(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Paul Gray, bassist of Slipknot, was found dead in his hotel room at the age of 38. His body was discovered by an employee of the hotel, and at this point there is not much more than that which is known with any certainty. Iowa authorities have however stated that they do no suspect there is any foul play, but will reserve the final word on that until an autopsy has been completed on May 25, 2010.




Gray was staying at the Plaza Hotel in Urbandale, Iowa, which is the area may of Slipknots members are from. Drugs are a possibility as Grey did have a 2003 arrest connected to drugs, however sources close to the band are insisting that Grey was not a drug addict. Regardless, it is being floated as a theory as he does have drug use in his history and Len Bias is a reminder that one need not be an addict to overdose.

While no evidence of drugs or drug paraphernalia was mentioned as being present in his hotel room, it is a slim possibility. The Des Moines Examiner reported that a drug overdose was the cause of death, but absent an autopsy or any form of verification from a true authority it has to remain pure speculation.

There is no known genetic reason for Grays death which has been shared by anyone close to him which is making any speculation as to what happened even harder. Gray is survived by his wife Brenna Paul whom is pregnant with their child. Neither she nor anyone from his record label has commented.

Gray was a founding member of Slipknot dating back to 1995. While Slipknot won a Grammy in 2006 for Best Metal Performance for their song Before I Forget, they are best known by many for wearing hideously disfigured masks on stage and affectionately calling their fans maggots. Slipknot broke ground in metal in many regards, not just for being a 9 person band and taking theatrics in a different more graphic direction than predecessors, but for displaying some real musical chops that proved they did have musical talent and were more than a simple gimmick band.

Slipknot has not released an album since 2008, All Hope is Gone:, which debuted at number one and is expected to go platinum shortly to match their first three releases. Slipknot was primarily known for their live performances which delivered far more than any studio recording could, Surviving band mates have not commented on any future plans for the band or on Gray at this point.

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I heard about Dio the other day (bit late, I know). I was gonna mention something on this thread but completely forgot about it. Never really listened to him but from what I heard of him he sounded pretty good. Should really find some of his music.

Anyway, back on topic, no more news has emerged from his toxicology tests. Just wonder if it was natural, but a way too young for that.

If you're going to listen to RJD, you have to listen to Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Rainbow and Dio. He sang for all of those.

Guys I wouldn't doubt if Paul was doing drugs, it happens. It's not a majorly bad thing. It sucks but shit happens like that...

I read today that the cause of death is most likely drug related. The toxicology report will prove everything but a syringe and bottles of pills we found on the scene even though the police did not release the names of the prescription pills that they found. It might have been accidental or he might have had a relapse in his addiction. We will know in several weeks. Here's the article if you want to read it yourself:

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