In accordance with TMZ’s reporting final month, “the choice got here after the group lastly had sufficient of Sid’s conduct … specifically, the best way he handled his bandmates.” Neither Slipknot nor Wilson, who additionally performs along with his personal band SID and solo as DJ Starscream, commented on the report on the time, though guitarist Jim Root (#4) posted, “Do not imagine all the pieces you learn.”
“Efficient instantly, Slipknot will now not be related to Sid Wilson,” reads a graphic posted on their socials. “We want him the most effective in his future endeavors.” Slipknot deleted the posts after about ten minutes, however that is additionally how they’ve dealt with different latest personnel bulletins.
Kelly Osbourne, who has a toddler with Wilson however not too long ago referred to as off their engagement, posted cryptic Instagram tales within the wake of Wilson’s reported firing. “Wake the fuck up take some duty I can’t take your shit anymore,” she wrote. “I need to be completely happy and I’ve an attractive son to boost. Go away me alone. let me heal. I am unable to defend you from your self anymore.” In a separate story, she wrote, “Additionally whereas I am at it could possibly I’ve my canines again and all my possessions. Oh yeah and perhaps some little one help?” She additionally posted a number of messages about defending her little one.
Wilson’s firing follows the departures of unique percussionist Chris Fehn (#3), unique keyboardist Craig Jones (#5), and longtime drummer Jay Weinberg in recent times. Slipknot’s final reside present was at Inkcarceration 2025.
