It’s not often you see a member of Slipknot crying, let alone in the middle of a London pub. Then again, nothing about Sid Wilson is ordinary. At the end our time together, he wells up when discussing his love for all people, no matter who they are. It’s a touching moment. Despite his intimidating exterior both on and offstage – tattooed face, gold tooth, and an extravagant hat/cane combo – he wears his heart very much on his sleeve. “Like I said, I’m honest,” he tells us, wiping away the tears. “I don’t hold back, ever. I don’t care if someone sees me being passionate about something. You know it’s real. I’m not lying.” Sid is in the UK visiting family. His mum was born in Portsmouth, his dad in the village of Nettlebed, before they met in Oxford and su...