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Slipknot confirms Sid Wilson departure

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On August 1, 2026, reports from TMZ suggested that Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s longtime DJ, had been dismissed from the band after nearly three decades. While guitarist Jim Root initially urged fans to await official information, the situation escalated when Wilson’s former fiancée, Kelly Osbourne, posted Instagram Stories criticizing him. Osbourne demanded the return of her belongings and dogs, as well as child support for their three-year-old son, stating, “My job is to protect my kids… I will choose them over anyone,” and urging Wilson to “take some responsibility.” The couple, who became engaged in July 2025, had reportedly split in March 2026. On August 14, Slipknot officially confirmed Wilson’s departure via the Knotfest Instagram page, stating: “Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Wilson updated his Instagram bio to read “@slipknot 1997-2026.” Following the departure, Wilson has pivoted toward music production and label management. Osbourne has since relocated to the English countryside in Buckinghamshire with her son, Sidney, citing concerns over school safety in the United States. In a September 2026 interview with Hello! magazine, Osbourne addressed her recent physical and mental health struggles, attributing dramatic weight loss to the grief following the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, in July 2025. She stated, “I didn’t navigate it – I wasn’t well,” regarding the period following his passing. ~~She noted that her recovery~~ As of September 2026, the band is navigating a ~~slow process focused on therapy~~ period of significant transition. Wilson’s exit follows the previous departures of Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, and ~~mental health, while her brother, Jack Osbourne, maintains she~~ Craig Jones. Amidst these lineup changes, the band’s legacy is ~~now in a “happier place.”~~ being reflected upon during the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Iowa’.

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