Chris Fehn's lawyer says he is still technically a member of Slipknot

The lawyer of supposedly former Slipknot member Chris Fehn has spoken out, revealing that his client would still be in the group if it were up to him.

For over a week now, fans of Slipknot have been watching as an intriguing legal battle unfolds before their eyes.

On March 13th, Chris Fehn officially filed a lawsuit claiming that funds had been withheld from him by his bandmates.

While Fehn was under the impression that everyone received equal payment for their roles within the band, he reportedly discovered that some of his bandmates had set up other business entities that also collect money from the group’s activities.

As a result, Chris Fehn asked for an audit to be undertaken on the band’s finances, and for the “damages and profits” he claims he is owed.

While frontman Corey Taylor has since denied the claims made by Fehn, Slipknot issued a since-deleted statement on their website last week, noting that Fehn was officially out of the band.

“Slipknot’s focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever,” the band explained. “Chris knows why he is no longer a part of Slipknot.”

“We are disappointed that he chose to point fingers and manufacture claims, rather than doing what was necessary to continue to be a part of Slipknot.”

“We would have preferred he not take the path that he has, but evolution in all things is a necessary part of this life,” they concluded. “Long Live The Knot.”

Image of the recent statement made by Slipknot — Image courtesy of Slipknot’s official website

Now, in an interview with The Des Moines Register, Chris Fehn’s lawyer, Joseph Dunn, has commented on the case for the first time, revealing that the circumstances of the lawsuit came as a complete surprise to his client.

According to Dunne, Fehn first learned of these seperate business entities during negotiations about the band’s upcoming record.

“He thought everyone was being treated equally,” Dunne explained. “My client really is just hoping to figure out a way to work this out with the people he’s worked side by side with for the last 20 years.”

Interestingly, Joseph Dunne also noted that Chris Fehn is, at this stage, technically a member of Slipknot still, and would choose to remain so if he had his way.

While Dunne notes that he can’t say much more about the status of the case at this current time, Slipknot reportedly have 20 days to officially respond to the suit.

In related news, Slipknot were recently announced as the support act for Metallica’s first Australian tour in six years. At this stage, there’s no word whether or not Chris Fehn will appear on these upcoming dates.