Metal hearts across the world are beating faster this week as a long-buried chapter of Joey Jordison’s creative journey is finally making its way to the surface. Nearly a decade after it was recorded, Open Your Omen — the long-lost debut album from VIMIC, the post-Slipknot band Jordison founded — is finally inching toward the light, thanks to a newly launched fan-powered Kickstarter campaign.
After parting ways with Slipknot in 2013, Jordison wasted no time forging a new path. He assembled VIMIC as a fresh, no-nonsense assault on modern metal — raw, riff-heavy, and full of fight. With a lineup featuring vocalist Kalen Chase (formerly of Korn’s live band), Fear Factory’s Kyle Konkiel on bass, Jed Simon of Strapping Young Lad on guitar, and keyboardist Matt Tarach from Madlife, the band had the pedigree and the passion to shake things up.
But despite early excitement, a major-label deal, and the release of powerhouse singles like “Simple Skeletons” and “Fail Me (My Temple),” the full album was never released. Industry red tape, conflicting schedules, and a world that just wouldn’t stop spinning put Open Your Omen on an indefinite shelf. Joey, however, always saw the project as vital — not just musically, but personally. It marked his recovery from a debilitating illness and his return to the drums with fire in his veins.
Now, with Joey’s tragic passing in 2021 still echoing through the metal community, fans have a chance to honor his legacy in the most powerful way: by finally bringing his unfinished masterpiece to life.
The Kickstarter campaign offers more than just the music. Fans can contribute to unlock never-before-seen footage, exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes studio content, and tributes from the band members who shared Jordison’s vision. It’s a call to arms for everyone who felt the pulse of his drumming in their bones — a chance to not only remember him, but to amplify his final message.
For many, this is more than just a record. It’s a closing chapter. A love letter to the spirit of reinvention. And a reminder that in the world of heavy music, legends never truly fade — they just wait to be heard again.
