The family of Joey Jordison, the late drummer of Slipknot, has launched a fundraiser to release the debut album of his band, VIMIC. Jordison founded VIMIC in 2015 after his departure from Slipknot. The band’s album, “Open Your Omen,” was set for release in 2019 but was shelved after the death of producer Kato Khandwala.
Jordison’s family wants to release “Open Your Omen” in September. They have organized a fundraiser to cover manufacturing, distribution, and marketing costs, as well as a commemorative event. “Joey didn’t do anything small,” the family stated.
“We want to release this album the way he would have wanted; with designs he helped create for the CD, double LP, and merchandise. We have added personal items of Joey’s to help raise the funds.”
The family plans to host an event honoring Jordison’s legacy, featuring performances by VIMIC and other drummers on Jordison’s drum kit, along with special guests and stories about the drummer.
fundraiser for Joey Jordison’s VIMIC album
Jordison was the original drummer for Slipknot, formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995. He played on their first five studio albums and produced their 2005 live album, “9.0: Live.” Jordison also played with other metal acts like Rob Zombie, Metallica, Korn, Ministry, Otep, and Satyricon. He co-founded the bands Murderdolls, Scar the Martyr, and Sinsaenum.
Jordison passed away in his sleep on July 26, 2021, due to acute transverse myelitis (ATM), a neurological disorder affecting the spinal cord. He had spoken about experiencing ATM symptoms toward the end of his time with Slipknot, stating, “I lost my legs. I couldn’t play anymore.
It was a form of multiple sclerosis, which I don’t wish on my worst enemy.”
At the time of his death, Jordison was playing in Sinsaenum. His family’s fundraiser aims to ensure that his work with VIMIC reaches fans as he had envisioned.
