Breaking News: Slipknot Frontman Releases Multi-Million Dollar Gift to Joey Jordison’s Family in Heartfelt Tribute
By [Your Name] | April 21, 2025
In a powerful gesture that’s moved fans across the globe, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has reportedly released millions of dollars to the family of late drummer Joey Jordison, honoring the legacy of one of metal’s most innovative musicians.
According to sources close to the band, the financial gift—estimated to be in the multi-million dollar range—was quietly arranged by Taylor and members of the Slipknot camp as a tribute to Jordison’s massive contributions to the band’s legacy and the nu-metal genre at large.
“Joey wasn’t just a bandmate—he was family,” Taylor said in a heartfelt statement released earlier today. “We built Slipknot together from the ground up. Without him, there is no Slipknot. I wanted to make sure his family is taken care of the way he took care of all of us through his music, passion, and vision.”
Jordison, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 46, was a founding member of Slipknot and served as the band’s drummer through its formative years, delivering blistering performances that helped define the group’s chaotic yet precise sound. His influence shaped albums like Iowa, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), and the band’s iconic self-titled debut.
While the band had a complex history, including Jordison’s departure in 2013, Taylor and other Slipknot members have remained vocal in honoring his memory since his passing.
The gifted funds will reportedly support the Jordison family directly, with a portion going toward the Joey Jordison Foundation, a new charitable initiative launched earlier this year aimed at supporting young musicians and promoting mental health awareness—two causes close to Jordison’s heart.
“This was never about publicity. This was about respect, about love, and about legacy,” said a source close to the band. “Joey gave everything to his art. Corey just wanted to give something back.”
Fans have flooded social media with praise for the tribute, calling the gesture “deeply touching,” “long overdue,” and “the true spirit of brotherhood.” The hashtags #ForJoey, #SlipknotFamily, and #CoreyTaylorTribute began trending within hours of the announcement.
As Slipknot continues work on their next studio album—rumored to feature unreleased material from Jordison’s era—this latest act solidifies what fans have always known: the bond between the band and their fallen brother remains unbreakable.
Joey Jordison may be gone, but his rhythm, his legacy, and the love he inspired continue to echo through every beat of Slipknot’s heart.
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