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  • Merlyn1976
    Fist of Khonshu
    • Mar 29, 2005
    • 6042

    Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Found Dead

    Music -- Latest News -- Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Found Dead in Iowa Hotel at 38 -- RollingStone.com


    Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead this morning in a hotel near Urbandale, Iowa. He was 38. According to the Des Moines Register , police found no evidence of foul play in Gray's death, but the investigation is ongoing. The Polk County, Iowa Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy and toxicology test tomorrow to determine the cause of his premature death. Gray's body was found by a hotel employee at around 10:50am and witnesses report seeing items removed from his room early in the afternoon. Slipknot's manager confirmed the death to Rolling Stone but did not offer further details.

    Gray, known to fans as "#2" and "The Pig," co-founded Slipknot in 1995 with drummer Joey Jordison and percussionist Shawn Crahan and the band released their debut Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat in 1996. The group has gone on to become one of the most successful and beloved acts in metal, earning legions of fans for their electric shows, over-the-top costumes and dark, anthemic brand of thrash music. Their 2008 album All Hope is Gone went to Number One and the band, who have been nominated for seven Grammys, took home an award in 2006 for Best Metal Performance.

    Gray had his share of troubles in the past. In 2003, he was arrested in his Des Moines hometown for possession of cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia following a car accident. But Gray seemed to turn his life around in recent years, reportedly marrying girlfriend Brenna Paul two years ago.
    "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn"

    In the Southeast Pacific, lies the sunken city of R'Leyh. There lies C'thulhu waits to return to our world with the other Great Old Ones. A hideous creature of enormous size and alien power, it waits for it's time to return patiently. For it has all the time in the world while it waits for the stars.

  • TEXASFETT
    #1 Bounty Hunter
    • Aug 29, 2008
    • 1473

    #2
    May he rest in peace that was one crazy dude,and was young.

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    • toys2cool
      Ultimate Mego Warrior
      • Nov 27, 2006
      • 28605

      #3
      that sucks, my bro's a huge fan..may he RIP
      "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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      • LonnieFisher
        Eloquent Member
        • Jan 19, 2008
        • 11015

        #4
        tragic news

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        • Meule
          Verbose Member
          • Nov 14, 2004
          • 28720

          #5
          Ah man, that sucks, I'm a huge fan, seen 'em several times already
          "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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          • nvmbrsdoom5
            Persistent Member
            • Mar 1, 2005
            • 1627

            #6
            It's a real shame for sure, I feel really bad for his family and bandmates, this is gonna be really tough for them. RIP

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            • ctc
              Fear the monkeybat!
              • Aug 16, 2001
              • 11183

              #7
              Hmmmm....

              This has NOT been a good month for metalheads.

              Don C.

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              • BlackKnight
                The DarkSide Customizer
                • Apr 16, 2005
                • 14622

                #8
                Thats sad stuff ... I scene these guys in concert a few yrs back, and it was Amazing to say the least. R.I.P.
                ... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.


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