Joey Jordison's Family and Vimic Update: Who Inherited His Music and Untold Legacy?

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The Joey Jordison estate did not remain passive after his death. Managing the affairs of a world-renowned metal innovator requires navigating messy record contracts, unresolved royalties, and physical equipment scattered across decades of arena tours.

In late 2023, Steamhammer Inc., representing Jordison’s estate, made international headlines by filing a formal lawsuit against Slipknot members Corey Taylor and Michael Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The estate alleged that the band used Jordison’s death to promote their 2022 record The End, So Far while failing to return dozens of Joey's personal effects, including drum kits, stage gear, and wardrobe pieces, which the lawsuit claimed were retained or exhibited in touring museums without authorization. The dispute exposed lingering bitterness surrounding Jordison's abrupt 2013 dismissal from the group via email.

Court filings revealed a family determined to preserve Jordison’s dignity rather than let corporate machinery absorb his history. His sisters stepped into public and behind-the-scenes roles, ensuring that their brother's creative footprint was protected from revisionism. The lawsuit eventually reached an undisclosed settlement in 2024, clearing the runway for his heirs to focus entirely on his unreleased musical work.