Jay Weinberg: A Life in Creativity | On Tour w/ Suicidal Tendencies, Artistry & Perfectionism, Nashville Community & Charity Work, Brand Collaborations

Welcome New Jersey-native and acclaimed drummer Jay Weinberg! Voted 4x "Best Metal Drummer" and "#1 Rock Drummer" in Modern Drummer Readers Polls, Jay Weinberg is known as the current drummer for American thrash groups Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves, and past tenure with the heavy-metal band Slipknot from 2014-2023. This episode dives deep into the intersection of art, music, and community. Having just wrapped support on Metallica's M72 World Stadium Tour, Jay recalls stories from the road and his approach to high-level performing. We learn the genesis of Jay's visual art career and his unique approach to balancing perfectionism and artistry. Jay discusses his important work with the Best Buddies of Tennessee, his approach to drum clinics and education, and his cherished collaborations with brands including SJC Drums, Zildjian, and Mixwave. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Welcome, Jay! 
2:49 Nashville's Evolving Drum Community 
10:15 Hockey & Injury 
13:13 Reflecting on Life's Decisions and Creativity
22:21 Touring with Metallica: A Dream Come True 
33:29 Drum Box (Sponsor) 
34:11 Jay Weinberg: The Visual Artist 
36:44 Early Years: Jay' Father Max Weinberg, Bruce & the E Street Band 
37:27 Balancing School and Touring 
43:57 Exploring Visual Art and Oil Painting 
46:48 The Intersection of Music and Art 
53:50 Perfectionism & Patience 
1:04:55 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 
1:05:36 Collaborations and Custom Drum Kits 
1:19:35 Mixwave Virtual Drums 
1:23:36 Zildjian Signature Bell 
1:26:09 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 
1:27:09 Best Buddies of Tennessee 
1:35:36 SJC Drums (Sponsor) 
1:36:25 Drumming Accolades 
1:38:47 Music City Drum Show (2025 Clinic) 
1:46:55 Sonique Drums (Sponsor) 
1:47:35 Show Prep: Rituals and Routines 
1:51:47 The Physicality of Drumming 
2:01:17 Closing Questions (Tattoos, Coffee, & Food) 
2:11:13 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

SJC Drums
https://www.sjcdrums.com

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Low Boy Beaters
https://lowboybeaters.com

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Sonique Drums
https://soniquedrums.com

Connect with Jay:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jayweinberg
YouTube: http://youtube.com/jayweinbergofficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jayweinbergdrum
Website: https://www.jayweinbergofficial.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"Nero Forte" - Slipknot
"All Out Life" - Slipknot

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:10 Welcome, Jay!
• 2:49 Nashville's Evolving Drum Community
• 10:15 Hockey & Injury
• 13:13 Reflecting on Life's Decisions and Creativity
• 22:21 Touring with Metallica: A Dream Come True
• 33:29 Drum Box (Sponsor)
• 34:11 Jay Weinberg: The Visual Artist
• 36:44 Early Years: Jay' Father Max Weinberg, Bruce & the E Street Band
• 37:27 Balancing School and Touring
• 43:57 Exploring Visual Art and Oil Painting
• 46:48 The Intersection of Music and Art
• 53:50 Perfectionism & Patience
• 1:04:55 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)
• 1:05:36 Collaborations and Custom Drum Kits
• 1:19:35 Mixwave Virtual Drums
• 1:23:36 Zildjian Signature Bell
• 1:26:09 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
• 1:27:09 Best Buddies of Tennessee
• 1:35:36 SJC Drums (Sponsor)
• 1:36:25 Drumming Accolades
• 1:38:47 Music City Drum Show (2025 Clinic)
• 1:46:55 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
• 1:47:35 Show Prep: Rituals and Routines
• 1:51:47 The Physicality of Drumming
• 2:01:17 Closing Questions (Tattoos, Coffee, & Food)
• 2:11:13 Outro