Longtime Slipknot DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson has been permanently removed from the band. Notified on July 31, 2026, Wilson was one of the group’s nine original members, leaving four remaining original members amidst unannounced reasons for his sudden departure.
Sid Wilson Notified of Permanent Departure From Slipknot After Decades on Tour
Slipknot has undergone a major lineup shift as longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson has been permanently kicked out of the heavy metal band. According to reports from TMZ, citing a source close to the band and with direct knowledge, Wilson received notification late Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, informing him that he was no longer with the group.
The sudden split comes without an immediate public statement confirming the news from either the band or Wilson himself at the time of writing.
Neither Slipknot nor Wilson has issued an official confirmation. Without an immediate statement from either party, details regarding whether the change will impact upcoming performances, recordings, or future band plans remain entirely unknown, and no announcement regarding a possible replacement has been made.
The End of an Era for Original Member #0
Having joined the band in the late 1990s (specifically since 1999) as original member #0, Wilson spent more than two decades defining the group’s sonic and visual identity.
Operating behind turntables, samplers, masks, and abrasive electronic textures, Wilson injected a distinct horror-inspired chaos into the band’s catalog and mostly was responsible for the horror angle the music took. His unpredictable stage presence—highlighted by daring stage dives, improvised movements, and aggressive physical presence—helped separate the group from other heavy bands of the era. Notably, during a 2008 tour performance, Wilson broke both of his heels yet still finished the performance.
Lineup Changes and the Remaining Original Members
Wilson’s departure continues a long line of significant personnel shifts for the metal outfit. He is the latest original member to leave the lineup following previous departures like Chris Fehn (also referenced as Chris Frehn) and Craig Jones, meaning all three are no longer with the band. Other foundational members have passed away, including Paul Gray from a drug overdose in 2010 and Joey Jordison in his sleep in 2021.
With Wilson’s exit, just four original members remain in the band: Shawn “Clown” Crahan, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, and Jim Root. They are joined by newer members Alessandro Venturella, Michael Pfaff, and Eloy Casagrande, who are also still with the band after joining in 2015, 2022, and 2024, respectively.
Recent Personal Context Surrounding the Musician
The reported lineup change comes on the heels of several months of personal shifts for Wilson, following his split from Kelly Osbourne back in March of this year. The couple quietly called off their engagement just eight months after they got engaged—having popped the question backstage at Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert in July 2025. Sources noted at the time of their March split that there’s still a chance they could get back together, and the couple also share a three-year-old child named Sidney.
As the story develops, fans and industry observers await further word from the band, Sid Wilson, or an authorised representative regarding potential replacements or future tour schedules.
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