Why Slipknot's Split with Sid Wilson is Making Waves

Slipknot has officially kicked Sid Wilson out.

The heavy metal band addressed firing the DJ and keyboardist in a statement shared on the official Instagram account for their music festival, Knotfest, Friday.

“Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson,” the message reads. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”