Quick Facts
Biography
Josh Rand (born August 19, 1974) is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist for the band Stone Sour.
Josh Rand started playing bass guitar when he was 15, inspired by Billy Sheehan, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. He has known Corey Taylor since he was 15. The two played in several bands together before Josh switched to guitar at age 17. Rand has said that after hearing the band Racer X he knew that's what he should do.
Rand earned a professional certificate in guitar from Berklee College of Music and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in guitar there as well.
Stone Sour
Josh Rand, along with Corey Taylor, started Stone Sour in 2001.Rand has stated that he adds elements of metal in Stone Sour's music.
Roadrunner United
In 2005, Roadrunner Records released Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions to celebrate the label's 25th birthday. Josh Rand, along with Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Seemless, The Empire Shall Fall), Matt Heafy (Trivium), Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage, ex-Overcast, Death Ray Vision) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) contributed a track "Blood & Flames".
Other projects
In 2013 Josh Rand released an instructional DVD called 'The Sound And The Story'. The DVD series takes you behind the scenes with Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand, it features guitar contents, lessons, exercises, interviews, gear tours, and more.
Discography
- Stone Sour
- 2002: Stone Sour
- 2006: Come What(ever) May
- 2007: Live in Moscow
- 2010: Audio Secrecy
- 2012: Live in Brighton DVD
- 2012: House of Gold & Bones – Part 1
- 2013: House of Gold & Bones – Part 2
- Roadrunner United
- 2005: The All-Star Sessions
Filmography
- 2010: The Making of Audio Secrecy
- 2013: Josh Rand: The Sound and The Story