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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Pays Tribute To Fallen SLIPKNOT Bassist

BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd has issued the following statement on the tragic death of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray, who passed away on Monday, May 24th. "Everyone knows I'm a huge SLIPKNOT fan, and although I didn't know Paul Gray personally, I am very sad about this news. "Every great band starts w...

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WEDNESDAY 13: PAUL GRAY Was 'One Of The Most Genuine People You Could Ever Ask To Meet'

MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "I write this with great sadness that such a great human being has left us. "Paul Gray was not a close friend of mine, but we were friends. In fact, he is one of the first peop...

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NIKKI SIXX Completes Bass Tracks For New SIXX: A.M. Album

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside James Michael and D.J. Ashba (GUNS N' ROSES),is continuing work on its sophomore album for a tentative late 2010/early 2011 release. Sixx writes on his MySpace blog, "Just finished all the bass tracks on the SIXX: A.M. album th...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: PAUL GRAY 'Was Always Super-Fun To Be Around'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who spent time rehearsing with Paul Gray in 2005 for the "Roadrunner United: All Stars" tribute concert to celebrate Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary, released the following statement to AOL's Noisecreep about the passing of the SLIPKNOT bassist: "Paul Gray was alway...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: PAUL GRAY 'Was An Incredible Bass Player'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "My wife and I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Paul Gray's family and friends. Our condolences also extend to each member of SLIPKNOT. We wish everyone who knew P...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Frontman Comments On Death Of SLIPKNOT Bassist

British singer Nathan James Biggs of the Sweden-based metal band SONIC SYNDICATE spoke to a Swedish newspaper earlier this week about the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray as well as other notable metal musicians that died in recent weeks. "It's not the easiest fucking thing in the world to talk...

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IN FLAMES: PAUL GRAY 'Will Be Missed Dearly'

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "When we found out about Paul's death, we were shocked. We had the privilege of getting to know him as early as 2000 and he was always a stand-up guy. He will be missed dearly! "Our...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On PAUL GRAY: It's So Sad That We've Lost Yet Another Young Wonderful Musician

Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon has posted the following message on her Facebook page: "It's so sad that we've lost yet another young wonderful musician, Paul Gray, #2 of SLIPKNOT. My love goes out to his family, fans and friends." ...

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HYDROGYN Members Mourn Loss Of RONNIE JAMES DIO, PAUL GRAY

Ashland, Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN — whose current lineup includes two former members of MEGADETH, Jeff Young (guitar) and James Lomenzo (bass) — have issued the following update: "It's been a bittersweet past couple of weeks here in camp HYDROGYN. "Firstly, we are deeply saddened by the passing of...

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OTEP Frontwoman Remembers SLIPKNOT Bassist PAUL GRAY

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "One of my earliest memories of Paul was our first tour of Ozzfest together — watching him mow down a 10-foot-high fence in a 'borrowed' golf cart and that famous deviant, yet innoc...

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Report: Hypodermic Needle, Bottle Of Pills Found In PAUL GRAY's Hotel Room

According to TMZ.com, the hotel employee who discovered the body of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray on Monday (May 24) told the 911 operator he noticed a hypodermic needle and a bottle of pills in the musician's hotel room when he found the body. In the 911 call, which can be heard at

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MUSIC CHOICE Remembers PAUL GRAY

Music Choice, the multi-platform video and music network, is airing a special remembrance panel in memory of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray, who was found dead earlier this week. It will appear on Music Choice's Metal, Retro Rock, and Rock music channels through Friday, May 28. As previously reported, a...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO To Replace PAUL GRAY On HAIL! Tour

With three weeks of dates booked throughout Europe and Asia, HAIL! — the supergroup featuring mainstays Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) — has announced that it will not cancel its tour in the wa...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Comments On PAUL GRAY's Passing

In April 2010 it was announced that SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray had joined HAIL!, the supergroup featuring mainstays Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA). He was supposed to replace the group's origin...

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LACUNA COIL Dedicates 'Heaven's A Lie' To PAUL GRAY At Maryland Concert

According to Bob Suehs of Rock N Roll Experience, Italian rock/metal act LACUNA COIL dedicated the song "Heaven's A Lie" to late SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray during last night's (Monday, May 24) concert at Recher Theater in Towson, Maryland. Suehs writes in his review of the show, "The most touching m...