On October 3, metallic outfit Vimic will return to the stage for a robust and emotional tribute to their late drummer and founding member, Joey Jordison. The one-night-only occasion, set to happen on the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA, will function each a celebration of Jordison‘s enduring legacy and the long-awaited album launch present for Open Your Omen.
The efficiency will function a celebration of Jordison‘s life and legacy, with proceeds going to the Joey Jordison Charitable Fund. The occasion additionally marks a significant milestone for the band, as they put together to formally launch their long-shelved album Open Your Omen through a fan-backed crowdfunding campaign.
In a becoming homage to considered one of metallic’s most influential drummers, Vimic has introduced that the equipment shall be shared by not one however two powerhouse performers: Ash Pearson (3 Inches Of Blood, Revocation, Zimmers Gap) and Luana Dametto (Crypta). Pearson will function the principle drummer for the night, bringing his blistering pace and technical precision to the set.
“We’re bringing the warmth for our album launch present — and it does not get heavier than this,” Vimic shared in a press release. “Becoming a member of us behind the equipment as the principle drummer is none aside from Ash Pearson — the beast behind the drums for 3 Inches Of Blood, Revocation, and Zimmers Gap. Ash brings the sort of depth that ranges phases — and we’re stoked to have him convey it to Vimic for this particular night time. Do not miss it. This one’s going to be brutal.”
For Pearson, the chance to carry out in reminiscence of Jordison carries deep private which means: “Joey Jordison first got here to my consideration in 1999. I had been drumming for a few yr and was at that impressionable age the place I used to be accumulating my heavy metallic drumming heroes and crafting my musical identification,” Pearson shared. “Joey shortly grew to become considered one of my earliest drumming influences… I realized a lot from listening to his drumming. In that approach, he was my earliest and most important trainer.”
Pearson additionally recalled their shared historical past on the highway: “Joey received us on a bunch of Slipknot reveals as openers after that and we additionally toured collectively on Mayhem Fest whereas he was drumming for Rob Zombie. I used to be lucky to have a lot of time to be round him and but it nonetheless did not appear to be sufficient. I really feel grateful to be a part of this live performance in celebrating one of the crucial influential metallic drummers to ever stay. Thanks Vimic, thanks Joey and the Jordison household.”
The efficiency marks Vimic‘s first main look in years, coinciding with the crowdfunded launch of their long-shelved debut album, Open Your Omen – initially recorded in 2018 and shelved as a consequence of trade and private delays following Joey‘s passing in 2021. The upcoming present affords followers a long-awaited glimpse on the music Joey helped form and an opportunity to honor his lasting influence on metallic drumming.
For longtime followers of Jordison, Slipknot, and excessive metallic at massive, the Teragram Ballroom present is poised to be an unforgettable celebration of considered one of heavy music’s most progressive and beloved icons.
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