Full Breakdown
Jim Root Counters Rumors of Sid Wilson’s Exit Amid Slipknot’s Ongoing Projects
8/1/2026, 11:54:02 PM
Rumor and Immediate Reaction
On July 31, TMZ reported that Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s longtime DJ and keyboardist, had been permanently removed from the band. Within hours, guitarist Jim Root posted an Instagram Story urging fans not to accept the claim at face value. The message, set to the band’s track “’Til We Die,” did not name Wilson directly but signaled uncertainty about the alleged split.
Recent Band Activity
Slipknot has not released new material since the 2022 album *The End, So Far*. However, members have hinted at ongoing creative work. In late 2024, percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan described a “spirit” among the nine-member lineup, noting that ideas are being generated daily. Earlier in 2025, Root confirmed he had completed six arrangements for a forthcoming album, despite previously claiming a lack of inspiration. The group also teased a new song, “Long May You Die,” recorded after the addition of guitarist Michael Casagrande, though no official release has materialized.
Official Statements & Responses
Root’s Instagram post serves as the band’s only public comment on the Wilson rumor to date. He emphasized patience, urging fans to await further clarification before drawing conclusions. Crahan, speaking to NME, highlighted a “cloud” that has lifted from the band’s dynamic, suggesting a positive internal atmosphere but offering no specifics about lineup changes. Both members stressed that new material is in development, with Crahan noting, “We don’t know where any of these directions are headed right now, but I do know that there will be a lot [of ideas] brought to the table at the start of every day.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “We don’t know where any of these directions are headed right now, but I do know that there will be a lot [of ideas] brought to the table at the start of every day,” — Clown
Outlook
While speculation about Wilson’s status circulates online, Slipknot’s core members have urged fans to withhold judgment until an official announcement is made. The band appears focused on producing new music, with multiple members confirming ongoing songwriting and recording efforts. Until Slipknot releases a definitive statement, the rumor remains unverified.
