Stone Sour

The Profile

Stone Sour is an American rock/metal band associated with vocalist Corey Taylor, also known for Slipknot. Across releases, the band is commonly described as blending heavy, alternative/nu-metal-rooted riffs with a strong melodic hard-rock side.

Publicly verifiable: Stone Sour is an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1992; they are widely associated with Corey Taylor (vocals) and Jim Root (guitar, former member). Their discography includes albums such as Stone Sour (2002), Come What(ever) May (2006), Audio Secrecy (2010), House of Gold & Bones – Part 1 (2012), House of Gold & Bones – Part 2 (2013), and Hydrograd (2017).

Across these reviews, Stone Sour are repeatedly framed as Corey Taylor’s other outlet—often compared to Slipknot but defended as their own thing. Listeners highlight a tug-of-war between heavy tracks and melodic/ballad material, with some praising the balance and others calling it predictable. Specific albums get credit for mixing/production and for showcasing Taylor’s clean voice as much as his harsher side. The live review is ecstatic, describing a high-energy set that changed the reviewer’s opinion of the band. Overall, reception leans favorable, with Hydrograd and House of Gold & Bones (especially Part 2) getting standout praise.