Altsounds — DANANANANAYKROYD are all set to release their brand new second album, 'There Is A Way', on June 13th through their very own record label, Pizza College. Recorded, produced and mixed by Ross Robinson (At The Drive-In, Slipknot, Blood Brothers, Klaxo... more info

Altsounds — THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have announced they will be appearing at Sonisphere 2011. They were announced along with Opeth, The Mars Volta, Killing Joke, Alestorm and more who join Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slipknot, Motorhead, Gallows an... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - Slipknot have decided to stay "within the family" to find a touring replacement for bassist Paul Gray, who died of an accidental overdose last May. more info

ContactMusic — Rockers Slipknot have brought in original founding member Donnie Steele to replace late bandmate Paul Gray. The rockers are set to return to the stage this summer (11) for their first performances since Gray suffered a fatal drug overdose last May... more info

NME — Founding member rejoins band for summer tour more info

Gigwise — Donnie Steele will return to the band... more info

ContactMusic — Velvet Revolver star Duff Mckagan is refusing to confirm or deny the band has found its new frontman in Slipknot singer Corey Taylor. The supergroup, which the bassist formed with fellow ex-Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Matt Sorum, has been wi... more info

Metal Injection — We knew Slipknot had a bunch of dates scheduled this Summer and one of the big questions was who would be playing bass for the band? Well, that question has been answered. Former 'knot guitarist Donnie Steele will be stepping in to help out on t... more info

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