---
name: "Jay Weinberg"
band: "Suicidal Tendencies"
genre: "Hardcore / Thrash Crossover"
country: "USA"
primary_brand: "SJC"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/jay-weinberg"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Jay Weinberg

Jay Weinberg is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with Suicidal Tendencies, a defining act in hardcore / thrash crossover.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Jay Weinberg |
| Band | Suicidal Tendencies |
| All bands | Suicidal Tendencies, Slipknot, Against Me! |
| Genre | Hardcore / Thrash Crossover |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | SJC |
| Drum kit | SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) |
| Signature snare | SJC Jay Weinberg "The Crucible" 14x6.5" 48-ply Brass |
| Sticks | Vater Jay Weinberg 908 Signature |

## Biography

Jay Weinberg, born in 1990, is the son of E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg. He joined Slipknot in 2014, becoming their drummer after Joey Jordison's departure. Before Slipknot, he briefly played with Against Me! and Madball. His powerful, aggressive style honored Slipknot's legacy while adding his own intensity. In 2023, he parted ways with Slipknot and joined Suicidal Tendencies, touring with them on Metallica's M72 World Stadium Tour.

Jay Weinberg (born Jay Bradley Weinberg; September 8, 1990, in Middletown Township, New Jersey) is an American drummer best known for his tenure as Slipknot's drummer from 2014 to 2023. He is the son of Max Weinberg, legendary drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.

Weinberg's career spans diverse genres: from substituting for his father with Bruce Springsteen, to playing hardcore punk with Against Me! and Madball, to becoming the masked drummer #1 in one of metal's most extreme bands. His ability to honor Joey Jordison's legacy while bringing his own explosive energy made him a fan favorite during his nine years with Slipknot.

## Band History

- **Suicidal Tendencies** — 2023–present (current)
- **Slipknot** — 2014–2023
- **Against Me!** — 2009–2014

## Gear

- **Drums:** SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit)
- **Snare:** SJC Jay Weinberg "The Crucible" 14x6.5" 48-ply Brass
- **Cymbals:** Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell)
- **Hardware:** DW 9000 Series Double Pedal, DW 9100 Throne
- **Sticks:** Vater Jay Weinberg 908 Signature
- **Heads:** Evans Black Chrome

## Notable Performances

- Unsainted - Zildjian Performance (15M views) (2019)
- Duality - Live Drum Cam (Wacken 2022, Official) (2022)
- Sulfur - Live Drum Cam (Wacken 2022, Official) (2022)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Jay Weinberg play?**

A: Jay Weinberg plays a SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit).

**Q: What cymbals does Jay Weinberg use?**

A: Jay Weinberg uses Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell).

**Q: What band is Jay Weinberg in?**

A: Jay Weinberg drums for Suicidal Tendencies, a hardcore / thrash crossover band.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*