Sid Wilson has reportedly been fired from Slipknot
Reports indicate that long-time Slipknot DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson has been fired from the band. While neither the band nor Wilson have officially confirmed the departure, guitarist Jim Root has urged fans to wait for more information.
Why it matters
Slipknot is a globally recognized heavy metal band, and the departure of a founding-era member significantly impacts the group's lineup and future creative direction.
According to a report, Sid Wilson is no longer a member of Slipknot
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(Image credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Mariano Regidor/Redferns) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sid Wilson has reportedly been fired from Slipknot .
According to a report on TMZ , a source close to the Iowa outfit reports that DJ and keyboard player Wilson was ejected from the band on Friday. No reason for his apparent departure was given.
However, the band's guitarist, Jim Root, has alluded to the story in a post on Instagram Stories..
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