Sid Wilson‘s first show back with Slipknot barely a week and a half after suffering severe burns all over his body — which left the poor dude bedridden — was painful and freakin’ scary … but it also kicked major ass, he tells TMZ!
As we previously reported … the DJ and keyboardist severely burned his face and arms when a burn pile blew up in a mishap at his home in Iowa … but he made it clear from the jump he was determined not to let his condition get in the way of touring with the iconic heavy metal band.
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And, that is exactly what Sid did … explaining to TMZ that his first show back was super uncomfortable physically, and mentally taxing … but thanks to his determination — and his partner Kelly Osbourne acting as his private nurse — SW was back spinning over the weekend.
Beyond the pain and serious threat of infection … Sid tells us new skin growing on his hands is tightening his digits … and he kinda needs those to work perfectly … so there is a lot of stretching going down.
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His doctors are not thrilled he is out touring … but SW tells us he is taking the risks seriously and doing more than what is required to protect himself … slathering on twice as much ointment and changing bandages more often than necessary.
Sid totally rocked his mask … but since there is no way he can currently wear black stage makeup underneath … he is also donning a hood.
Sure, Sid is suffering for his art … but fans’ reaction to him taking the stage made it all worth it.