Slipknot Parts Ways with Craig Jones
Slipknot released a statement announcing they have parted ways with sampler and keyboardist Craig Jones. The statement was shared across the band’s social media channels. It simply read, “To our…
Slipknot released a statement announcing they have parted ways with sampler and keyboardist Craig Jones.
The statement was shared across the band's social media channels. It simply read, "To our fans, Slipknot is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones. We wish Jones all the best for the future."
Jones was a member of Slipknot for 27 years. He appeared on every single recording from the band, with the exception of their first demo, Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., released 1996.
A number of fans seemed taken aback by the news, considering Jones's lengthy history with Slipknot. One responded on Twitter, "well..im glad i watched u guys before this happened. lol." Another wrote, "Few lines of dialogue for an OG? Just don’t make sure you wait to say something positive until it’s too late."
A replacement for Jones wasn't announced, despite Slipknot having a number of festival bookings this summer, including the Download Festival and Inkcarceration. A full list of upcoming shows can be found at Slipknot1.com.
24 Albums that Turn 15 in 2023
A number of the rock albums that turn 15 in 2023 are both big hits and fan favorites.
Many legendary acts released LPs in 2008 including Metallica, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Judas Priest and more. Some acts -- like Kings of Leon, Slipknot, The Killers and The Black Keys -- also helped cement their place in the rock world with new albums.
Scroll below to see which 24 rock albums turn 15 in 2023.
Disturbed - ‘Indestructible’
Released on June 3, 2008.
Slipknot - ‘All Hope Is Gone’
Released on August 26, 2008.
Metallica - ‘Death Magnetic’
Released on September 12, 2008.
Coldplay - ‘Viva la Vida of Death and All His Friends’
Released on June 12, 2008.
The Black Keys - ‘Attack & Release’
Released on April 1, 2008.
Beck - ‘Modern Guilt’
Released on July 7, 2008.
The Raconteurs - ‘Consolers of the Lonely’
Released on March 25, 2008.
Kings of Leon - ‘Only by the Night’
Released on September 19, 2008.
The Killers - ‘Day & Age’
Released on November 18, 2008.
AC/DC - ‘Black Ice’
Released on October 20, 2008.
Vampire Weekend - ‘Vampire Weekend’
Released on January 29, 2008.
Flogging Molly - ‘Float’
Released on March 4, 2008.
The B-52’s - ‘Funplex’
Released on March 25, 2008.
R.E.M. - ‘Accelerate’
Released on March 31, 2008.
Def Leppard - ‘Songs from the Sparkle Lounge’
Released on April 25, 2008.
3 Doors Down - ‘3 Doors Down’
Released on May 20, 2008.
Nine Inch Nails - ‘The Slip’
Released on May 5, 2008.
Nine Inch Nails - ‘Ghosts I-IV’
Released on March 2, 2008.
Judas Priest - ‘Nostradamus’
Released on June 17, 2008.
Motley Crue - ‘Saints of Los Angeles’
Released on June 24, 2008.
Shinedown - ‘The Sound of Madness’
Released on June 24, 2008.
Queen + Paul Rodgers - ‘The Cosmos Rocks’
Released on September 15, 2008.
Nickelback - ‘Dark Horse’
Released on November 17, 2008.
Guns N’ Roses - ‘Chinese Democracy’
Released on November 23, 2008.
