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Slipknot in Chile with Marilyn Manson
Although the musician has reached «agreements» in some lawsuits, meaning he paid and mediated with some of his plaintiffs through lawyers, he claims to maintain his innocence. In …
- When
- Wednesday, September 1 to Thursday, September 30
- Where
- Santiago
- Organizer
- SlipknotChile
The addition of Marilyn Manson to some dates of Slipknot's 2027 tour has raised several criticisms from part of their fanbase. Let's remember that the author of «Antichrist Superstar» has faced accusations from more than a dozen women for sexual assault for years. Although the musician has reached «agreements» in some lawsuits, meaning he paid and mediated with some of his accusers through lawyers, he claims to maintain his innocence. In 2025, a four-year investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded without charges, due to the statute of limitations on some events and a lack of sufficient evidence. On the other hand, Ashley Walters, the singer's former assistant, maintains a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault, physical assault, harassment, and emotional abuse. The trial was set for November 15, 2027. Manson denies the accusations. In a specific response to one of the fans who expressed their disappointment with the decision, guitarist Jim Root stated that he had no part in the choice of the musician. “I focus on writing and being a guitarist. There are other people with much bigger brains than mine who evaluate and coordinate everything … On the flyer: FANS PROTEST AGAINST MARILYN MANSON BEING THE OPENING ACT FOR SLIPKNOT DUE TO HIS SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUITS AND THE BAND RESPONDS