Stone Sour Jim Root Full Of Empty is the story behind a previously unreleased song from the Audio Secrecy era. Stone Sour have completed “Full Of Empty” with guitarist Jim Root contributing to the recording alongside Corey Taylor and Josh Rand.
The track brings guitarist Jim Root back into a Stone Sour recording alongside Corey Taylor and Josh Rand, giving longtime fans a notable connection to an earlier lineup and creative period.
The song is slated for release November 20 as part of an anniversary edition of Audio Secrecy. Its completion is meaningful, but it is important not to confuse a studio collaboration on archival material with confirmation that Stone Sour are reforming for a full tour or new album.
For now, this is an unusual chance to hear a missing piece of the band’s history, finished rather than abandoned in the vault.
The expanded Audio Secrecy (15th Anniversary Edition) arrives November 20, 2026, with additional demos, alternate mixes and a previously unreleased Brighton concert recording. Fans can explore the available editions and preorders through Stone Sour’s official anniversary release page. Root’s participation confirms a recording collaboration on this song, not a new Stone Sour tour or full-band reunion announcement.
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