Stone Sour say Root replacement is permanent

Stone Sour have confirmed Christian Martucci as a permanent replacement for guitarist Jim Root.

He’s been standing in since Root split with the band in bad blood in 2013 – a development that was made public last May.

Asked on Facebook whether Martucci is a full-time member, Stone Sour reply simply: “Yes.” The comment has since been removed but Blabbermouth have a screengrab.

Root and Corey Taylor continue to work together in Slipknot. The frontman last year admitted there had been some “confrontation” over the situation but it was resolved before work began on .5: The Gray Chapter.

Root later branded Stone Sour a “sinking ship.” The outfit release covers EP Meanwhile In Burbank… – featuring Martucci – next month. Slipknot headline Download festival at Donington on June 12-14.

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.