Slipknot .5: The Gray Chapter (2LP, Pink Vinyl)

LP02669

Release Date: 2022-07-22

.5: The Gray Chapteris the fifth studio album by Americanheavy metalbandSlipknot,[3]released on October 17, 2014, byRoadrunner Records.[4]It was the first studio album by the band in six years and the first not to feature original founding members bassistPaul Grayand drummerJoey Jordisondue to the death of Gray in 2010 (the title of the album being a reference to his surname), and Jordison being fired from the band in late 2013, as well as the only Slipknot album to feature original guitaristDonnie Steeleon bass, although the tracks he played on are unknown, and the first Slipknot album to haveAlessandro Venturellaon bass andJay Weinbergon drums.[3]The album includes six singles and has received commercial success and acclaiming reviews. A standard and deluxe edition of the album was released. It is also the band’s final studio album to feature their longtime percussionistChris Fehnbefore his dismissal from the band due to a lawsuit in March 2019. Clocking in at 73 minutes and 28 seconds,.5: The Gray Chapteris the band’s longest album.