Joey Jordison’s death in 2021 was a tragedy for Slipknot . It was also a seismic moment for the entire metal community . Even now, especially now , as we approach the five-year anniversary since his passing, fans still search for answers, revisit his music , and talk about the hole he left behind.

And it makes sense. As the original drummer for Slipknot, he served as the band's heartbeat , he set the pace, and that pace was high velocity. Jordison took a nine-man metal experiment from Iowa and helped push it into global phenomenon status. Slipknot has kept evolving, shifting lineups and entering new eras, but Joey’s absence still hangs in the air—especially as fans continue to reflect on his legacy, the truth behind his cause of death, and why his influence hasn’t dimmed for a s

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