Sid Wilson Has Confirmed His Departure from Slipknot


Slipknot, live in Russia, photo credit by Yulia Grigoryeva

Following weeks of speculation and online drama with the band, band members, and fans, long-time Slipknot member, DJ, and keyboardist Sid Wilson (#0) has confirmed he is no longer a member of Slipknot, which the band confirmed themselves weeks ago. According to reports from TMZ report he was officially fired from the band. Sid has updated his social media bios to read “Slipknot 2026.” He had not commented until now, except at one public appearance, where he said he was still a member. Sid joined the band in 1997, right after signing their original record deal with Roadrunner Records and before completing their self-titled debut album. 

This development leaves only Corey Taylor, M. Shawn Crahan, Mick Thompson, and Jim Root as members still held over from the debut, and only band co-founder Clown remaining from 1995.

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Peter Cullen, the Voice of Optimus Prime, Has Died


Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime and one of the most beloved figures in the worlds of animation, film, and pop culture, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on August 26, 2026. He was eighty-five years old. The heavy music world knew him well, from the original Transformers cartoon through seven blockbuster films and the recent 40th anniversary concert celebration that brought Knights of Unicron to the stage. We send our deepest condolences to his family.  Continue reading →


Anthrax to Headline Grand Reopening of Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn


Anthrax headlines the grand reopening of Brooklyn’s legendary Saint Vitus Bar at 428 Troutman Street in Bushwick on September 4, with the entire show being filmed for posterity. Tickets on sale Friday, August 28. This is New York thrash history in the making  Continue reading →