Slipknot vow to continue after bassist's death

Slipknot have confirmed that the band will continue, following the death of bassist Paul Gray.The band have been on hiatus
Slipknot have confirmed that the band will continue, following the death of bassist Paul Gray.

The band have been on hiatus since Gray was found dead in Iowa after an accidental overdose of prescription painkillers.

The band have a DVD on the way called '(Sic)nesses'. It was recorded live at U.K.'s famed Download festival in Leicestershire. The DVD will be available in Australia from September 24 and September 28 in the USA.

In the meantime, drummer Joey Jordinson is touring with The Murderdolls and DJ Sid Wilson is gearing up to release his first solo album.

'We're still dealing with the passing of Paul, God rest his soul,' Jordison told the Des Moines Register. 'But Paul would never want us to not make another Slipknot record.'

He went on to add that 'life is definitely a lot more precious now. Music right now, really, when I play it, it's like I'm playing it for all the people that I've lost.'

He went on to say that the band will continue to release music, but Gray will not be replaced. The band will make up is bass parts in the studio. That might be quite some time, however.