Jay Weinberg Steps to the Mic for Vocal Debut on Softcult’s “Drown Fountain”

Jay Weinberg has spent his career redefining what a modern metal drummer can do. Now, he’s adding a new dimension. On “Drown Fountain,” the new single from Canadian duo Softcult, Weinberg steps out from behind the kit to make his vocal debut.

The track arrives as Weinberg continues to define his post-Slipknot path. After his departure from the band in late 2023, he has leaned into collaborative work and session playing. This latest move — singing, not drumming — signals an artist unwilling to be boxed in by the instrument that made his name.

Softcult, siblings Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn, specialize in a hazy, textured take on grunge and shoegaze. Their music leaves room for layered vocal interplay, and Weinberg’s appearance fits the duo’s collaborative ethos. No details have emerged about the extent of his vocal role, but “Drown Fountain” marks a clear, if quiet, pivot for a musician mostly known for physical force.

The track is streaming now, and it’s likely to draw interest less from novelty than from the rare sight of a rhythmic powerhouse testing his voice in a new register.