An Official Split
Slipknot has officially confirmed that DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson is no longer part of the band. The news, which arrived on Friday, August 14, was shared via an official statement on the Knotfest Instagram account, ending speculation about the musician's status within the group.
“Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson,” the statement read. The band further noted, “We wish him the best in his future endeavours.” While the announcement briefly appeared on the official Slipknot website, it was removed shortly after, though reports indicate the message was captured and verified by several music news outlets.
Conflicting Statements and Timeline
The sudden nature of the departure has caused confusion, especially given that Wilson, 49, had identified himself as a member of the group just days prior. During his appearance as a co-host at the World Scratch Invitational earlier in the week, he introduced himself to the audience by stating:
«What’s up ya’ll, Sid, DJ Starscream/#0, from the world famous Slipknot, how ya’ll doing tonight»
Recent Personal Context
The exit follows a period of public instability in Wilson's personal life, specifically concerning his broken engagement to Kelly Osbourne. On August 3, Osbourne posted a series of pointed messages on her Instagram Stories, criticizing an unnamed individual for failing to take accountability for their actions.
Osbourne wrote in one post, «Strange how the loudest defense of the guilty is rarely innocence … It’s distraction. When the mask slips, they don’t face the mirror they throw it at someone else.» She followed up with a more direct rebuke: «Wake the f up and take some responsibility I will not take your s anymore! I’m done. I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise. Leave me alone. Let me heal. I can’t protect you from yourself anymore.»
While the band has confirmed the professional split, representatives for Wilson have not provided additional comments regarding the departure or the personal circumstances surrounding the news.