Joey Jordison joins Korn!

Korn

have announced that Slipnot's

Joey Jordison

will be filling in for David Silveria this summer, when the band are due to play

Download

festival and the Family Values tour.

When asked about his new role, Joey said: "I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to perform with bands that have influenced me as a musician over the years. When I first heard Korn they blew me away and I have been a fan ever since. I'm looking forward to playing drums with these guys for the next five months!"

Following his stint with Korn, Joey will head back to the studio to record the new Slipknot album, which is due out next year.