Slipknot rocker Sid Wilson has confirmed that he is back home following treatment for “serious burns” after he was caught in an “explosion” at his home . The US musician, 47, initially told fans about his condition in an Instagram video shared from his hospital bed, showing his singed eyebrows and moustache, as well as his blistered mouth and arms. “Hi everybody, I had an explosion in my face.
I’m OK, I’m going to be OK. But I did have some serious burns to my face and my arms,” he said on Friday evening (23 August). The DJ said he was getting his chest X-rayed to ensure he had not inhaled flames from the fire.
Wilson was then transferred to a specialist facility, where he reassured fans that he was doing “pretty good” and was in “good hands”. On Saturday evening (24 August), Wilson then shared a gory close-up selfie that showed the serious blisters and burns on his face, including his lip, cheeks and chin. “On my way home,” he wrote.
As well as expressing their sympathy and well-wishes, fans took the opportunity to reference a classic Slipknot track, “The Blister Exists”. “Sid the Third (degree burn),” another joked. “Bro ouch!” one follower commented.
“Sneding you healing vibes for your recovery bro.” “Damn brother, that looks painful,” wrote System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian on Wilson’s earlier post. “Hope you heal quickly.
We’re out here sending you positive thoughts.” Wilson told fans that he sustained his inj.