Vimic will reunite this October in Los Angeles to honor their late drummer Joey Jordison, marking the first public activity from the band since his passing in 2021. The event is expected to serve less as a comeback and more as a focused tribute, built around Jordison’s pivotal role not only in Vimic but in shaping a generation of modern heavy drumming.
Joey Jordison, who first rose to global prominence with Slipknot, formed Vimic in the aftermath of his departure from that group. Though the band released only a limited number of tracks publicly, it stood as a vehicle for Jordison’s continued evolution as both a drummer and songwriter. With a sound that blended technical complexity with unflinching aggression, Vimic captured something raw and direct, hinting at what might have been had Jordison’s health not intervened.
The October show is being framed as a single-night celebration. According to sources close to the group, the lineup will include several original Vimic members alongside guest performers tied to Jordison’s broader musical orbit. No new material is expected, and there are no indications of a full-scale reunion or further touring beyond this performance. Instead, the night will focus on the legacy Jordison left behind, not only in his studio work but in the physicality and personality he brought to the drum kit.
For many fans and peers, Jordison wasn’t just known for speed or technical command. What made him distinct was his ability to bring drama to the instrument. Whether it was the rotating drum riser in Slipknot or the complex grooves in Vimic’s early material, Jordison’s playing always carried a kind of narrative weight. His timing wasn’t just about precision, it told a story.
In Vimic, the storytelling didn’t disappear, it just took on a different shape. The songs breathed more, leaving room for contrast and detail, and Jordison leaned into that. He pushed ideas further, not always with speed, but with feel. His drumming grounded the sound, whether through steady double-kick work or those deliberately placed, slightly off-center grooves that made the music sit heavier. It wasn’t showy, it just worked, and it held everything in place. Fans who followed the band’s short run often commented on how Jordison’s approach in Vimic felt more personal, less theatrical, but no less intense.
The venue for the reunion has not yet been publicly confirmed, but Los Angeles, with its deep ties to Jordison’s later projects and collaborators, provides a fitting backdrop. The city hosted several of his last known performances and was where many of his post-Slipknot recordings were made. Attendees are expected to include both longtime fans and figures from the metal and hard rock scenes who worked with or were influenced by Jordison across two decades.
While the event carries a tone of finality, it also represents continuity. Drummers who cite Jordison as a formative influence continue to emerge, many echoing his phrasing or borrowing elements of his physical playing style. This October’s show may close the chapter on Vimic as an active band, but it ensures that Jordison’s contribution to drumming and heavy music remains not just remembered, but revisited in full volume.