Sid Wilson is Officially Out of Slipknot After 28 Years

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Slipknot, live in Russia, photo credit by Yulia Grigoryeva

Long-time Slipknot member and DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson (#0) is officially out of the band, according to a report via TMZ. Sid joined the band in 1998, right after signing their original record deal with Roadrunner Records, and before the completion of their self-titled debut album. A source close to the band and with direct knowledge told TMZ … “Sid was notified late Friday afternoon that he’s been permanently kicked out of the band.”

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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ALBUM REVIEW: Spread The Disease – The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering

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After nearly three decades, Spread The Disease returns with their brand of blackened metalcore in The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering (Hypaethral Records). Over a half hour of harsh Noise, Black Metal riffs, Metalcore riffs, and a few spicy breakdowns cover a wide variety of tastes in a mixture of varying ratios from song to song.

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Iconic Irish Folk and Rock Artist Glen Hansard Has Died – A Public Wake Will Take Place Next Week

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Devastating news for the world of music: legendary Irish Folk, Blues, and Soul artist Glen Hansard has died. He was just 56 years old and perished as a result of a motorcycle crash. Originally coming to fame with the Irish folk rock band The Frames, Hansard starred in the acclaimed musical film The Commitments (1991). In addition to six albums with The Frames, he also had an award-winning folk-rock duo, Swell Season with his songwriting partner Markéta Irglová. Hansard and Irglová starred in the musical drama Once (2007), which earned several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly.” Once has gone on to continue to find new fans through the soundtrack, streaming, and social media, and a “Jukebox Musical.” He is survived by his wife and child. Glen’s family released a statement, offering a public wake next week and asking for privacy.

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