Alright butt… this one hits right in the chest.
Slipknot’s chaos conductor behind the decks, Sid Wilson, has been looking back on his late bandmate Joey Jordison — and the verdict?
No debate. No hesitation. No messing about.
“Joey was the best that ever did it.”
And honestly… if you’ve ever stood in a pit while Slipknot were tearing the place apart, you already knew that.
🥁 A DRUMMER BUILT DIFFERENT
Joey Jordison wasn’t just a drummer.
He was a weapon.
A spinning, double-kicking, blast-beating maniac who turned every Slipknot show into a full-blown sonic assault. This was a bloke who didn’t just play the drums — he attacked them like they owed him money.
Sid revealed that some of the world’s greatest drummers would literally turn up to Slipknot gigs just to watch Joey do his thing.
Let that sink in for a sec…
The best in the world… watching him.
That’s not hype. That’s legacy.
🌪️ FROM IOWA CHAOS TO METAL IMMORTALITY
Joey co-founded Slipknot back in 1995, helping build the band’s sound from the ground up — that feral mix of groove, aggression, and pure unfiltered madness.
From the moment those masks hit the stage, Joey’s drumming became one of the band’s defining forces:
🔥 Machine-gun double bass
🔥 Insane speed and precision
🔥 Controlled chaos that somehow always landed perfectly
You didn’t just hear Joey.
You felt him — in your ribs, your teeth, your soul.
💔 THE LOSS THAT STILL ECHOES
Joey passed away in July 2021 at just 46 years old, and yeah… the scene hasn’t been the same since.
Behind the kit, he was untouchable.
Offstage, he was respected by fans and musicians alike.
He battled through serious health struggles later in life, including transverse myelitis — and still fought his way back to playing.
That’s the kind of grit we’re talking about.
Proper warrior energy, mun.
🤘 SID’S TRIBUTE – REAL, RAW, AND LOUD
What makes Sid’s words hit so hard isn’t just what he said — it’s how he said it.
No corporate nonsense. No polished PR fluff.
Just one bandmate remembering another the way it should be:
Honest. Loud. Full of respect.
Because behind all the masks, chaos, and fire…
These lads built something together that changed metal forever.
🔥 WHY JOEY STILL MATTERS (AND ALWAYS WILL)
Every drummer smashing through a Slipknot cover…
Every band pushing speed and aggression to the limit…
Every pit that turns into absolute carnage when those old tracks drop…
That’s Joey’s fingerprint.
Still there. Still loud. Still causing mayhem.
🎤 RIFF REPORT FINAL WORD
Look… there are great drummers.
Then there are icons.
And then… there’s Joey Jordison.
A once-in-a-generation force who didn’t just raise the bar — he launched it into orbit and set it on fire 🔥
Sid Wilson said it best:
“The best that ever did it.”
And around here?
We’re not arguing with that.
Rest easy, Joey 🖤🥁
Still shaking stages. Still shaking souls. Still one of the greatest to ever do it.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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