Young drummer Caleb Hayes performed a perfect cover of Sulfur by Slipknot, before being gifted the Jay Weinberg signature snare he’d been saving up for. Awwww!
This week Slipknot were heard on an episode of The Ellen Show, as awesome seven-year-old drummer Caleb Hayes covered Sulfur on the programme before being gifted a Jay Weinberg signature snare.
After performing the massive All Hope Is Gone hit, Caleb shared his musical journey with Ellen, telling the host that, “I’ve been drumming since I was two years old. My dad [played drums], he taught me a little bit but not everything.”
The young star continued, “I listened to some heavy metal music and I just got into it all. I went like, ‘Yeah, I’m gonna listen to this all the time.’”
Then, Caleb revealed he'd been saving up for Jay Weinberg's signature snare – which, of course, he was given as a gift on the show in an incredibly heartwarming moment (seriously, his reaction is everything).
"Caleb!!" posted Jay afterwards. "Once again, you’ve made all your big brothers in Slipknot proud! What a way to own the moment, and deliver a fantastic performance. So stoked to see you rip it up on The Ellen Show and that you’re heading home with a new snare. Play it hard and often, my friend – I know you will!"
