On Monday (March 18), Slipknot issued a statement declaring that percussionist Chris Fehn was no longer part of Slipknot after reports (which have since been confirmed through public documents) surfaced that he was suing the group. Now, Fehn's lawyer insists his employment status remains intact.

The Des Moines Register spoke with attorney Joseph Dunne, who is representing Fehn. The report indicates that the long-nosed percussionist, who is suing for "damages and equitable relief," discovered that various other Slipknot companies existed (and were earning profits that were not being shared with him as part of the general partnership) when negotiating terms for Slipknot's next album and tour.

"He thought everyone was being treated equally," Dunne told the Iowa outlet, adding, "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."

The report also states, "But Dunne told the Register there has been no official change in Fehn's employment with the band. If it was up to Fehn, he would remain a member, his lawyer said," though there are no direct quotes attributed to Dunne regarding this matter.

Slipknot's official statement from earlier in the week (reproduced below) has since been removed from the band's website.

Slipknot’s focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever. 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. Long Live The Knot.

The new album, which is set to arrive on Aug. 9, has yet to receive a title. Slipknot will be touring North America this summer at the dates listed below.

Slipknot, Volbeat, Behemoth + Gojira 2019 Tour Dates

Fri Jul 26 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sat Jul 27 - San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater

Thu Aug 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 3 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater

Sun Aug 4 - Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Pavilion

Tue Aug 6 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center

Thu Aug 8 - Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena

Sat Aug 10 - Des Moines, IA - Iowa State Fairgrounds*

Sun Aug 11 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Mon Aug 12 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre

Wed Aug 14 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

Fri Aug 16 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

Sat Aug 17 - Bonner Springs, KS - Providence Medical Center Amphitheater

Sun Aug 18 - Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 20 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage

Wed Aug 21 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Fri Aug 23 - Burgettstown, PA - KeyBank Pavilion

Sat Aug 24 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Sun Aug 25 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater

Tue Aug 27 - Mansfield, MA – The Xfinity Center

Wed Aug 28 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Fri Aug 30 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center

Sat Aug 31 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion

Sun Sep 1 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live

Tue Sep 3 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Wed Sep 4 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Fri Sep 6 - Austin, TX - Austin360 Amphitheater at Circuit of The Americas

Sat Sep 7 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion

Sun Sep 8 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

*Iowa State Fair – Slipknot & Gojira only