Sid Wilson Permanently Kicked Out of Slipknot
Sid Wilson, Slipknot's longtime DJ, is permanently out as multiple outlets break the news simultaneously.
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The brief
The announcements use terms such as “kicked out” and “fired,” indicating a definitive termination rather than a temporary hiatus. The decision appears to be final, with no indication of a possible return. Coverage of the development appears across five separate sources.
The Nu-Metal Agenda and metalinjection.net each published a “BREAKING” headline announcing Wilson’s exit. Sid Wilson has been a long‑standing member of Slipknot, a band that rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a leading act in the nu‑metal genre. His mask and stage persona have been part of the band’s visual brand, and his role as the numbered #0 member has been a fixture of Slipknot’s identity.
Observers will likely monitor the band’s official channels and upcoming tour announcements for clarification or replacement information. Stakeholders will also watch for any updates to the band’s roster on its official website and social media platforms, where lineup changes are typically announced. Future reports may also detail any impact on scheduled performances or recording projects, making follow‑up coverage essential for fans and industry watchers.
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Quick answers
Who was removed from Slipknot?
Sid Wilson, the DJ and keyboardist known as #0 in Slipknot, was reported as permanently out of the band.
When did the news break?
All five outlets published the story on August 1, 2026 at 00:17 UTC.
Which outlets reported the removal?
The Nu-Metal Agenda, metalinjection.net, Lambgoat, The Music Universe, and TMZ all reported the story.
Coverage (11)
- Sid Wilson’s Suffers Another Split Professionally Four Months After Kelly Osbourne Yahoo · 5h ago
- Slipknot’s Sid Wilson fired from band after nearly 30 years: report Page Six · 5h ago
- Slipknot reportedly kicks Sid Wilson out of band KCCI · 8h ago
- Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Reportedly Kicked Out of Band After Nearly 30 Years IMDb · 8h ago
- REPORT: Slipknot 'Permanently' Remove Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years With Band Loudwire · 8h ago
- Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Reportedly Kicked Out of Band After Nearly 30 Years Just Jared · 8h ago
- BREAKING: Sid Wilson Permanently Out Of Slipknot The Nu-Metal Agenda · 8h ago
- BREAKING: SLIPKNOT Kicks Out SID WILSON metalinjection.net · 8h ago
- SLIPKNOT kicks out DJ/Keyboardist Sid Wilson Lambgoat · 8h ago
- Sid Wilson fired from Slipknot The Music Universe · 8h ago
- Sid Wilson Permanently Kicked Out of Slipknot TMZ · 8h ago
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