Music World
 
Find Artists:
 
 
 
Russian versionSwitch to Russian 
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden


Background information
Origin Leyton, London, England
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Years active 1975—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Universal
Columbia Records
Sanctuary Records
Capitol Records
EMI Group
Portrait Records
Associated acts Urchin
Gogmagog
Samson
Psycho Motel
The Entire Population of Hackney
ASAP
Website Website
Members
Bruce Dickinson
Steve Harris
Dave Murray
Janick Gers
Adrian Smith
Nicko McBrain
Former members
Blaze Bayley
Clive Burr
Paul Day
Paul Di'Anno
Dennis Stratton
Doug Sampson



Music World  →  Lyrics  →  I  →  Iron Maiden  →  News

Slipknot Unveil Paul Gray Replacement For Summer Gigs

March 11, 2011
Slipknot Unveil Paul Gray Replacement For Summer GigsSlipknot have announced that Donnie Steele will replace late bassist Paul Gray.

Steele, who was the band's original guitar player, will fill in on their upcoming gigs this summer. Gray died last year.

“Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family,” the band said.

“Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning.”

Slipknot added that they were “looking forward” to returning to the stage and “honouring Paul's legacy”.

Slipknot are scheduled to headline the Sonisphere festival this summer as part of a European tour.

(by Jason Gregory)



See also:




© 2011 Music World. All rights reserved.