I want to make it very clear that I did not quit Slipknot. This band has been my life for the last 18 years, and I would never abandon it, or my fans. This news has shocked and blindsided me as much as it has all of you. While there is much I would like to say, I must remain silent to further details at this time."

Although things are quite confusing at the moment, anyone who believes Slipknot are collapsing is "greatly and sadly mistaken", according to a brief statement by Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. He continued by saying:

"Great Things Are Coming. Stay tuned (..) Legally and respectfully, I can't say a lot about it. We're trying to protect him, protect us – just making sure we do everything right."