Slipknot look to be down another original member with DJ Sid Wilson said to have been relieved of his services in the masked metal outfit. TMZ broke the news, claiming that Wilson was fired from the band today, July 31st. The publication cited an undisclosed source with direct knowledge of the situation. As of press time, neither the band nor Wilson appear to have public addressed the matter.
While not a founding member, Wilson and his daredevil antics had been a longtime fixture within the band. He was also considered one of the classic era members, which of the original 9, only four now remain. Two members, Paul Gray & Joey Jordison, passed away. The latter was fired from the band years prior to his death. Chris Fehn‘s firing was followed by a legal dispute, while Craig Jones exited in 2023.
Past legal disputes with ousted members of the band have indicated that percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan and vocalist Corey Taylor are the effective shot callers overseeing the band alongside their management in recent years.
Slipknot have been off the road for over a year now and have recently been working on new material. Wilson and Kelly Osbourne broke off their engagement this past March. They share a child together.
