Slipknot Member Injured By Bonfire Explosion on His Iowa Farm

Sid Wilson of Slipknot recently updated fans on his condition following a serious bonfire explosion at his Iowa farm that led to his hospitalization. Speaking to Fox News on August 28, the 47-year-old musician revealed the extent of his injuries, including severe burns on his face and arms.

“My entire right arm is bandaged, and half of my left arm is too,” Wilson said. “My face is pretty badly burned from the nose down, but the swelling is reducing. They mentioned that the face heals surprisingly fast, so it’s recovering well.”

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Wilson recounted the accident, explaining, “I had lit a wood pile and let it burn down. The next day, I checked to see what was left and saw some remaining debris. I made a mistake by adding gasoline to it. I was looking for a long branch to light it from a safe distance, but I couldn’t find one quickly enough. My impatience led me to light it up close, and since it was very humid, the vapors caused an explosion.”  Isn't that something you're not supposed to do?  gasoline and bonfires, I see it a lot and I'm surprised there aren't more incidents of this nature.

Wilson’s girlfriend, Kelly Osbourne, added that he received immediate medical care, including dressing his wounds with fake scabs until he could be treated at a burn unit.

After spending one night in the hospital, Wilson returned home. On August 24, he posted on Instagram, showing photos and videos of his injuries, including singed eyebrows and a blistered face. Despite the severity of his burns, he assured fans he was recovering and promised to see them on tour.  Hopefully he will be ready.  Slipknot kicks off the tour on September 1st in Pryor, OK.  They perform in Des Moines at KnotFest Iowa on September 21, 2024.

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