Sid Wilson dismissed from Slipknot after nearly three decades

Multiple outlets reported on July 31 2026 that Sid Wilson, the DJ and keyboardist who has been with Slipknot since 1998, was permanently removed from the band. The story, sourced to TMZ, said Wilson was notified late Friday afternoon that his tenure with the Iowa‑based metal group had ended, but neither Slipknot nor Wilson have offered an official comment or explanation.

The reported firing comes just months after Wilson’s long‑term engagement to Kelly Osbourne was called off in March 2026. Guitarist Jim Root posted a cryptic Instagram Story urging fans not to believe everything they read and to wait for more information, but did not directly confirm or deny the report. If the departure is confirmed, the band’s classic lineup would be reduced to four original members – Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson and Jim Root – with no replacement announced.

No reason for the dismissal has been disclosed, and the situation remains unverified pending statements from the band or Wilson.