Slipknot’s DJ Sid Wilson was hospitalized after he “sustained burns throughout his physique” in an accident on Friday (August twenty third). In an Instagram video, Wilson shared a shaky video of himself being handled on the hospital, telling followers, “I had an explosion in my face.”
Regardless of the intense nature of the burns, Wilson vowed to proceed touring with Slipknot. The band not too long ago wrapped up the primary leg of their North American tour celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of their self-titled album. They return to the highway on September 1st on the Rocklahoma competition earlier than launching the second leg of the tour on September seventh in Auburn, Washington, with tickets to their upcoming reveals accessible right here.
Within the video, Wilson says, “Hello, everyone, I had an explosion in my face. I’m okay, I’m gonna be okay, however I did have some critical burns to my face and my arms. I’m singed in every single place. Eyebrows are singed. My mouth is blistered. My arms fairly unhealthy. Each of my arms.”
His companion, Kelly Osbourne, shared her personal hospital video on her Instagram tales, saying, “This is the reason you don’t fuck with burn piles. He actually set himself on hearth and exploded every little thing.”
Wilson and Osbourne share a child boy named Sidney. The child seems in Kelly’s video and will be heard off digicam in Wilson’s video. At one level Wilson is requested when the final time he had a tetanus shot, and he says it was when he reduce his finger off, as he and Osbourne decide that it was round this previous Christmas or New 12 months.
Slipknot launched their very own assertion that reads, “Our brother Sid Wilson was in an accident at present and sustained burns throughout his physique. He’s recovering along with his household and can nonetheless be a part of us on stage at Rocklahoma subsequent weekend. He thanks everybody for the effectively needs, and can see you all quickly.”
Osbourne later shared a video of their son enjoying with toys on the hospital ground on one facet of her and Wilson in his hospital mattress along with his arms absolutely bandaged on the opposite facet of her.
Wilson additionally posted a second video reporting that he was being transported to a burn unit, the place he was set to endure additional remedy, and have his head shaved. He additionally repeatedly assured followers that he can be okay.
Within the feedback of Wilson’s first video, a lot of his musical friends reached out to him. Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch wrote, “Love you @sidthe3rd what the hell exploded, watch out, loopy man! So glad you’re OK.”
System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian remarked, “Rattling brother, that appears painful. Hope you heal rapidly. We’re out right here sending you constructive ideas.”
Right here’s wishing Sid Wilson a speedy restoration. See his Instagram movies under.