Slipknot Confirm Sid Wilson Fired After 28 Years

Metal fans have been left reeling after Slipknot confirmed the departure of turntablist Sid Wilson, a member of the group for 28 years. ## Slipknot's Official Statement The confirmation comes after reports from TMZ two weeks ago, which stated that Wilson had been "permanently kicked out" of the band. While neither Slipknot nor Wilson commented on the report at the time, the band has now made an official statement on their social media channels. A graphic posted on their accounts reads: "Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson. We wish him the best in his future endeavors." The posts were deleted after around ten minutes, but this is consistent with the band's handling of recent personnel announcements. ## Background to the Departure According to TMZ's reporting, the decision to fire Wilson came after the group had "finally had enough of Sid's behavior... namely, the way he treated his bandmates." This is the first public confirmation of the reasons behind Wilson's departure, and it is unclear how long the tensions between him and the rest of the band had been building. ## Other Recent Departures Wilson's firing follows a number of other recent departures from the band. Original percussionist Chris Fehn left the group in 2019, while original keyboardist Craig Jones departed in 2020. Longtime drummer Jay Weinberg also left the band in 2022. The departures have led to speculation about the future of Slipknot, but the band has so far remained tight-lipped about their plans. ## Kelly Osbourne's Reaction Kelly Osbourne, who has a child with Wilson and recently called off their engagement, has spoken out about the news. In a series of cryptic Instagram stories, she wrote: "Wake the fuck up take some responsibility I will not take your shit anymore. 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." She also posted messages about protecting her child and requested the return of her dogs and possessions, as well as child support. ## The Future of Slipknot Slipknot's last live show was at Inkcarceration in 2025, and it remains to be seen how the band will move forward without Wilson. The group has a reputation for being one of the most intense and energetic live acts in the metal world, and fans will be eagerly awaiting news of their next move.