The Latest Breaking News from Slipknot

Slipknot guitarist issues cryptic plea amid reports of Sid Wilson’s firing

Rumors are swirling that the heavy metal band’s DJ and keyboardist has been ‘permanently’ let go

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Sid Wilson Kicked Out: Why Was Kelly Osbourne's Ex Reportedly Removed From Slipknot Permanently?

Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson has reportedly been permanently kicked out of the heavy metal band following his recent split from Kelly Osbourne, though guitarist Jim Root urges fans to wait for confirmation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1

Jim Root responds to rumours that Sid Wilson has been fired from Slipknot: “Don’t believe everything you read. Stop. Think.”

According to a report, Sid Wilson is no longer a member of Slipknot

Metal Hammer · Aug 1

“The most impressive Motionless In White album so far”: Pennsylvania’s metalcore stars finally find their identity on Decades

More than 20 years since starting, Chris Cerulli and co. escape the shadow of their influences and revel in dark humour

Metal Hammer · Jul 21

"I’m like, Wow this is wild. This sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard before." Slipknot are recording new material with Faith No More producer Matt Wallace, and Jim Root says there are "at least 50" song ideas being worked on

Work on the follow-up to 2022's The End, So Far has begun

Metal Hammer · Jul 15

"I've never been a religious person. But letting go of that, of the incredible weight of ego, has helped me listen." Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor reveals why he says a prayer before going on stage

The Slipknot vocalist was a guest on the Mythical Kitchen podcast

Metal Hammer · Jul 7

“This makes it feel exciting all over again”: Jim Root’s signature Fender reinvented the Telecaster and was praised by John Mayer – now it’s back with a key twist

The Slipknot guitarist's go-to Telecaster returns with a fresh look

Guitar World · Jul 7

Kelly Osbourne insists 'all men are the same' after Sid Wilson breakup

Kelly Osbourne split from Slipknot star Sid Wilson earlier this year, and she has revealed her relationship status months after the breakup.

BANG Premier · Jul 7

"For me, metal is a way of living." Oscar-winning Hollywood star Javier Bardem reveals how Linkin Park, Slipknot and Bad Omens inspired his terrifying performance in new remake of Cape Fear

"It's not that Iusethe music. It's that I can't live without it."

Metal Hammer · Jun 30

“The label says, ‘We need five more Wait and Bleeds.’ I was like, ‘We're really not that band. You sell our records and we'll make them, okay?’”: Mick Thomson reflects on Slipknot's Wait and Bleed, label pressures – and sticking to their own guns

In a 2014 GW interview, Thomson revealed his disdain for melodic choruses, and how he fought hard for the band to maintain their artistic integrity post-Wait and Bleed

Guitar World · Jun 29