SUICIDAL TENDENCIES announce new drummer XAVIER WARE
26-01-2026
California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure of Jay Weinberg.
On Friday (January 23), SUICIDAL TENDENCIES shared the following statement via social media: “We’re SToked to introduce you to X, the new SxTx drummer! Breedxdrums
“X has already recorded some tracks for the new Cyco Miko album and is ready to officially jump on board with ST STarting with the ShipRocked Cruise. This will be ST‘s 3rd time doing ShipRocked and each time keeps getting better.
“Looking forward to seeing you there and or any of the shows/ festivals coming this year.
“So please welcome X and look out for lots of new annoucements coming soon from ST and the Cyco Family for 2026 and beyond!”
In addition to Weinberg, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES‘ most recent lineup featured singer Mike Muir, lead guitarist Dean Pleasants, rhythm guitarist Ben Weinman (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and bassist Tye Trujillo (son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo).
Jay played his first concert with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES in March 2024 in Osaka, Japan.
Weinberg‘s pairing with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES came less than two months after he was announced as the new drummer of INFECTIOUS GROOVES, the long-running outfit formed more than three decades ago by Robert Trujillo alongside Robert‘s then-SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bandmate Mike Muir.
Last November, Jay and his wife Chloe announced that they were anticipating the arrival of their first baby.
Throughout 2025, Weinberg had been actively involved with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and INFECTIOUS GROOVES. Additionally, he released his debut solo track titled “Sandstone”, featuring George Clarke of DEAFHEAVEN on vocals. Jay revealed that the song was the first of a series of upcoming collaborations, showcasing various guest singers whom Weinberg has been developing material with over several years.
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES‘ latest album, “Still Cyco Punk After All These Years”, was released in 2018 via Suicidal Records. A reworking of Muir‘s 1996 solo outing “Lost My Brain! (Once Again)”, “Still Cyco Punk” featured founding SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo.
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