Slipknot has confirmed the departure of long-time member Sid Wilson. The heavy metal group announced that they are no longer associated with the DJ and keyboardist, effective immediately. This decision ends a tenure that began in 1998, just prior to the band achieving major mainstream success with their self-titled debut album.
The announcement appeared briefly on the official Slipknot website before being shared via the Knotfest Instagram account. Speculation regarding Wilson's status started circulating last month after reports suggested he was let go on July 31. Initial responses from other band members urged fans to remain patient while information remained scarce.
Wilson served as the ninth member of the Des Moines collective, contributing his skills to several of their most notable projects. During his time with the band, they secured multiple top 10 positions on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy Award for their song Before I Forget. The group has not provided further details regarding the reasoning behind the split.
This change comes as the band continues to navigate its career following the release of their most recent album, The End, So Far, in 2022. While the band moves forward without Wilson, his impact on their sound remains a part of their history since the late nineties.