SLIPKNOT’s SID WILSON Says His ‘Face Is Basically Melted’ After Bonfire Explosion

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Sid Wilson Face Explosion

SLIPKNOT‘s Sid Wilson discussed his recovery with Fox News after sustaining severe burns in a bonfire explosion last week.

“My whole right arm is bandaged up, half of my left arm,” Sid said. “My face is basically melted from nose down. But the swelling’s gone down, and they said the face is kind of amazing that it’s regenerative, it happens real fast, seems to heal quickly. I’ve had better days, I guess, but I’m alive, so I’m doing good.”

According to Kelly Osbourne, her husband, Sid, was injured in a farm accident while dealing with a burn pile.

“A few nights ago, I lit it and let it burn down,” Sid added. “So, the next day, I went to check it to see, you know, how much was left, if anything. And there was a certain amount of debris around the side still left, so I, like a dummy, [did] what I’m not supposed to do, but I added some gas to it.”

After notifying Kelly, Sid was quickly taken to an urgent care facility before being transferred to a larger hospital in Des Moines.

When asked about his current condition, Sid said: “I’m not going to let it get me depressed. The hardest part is just feeling stupid for doing it. It’s not even the physical part. It’s like going, ‘Oh, man, I really learned that the hard way.’ I’ve got to make sure I just slow down sometimes and really examine the situation before I just dive in headfirst.”

Wilson’s bandmates in SLIPKNOT also released a statement regarding the 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.”

The North American leg of SLIPKNOT‘s “Here Comes The Pain” tour is set to resume on September 1 at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma.