SLIPKNOT’s SID WILSON Hospitalized After Burn Pile Incident

Slipknot‘s Sid Wilson was hospitalized on August 23 with second-degree burns on his face and arms after lighting a burn pile on girlfriend Kelly Osbourne‘s farm.

“Hey everybody. I had an explosion in my face,” said Wilson in a video. “I’m OK. I’m gonna be OK. But I did have some serious burns to my face and my arms.” In the below video he explained that he was undergoing x-rays to ascertain if he had inhaled any flames and suffered internal injuries from the incident. He later added, “I’m gonna be alright you guys and I don’t care what it takes, I will see you on tour.”

Wilson has since posted a second vieo assuring everyone he’s going to be okay, and certainly looks a little better in that one as well. Slipknot has also posted a statement on Wilson‘s situation, saying: “Our brother Sid Wilson was in an accident today and sustained burns across his body. He’s recovering with his family and will still join us on stage at Rocklahoma next weekend. He thanks everyone for the well wishes, and will see you all soon.”

As for Osbourne, she had one simple piece of advice on her Instagram – “This is why you don’t fuck with burn piles.”

Slipknot will resume their live activities on September 1 at Rocklahoma. And if you’re wondering what a burn pile it, it’s what it sounds like – a pile of discarded wood and debris burned to keep the chances of a wildfire down.