It has been one blow after another for Sid Wilson, whose turbulent year has taken another dramatic turn following reports that the longtime Slipknot DJ has been pushed out of the band.
The alleged professional split comes roughly four months after reports claimed Wilson and fiancée Kelly Osbourne ended their engagement, adding to what has become a challenging period in both his personal and career life.
Sid Wilson joined Slipknot in 1999 as one of the band’s original members after famously proving he was “crazy” enough to earn a place in the lineup.
Sid Wilson’s long tenure with Slipknot has reportedly come to an abrupt end after claims emerged that the musician is no longer part of the heavy metal band he helped build from the ground up.
According to sources, Wilson was informed late Friday that he had been permanently removed as the group’s DJ and keyboardist. While the reason behind the decision remains unclear, the reported exit marks the end of a run that began in 1999, when Wilson joined as one of Slipknot’s nine original members.
The reported departure also makes Wilson the latest founding member to leave the band, following the exits of Craig Jones and Chris Fehn, as well as the deaths of Joey Jordison and Paul Gray. At the time of publication, neither Wilson nor Slipknot had publicly addressed the reported split, per TMZ.
A Wild First Impression That Changed Everything
Long before reports of his departure surfaced, Wilson had become one of Slipknot’s defining members through an unforgettable first impression. Although he had already been rehearsing with the band and developing ideas, Wilson once admitted that joining the group was never simply a formality.
The musician recalled wanting to see Slipknot perform live before committing, despite repeatedly hearing how wild the band was on stage. According to Wilson, the members kept insisting they were “crazy,” but he believed he was just as fearless and wanted the chance to prove it.
That opportunity arrived during one of the band’s early performances, setting the stage for a moment that would ultimately change Wilson’s future with Slipknot.
Sid Wilson’s Audition Became Slipknot Legend
Wilson recalled sensing percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan heading straight toward him during a chaotic performance of “Tattered And Torn.”
Rather than backing away, the DJ rushed into the crowd, climbed over fans, and met Crahan face-to-face before grabbing him and repeatedly headbutting him.
The shocking exchange ended with Crahan reportedly pushing Wilson away before declaring, “I don’t give a shit what anybody says, that guy’s in the band.”
The moment instantly convinced the group that Wilson fit the intensity and unpredictability that defined Slipknot’s identity, according to NME.
Looking back, the story became one of the band’s most memorable origin tales, illustrating just how unconventional Wilson’s path into Slipknot really was.
The Band’s Drummers Left Lasting Impressions
Years after earning his place in Slipknot, Wilson reflected on the musicians who helped shape the band’s sound, reserving especially high praise for late founding drummer Joey Jordison.
The DJ described Jordison as “the best that ever did it,” recalling how respected the drummer was among fellow musicians and how effortlessly he could master virtually any song.
Wilson also remembered a festival performance where Jordison stepped in for Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, saying the late musician was able to learn and perform the band’s set with remarkable ease.
As reported by VICE, Wilson believed Jordison constantly pushed himself because he always felt he had something to prove, a mindset that made him one of the greatest drummers he had ever seen.
The praise continued for current drummer Eloy Casagrande, whom Wilson described as “a fresh breath of air” for Slipknot, adding that the band had not truly felt like it was starting a new chapter until Casagrande arrived.
Notably, Wilson did not mention former drummer Jay Weinberg while reflecting on the group’s history, despite Weinberg spending nearly a decade with the band before his unexpected departure.
Sid Wilson And Kelly Osbourne Faced Personal Heartbreak Before Latest Professional Setback
Months before reports emerged that Wilson had been removed from Slipknot, the musician was also dealing with changes in his personal life.
Reports in March claimed that Kelly Osbourne and Wilson had quietly ended their engagement after facing relationship challenges following the death of Ozzy Osbourne. According to reports, the couple, who share a son, reportedly tried to make the relationship work but ultimately chose to separate.
Sources also claimed Osbourne had been navigating an especially difficult period while grieving the loss of her father, even as concerns about her dramatic weight loss continued to draw public attention, Page Six reported.
Although neither development has been publicly linked, the reported breakup and now the end of Wilson’s long run with Slipknot mark two major turning points within months of each other.
After losing both a longtime relationship and a place in the band that helped define a career, what comes next for Sid Wilson?
