“A great drum record has to sound good; in fact, it should sound special. It should capture the richness and the actual tones of the drums themselves, regardless of who is playing.”

American musician

Joey Jordison was an American musician best known as the original drummer of Slipknot. In the band, he was designated #1. He was also the drummer and rhythm guitarist for the horror punk supergroup Murderdolls. Jordison was closely associated with heavy metal and horror punk, and his name is most often linked to the driving drumming style that helped define Slipknot's early sound. He also played guitar in Murderdolls, showing a range that went beyond drums alone.