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tiger1526 · 05-24-2010, 11:33 PM

Tragedy has rocked Slipknot.

The metal band known for its freaky masks and doom-and-gloom songs is mourning the death of bassist Paul Gray.

The 38-year-old musician, who also went by the stage monikers "#2" and "The Pig," was found dead Monday in a hotel room in Urbandale, Iowa, a suburb of the Grammy-winning group's native Des Moines.

Police say foul play isn't suspected. The medical examiner has an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday.

Gray was arrested on suspicion of cocaine and marijuana possession in 2003, an incident less noted for the implication that the rocker had drug issues and more so for the fact that his mugshot was one of the rare photos available of a Slipknot member's actual face.

At the time of his death, the L.A.-born Gray, whose family moved to the eventual Slipknot stomping grounds of Des Moine, was one of only three members of the existing band who were there at its inception. The others are Shawn "Clown" Crahan and Joey Jordison.

Slipknot has collected seven Grammy nominations over the years, winning in 2006 for Best Metal Performance for "Before I Forget."

SeeMeTrollin · 05-24-2010, 11:41 PM

No, no! This can't be happening!!

R.I.P Paul Gray.

tiger1526 · 05-24-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeMeTrollin

No, no! This can't be happening!!

R.I.P Paul Gray.

i know, whats up with all the musician deaths lately

MarchoftheBlackLions · 05-25-2010, 12:07 AM

And nothing of value was lo-

I mean, R.I.P.

Oisterboy · 05-25-2010, 12:24 AM

I hate it when theres disrespect in threads for the dead...so I was really trying to not post in here...

But, how exactly did he die?

Also, inb4PG6.

Paladinn · 05-25-2010, 12:25 AM

Damn, that's a shame.
Now they'll only have 24 guys on stage at one time.

But srsly, any musician that dies is a bad thing.

05-25-2010, 12:26 AM

how can someone say shit when somesone dies cuz they dont liek a band, its not like he was a horrible person(as far as im aware). not like he murdered people.

Paladinn · 05-25-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-Opolis

how can someone say shit when somesone dies cuz they dont liek a band, its not like he was a horrible person(as far as im aware). not like he murdered people.

I wasn't making fun of him.. just the band he was a part of. I know Slipknot for their spike masks and huge roster. :/
And I actually had no idea who he was personally until this thread was made.

Avarance · 05-25-2010, 12:35 AM

I have nothing to say about Slipknot but dying at 38 is terrible, especially if he's leaving behind a pregnant wife.

That's sad.

Hizumi · 05-25-2010, 12:44 AM

R.I.P. goddamn, who's next? I bet you it's Brett Michaels, or that Crazy Town guy

05-24-2010, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
tiger1526 Olpah's Object Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,733 Reputation: 112	Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Found Dead Tragedy has rocked Slipknot. The metal band known for its freaky masks and doom-and-gloom songs is mourning the death of bassist Paul Gray. The 38-year-old musician, who also went by the stage monikers "#2" and "The Pig," was found dead Monday in a hotel room in Urbandale, Iowa, a suburb of the Grammy-winning group's native Des Moines. Police say foul play isn't suspected. The medical examiner has an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday. Gray was arrested on suspicion of cocaine and marijuana possession in 2003, an incident less noted for the implication that the rocker had drug issues and more so for the fact that his mugshot was one of the rare photos available of a Slipknot member's actual face. At the time of his death, the L.A.-born Gray, whose family moved to the eventual Slipknot stomping grounds of Des Moine, was one of only three members of the existing band who were there at its inception. The others are Shawn "Clown" Crahan and Joey Jordison. Slipknot has collected seven Grammy nominations over the years, winning in 2006 for Best Metal Performance for "Before I Forget." __________________

05-24-2010, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
SeeMeTrollin Diddy Kong's Boxers Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Teh UK. DRINK THAT TEA. Posts: 685 Reputation: 22	No, no! This can't be happening!! R.I.P Paul Gray. __________________ http://www.onrpg.com/boards/member-nexoz.html I'm on Nexoz. :P

05-25-2010, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
MarchoftheBlackLions Power_Gamer_6's Pick Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smoothville Posts: 2,447 Reputation: 232	And nothing of value was lo- I mean, R.I.P. __________________

05-25-2010, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,558 Reputation: 644	I hate it when theres disrespect in threads for the dead...so I was really trying to not post in here... But, how exactly did he die? Also, inb4PG6. __________________

05-25-2010, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paladinn Illgamez Insomniac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The friend zone Posts: 2,325 Reputation: 126	Damn, that's a shame. Now they'll only have 24 guys on stage at one time. But srsly, any musician that dies is a bad thing. __________________

05-25-2010, 12:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
V-Opolis Guest Posts: n/a	how can someone say shit when somesone dies cuz they dont liek a band, its not like he was a horrible person(as far as im aware). not like he murdered people.

05-25-2010, 12:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Avarance Sandman's Slave Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,871 Reputation: 278	I have nothing to say about Slipknot but dying at 38 is terrible, especially if he's leaving behind a pregnant wife. That's sad. __________________ last.fm mubi currently playing: はーとふる彼氏

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