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 Support the show Connect with us: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC