Iconic ’80s band Suicidal Tendencies announced their newest member after beloved drummer, Jay Weinberg, revealed he was stepping away from the group.
Suicidal Tendencies Announce New Member
The band announced via social media on Friday, January 23, that Xavier Ware would be taking over after Weinberg’s departure.
“We’re SToked to introduce you to X, the new SxTx drummer!” the band shared via Instagram. “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.”
Their announcement continued, “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 announcements coming soon from ST and the Cyco Family for 2026 and beyond!”
Fans were clearly thrilled with the news as they flooded the comments section with excited remarks.
“NO WAYYYYY!!!!! Best pick ever!!!!!” one shocked fan wrote.
“Why does the level of drummers keep rising with every new drummer in the band? 😂” another light-heartedly pointed out.
“Let’s go my bro!!!!” another wrote.
“Suicidal Does it again. You always get the heavy Weights. Congratulations lil bro,” a fourth fan shared.
Ware’s first appearance with his new band will take place aboard the ShipRocked Cruise Festival, which set sail Sunday, January 25.
Jay Weinberg Announced He Was Exiting Suicidal Tendencies
Ware’s addition comes just weeks after Weinberg announced he would be taking a step back.
“As an exciting and busy 2026 takes shape, I’d like to thank @suicidaltendencies for bringing me onboard for an incredible year and a half of shows!” he shared via Instagram in early January, noting that he and wife Chloe Weinberg are expecting their first child together.
“Though I won’t be jamming with the fellas, I can’t possibly overstate the love and respect I have for them, the Suicidal Army and extended family, and all the cyco fans I’ve met across six continents playing shows with one of my favorite bands!” his statement continued. “Mike, Dean, [Ben], and [Tye]: you guys picked up a friend when he was down, and gave him the opportunity to truly feel the message of ‘You Can’t Bring Me Down’ at a time when he needed it the most. I can’t thank you enough for that, and I can’t wait to see what you all do next.”
