STONE SOUR Is 'Profoundly Saddened' By Loss Of PAUL GRAY

May 25, 2010

STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT members Corey Taylor (vocals) and Jim Root (guitar) — has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray:

"We are profoundly saddened by the loss of Paul Gray. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and his brothers in SLIPKNOT. Paul was a true talent and just a great person to be around. We join the millions around the world expressing our intense grief over this loss. We'll miss you, Paul."

Prior to Gray's death, STONE SOUR was in the final stages of completing its third album, "Audio Secrecy", which is due for release this summer via Roadrunner Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Mission Statement" and "Hesitate".

STONE SOUR has been recording "Audio Secrecy" for the past two months at Blackbird Studios in Nashville.

STONE SOUR's last album, "Come What(ever) May", debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard album chart and included the hits "Through Glass", "Sillyworld" and "Made Of Scars".

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