27 July 2021 Jordison – who also played guitar in the band Murderdolls – is said to have died "peacefully in his sleep" on Monday (Image credit: Mick Hutson/Redferns) Joey Jordison – former drummer and co-founder of Slipknot – has died at the age of 46, his family confirmed. A representative for the family said Jordison died "peacefully in his sleep" on Monday, but no cause of death has been specified. "Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow," said Jordison's family in a statement to Billboard. "To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music.