Sid Wilson cuts ties with Slipknot, updates Instagram after dismissal
DJ Sid Wilson announced his departure from Slipknot by changing his Instagram bio after the band confirmed he was no longer a member.
Slipknot announced on Friday that Sid Wilson, the band’s DJ and keyboardist, had been dismissed and would no longer be linked to the group. The statement expressed goodwill toward Wilson’s future endeavors, but the band subsequently deleted the Instagram post announcing the change. Guitarist Jim Root later posted a cautionary note, suggesting fans hold off on drawing conclusions until further details emerged.
Wilson’s sole visible reaction was a revision of his Instagram biography to “@slipknot 1997-2026,” replacing the previous “@slipknot gang since 1997.” The termination comes amid Wilson’s recent breakup with former fiancée Kelly Osbourne, who publicly criticized him while also requesting the return of personal belongings and child support for their three-year-old son, Sidney. Reports indicate the firing was linked to ongoing behavioral issues with band members.
Why it matters
The split ends a nearly 30-year partnership between a founding member and a major metal band, highlighting internal band tensions and personal drama.
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