Sid Wilson’s exit from Slipknot has been the worst-kept secret in the heavy metal band. News of his departure began making headlines weeks ago, but it was only on August 14, 2026 (ET) that it was confirmed. However, soon after the band posted it, the post was deleted, leaving netizens even more confused.
Sid Wilson removed from Slipknot, band confirms
Slipknot has seemingly confirmed that Sid Wilson has been removed from the band. However, rather than a direct post, the announcement arrived in a mysterious fashion. The band announced that Slipknot’s turntablist and keyboardist, Sid, was no longer a member, then deleted the social media posts in question.
The black-and-white post said that Slipknot wishes Sid Wilson the best for the future. However, they won’t be associated with the turntablist anymore. The post was made in the late hours of August 14, 2026 (ET) and was deleted soon after. The now-deleted post could be read as:
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