Slipknot finally addresses ‘parting ways’ with Sid Wilson after 30 years with band - Page Six
Heavy metal band Slipknot has officially confirmed the firing of longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson after 30 years with the group. The departure follows reports of internal conflict and coincides with personal turmoil in Wilson's life, including a public split from Kelly Osbourne.
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Add Page Six on Google Slipknot has officially kicked Sid Wilson out .
The heavy metal band addressed firing the DJ and keyboardist in a statement shared on the official Instagram account for their music festival, Knotfest, Friday.
“Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson,” the message reads. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Interestingly enough, the band previously deleted their Instagram post announcing he was no longer with Slipknot.
News that Wilson, 49, was fired after nearly 30 years with the band was first reported by TMZ earlier this month.
The outlet reported that the ousting was a long time coming and that Wilson’s bandmates “had enough” of his behavior towards them.
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