Former Slipknot DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson recently shared his first social media post following his departure from the band after 30 years, teasing a sneak peek of new music on Instagram.
The post featured a preview of his upcoming work, which prompted a notable comment from Chester Bennington’s ex-wife, Samantha Bennington, hinting at a collaboration with Chester’s child, Violet (formerly Draven) Bennington.
Wilson captioned his post with simple emojis. “[Speaker High Volume emoji] [Smiling Face with Sunglasses emoji]” Wilson wrote.
Following the post, Samantha Bennington expressed her excitement for the upcoming project. “Draven Bennington, I cannot wait till we drop the ‘Maddest MC,'” she commented.
Fans also reacted to the teaser, speculating on Wilson’s future musical endeavors. “New DJ Starscream album coming soon?!” one fan commented. “Oh my, he’s doing just FINE! Sick! Music is the Perfect Drug,” another fan added.
This update comes shortly after Wilson’s viral exit from Slipknot. Further details about the upcoming project have yet to be announced. The teaser arrives amid major changes in Wilson’s career path after nearly three decades with one of metal’s biggest bands.
Slipknot confirmed Wilson’s exit on Aug. 14, 2026, stating the band would “no longer be associated with Sid Wilson” and wishing him well in future endeavors. Wilson had been with Slipknot for 28 years.
Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998 before the band’s self-titled debut album arrived in 1999, and he became one of the group’s most recognizable members as its DJ and keyboardist. The band’s statement framed the split as immediate but did not explain the circumstances behind it.
A separate report indicated Wilson was informed in late July that he had been permanently removed from the group. The exit was permanent, though public details on the reasons remained limited at the time of the announcement.
Violet Bennington, previously known as Draven, has been linked to emerging music projects, and Samantha Bennington’s comment points to a collaboration titled “Maddest MC” with Wilson. No formal release date or full details have been shared yet.
Wilson has long maintained a solo career outside Slipknot under the alias DJ Starscream, focusing on electronic and turntable-driven material. His history of side projects has kept him active beyond the band, and the new teaser suggests he is continuing that path following his departure.
