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New STONE SOUR Album Will Be Like PINK FLOYD's 'The Wall' Meets ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Dirt'

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:03:43 -0500

Corey Taylor recently spoke to Artisan News about the progress of the songwriting sessions for STONE SOUR's follow-up to 2010's "Audio Secrecy", which he says will probably be "the biggest thing we've ever done in our career."

According to Taylor, STONE SOUR will hit the studio in 2012, between SLIPKNOT's run on February's Soundwave Festival in Australia and a summer tour of North America that's slated to kick off in mid-June. The CD will probably be recorded in Iowa with producer David Bottrill, who has previously worked with TOOL, MUSE and Peter Gabriel, among others.

"We're still writing and recording stuff," he said. "Right now alone, we have 13 completed songs, with six more that I can demo, probably two or three that Josh [Rand, guitar] still has that we're tweaking, and then a bunch that Jim's [Root, guitar] gonna bring in. Our ultimate goal is a double concept album, which the only way I can describe it is [PINK FLOYD's] 'The Wall' meets [ALICE IN CHAINS'] 'Dirt' on steroids. And I think it's gonna be fantastic. And if I can pull it off, it's gonna be the biggest thing we've ever done in our career."

Taylor previously said about the storyline for the next STONE SOUR record, "It's basically the story of a man who's trying to figure it out. He can't figure out if he's happier when he's miserable, or if he's miserable about not being happy. It's almost like a mid-life crisis in a way. He's young enough that he knows that there's still a lot of life to live, but he's old enough to realize that he can't be hung up on the romance of teenage depression and youthful aggression."

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Jim Root to launch his signature gear on the Orange Booth at NAMM 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:17 -0500

Orange Amplification is proud to announce the Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head and Cab, developed in association with the famed guitarist.

Jim Root has the incredible honour of showcasing his skilful playing with two of today’s best in American hard rock � the multi-Grammy nominated Stone Sour and the Grammy-winning Slipknot. He has a wide range of playing styles, which come together to create a unique, uncompromising sound and tone.

The Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head is modelled after the Dirty Channel on the same amp that Jim Root plays in the studio and on the road: the Orange Rockerverb 100. This all-tube, 15-watt amp is capable of far more than high gain rock and metal though. With a full 3-band EQ players will find it easy to dial in everything from vintage rock, blues and beyond. The addition of a tube-driven FX loop allows the user to take the tone in any direction they want.

His new Signature #4 Jim Root PPC212 Cab has been developed alongside the head to bring you Jim’s full tone! The new cab is finished in black vinyl with a specially developed black version of the Orange basketweave grille cloth and proudly features the Signature #4 plate on the front. With a closed-back design, the cab has a tight bottom end and delivers Jim’s signature Orange tone.

Said Jim of the name on the signature head, “With this amp, simply giving it the number I use in Slipknot seemed logical. I’ve not been to apt to splash either band logo or artwork all over things, but this will be the beginning of the end of that…maybe”

To complement Jim’s own style and image, the Signature #4 Terror Head is formidable and attention grabbing, featuring the vintage ‘Pics Only’ logo in white on a black chassis. The rear of the amp has both the Slipknot and Stone Sour logos.

Specifications
Volume, Gain, Bass, Mid and Treble Controls
12AT7-Driven FX Loop
1 x 16 Ohm and 2 x 8 Ohm Outputs
Switchable Between 15/7 Watts

This is a simply essential tool for any guitarist from any playing background. Quality built for the huge sound, lush tones and high gain necessary for rock and metal music, but versatile enough to be useful in any situation!

Jim Root will be personally launching his Signature #4 products on the Orange Booth #4890 Hall C at NAMM 2012 at 2pm on Saturday 21^st January.

Corey Taylor Las Vegas Shows � Video Announcement

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:42:26 -0400

Check out this video of Corey Taylor announcing two very special shows in Las Vegas, on August 4th and 5th. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit TheCoreyTaylor.com.

Source: TheCoreyTaylor.com

'Seven Deadly Sins' Lands On New York Times Best Sellers List

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:41:42 -0400

“Seven Deadly Sins � Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good”, the new book from Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, landed at position No. 26 on the New York Times “Hardcover Nonfiction” best sellers list.

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Corey Taylor: Seven Deadly Sins - Now Available

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:41:06 -0400

Book Description

The no-holds-barred story of Corey Taylor's life as a sinner

Product Description

'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so. 1995 was a full 365-day year of drinking, fucking, lying, raging and exploration for me - not a dull one in the bunch. It was a time of self-shit: self-importance, self-absorption, self-indulgence and selfishness. I was the only person in the known galaxy and I wanted what the fuck I wanted sooner rather than later.'

The action begins in West Des Moines, Iowa, where Corey Taylor, frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour, systematically set about committing each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He has picked fights with douche bags openly brandishing guns. He has set himself on fire at parties and woken up in dumpsters after cocaine binges. He lost his virginity at eleven. He got rich and famous and immersed himself in booze, women, and chaos until one day he realised, suddenly, that he didn't need any of that at all.

Candid. Literate. Brilliant. Seven Deadly Sins is a brutally honest look at 'a life that could have gone horribly wrong at any turn', and the soul-searching and self-discovery it took to set it right.

From the Back Cover

The action begins in West Des Moines, Iowa, where Corey Taylor, frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour, systematically set about committing each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He has picked fights with douchebags openly brandishing guns. He has set himself on fire at parties and woken up in dumpsters after cocaine binges. He lost his virginity at eleven. He got rich and famous and immersed himself in booze, women, and chaos until one day he realised, suddenly, that he didn't need any of that at all.

About the Author

Corey Taylor is an American musician best known as the lead singer of hard rock bands Slipknot and Stone Sour, which together have sold over 10 million records. Taylor has been nominated for 10 Grammies and has won one. He has also written his own monthly column for UK magazine, Rock Sound, since 2001.

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Stone Sour: New Live Videos From The Avalanche Tour

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:20:53 -0400

Check out these videos of Stone Sour performing their songs at some recent Avalanche Tour shows.

Corey Taylor Talks Touring With Slipknot, Upcoming Book And Latest Stone Sour Album

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:28:08 -0400

Artisan News Service has uploaded its entire December 2010 interview with Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor in which he talked about the inspiration behind his Christmas single, “XM@$”; what Christmas was like as a kid; what Christmas is like now; his lyrics of drinking knowing he’s had alcohol abuse issues; bonding with Avenged Sevenfold for the Nightmare After Christmas tour; his book “Seven Deadly Sins”; how Stone Sour‘s latest album, “Audio Secrecy”, is different from what they’ve done in the past; their hit rock song “Say You’ll Haunt Me”; what inspired “Hesitate”; giving the fan clubs the kind of access that scares other bands; his ambivalence about touring with Slipknot this summer; having someone play bass for the late Paul Gray; former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul Abott’s advice to him; making another album with Slipknot; miscommunication with the other members of the band; and the anniversary of “Iowa”.

I suggest you first watch part 3, because that’s where he talks about Paul Gray and other Slipknot related stuff.

Source: Blabbermouth

Stone Sour: March 24th Avalanche Date Cancelled

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:42:57 -0400

Here’s a message posted by Stone Sour: Due to circumstances out of our control, the March 24th Chicago stop of the Avalanche Tour has been cancelled. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.

For all other Avalanche shows you can find ticket info here.

Source: Stone Sour

Stone Sour: New Video Interview With Roy Mayorga

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:42:34 -0400

Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour) took a few minutes out at Soundwave to talk to MusicFeeds.com.au. You can watch the whole interview here to get some new insight into Roy and why he feels like Stone Sour is a home for him in music.

Source: Stone Sour

Stone Sour Coming to Rockline

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:42:03 -0400

Stone Sour will be featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Monday March 28 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans can call in to speak with Stone Sour toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK(7625). For a station near you and for info on how to listen live online you can visit RocklineRadio.com. If you can’t tune in live don’t worry, the show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the broadcast.

Source: Stone Sour