Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead

Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead in a hotel in Urbandale, IA today May 24, 2010. Urbandale police said a man was found dead in a hotel room in Urbandale on Monday morning.Police identified the man as Paul Dedrick Gray, 38. They said he was found at 10:50 a.m. at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott at 8800 Northpark Johnston Drive in Johnston on Monday.

Paul Gray performed bass and back up vocals for the band Slipknot since 1995.Police said there was no evidence of foul play observed, but a complete investigation of the death will be completed by Urbandale police detectives.The Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting in the death investigation and will perform an autopsy on Tuesday. Toxicology testing will be completed to determine if there were any contributing factors in the death of Gray, police said.

Forming in 1995, Slipknot burst onto the nu-metal scene with their self-titled album. Known initially for their appearance and masks, the nine-member band subsequently won over many fans that initially dismissed them with their mix of heaviness and their impressive stage show. The first three Slipknot albums have all gone platinum. Their fourth, 2008’s All Hope is Gone, was their first to debut at #1 and will go platinum later this year.



Slipknot is a heavy metal band from Des Moines formed in 1995 that has gained a national reputation.The band consists of Sid Wilson, Joey Jordison, Paul Gray, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson and Corey Taylor.

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