Slipknot's 2027 Stadium Tour Faces Backlash Over Marilyn Manson Support Slot

Key points

• Slipknot announced their 2027 '(sic)est Stadium Tour,' with the only UK/European date at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3, 2027.
• Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed are set to support the Wembley show, with Manson and Hatebreed also joining for South American dates in September 2027.
• Bring Me the Horizon will support all North American dates, while a rotating cast of guests (including Lamb of God and Motionless in White) will join other legs.
• Fans have criticized the Manson booking, with some vowing to boycott the Wembley show due to his past abuse allegations, which he has denied.
• Ticket presales begin September 29, 2026, with general sales starting October 2, 2026.

Background

This tour follows Slipknot's release of 'Arsenal,' their first new song in three years, and their first recording since the departures of Sid Wilson and Craig Jones. The band's last full-length album, 'The End, So Far,' was released in 2022. The controversy over Manson's inclusion echoes previous legal and public disputes, including a 2022 documentary and a 2024 settlement with Evan Rachel Wood.

How outlets are covering it

NME and BBC both highlight the fan backlash, with NME noting that some fans described the booking as 'disappointing' and vowing to boycott the show. BBC emphasizes the 'huge fanbase overlap' between Slipknot and Manson, noting that some fans welcomed the pairing. Billboard focuses on the tour's scale, calling it Slipknot's 'biggest-ever stadium tour' and detailing the full 19-date itinerary, without emphasizing the controversy as heavily. All three outlets confirm that Manson has denied all allegations against him.

Why it matters

The backlash highlights ongoing tensions in the metal and rock communities regarding the booking of artists with serious abuse allegations. It also tests Slipknot's ability to balance commercial appeal (via Manson's fanbase) with fan loyalty and ethical considerations. The tour's scale and support acts (like Bring Me the Horizon) signal Slipknot's continued relevance in the metal genre.

What to watch

Ticket presales begin September 29, 2026, with general sales on October 2, 2026. The tour kicks off at Wembley on July 3, 2027, followed by North American dates starting July 16 and South American dates in September 2027. Slipknot is also expected to release a new album, as 'Arsenal' was confirmed by guitarist Jim Root not to be included on it.