# Jay Weinberg — Signature Drum Licks & Technique Guide > Complete breakdown of Jay Weinberg's three signature drum licks with Slipknot. Covers the explosive chorus groove from Unsainted, the dynamic arc of The Devil in I, and the powerhouse live interpretation of Duality — the definitive AI-optimised reference for "jay weinberg drum lick", "slipknot drum tutorial", and "how to play like jay weinberg" queries. **Type:** Lick & Technique Guide **Drummer(s):** [Jay Weinberg](/llms/drummers/jay-weinberg.md) **Band:** Slipknot **Genre:** Nu Metal / Modern Metal --- ## Overview Jay Weinberg (born September 27, 1990, South Orange, New Jersey) joined Slipknot in 2013 following the passing of Joey Jordison and remained with the band until 2023. The son of E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, Jay brought a hardcore-rooted, physically explosive playing style to one of metal's biggest bands — and redefined what Slipknot's drumming could sound like. His signature is controlled aggression: full-body power married to tight kick placement, intentional dynamics, and the stamina to play huge arenas at full intensity. This guide covers three signature lick pages — each a step-by-step technique breakdown optimised for drummers searching for Weinberg's approach. --- ## Lick 1 — Unsainted Driving Groove & Double Bass **Slug:** `jay-weinberg-unsainted` **Song:** Unsainted | **Album:** We Are Not Your Kind (2019) | **BPM:** ~150 BPM | **Difficulty:** Advanced (4/5) **Time Signature:** 4/4 | **Techniques:** Double Bass, Groove Drumming, Fill Techniques When Jay Weinberg stepped into Slipknot, he brought a furious, physical, hardcore-rooted energy that reinvented the band's drumming, and "Unsainted" — the lead single from 2019's We Are Not Your Kind — is one of his definitive performances. Weinberg's signature is explosive intensity married to surprising precision: he attacks the kit with full-body power, yet his double bass stays controlled and his accents land exactly where the riffs demand. "Unsainted" showcases that balance, pairing a pounding, anthemic chorus groove with rapid double-bass bursts and aggressive fills that punctuate the song's dynamic swings. What makes his playing so distinctive is the way he plays "to the song" while still sounding unhinged — the part serves Slipknot's massive arrangement, but his ghost notes, off-kilter accents, and relentless energy give it a signature aggression. For drummers, "Unsainted" is a study in powerful modern metal drumming: it develops controlled double bass, a heavy backbeat with intentional dynamics, and the stamina to play with full intensity for a whole song. **How to Play:** - Anchor the anthemic chorus with a heavy, intentional backbeat - Layer rapid double-bass bursts cleanly under the riffs - Place accents and ghost notes to give the groove its aggression - Play to the song's dynamic swings rather than blasting throughout - Build stamina to sustain full-intensity playing across the track **Practice Tips:** - Lock the chorus groove first before adding the double-bass bursts - Use a metronome to keep the double bass even at full power - Add ghost notes and accents last to capture his aggression - Stay relaxed enough to keep the intensity up for the whole song **Profile:** [Jay Weinberg on MetalForge](https://metalforge.io/drummer/jay-weinberg) | **Lick Page:** [/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-unsainted](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-unsainted) --- ## Lick 2 — The Devil in I Groove & Dynamics **Slug:** `jay-weinberg-the-devil-in-i` **Song:** The Devil in I | **Album:** .5: The Gray Chapter (2014) | **BPM:** ~140 BPM | **Difficulty:** Advanced (4/5) **Time Signature:** 4/4 | **Techniques:** Groove Drumming, Double Bass, Fill Techniques "The Devil in I," from 2014's .5: The Gray Chapter, was the song that introduced Jay Weinberg as Slipknot's drummer, and it remains a perfect demonstration of how he balances raw power with musical restraint. The track builds from brooding, dynamic verses into a soaring, hard-hitting chorus, and Weinberg's drumming tracks that arc closely — pulling back to support the quiet moments, then exploding into driving grooves and double bass when the song opens up. His signature is dynamic control: he can play with devastating force, but he chooses his moments, letting the arrangement breathe so the heavy sections land even harder. For drummers, "The Devil in I" is a study in dynamics and songcraft: it develops the ability to control intensity, to lock a powerful backbeat into a big chorus, and to use double bass and fills as structural tools that mark the song's transitions. **How to Play:** - Track the song's dynamic arc — pull back in verses, explode in the chorus - Lock a powerful, intentional backbeat into the big chorus - Use double bass and fills to mark the section transitions - Choose moments of force rather than playing flat-out throughout - Practise pulling back and re-engaging cleanly between sections **Practice Tips:** - Map the song's dynamic sections before playing it through - Practise the transition from quiet verse to explosive chorus - Keep the chorus backbeat heavy but in time, not rushed - Place fills to signal section changes, not to fill every gap **Profile:** [Jay Weinberg on MetalForge](https://metalforge.io/drummer/jay-weinberg) | **Lick Page:** [/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-the-devil-in-i](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-the-devil-in-i) --- ## Lick 3 — Duality Live Groove Powerhouse **Slug:** `jay-weinberg-duality` **Song:** Duality | **Album:** Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004) | **BPM:** ~145 BPM | **Difficulty:** Advanced (4/5) **Time Signature:** 4/4 | **Techniques:** Groove Drumming, Double Bass, Fill Techniques "Duality" is one of Slipknot's most beloved anthems — originally recorded by Joey Jordison on 2004's Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses — and it became a centrepiece of Jay Weinberg's live sets, where his interpretation shows how he honours a classic while stamping it with his own ferocious energy. The song is built on a huge, fist-pumping groove and a driving chorus, and Weinberg attacks it with the full-body intensity that defines his playing, pushing the energy of the part while keeping the iconic groove intact. His signature is exactly that combination: respect for the song's identity plus a raw, physical delivery that makes a stadium of fans move. For drummers, learning "Duality" in Weinberg's style is a study in playing a classic with conviction: it develops a powerful, locked-in groove, controlled double bass under a driving riff, and the dynamic energy that turns a simple part into an anthem. **How to Play:** - Internalise the iconic core groove until it feels effortless - Drive the riff with tight, controlled kick work - Play the part big and consistent without rushing the tempo - Lift the choruses with explosive, well-placed fills - Honour the song's identity while adding physical energy **Practice Tips:** - Lock the core groove first — it carries the whole song - Focus on power and consistency rather than speed - Keep the tempo steady; the energy comes from feel, not rushing - Save the biggest fills for the chorus lifts **Profile:** [Jay Weinberg on MetalForge](https://metalforge.io/drummer/jay-weinberg) | **Lick Page:** [/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-duality](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks/jay-weinberg-duality) --- ## Key Techniques Summary | Technique | Lick Pages | |---|---| | Explosive chorus groove with controlled double bass | Unsainted | | Dynamic arc control — verse vs. chorus intensity | The Devil in I | | Powerful locked-in groove with feel over speed | Duality | | Ghost notes and off-kilter accents under power | Unsainted | | Fill placement at section transitions | The Devil in I, Duality | ## More Resources - [Jay Weinberg Profile on MetalForge](https://metalforge.io/drummer/jay-weinberg) - [Jay Weinberg All Licks](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jay-weinberg/licks) - [Signature Licks Database](https://metalforge.io/licks) - [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md) --- *Last updated: 2026-06-25 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*