Slipknot criticised for booking Marilyn Manson as support act

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 18:25 · Archive

Slipknot have faced criticism for having Marilyn Manson as a support act.

Slipknot have faced criticism for booking Marilyn Manson as a support act. Manson has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women, which he denies. The Guardian argues the booking contradicts heavy metal's values of uplifting the downtrodden.

How it is being reported

• Heavy metal is about uplifting the downtrodden. So why is alleged abuse by Marilyn Manson so easily forgotten?The Guardian · 30 Sept, 13:53
• Slipknot are letting down fans by having Marilyn Manson as a support actMetro · 29 Sept, 14:58

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