Chris Fehn Leaves Slipknot Following Lawsuit
In an odd slug of news last week it was reported that percussionist Chris Fehn from Slipknot was suing the rest of the band while still being an active member. The lawsuit basically cited a pay dispute. Fehn is claiming he was under the impression that the band’s money made from touring and merchandise is handled entirely by one company that splits profits and pays the bands. The reports say, however, that Fehn recently discovered that his bandmates set up several other Slipknot affiliated business entities in different states that he was unaware of. Quick to post was Corey Taylor below.
You’re gonna read a lot of bullshit today. This is all I’ll say. JUST YOU WAIT TIL THE TRUTH COMES OUT.
Long Live The Knot.— confirm: 0-0-0… DESTRUCT… 0 (@CoreyTaylorRock) March 14, 2019
Then news broke today stating that Slipknot has officially parted ways with Chris Fehn. Slipknot said in a statement “SLIPKNOT‘s focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever. Chris knows why he is no longer a part of SLIPKNOT. We are disappointed that he chose to point fingers and manufacture claims, rather than doing what was necessary to continue to be a part of SLIPKNOT. We would have preferred he not take the path that he has, but evolution in all things is a necessary part of this life.”
Fehn says he was unaware of the separate companies and says he was never compensated from them. He specifically accuses Shawn Crayhan (Clown) and Corey Taylor of shady business dealings. He’s asked for a full forensic accounting done on Slipknot’s companies and assets, and to collect the damages and profits he believes he is owed.
As twitter carried on one fan called Taylor a Bit Dickish which he replied below…
You think that’s dickish, try being wrongfully accused of stealing money from someone you cared about, and having a lot of your fans believe it.
Good Morning, by the way.— confirm: 0-0-0… DESTRUCT… 0 (@CoreyTaylorRock) March 18, 2019
Personally I always hate these stories. These fellas are from my neck of the woods and unfortunately there is no upside. Either Fehn is right and the other guys are shady or the other guys are right and Fehn is shady. It’s a lose lose if you ask me…..
