Rob Zombie recently announced the return of his “Freaks On Parade Returns” tour, which will once again feature Marilyn Manson. While Zombie expressed excitement about the lineup, the announcement quickly drew criticism from fans on Instagram.
“FREAKS ON PARADE RETURNS! You don’t want to miss this one! ZOMBIE and MANSON with special guests THE HU and ORGY!” Rob Zombie said. “This is the tour of the summer! Get ready to melt.”
Despite the enthusiasm from Zombie, several fans voiced disappointment over Manson’s inclusion, with some stating they would skip the tour entirely.
One fan directly addressed their reluctance to attend, writing, “Yeah…. Manson? We ain’t doing that. I’ll wait till you’re on a tour without that person.”
Another fan echoed similar frustration with the lineup. “Would love to see literally everyone but Manson,” they commented. “Super disappointing.”
A third response referenced previous experiences seeing the two artists tour together. “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),” the fan wrote. “Love your tours Rob but I’m sadly likely going to have to miss it.”
Much of the backlash appears tied to concerns surrounding Manson’s controversial past, with fans expressing discomfort about supporting shows that include him.
The criticism comes despite the pair’s long touring history together. Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson first joined forces for the Twins of Evil tour in 2012, a partnership that has spanned more than a decade. The two famously argued onstage during early runs before reuniting for additional tours in 2018 and 2019. Their upcoming 2026 tour is scheduled to run from August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida, through September 20 in Concord, California, with support from The Hu and Orgy.
Commercially, the collaboration has proven successful. The shock-rockers have repeatedly filled amphitheaters and arenas across North America, maintaining strong fan followings throughout multiple co-headlining runs.
Their most recent joint outing was the Hell Never Dies Tour in the summer of 2019. During that run, Manson indicated he hoped to release a new album by the end of the year.
The reaction to the latest announcement underscores the growing influence of fan values on live music attendance, particularly when artists choose to collaborate with figures who have faced sustained public scrutiny.
