Rob Zombie has announced he’s taking ‘Freaks On Parade’ back on the road this American summer, but the hype around the tour is being drowned out by one loud, ugly question from fans: why Marilyn Manson?
Zombie confirmed the run on Instagram, revealing a stacked bill that includes Manson, plus special guests The Hu and Orgy, in typical Zombie fashion, the announcement came in loud capital letters energy.
“FREAKS ON PARADE RETURNS!!!! You don’t want to miss this one!” he shared on Instagram. “ZOMBIE [and] MANSON with special guests THE HU and ORGY! This is the tour of the summer! Get ready to melt.”
Instead of fans losing it over setlists and stage production, the replies quickly filled up with criticism aimed at the decision to bring Manson along, some fans are already saying they’ll sit this one out entirely.
“Yeah…. Manson? We ain’t doing that,” one fan commented. “I’ll wait till you’re on a tour without that person.”
“Would love to see literally everyone but Manson,” another fan wrote. “Super disappointing.”
Others pointed out they’ve seen this pairing before, and didn’t enjoy the experience the first time around.
Reflecting on the pair’s previous tours together, another fan added: “Would be excited but couldn’t be bothered to see Manson again after the disaster last time I saw you two together (among other things about Manson). Love your tours Rob but I’m sadly likely going to have to miss it.”
Manson controversy
A big chunk of the backlash appears tied to the ongoing controversies that have followed Manson in recent years, in 2021 multiple women publicly accused the musician of sexual assault and abuse. Manson has consistently denied the allegations, the situation has led to a string of legal battles, including lawsuits and countersuits, with some cases later dismissed or resolved through settlements.
Zombie hasn’t responded directly to the criticism so far, but the reaction shows how much the live music landscape has shifted. Even for artists who built careers in shock and horror aesthetics, fans are drawing harder lines about who they’ll support with a ticket purchase in 2026.
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