By now, everyone who is a fan of or familiar with the band Slipknot know that Paul Gray, bassist and one of the founding members of the band, passed away on the morning of May 24th. This news just… completely devastated me, and even four days later, I’m still really broken up about it. Slipknot has been a huge part of my life since 1999, when I was introduced to their music by a friend in school. Once I was able to get my hands on a copy of their self-titled CD, the music instantly touched something inside me, much like Kurt Cobain’s music touched millions before me. During my teen years and even now, that CD is still one of the most played in my collection. It meant, and still means, that much to me. I am saddened, because even though I didn’t know Paul, only saw him on stage once, in magazines and videos, the world of metal has lost a passionate man and a brilliant musician. Rest in peace, Paul Dedrick Gray. You will be greatly missed by every maggot on the globe, and you will always be in my heart.
Read more information about Paul Gray’s death here, and here is a link to the Slipknot press conference.
Other than that bit of sadness, I really have nothing to report. Work has taken over my life. Management changed over again. Apparently it’s going to change over again in a few weeks. If I didn’t absolutely need this job… I would leave. It’s ridiculous. Ah well. I’ll get through it, like always.
New layout coming soon, as soon as I figure out what I messed up in the coding.
EDIT: I forgot to mention, but please welcome my new affiliate and addition to the Bone Garden, Anna. Make sure to check her out.
First Peter Steele, and now Paul Gray
What’s worse was his wife is expecting their first child. How horrible is that?
I’ve never listened to Slip Knot but my locker at school was filled with stickers of them from the previous owner. It is sad to hear about any death though. Hopefully his would will be resting in peace.
I just wanted to say that you have a really pretty website layout.
I heard about his death but am not as affected by it as you are. I wasn’t really aware of who he was and I am not a fan of Slipknot. Nevertheless his death remains a tragedy, especially to his fans like you.
I too would quit my job for the EVIL EMPIRE if I did not need it so badly. It’s ironic how they lure you in and have you clasped in their clutches begging for mercy isn’t it?
I can understand how you feel, or I can imagine. If a bandmember of my alltime favorite band, Rammstein, where to pass away I’d be devestated. It’s weird when someone you really look up to but that’s really far away. It’s like you lose an almost friend you really wanted to get to know.