Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Found Dead

UK: Slipknot Signing At Virgin MegastoreThe body of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has been found in a hotel room.

It is reported that his body was discovered by an employee from the hotel in which he was staying.

It’s still early days as to what the cause of death was but police have said foul play is not suspected, however a full autopsy will take place this week. He was just 38 years old.

Paul had been in Slipknot  since 1995 when they first formed.

He was better known as #2 or “The Pig”. He worked on all four of Slipknot’s albums.

The group’s label have confirmed the sad news but no further comment has been issued by them or the other members of the band.

RIP Paul.