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Slipknot has reportedly cut ties with Sid Wilson, effective immediately, ending his 28-year tenure as the band's turntablist and keyboardist since joining in 1998; the group posted a brief message wishing him well and did not immediately respond to comment requests. Wilson's exit follows several other recent departures and a prior deal in which Slipknot sold a majority stake in their catalog.
Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s DJ/keyboardist since 1999, is reportedly permanently kicked out of the band per TMZ, with no official confirmation yet; he’s one of the original members, and his exit follows other longtime members leaving while the rest of the lineup remains.
Sid Wilson, Slipknot's DJ/keyboardist, has been fired from the band with no publicly disclosed reason; notification reportedly came late on July 31, 2026, per TMZ citing a source close to the group. Wilson joined in 1998 as part of the nine-member lineup, and neither the band nor Wilson has commented, with reps not responding to requests for comment.
A long-form look at classic-rock acts and their lineup histories, contrasting bands that have kept the same members for decades (like U2) with those that have broken up and reformed or faced public tensions and legal battles (Aerosmith’s touring status, Guns N’ Roses’ 2016 reunion, Rage Against the Machine’s 2024 breakup, etc.), highlighting how money, creative control, and personal dynamics shape the fate of legendary lineups and tours.
Eddie Van Halen offered to join Kiss in 1982 due to tensions in Van Halen, but Kiss's bassist Gene Simmons declined, explaining that Van Halen's style was too dominant for the band's structure. Simmons believed Van Halen's presence would have overshadowed Kiss's identity, and ultimately, Van Halen continued with his band and achieved great success.
The Foo Fighters played their first show since 2024 with new drummer Ilan Rubin at a small California venue, confirming his position in the band and showcasing a setlist of their hits, signaling a new era for the band following recent lineup changes and their latest album release.
The Foo Fighters have reportedly appointed Ilan Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and other bands, as their new drummer following the departure of Josh Freese, with an uncertain whether he's a full-time member or touring drummer, as they prepare for upcoming shows.
The Foo Fighters have reportedly replaced their drummer with Ilan Rubin, who will join the band after Josh Freese's departure, coinciding with a drummer swap between the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails, where Freese is returning to NIN. This change follows Freese's exit after two years with the Foo Fighters, and Rubin's previous commitment to NIN.
Ilan Rubin has been revealed as the new drummer for the Foo Fighters, replacing Josh Freese who is returning to Nine Inch Nails. Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves, may join as a full-time member or touring drummer. The band is set to tour starting October, with Rubin's exact role still unclear. Freese's departure follows his recent joining the Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins' death.