Netflix has officially announced The Ninth Beat: The Joey Jordison Story, a powerful new documentary series that will chronicle the life, career, and enduring legacy of the late Slipknot drummer. Set to premiere later this year, the series promises to take viewers beyond the mask and into the heart of one of metal’s most groundbreaking artists.
Joey Jordison, who passed away in July 2021 at just 46, was more than Slipknot’s drummer—he was the band’s driving force, their pulse. As a founding member of the nine-man collective, his ferocious playing on landmark albums like Iowa and Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) helped define the chaos, precision, and raw emotion that propelled Slipknot to global dominance. His drum solos—often performed on a rotating, gravity-defying platform—became legendary, embodying the spirit of the band’s theatrical aggression.
The Ninth Beat will delve into every facet of Jordison’s journey. Viewers will see never-before-released footage from his early days in Des Moines, intimate interviews with family, bandmates, and collaborators, as well as tributes from some of the biggest names in rock and metal. The series will also address his personal struggles, including his battle with acute transverse myelitis—a neurological condition that robbed him of his drumming abilities and ultimately forced his departure from Slipknot in 2013.
Executive producer Mark Monroe, known for acclaimed music documentaries like Sound City, described Jordison as “a force of nature whose drumming reshaped heavy music forever.” He added: “‘The Ninth Beat’ isn’t just about a musician—it’s about a man who refused to let pain silence his passion. This is Joey’s story, raw and unfiltered.”
Since the announcement, fans have flooded social media with excitement and emotion. Hashtags #TheNinthBeat and #JoeyJordisonNetflix trended globally within hours, with fans sharing their favorite Slipknot memories and personal stories of how Jordison’s music inspired them.
Slipknot also released a heartfelt statement endorsing the project: “Joey was the heartbeat of this band. We’re proud that his story will be told with the respect and depth it deserves.”
With its promise of honesty, intensity, and celebration, The Ninth Beat: The Joey Jordison Story is poised to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated music documentaries. For fans of Slipknot and anyone who has felt the power of music to change lives, this is more than a series—it’s a tribute to a rhythm that will never die.
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