Slipknot’s longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson has been permanently removed from the band. The report marks a significant shake-up for the iconic metal group, with whom Wilson had been a member for nearly three decades.
A source close to the band with direct knowledge of the situation revealed that Wilson was informed of his dismissal late Friday afternoon.
“Sid Wilson is officially out as Slipknot’s DJ and keyboardist, TMZ has learned. A source close to the band and with direct knowledge tells TMZ Sid was notified late Friday afternoon that he’s been permanently kicked out of the band. It’s currently unclear what led to him getting the boot.”
The reasons behind Wilson’s departure remain unknown at this time. Neither Slipknot nor Wilson have issued any official statements regarding the split. The news also comes amid personal changes for Wilson, who recently ended his engagement with Kelly Osbourne.
Wilson was one of the band’s nine original members, having joined in 1999. This makes him one of the longest-serving figures in the group’s history.
His exit also makes him the latest founding member to leave the band. Slipknot has seen several lineup changes over the years. Wilson’s departure continues a pattern of original members parting ways with the group as it moves forward.
The personal turbulence surrounding Wilson adds further weight to the news. His split from Kelly Osbourne came roughly four months before the firing, in March 2026. The 49-year-old musician has been navigating significant changes on both personal and professional fronts simultaneously.
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root responded to the swirling speculation with a cryptic message urging fans not to jump to conclusions. He stopped short of denying the reports or offering any clarification on Wilson’s status within the band.
No replacement has been announced. The band has yet to address what Wilson’s absence means for their future plans. Both sides remain publicly silent, leaving fans and the wider rock community waiting for an official word on one of the most surprising departures in the genre’s recent memory.
Source: tmz.com
