SLIPKNOT have revealed that former guitarist and founding member Donnie Steele will perform bass for the Des Moines metallers in their first shows since the death of bassist Paul Gray.
Steele, who originally left the band in 1996, will join the band on a temporary basis for their upcoming European and South American festival dates which begin in Athens, Greece on June 17.
“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,” reads a statement from the band. “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. The eight of us are looking forward to being on stage again and honoring Paul’s legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer.”
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Source: Terrorizer
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