Drummer Janet Weiss has left Sleater-Kinney. Weiss released a statement. The band also released a statement saying that their new album will come out and that they will continue. See both statements below.
Janet Weiss Statement
A Letter To The Fans
After intense deliberation and with heavy sadness, I have decided to leave Sleater-Kinney. The band is heading in a new direction and it is time for me to move on. I will never forget the heights we reached or the magnificent times Corin, Carrie and I shared. We were a force of nature. To the dearest SK fans — you’re the raddest fans in the universe and I love you. Experiencing the music together has been the honor of a lifetime. Thank you for sustaining me the past 24 years and for proving without a doubt that love and connection are what saves us.
The Drummer
Janet
Sleater-Kinney Statement
We are saddened by Janet’s decision to leave Sleater-Kinney. It has been an incredible privilege to work with such a talented musician and drummer over the course of so many albums, including The Center Won’t Hold.
We thank her for joining us on this journey many years ago; we will always cherish our friendship and our time together. We wish Janet all the best as she starts a new chapter in her life.
We are so excited for everybody to hear the record, and to see you on the road this fall and beyond.
Love,
Sleater-Kinney