Freaks on Parade Tour
| Tour by Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson | |
Official tour image | |
| Associated albums | The Great Satan, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 and One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 |
|---|---|
| Start date | August 20, 2026 |
| End date | September 20, 2026 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 21 |
| Supporting acts | |
| Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson concert chronology | |
The Freaks on Parade Tour is the fourth double bill concert tour by American rock bands Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. The tour will consist of 21 shows and will visit amphitheatres in North America from August 20 to September 20, 2026. Mongolian folk metal band The Hu and American industrial rock band Orgy will provide support for the tour. It is Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's fourth co-headlining tour, following the Twins of Evil Tour in 2012, the Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour in 2018, and the Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour in 2019.
Background and itinerary
The tour shares its name with a co-headlining tour Rob Zombie embarked upon with Alice Cooper in 2023 and 2024.[1][2] Zombie and Marilyn Manson had previously done three co-headlining tours together: the Twins of Evil Tour in 2012, the Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour in 2018, and the Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour in 2019.[3][4][5] The 2026 Freaks on Parade Tour consists of 21 dates at arenas and amphitheatres,[6] beginning on August 20 at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in Florida and ending at Toyota Pavilion at Concord in California on September 20.[7] One date takes place at the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, Canada, while the rest take place in the United States.[8]
Zombie will be touring in support of his eighth solo studio album The Great Satan, which was released in February 2026. Manson will be touring in support of 2024's One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1,[9] as well as their forthcoming album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2.[10]
Line-ups and backing bands
In addition to their previous co-headline tours, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson share an extensive band history. Rob Zombie's band for this tour will feature Mike Riggs, the guitarist who contributed to Zombie's first two solo albums, 1998's Hellbilly Deluxe and 2001's The Sinister Urge. He re-joined the band in 2023, soon after his successor – former Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 – left to join Mötley Crüe.[11] Zombie's band will also include original bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, who re-joined following the departure of his replacement Piggy D., who left to join Manson's band in 2024. Former Manson drummer Ginger Fish has been a member of Zombie's band since 2011.[12]
Manson's band will consist of guitarist Reba Meyers, bassist Piggy D., and drummer Gil Sharone.[13] Guitarist Tyler Bates announced in January 2026 that he had amicably parted ways with the live band in order to focus on his film score work. He said he would be "actively supporting" their upcoming album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, which he referred to as his and Manson's "finest work together".[10][14] The following month, former guitarist Tim Sköld confirmed he had returned to Manson's band.[15]
The Hu and Orgy will provide support for every date of the tour,[16][17] with the exception of the September 16 date at Airway Heights, Washington, where Orgy will be the sole opening act.[18] Mongolian folk metal band The Hu's music combines heavy metal with traditional Mongolian instruments such as the morin khuur, while their vocalists use techniques such as throat singing and war cries.[3] Orgy are a Los Angeles-based industrial rock band that have released several platinum records.[19][20]
Commercial performance
Ticket sales began on January 20 via a presale with CitiBank, with artist presales occurring between then and when tickets went on sale to the general public on January 23.[21]
Tour dates
References
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- ^ Palm, Mike (January 29, 2024). "Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper bringing Freaks on Parade tour to Star Lake". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ a b Ferguson, Emily (January 16, 2026). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce Denver Show, but Opener Is the Real Draw". Westword. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Rolli, Bryan (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce Freaks on Parade 2026 Tour". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie Announces 'Freaks on Parade' Tour with Marilyn Manson". Consequence. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Baker, Lizzie (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson announce 2026 co-headline tour". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Todd, Nate (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Plot Summer 2026 North American Co-Headline Tour". JamBase. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (January 15, 2026). "Marilyn Manson + Rob Zombie Announce 2026 North American Summer Tour Dates". Loudwire. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
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- ^ a b Galiher, Stephen Andrew (January 7, 2026). "Marilyn Manson Collaborator Tyler Bates Leaves Band Ahead of 2026 Concert Tour". Vice. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Rob Zombie Appears to Confirm That Classic Guitarist Mike Riggs Has Rejoined the Band Full Time". Loudwire. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Enis, Eli (January 30, 2024). "Rob Zombie reunites with original bassist Blasko". Revolver. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (August 5, 2024). "Who Is In Marilyn Manson's Live Band on 2024 Tour". Loudwire. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (January 6, 2026). "Marilyn Manson Guitarist Tyler Bates Leaves Band, Shares Statement". Loudwire. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Did Marilyn Manson Reunite With One of His Former Guitarists?". Loudwire. February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Reveal Summer Co-Headlining Tour, The HU & Orgy To Open". ThePRP. January 15, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Announce Massive North American Tour". Metal Injection. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ a b Teodorescu, Dan (January 19, 2026). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce 2026 Co-Headlining North American Tour". WRIF. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Rob Zombie And Marilyn Manson Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour". Blabbermouth.net. January 15, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Kemeny, Madison (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson bringing 2026 'Freaks on Parade' tour to Upstate NY". The Post-Standard. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Mervis, Scott (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson to bring Freaks on Parade Tour to Star Lake". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Block Communications. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (January 15, 2026). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson announce 'Freaks on Parade' co-headline tour". Revolver. Retrieved January 18, 2026.