disease shortly afterwards and passed away in July 2021, aged 46.

The complaint document points out that the Slipknotcontinues to use Jordison’s name and personal belongings in “a mobile museum called Knotfest and has filled his pockets with the musician’s devoted fanbase.” “After dismissing Jordison abruptly from Slipknot in 2013, [Corey] Taylor It is [Shawn ‘Clown’] Crahan promised, in a written agreement, to return all of Jordison and in return, Jordison promised to discard other demands”, says the lawsuit.

Also included was the report on the departure of Jordison of the band: “The insensitivity with the dismissal of Jordison and other mistreatment at the hands of Crahan It is Taylor were widely publicized and criticized by fans of the band. Since the 1990s, Jordison dedicated his life to making Slipknot a feeling of metal, of which Crahan It is Taylor they profited. Does not make sense Crahan It is Taylor treat Jordison with such disdain, especially in light of the health conditions of Jordan.”

The group’s members are also accused of lying to their own fans. “Worst of all, Crahan It is Taylor publicly lied to fans, saying they contacted the family of Jordison to check up on her and pay her respects after his death. It was deeply sad for the family of Jordison read this lie on the internet. Of course Taylor It is Crahan don’t really care about Jordison or your family; they only care about publicity and sales of the new album,” the document continues.

Slipknot denies all allegations.