Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Slipknot release an official statement regarding an Iowa doctor being charged for involuntary manslaughter in the death of bassist Paul Gray, while percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan offers additional insight. [Loudwire] Green Day unveil the details of frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s recent stint in the hospital. [Loudwire] Taproot give us the exclusive story on singer Stephen
Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – A Des Moines doctor has been charged with the involuntary manslaughter of late Slipknot bassist Paul Gray. [Loudwire] – You wanted it, you got it. Lamb of God return to the road this fall, joined by Hellyeah, Hatebreed, In Flames, and Sylosis. See where they’re playing. [Loudwire] – Motley Crue and Kiss get
Two years after the tragic passing of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, a major development related to his death has surfaced in the case of a Des Moines, Iowa, doctor charged today (Sept. 5) for involuntary manslaughter. Physician Daniel Baldi was busted for over-prescribing narcotic painkillers to his patients, with one of the eight victims being revealed as Paul Gray. According to the Des Moines Register, the charging documents claim Baldi
Waiting patiently outside of the band trailers during the 2012 Heavy MTL Festival in Montreal, Canada, we couldn’t help but feel anxiously elated that we were about to speak with Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan. After he allowed us into his den, we spoke with Clown about the past, present and future of Slipknot in an interview you won’t want to miss. Quietly waiting for our arrival
On today’s Daily Reload, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor vents on the difficulties of crafting a new record without Paul Gray and we bring you exclusive coverage and photos of the band’s New Jersey show; Alexisonfire announce farewell tour dates; and Napalm Death will be embarking on a tour with Municipal Waste and Exhumed. Also, CKY’s Jess Margera talks about his high school band with Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn; Dave Navarro
Fresh off the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Slipknot played a very special show in Holmdel, N.J. last night (Aug. 8). As a band that rarely slows down, the guys are gearing up for their two-day metal festival, Knotfest, in the Midwest on Aug. 17 and 18. While some bands might take a break after a month-long festival run to get ready, Slipknot do the exact opposite, playing a handful
While each of the Slipknot band members having a number assigned to them is just part of the fun of following the group, percussionist Shawn Crahan reveals that there was no master plan on how they would lineup and after deciding to adopt the idea, everything fell into place. Crahan tells Cincinnati’s City Beat, “Back when we started we were going to wear a mask and I started wearing coveralls