Metalsucks — At long last, Slipknot have announced who will be taking the late Paul Gray’s spot as their new bass player… at least for the time being. And it’s someone hardcore Slipknot fans already know! Here’s the statement from the band’s official we... more info

Altsounds — Rob Zombie and Skindred both bag double nominations for the ninth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods, whilst the Best UK Band category sees a contest between legends Iron Maiden and contenders to the throne Bullet For My Valentine. Toasting the succ... more info

NME — Singer says he can't imagine recording without Paul Gray more info

Gigwise — He play down the chances... more info

Guardian Music — Ever since Metallica took on Napster, the metal scene has been wary of the internet – until the heavily digitally processed sound of djent began to coalesce in bedrooms worldwideHardcore techno has given us donk, electronica has skweee, and now hea... more info

ContactMusic — SLIPKNOT drummer JOEY JORDISON has promised fans an unforgettable set when they perform their comeback shows at the Sonisphere festivals in Europe this summer (11) - the concerts will be an "exorcism" in honour of late bass player PAUL GRAY.The rocke... more info

Metal Injection — With all the drama in Slipknot lately, we should take a moment to reflect on their fans, or "maggots" as they are affectionately called. Let's take a quick look at a particular female maggot who is also a budding t-shirt designer. Young lady, yo... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - Metallica, Biffy Clyro and Slipknot are headlining the event in July... more info

ContactMusic — Limp Bizkit have been added to the line-up of this year's Sonisphere music festival.The 'Rollin' rockers - who were one of the headliners at the event in 2009 - will take to the stage before headliners Slipknot on the closing day of the festival on S... more info

Metal Injection — We've been covering the goings-on in the Slipknot camp for a while now. Just to do some recapping: drummer Joey Jordison says everything is okay and frontman Corey Taylor constantly says he does not feel comfortable being in Slipknot anymore. Th... more info