Slipknot releases “Arsenal,” its first new music in about three years and its first song since major lineup changes. The band last released the 2023 track “Bone Church.” “Arsenal” is presented as Slipknot’s return with new material, arriving shortly after the group removes key members from its lineup.
According to reporting from multiple outlets, drummer Jay Weinberg is fired in late 2023, while turntablist/keyboardist Sid Wilson is dismissed earlier in 2024, with Wilson’s departure linked to reports about how he treated bandmates. Weinberg has said he was heartbroken and blindsided. Slipknot’s new release comes with a new drummer, Eloy Casagrande, who replaces Weinberg. VICE highlights that the track features prominent turntable-style elements and DJ scratching effects, aligning with the band’s use of electronic and turntable textures.
