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I did not quit Slipknot: Joey Jordison

A statement on the band's website last month cited 'personal reasons' for his departure.

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has refuted claims he quit the band and says he was left blindsided.

The 38-year-old musician played in the Grammy-Award winning heavy metal act since their formation in 1995 and was co-songwriter with frontman Corey Taylor,reported Contactmusic.

A statement on the band’s website last month cited ‘personal reasons’ for his departure but he has now refuted claims he had decided to quit.

In a statement posted on Facebook,Joey wrote,”To my fans,friends and associates. I would like to start the New Year by addressing the recent rumours and speculation regarding my departure from Slipknot. I want to make it very clear that I did not quit Slipknot.

“This band has been my life for the past 18 years,and I would never abandon it,or my fans. This news has blindsided me as much as it has all of you,” he added.

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