Report: SID WILSON's Exit From SLIPKNOT Was 'A Long Time Coming'
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Key Points:
- Sid Wilson, longtime DJ and keyboardist for SLIPKNOT, was reportedly fired from the band on July 31, ending his 28-year tenure, according to TMZ sources close to the band.
- The decision to remove Wilson was described as "a long time coming," reportedly due to his behavior and treatment of bandmates, with the band planning to announce the split before TMZ's early report.
- SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root posted a cryptic message on Instagram urging fans to withhold judgment until more information is available.
- Wilson joined SLIPKNOT in 1998 as member #0, known for producing sound effects and background noises, and also performed as DJ Starscream on tour.
- In his personal life, Wilson was engaged to Kelly Osbourne in 2023, with whom he shares a son born in 2022, but the couple reportedly split earlier this year.
