The always very busy Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has unveiled a new project and musical endeavor, Scar The Martyr. Scar The Martyr's as-yet-untitled debut album is slated to arrive later this fall through Roadrunner Records. According to the label, this new project merges post-punk elements and industrial music, with synthesizers and heavy guitars.

The album was produced by Rhys Fulber, whose production and mixing credits include Fear Factory, Rob Zombie, Mindless Self Indulgence, Front Line Assembly and more. It was recorded at Sound Farm Studios in Des Moines.




The recording sessions saw him behind the drum kit, while also playing bass on all songs, and rhythm guitar on all but two. The album was written by Joey and lead vocalist Henry Derek, and joining them in the studio were keyboardist Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails), as well as guitarists Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad) and Kris Norris (Darkest Hour) who collectively handled all lead guitars on the album.

Jordison explained: "With this project, I focused my efforts on writing for the better of the song. I wasn't worried about flash or persona... It's all about writing a good solid song. I'm writing music that people can grasp and hold on to... something that resonates. If you don't have that, then you have nothing."

Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Slipknot