the fourth album ("all hope is gone") was started in late 2007, but recording began in early 2008. the album was done in early summer 2008. the album had five singles. 2009 was 10 years since the release of their first album, so the first album was re-released as a special version. the tour for "all hope is gone" ended on halloween night, 2009, and ended a third break for the band. members went back to other projects and bands with singer corey taylor creating the band junk beer kidnap band. on may 24, 2010, bass player paul gray died. investigation showed a drug overdose killed him. band members hesitated, or to have another thought about, speaking about the future of the band. drummer joey jordison said another record was 'kinda already in the making.' corey taylor, however, said that he didn't know whether or not to continue with slipknot.