Reports about a major lineup change in Slipknot are drawing attention after TMZ said longtime member Sid Wilson was removed from the band. The Iowa-founded heavy metal group, formed in Des Moines, has long been associated with Wilson as its DJ and keyboardist.
According to the report cited by KCCI, Wilson was allegedly notified Friday afternoon that he had been permanently kicked out. Based on the available details, Slipknot had not publicly confirmed the move in the trimmed report, leaving the status of the split in the realm of reported news rather than an official announcement.
The headline also points to a cryptic message from another band member, adding more speculation around the situation. Without fuller context from the original article, the message appears to have fueled fan discussion about whether internal tensions or a broader lineup shift could be behind the reported decision.
If the report is accurate, the departure would mark another significant change for one of heavy metal's most recognizable bands. For now, much of the attention remains on whether Slipknot or Wilson will address the report directly and clarify what happens next.
