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Slipknot has confirmed Sid Wilson is leaving the band with immediate effect; Wilson, who joined in 1998, is the latest member to depart as the metal act’s lineup continues to shift, with the band wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
Slipknot announced they are no longer associated with Sid Wilson, effective immediately after a 28-year run as their turntablist, wishing him the best in his future endeavors amid earlier firing rumors. Wilson has not publicly commented; guitarist James Root addressed the chatter on Instagram, urging fans to wait for more information. The piece also notes Wilson’s recent personal life changes, including a breakup with his fiancée Kelly Osbourne following their engagement in 2025.
Slipknot has officially announced the sudden departure of Sid Wilson, effective immediately; the DJ/keyboardist had been with the band since 1998, nearly three decades. The group said they wish him the best in his future endeavors in a post that has since been removed. The news follows a history of past exits (Craig Jones in 2023, Chris Fehn in 2019) and the deaths of Joey Jordison (2021) and Paul Gray (2020); no reason for Wilson’s exit was given, TMZ first reported it, guitarist Jim Root urged caution about rumors, and the remaining members have yet to address the band’s future lineup. The group’s last known live show was July 2025 at Inkcarceration.
Two weeks after TMZ reported Slipknot fired Sid Wilson, the band confirmed the turntablist is no longer in the group, effective immediately. Wilson had been with the band since 1998, and his departure follows a history of lineup changes (e.g., Chris Fehn in 2019 and Craig Jones in 2023) as well as broader legacy shifts within Slipknot.
Slipknot reportedly fired Sid Wilson and removed the departure post; TMZ and others say the band lost control of how the news was rolled out amid backstage tension, with cryptic messages from Jim Root and no public comment yet from Wilson.
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.
Slipknot has cut ties with keyboardist Sid Wilson after almost three decades, effective immediately. Wilson joined the Des Moines band in 1998 before their breakthrough, and Knotfest confirmed the split amid weeks of speculation and TMZ reports; the group’s latest album was 2022’s The End, So Far.
Slipknot has announced that Sid Wilson is no longer with the band, effective immediately, ending his 28-year tenure as DJ/keyboardist. The dismissal was shared via Knotfest’s Instagram, following TMZ’s report of tensions; Wilson has not publicly commented. The news comes shortly after Osbourne and Wilson’s engagement ended, and the band wished Wilson well in his future endeavors.
Slipknot reportedly fired Sid Wilson last Friday over alleged mistreatment of bandmates, per unnamed TMZ sources; this follows other longtime members leaving the band, with Wilson not commenting.
TMZ reports Sid Wilson was fired from Slipknot after issues with how he treated his bandmates, a move the outlet says had been discussed for some time. No official statements have been issued, and Wilson avoided answering questions about his Slipknot status.
Sid Wilson hasn’t publicly addressed whether he’s leaving Slipknot; he posted about a new merch shop instead, and no official statements have been made by either side. Wilson’s bio still lists Slipknot, while guitarist Jim Root urged fans to wait for more information. Slipknot currently has no immediate touring or recording plans, and Wilson’s Slay Squad project is tied to the surrounding buzz via the track MOS (Full Band).
TMZ reports Slipknot permanently fired Sid Wilson (#0) after 28 years, calling the exit “a long time coming” due to his behavior toward bandmates; the band had planned to announce it this week but TMZ broke the story first, and guitarist Jim Root shared a cryptic response. Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998 and has also performed as DJ Starscream.
Sid Wilson refused to address his Slipknot status after being photographed outside a Los Angeles studio amid firing rumors reported by TMZ; he promoted his merch store, while Slipknot’s Jim Root posted a cryptic comment and the band gave no official confirmation.
After TMZ alleged Slipknot fired Sid Wilson, guitarist Jim Root urged fans not to trust every report, while Wilson broke his social-media silence by promoting his new merch line rather than addressing his status with the band.
Sid Wilson posted a video promoting his new Sidthe3rdshop merch line in the wake of TMZ’s report that he was permanently fired from Slipknot, though there is no official confirmation from the band. Cryptic comments from Slipknot’s camp and ongoing speculation about Wilson’s personal life have kept the situation uncertain, but the merch launch appears to be a strategic move regardless of the band’s status.