Joey Jordison 'Blindsided' By Slipknot Split

The shock split between heavy metal favourites Slipknot and drummer Joey Jordison hasn't only surprised the band's legion of fans, with Jordison today claiming the announcement has "blindsided" him.

In a post on his Facebook, Jordison addressed his fans on his recent departure from the band, which he said he would "never abandon."

"I want to make it very clear that I DID NOT QUIT SLIPKNOT. This band has been my life for the last 18 years, and I would never abandon it, or my fans. This news has shocked and blindsided me as much as it has all of you."

The veteran drummer didn't reveal why he's no longer a member of band in the post though.

"While there is much I would like to say, I must remain silent to (sic) further details at this time."

Jordison has spent the greater part of the last year focussing on his latest band Scar The Martyr. They released their debut, self-titled record back in September.