Joey Jordison (RIP)

Another phenomenal talent has departed (26 July 2021)- Joey Jordison, best known for his drumming efforts in Slipknot. Talent because once you listen to Slipknot's debut album, you will hear his ability beyond just band drumming obligations. The standard was high, to say the least. Preliminary reports stated a passing in his sleep, no details were disclosed yet. We are aware that he has bouts of depression which might have contributed to his demise; reserving further comments till details are in hand.

Pic: CM

Slipping in

So this is news.

Terrorknot

Slipknot's Jim Root has a signature Orange amp (head): Terror #4. No prizes for knowing why it's '#4' instead of his name there.

RIP: Paul Gray

Many of us would have known this by now; the passing of Slipknot's Paul Gray. Paul was recently believed to be overcoming his narcotic habits & was discovered dead in a hotel room. Accounts by close friends & relatives revealed his isolation as an attempt to address this situation, having informed his family of his whereabouts & remained contactable throughout. What really saddens me is that Paul is expecting a daughter.

Some of us are in isolated battles in overcoming our personal nightmares. While going solo remains to be a personal choice of remediation, if we do know of anyone among us out there who needs help, we should offer them as much help & attention as possible. Human intervention would prove crucial in addressing any real problems.

RIP Paul Gray (1972 - 2010)