Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg meets teen drummer after she crushes “Unsainted” in viral video
Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is aware of firsthand what it’s like to satisfy your heroes. So, when he noticed 14-year-old Maren Alford’s drum cowl of the band’s current single “Unsainted”, he invited her to satisfy him.
Weinberg just lately made headlines when he re-created images of him and his well-known dad, Max Weinberg, assembly Slipknot when Jay was a pre-teen. In fact, Jay would finally turn into a member of the masked band, changing longtime drummer Joey Jordison in 2014.
Alford, in the meantime, went viral together with her spectacular cowl of “Unsainted”, which has garnered over a quarter-million views since she posted the video on YouTube final month.
Figuring out what it’s prefer to idolize a band, Weinberg invited Maren to satisfy him earlier than Slipknot’s “Knotfest Roadshow” gig this previous Saturday in Dallas, Texas.
The teenager drummer was thrilled with the prospect to satisfy one among her idols, writing on Fb, “Greatest day EVER hanging out with Jay Weinberg earlier than KNOTFEST in Dallas! Not solely is he a beast behind the package, however he’s additionally probably the most encouraging, sort and beneficiant man!”
She added, “Actually a dream come true to satisfy and spend time with him and the Slipknot present was INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU for every thing Jay — you’re the BEST!”
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Take a look at Maren’s drum cowl of “Unsainted” beneath, in addition to her Fb put up containing pics of her with Jay Weinberg. Along with performing cowl tunes, Maren is a member of the band Not Ur Girlfrenz. You will discover their music on Spotify.
Slipknot wrapped up their “Knotfest Roadshow” on Sunday night time in The Woodlands, Texas. The band can be again on tour this fall enjoying the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals in america, in addition to supporting Metallica on tour in Australia and New Zealand. They’ve additionally announce a 2020 European tour with Behemoth. Choose up tickets right here.