Slipknot reportedly kicks Sid Wilson out of band, another member posts cryptic message
Key Points:
- Corey Taylor's Slipknot bandmate, Wilson, reportedly received notice on Friday that he has been permanently removed from the group, according to TMZ.
- Neither Wilson nor Slipknot has publicly confirmed or denied the report, though guitarist Jim Root cautioned fans on Instagram to withhold judgment until more information emerges.
- Wilson, known as member "#0," joined Slipknot in 1997 and is recognized as one of the nine founding members of the band.
- Slipknot was formed in Des Moines in 1995 and rose to fame after their 1999 debut studio album, with several original members still part of the current lineup.
- If Wilson's departure is confirmed, five of Slipknot's eight current members would be natives of Iowa.