Paul Gray, bassist of the metal band Slipknot, found dead at Town Place Suites in Urbandale, Iowa on Monday. Gray, who just turned 38 last April 8, was expecting his first child to his wife, Brenna. His death was confirmed by Amy Sciarretto, the publicist of Slipknot, who did not give any further comment.The police found no evidence of foul play in Gray’s death, however the investigation still continues. His body was found by a hotel employee at around 10:50 in the morning. Gray was known as “#2” and “The Pig”. He was also the co-founder of Slipknot in 1995, together with drummer Joey Jordison and percussionist Shawn Crahan. He was known by the public as the bassist who wore a grotesque mask. In the year 2006, Slipknot was awarded as the Best Metal Performance for “Before I Forget” from the prestigious Grammy awards.
Gray was arrested in 2003 for drug-possession charges after the police had found small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and two syringes in his car after a traffic accident in Des Moines. His life seemed to have a turnabout since he married his girlfriend Brenna Paul two years ago.
Nonpoint drummer Rob Rivera told MTV news, “I am deeply saddened to hear and read about the death of Paul Gray. Nonpoint had the pleasure of touring with Slipknot during the 2001 Ozzfest, and what we saw from Paul and the rest of Slipknot was a band that gave their all live and put their bodies on the line. To all in Slipknot and Paul’s family, Nonpoint send all our love, condolences and prayers out to you. You will be missed by all your friends and fans around the world. Rest In Peace my metal brother.”
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