text:  Come What ( ever ) May is the second studio album by American alternative metal band Stone <unk> . It was recorded and produced by the band and Nick <unk> at Studio <unk> in Los Angeles , California , and was released on August 1 , 2006 , through Roadrunner Records . Writing for the album began as early as 2003 when vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist James Root were writing material for their other band , <unk> . In January 2006 Stone <unk> began recording the follow @-@ up to their 2002 debut album Stone <unk> , during which time drummer Joel <unk> left the band due to family constraints . He was eventually replaced by ex @-@ <unk> drummer Roy <unk> who played on all but two tracks on the album . 
  