Suicidal Tendencies have announced a change behind the kit, bringing in Xavier Ware as their new drummer. He steps into the role following the recent exit of Jay Weinberg.
The band addressed the lineup update earlier yesterday, Friday, January 23, sharing an official statement through their social media channels:
“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!”
Suicidal Tendencies‘ lineup is: Mike Muir, lead guitarist Dean Pleasants, rhythm guitarist Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan) and bassist Tye Trujillo (son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo).
Xavier has been playing drums since he was two years old. Coming from Beaufort, North Carolina, he started drumming at church. He explained: “I started in church and went on to perform in churches around my local and surrounding areas. With church, came school. Schooling allowed me to develop my music reading skills, perfect my ability in dynamics and strengthen musical techniques. I gigged throughout high school with different musicians and learned how to play jazz drums. This created the opportunity to audition and make the all-state jazz band in North Carolina three out of four times. In college I learned a bit of music theory and enhanced my jazz drumming. Since college, my playing and touch expanded, and have not been the same since! Out of college, I gigged around the triangle area of North Carolina with peers and professors alike.”
“I hope my sound can continue to touch every heart, soul, and mind. I am very grateful for the opportunity to play drums in whatever setting, and I hope to be able to do so forever.”
Jay Weinberg confirmed his exit from Suicidal Tendencies on January 11, bringing his near two-year stint with the California crossover thrash and hardcore punk icons to a close. Weinberg made his live debut with the band in March 2024, taking the stage for his first show in Osaka, Japan.
