Bringing The Funk With JAY WEINBERG From INFECTIOUS GROOVES

Interview by Kris Peters
On the eve of their Australian tour, Infectious Grooves pulled one
final punch when they announced former Slipknot drummer Jay
Weinberg into a band that already includes Mike Muir, Dean
Pleasants (Suicidal Tendencies) and Rob Trujillo (Metallica).
Not that Infectious Grooves rest their musical output on the
pedigree of musicians from popular bands. They never have. But
adding one more name to the list definitely doesn't hurt.
HEAVY sat down for a chat with Weinberg who expressed his
excitement about the upcoming tour with Infectious Grooves in
Australia and the unique opportunity to work with his musical
heroes. He discussed the challenges of balancing the mission of
making rock music with the opportunity to take in the culture and
life of Australia. Weinberg also discussed his experience and
mindset in joining Infectious Grooves, highlighting the excitement
and challenges of transitioning from his previous heavy and fast
style with Slipknot to the funk and groove-oriented music of
Infectious Grooves.
Weinberg also provided a detailed account of his recovery from hip
surgery, emphasizing his determination to return to normalcy. He
discussed the injury sustained from years of running, the impact on
his hip, and the decision to undergo surgery. Weinberg expressed
gratitude for the support he received, including the encouragement
from the Muir family.