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Biography
Frontman Corey Taylor, drummer Joel Ekman, and bassist Shawn Economaki comprised the earliest incarnation of Stone Sour in 1992. Throughout the early ‘90s the group recorded and released a pair of demo tapes to raise their profile and later enlisted Slipknot member Jim Root to complete the lineup. In 1996 a third demo was recorded after which Taylor and Root devoted most of their time to Slipknot who subsequently secured a record deal.
Guitarist Josh Rand joined ahead of the band’s eponymously-titled debut album, which was almost entirely based on their 1996 demo tape. Released on Roadrunner Records, the album earned a string of positive reviews aided by the singles “Get Inside”, “Bother”, and “Inhale”. In support of the release Stone Sour toured nationally alongside Chevelle and Sinch, before embarking on a European tour with Saliva. The album charted at No. 46 on the Billboard 200 and subsequently received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Metal Performance for the singles “Get Inside” and “Inhale”.
Stone Sour’s sophomore album “Come What(ever) May” arrived in 2006 marking the departure of drummer Joel Ekman and arrival of Isaac James, who was ultimately replaced by Roy Mayorga. The record was greeted positively by critics, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, led by the No. 2 Mainstream Rock Single “Sillyworld”. Like its predecessor, the band’s third full-length, “Audio Secrecy” was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, however this time debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. Earning a host of positive reviews, the record highlighted Taylor’s flexibility and musical prowess.
The full-length “House of Gold & Bones - Part 1” was issued by Roadrunner in October 2002 and was the first without bass player Shawn Economaki. Led by the singles “Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero” and “Tired”, the album received warm reviews, and was followed by “House of Gold & Bones - Part 2” in April 2013.
Live reviews
Stone Sour is, in my opinion, the best Iowa has to offer, even better than Iowa sweet corn. As a fellow Iowan, it was my duty to attend a live Stone Sour show, and I got the chance to do that when they played the House of Marquee Theatre in February, 2014.
Stone Sour began playing to the sold out crowd with “The House Of Gold & Bones” and the audience exploded. They moved from one song to the next, playing “RU486,” "Say You’ll Haunt Me,” and “Mission Statement”, along with “30/30-150” and one of my favorites, “Through Glass.” They finished their set with the classics “Inhale,” and “Bother”.
Corey Taylor (of Slipknot) is the band's front man and vocalist. Occasionally, Taylor let the crowd sing the vocals, and they never missed a word. Taylor even performed a solo and the band did a splendid cover of Alice In Chains’ “Nutshell." The audience's request for a head banging encore as met with “Gone Sovereign” and “Absolute Zero.”
Stone Sour has been nominated for several Grammy awards for the Best Metal Performance and this live show was clear evidence of why it was nominated. A non-stop, back-to-back series of endless hits delivers a show that any metal fan would appreciate.
If you have a chance to see a Stone Sour show live, treat yourself because it will be epic.
AMAZING show core was spot on as usual it's almost not even fair to say but every Time I see him with slioknot or stone sour he is spot on such a talented guy and so energetic so much fun the band was also spot on sounding amazing we had the upgraded meet and greet and met the band before the show as expected we were rushed through so u don't really get to talk to the guys but Cory introduce's u to all of them they shake your hand say hi and you take a photo with them but I gotta say totally worth it if u have the extra cash and at only 130 each includiNH a ticket to the show its Def worth it the show was 50 by itself so the extra cash and benefits that came with were totally worth it a autographed set list,autographed picture the guys sign rt there as u meet them Josh rand gives u a pick rt at the beginning and a custom folder to hold it in plus the VIP laminate and early entry to the venue yeah totally worth it and super cool guys as well also steel panther were awesome live so funny and entertaining
Albeit for a brief hiatus in the late 90s, American hard rock outfit Stone Sour have been playing the live circuit since 1992 and this wealth of experience translates into one hell of a live show. The group has always been a commercial hit on both sides of the Atlantic so the touring schedule is gruelling as they endeavour to reach the whole fanbase.
There is no sign of the travel waring on the ageing musicians tonight as they come out onto stage and tackle and grapple with their discography. The huge riffs and massive percussion keeps the whole room buzzing with a rock static as the fans raise their arms and form the rock symbol with their hands. Lead vocalist Corey Taylor simply sneers in a quiet impressed way before launching into singles including 'Bother' and 'Through Glass'. It is clear that all these years later the fans sitll absolutely love these rock anthems and throw themselves into it whilst the quintet perform with expert proficiency up onstage.
The show was awesome, started of with an explosion of pyrotechnics and the band rocking Corey Taylor front stage head banging with the crowd. The band were on top form performing the staple Hydrograd heavyweights along with classics from the first album like Get Inside, Cold Reader and Bother.
The crowd’s appreciation was well received and much appreciated by Corey and team Sour. With a fairly safe but mental mosh pit everyone had a crowd surfingly amazing time.
There was even a guest appearance with young Griffin given the crowd a warm middle finger salute.
Great sound, stompingly loud quality tunes from a band who will have the live if the fans. #MadeOfScars
Great set and Corey was really on form. Festival Hall in Melbourne is awesome on the floor but this time we were in the seats and Jesus, they squeeze you in. It was do uncomfortable...I'll be back on the floor next time.
Anyway, the gig itself was a pretty cool mix of old and new...loud and softer. The crowd were really involved as always at stone sour gigs in Aussie. Overall a fantastic night and highly recommended to anyone with an ounce of rock in their bones.
This was a great concert!! Love Stone Sour— this was my first time seeing them and they sounded awesome live. I expected a longer set from seeing their other set lists from previous nights, but for whatever reason they cut our night short. I was happy they played a lot of my favorites though! Actually the entire concert ended a half hour earlier than normal which is unusual— and upsetting also. But it was s great show! Looking forward to next time!!!!
Stone Sour delivered another great performance last night. Full of energy as they always. However, the sound control wasn't very good. It was really tough hear Corey's voice. Basically the drum sound was dominating the whole scene.
Shame. Hopefully next time there will be a better chance to enjoy them! Keep rockin guys!
Absolutely brilliant none stop performance from the band even sang happy birthday to Corey which felt like we were family. Was the first heavy metal concert for me nephew who was blown away with the energy of the show. He was beyond happy nice way to pop is cherry to the concert seen
Great venue, shocking sound. Really bad, it was at least half a verse in before I recognised any song... shit sound engineering. I know, because I used to work in that exact industry. People can’t be expected to pay upwards of £45 to see bands whose sound is so shit. Shame