DAILY BRIEFING: Jay Weinberg's Slipknot Secrets, Judas Priest 2026 Return, and Fieldy's Korn Status

DAILY BRIEFING: Jay Weinberg's Slipknot Secrets, Judas Priest 2026 Return, and Fieldy's Korn Status

Author: Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News April 22, 2026 Duration: 2:30

In today's Loaded Radio Daily Briefing, former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg reveals the cryptic 24-hour window between his first jam and Joey Jordison's departure. Plus, the Metal Gods return as Judas Priest announces a massive 2026 career collection, and Fieldy finally breaks his silence on his current status with Korn.

Today's heavy-hitting headlines:

  • Jay Weinberg & Slipknot: Why the 2013 audition was shrouded in secrecy and the truth behind his "no regrets" philosophy following his 2023 dismissal.

  • Judas Priest 2026: Full details on the upcoming The Best Of Judas Priest collection, the "Ballad of Judas Priest" documentary, and the band's 2026 European tour dates.

  • Fieldy on Korn: The founding bassist clarifies his "retired" status and the specific reasons behind his 5-year absence from the stage.

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