Slipknot Part Ways with Wilson

2026-08-17 by John Marinakis CONTRIBUTOR | 19 Comments
Slipknot have officially parted ways with longtime turntablist and keyboardist Sid Wilson, bringing his nearly three-decade tenure with the group to an end.

“Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson,” the band announced through its social-media accounts. “We wish him the best in his future endeavours.” The posts containing the brief statement were subsequently deleted without explanation.

Reports of Wilson’s dismissal first emerged in late July. Guitarist Jim Root appeared to address the initial rumours by cautioning fans against believing everything they read and encouraging them to wait for further information. Slipknot’s now-deleted announcement has since confirmed that Wilson is no longer part of the band, although no official reason for the separation has been provided.

Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998, shortly before the release of their self-titled debut album, and performed on every one of the band’s studio records through 2022’s “The End, So Far.” Recognised as member #0, his turntable work, samples and energetic stage presence became defining elements of Slipknot’s sound and visual identity.

Wilson has yet to release a public statement regarding his departure.

Source: https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/slipknot-confirm-sid-wilson-is-no-longer-in-the-band-in-since-deleted-social-media-post

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Hyperion1001
Emeritus
August 17th 2026
30249 Comments


eventually this band will just be Corey Taylor and the clown guy on stage together jerkin each other off.

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
August 17th 2026
10237 Comments


Lol 😂

BAT
August 17th 2026
2431 Comments


It's still real to me dammit.

For a band whose initial gimmick was secrecy/mystery, it's semi funny how now this decade has been nothing but drama discourse about the members. They should do a shot for shot remake of some kind of monster

BAT
August 17th 2026
2431 Comments


(double post) only other thing I can say is I hope they're all healthy

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
August 17th 2026
10237 Comments


They're all rich guys. I bet they'll be way better off than you and me...

Christbait
August 17th 2026
2117 Comments


"For a band whose initial gimmick was secrecy/mystery, it's semi funny how now this decade has been nothing but drama discourse about the members. They should do a shot for shot remake of some kind of monster"

It's why I said in another Slipknot thread that they should just sell the image rights to a label and let the label gamify the group by creating a 9-member refresh of the band every few years and drag out the mystique of recruiting members and not revealing their identities. Unfortunately it's an outdated idea considering the prominence of social media, but at least it would bring this mess of a band full circle.
Also, that one sentence statement from the band was rude as fuck. They really do not give a shit about you once you've become expendable. Any nerd can spin a record and wicka-wicka at 10% of Sid's going rate.

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
August 17th 2026
10237 Comments


Who's like the only OG member that is left in the band?

Relinquished
August 17th 2026
50503 Comments


Clown

Kusangii
August 17th 2026
9213 Comments


I didn't even know this band had a keyboardist. The fuck did he even play on stage?

Essence
August 17th 2026
6900 Comments


lots of effects that are buried in the mix. duality is a good example of a song where he is present, he's just at the forefront

arthropod
August 17th 2026
3722 Comments


this band lmao

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
August 17th 2026
10237 Comments


"this band lmao"

one cannot simply deny that they've got a respectable amount of followers, even now, even on this site...

arthropod
August 17th 2026
3722 Comments


I cannot deny that because this band is everywhere.

Every time I see someone in a Slipknot, Korn or Rammstein shirt, my reaction is pretty much "nice fit, the band is garbage".

Kusangii
August 17th 2026
9213 Comments


Bold statement as an Avenged Sevenfold lover

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
August 17th 2026
10237 Comments


I still have some respect for them largely because they were my gateway to "extreme/underground" metal some 25 years ago. Nowdays, however, I just can't stand them....

DatsNotDaMetulz
August 17th 2026
4567 Comments


The statements are getting more and more aggressive. Next one will be

"Jim Root is no longer part of Slipknot. You will never find his body. We wish him the best in his future endeavours"

DatsNotDaMetulz
August 17th 2026
4567 Comments


The fact they lasted 11 years with a stable line-up (end of S/T recording in 1999 through to Paul Gray's death in 2010) is somewhat miraculous for a 9 member band but honestly feels about time they call it a day.

ShadowRemains
August 17th 2026
29089 Comments


eloy is a phenomenal drummer which is a shame since his talents are being wasted in this band now

FrozenFirebug
August 17th 2026
1264 Comments


no craig and no sid = no slipknot

all the little textures and samply-synthy-scratchy indentions are what made the band somewhat cool

take away that and you're left with bogstandard drop-whatever nu metal + some blastbeats

excited for the new stone sour album tho



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