Slipknot Bassist Found Dead in Hotel Room

By PopEater Staff Posted May 24th 2010 06:45PM

Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead in an Iowa hotel room, the Associated Press reports. He was 38 years old.

A hotel employee discovered Gray's body in a room at the town Plaza Hotel in Urbandale, a suburb of Des Moines early Monday. Many of Slipknot's members are from the Des Moines area.

Foul play isn't suspected and an autopsy is planned for Tuesday, where toxicology tests and other tests will be done to determine Gray's cause of death.

The nine-member band Slipknot is best known for their highly aggressive brand of heavy metal and wearing crazy masks while performing. Their self-titled album sold more than one million copies in 1999 and the band won a GRAMMY in 2006 for Best Metal Performance for their single, 'Before I Forget.'

Amy Sciarretto, a publicist at the band's record company, Roadrunner Records of New York City, confirmed Gray's death but declined to comment further. Most of the band's members grew up in the Des Moines area.

Andy Hall, music director of Des Moines rock station Lazer 103.3, said he'd known Gray for 10 years and described him as a talented bass player and one of the most caring people he knew.

"This is a big blow not only to the community of Des Moines but fans of metal at large, worldwide," Hall said. "It's a devastating loss. Paul was a wonderful human being."

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Monday 24 May

By marc

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What do you mean who? Amazing band.

Wednesday 26 May

By April R

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no need to be a jerk mickey.

By Steve

RIP man, Slipknot is the best and will forever be missed

By carryouthere

It broke my heart when I heard about Paul. Awesome guy, go shred that guitar for GOD baby!

Tuesday 01 June

By Judie Hamilton

What a shock, he will be missed. Slipknot is one of the best bands there is and all those guys are hard working good guys with so much talent. May Paul's soul rest in peace.

Tuesday 25 May

By Liquor Insides

Best what?

By The German One !!!

R.I.P Paul !!! Put your HORNZ in the air !!! Give "em" HELL, where ever you are !!!

By heather

I went to their Concert Here in Springfield IL. I had a great time. But in December I gave up all that music and stuff. I am sorry for the Loss. Heather B

By PANTYsniffer

he was in his prime, a hard rockin' band for sure

By Reggie

Rest in peace Paul. You will be missed brother. Metal has lost yet another GREAT one!

By mason

R.I.P Paul, Slipknot wont be the same without you...

By Paul

Rip Paul Gray my brother.

Monday 31 May

By Jenni Fear

R.I.P. Your epicness shall forever live on in the hearts of us Maggots! (T_T)

By Emily

Wow, thats crazy. Slipknot is an amazing band. The most crazy part about it, is that I live in Iowa, near where he died. RIP Paul Gray. Your were and always will be amazing!

By Spooky

There's a huge hole in my heart right now. Slipknot was the first metal band I ever discovered when I was 11. I've been a huge fan ever since. Slipknot will never be the same without you man. My friend sent me text me earlier just saying "Paul Gray died." and my heart sank to my stomach. RIP man. You're always be in my heart.

By dvdfrnzwbr

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A little hard to put a face to a name here.

By neejcoleman

If you don't know who he is, then be respectful and keep it to yourself. Some people did know who he was and are saddened by his death. Have some empathy. Just because he wasn't in a band you're familiar with doesn't mesn he wasn't a talented musician.

By dallasjoe

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slipnot a bunch of gwar wanta b

By ox

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you know weather you lisen to them or not when we loose some in the music world we loos some one ith talent he will be missed by fans and be missed by his family we need to pray for them now

By DUDE

First DIO, Now this?? GOD must be putting on a hell of a concert! R.I.P.

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