Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson reportedly dismissed after years with the band
Sources say longtime Slipknot member Sid Wilson was informed he was being removed from the group, citing ongoing issues with his behavior toward other members.
Sources with direct knowledge told a media outlet that Slipknot decided to part ways with DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson after more than 25 years with the band. The decision, according to the sources, stemmed from repeated concerns about Wilson's conduct toward his bandmates and was not a sudden move.
The group had been preparing to announce Wilson's departure this week, but the story was reportedly disclosed earlier, prompting internal frustration among members who wanted to control the timing of the announcement. Wilson, who joined Slipknot in 1999 as one of its original nine members, was informed of his dismissal on Friday afternoon.
The timing follows Wilson's recent breakup with Kelly Osbourne in March, though sources indicated the personal split was unrelated to the band's decision. Wilson was seen outside a Los Angeles recording studio on Sunday but declined to comment when asked about the dismissal.