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Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour

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Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour
Tour by Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson
Promotional poster for the Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour
LocationNorth America
Start dateJuly 11, 2018 (2018-07-11)
End dateDecember 29, 2018 (2018-12-29)
Legs1
No. of shows33 (+ 2 canceled)
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson concert chronology

Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour was the second double bill concert tour co-headlined by American rock bands Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson with special guest Deadly Apples, launched in support of Manson's tenth studio album Heaven Upside Down (2017) and Zombie's sixth solo album The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser (2016),[1] as well as a vinyl box set released by Zombie on March 30, 2018.[2][3] The tour was a sequel to the 2012 "Twins of Evil Tour",[4] and visited a mix of amphitheaters and arenas from July 11 to August 29 and December 29.[5]

In 2019, the tour was succeeded by the Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Twins of Evil franchise.[6]

Background

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Following the altercation between the bands' respective lead vocalists during the "Twins of Evil Tour" in 2012 that "almost came to blows," Zombie appeared on Howard Stern's show in 2014 and suggested he was "probably" willing to co-headline a tour with him again; finding the conflict petty. In the six years since the tour ended, the two frontmen privately made amends and decided to embark on another joint tour. Titled Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour, ticket presale began on March 19, 2018, followed by general sales on the 24th of the same month.[7] Canadian band Deadly Apples was announced as the opening act in May.[8]

Initially, only 27 dates were announced. However, this eventually grew to 35. The tour's maiden show was on July 11, 2018, at the DTE Energy Music Center in Detroit. Zombie took a week-long break in early August to complete production on 3 From Hell while Manson headlined clubs with support from Deadly Apples.[9]

"Helter Skelter"

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In advance of the tour, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson met in Los Angeles and discussed the possibility of collaborating on a newly recorded song.[10] The pair eventually decided to cover The Beatles' "Helter Skelter", which was released as a one-track digital single on the day the tour commenced—July 11.[11] The recording features instrumental contributions from two former members of Marilyn Manson: guitarist John 5 and drummer Ginger Fish, who both joined Zombie's band soon after departing Manson's. This is Manson's first collaboration with either of these former members since The Golden Age of Grotesque (2003) and The High End of Low (2009), respectively.[12] Zombie said of the cover: "I think it's cool because we dirtied it up, slowed it down and made it even heavier and groovier, but still true to the song".[10] The track peaked at number nine on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Songs,[13] and was performed by both artists together on the first night of the tour.[14]

Critical reception

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Billboard praised the tour saying that it made "a big rock show feel like not only the right place to be, but also the best."[15]

Set lists

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These set lists are representative of the tour's opening performance on July 11 at the DTE Energy Music Center in Detroit.[16][14] They are not representative of the set list of all concerts throughout the tour.

Tour dates

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List of concerts, showing date, city, country, and venue
Date City Country Venue Opening Act(s)
North America[2][18]
July 11, 2018 Detroit United States DTE Energy Music Center Deadly Apples
July 14, 2018 St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 15, 2018 Chicago Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 17, 2018 Cuyahoga Falls Blossom Music Center
July 18, 2018 Noblesville Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
July 20, 2018 Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 22, 2018 Syracuse K-Rockathon
July 24, 2018 Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center
July 25, 2018 Pittsburgh KeyBank Pavilion
July 26, 2018[a] Toronto Canada Budweiser Stage
July 28, 2018 Montreal Heavy Montréal
July 29, 2018 Bangor United States Impact Festival
July 31, 2018[b] Bristow Jiffy Lube Live
August 8, 2018 Mansfield Xfinity Center
August 9, 2018 Camden BB&T Pavilion
August 11, 2018 Hartford Xfinity Theatre
August 12, 2018 Darien Lake Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
August 14, 2018 Atlanta Cellairis Amphitheatre
August 16, 2018 Dallas Starplex Pavilion
August 17, 2018 Austin Austin360 Amphitheater
August 18, 2018 Houston Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 20, 2018 Denver Pepsi Center
August 22, 2018 Salt Lake City USANA Amphitheatre
August 24, 2018 San Diego Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
August 25, 2018 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena
August 26, 2018 Phoenix Ak-Chin Pavilion
August 28, 2018 Concord Concord Pavilion
August 29, 2018 Irvine FivePoint Amphitheatre
December 29, 2018 Reno Grand Sierra Theatre
December 31, 2018 Inglewood The Forum

Notes

  1. ^ Marilyn Manson did not perform on this date, as the vocalist had been diagnosed with influenza.[19] However, the concert still went ahead, with Rob Zombie performing an extended set.[20]
  2. ^ Originally scheduled for July 21. Postponed due to severe weather.[21][22]

Cancelled or rescheduled shows

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List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue and reason for cancellation
Date City Country Venue Reason
July 13, 2018 Oshkosh United States Rock USA Festival Thunderstorms[23]
August 7, 2018 Wantagh Jones Beach Theater Flooded venue[24][22]

Line-up

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Line-up
Role Artist
Co-headlining Rob Zombie
Co-headlining Marilyn Manson
Opening act Deadly Apples

References

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  1. ^ Leight, Elias (March 5, 2018). "Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Revive 'Twins of Evil' for Co-Headlining Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Childers, Chas (March 5, 2018). "Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson to Co-Headline Tour Dates This Summer". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. ^ Kreps, Daniel (March 2, 2018). "Rob Zombie Announces Giant Vinyl Box Set, New Live Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Camp, Zoe (May 17, 2018). "See Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie's Endearingly Awkward Tour Promos". Revolver. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  5. ^ Daly, Rhian (March 5, 2018). "Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are bringing back their 'Twins Of Evil' tour". NME. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Hartmann, Graham (2019-02-19). "Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson Announce 2019 North American Tour Dates". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  7. ^ Leight, Elias (2018-03-05). "Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Revive 'Twins of Evil' for Co-Headlining Tour". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  8. ^ Kelly, Brendan (2018-05-16). "Rockfest founder's band Deadly Apples touring with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  9. ^ Blondin, Alan (April 11, 2018). "One of rock's most controversial artists coming to the HOB in North Myrtle Beach". Myrtle Beach Online. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (July 11, 2018). "Rob Zombie Talks Simple Reason Behind Latest Joint Tour With Marilyn Manson: 'We're Both Rock Stars'". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  11. ^ Bienstock, Richard (2018-07-11). "Hear Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Cover Beatles' 'Helter Skelter'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  12. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (July 11, 2018). "Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson team up for cover of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  13. ^ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales | July 28, 2018". Billboard. July 28, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  14. ^ a b "Rob Zombie Concert Setlist at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston on July 11, 2018". Setlist.fm. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  15. ^ Blabbermouth News Staff (2019-02-19). "Rob Zombie And Marilyn Manson Announce 'Twins Of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour 2019'". Blabbermouth.net. Borivoj Krgin. Archived from the original on 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  16. ^ "Marilyn Manson Concert Setlist at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston on July 11, 2018". Setlist.fm. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  17. ^ a b COS Staff (2018-07-26). "In Photos: Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Scorch New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center (7/24)". Consequence of Sound. Consequence Holdings, LLC. Archived from the original on 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  18. ^ Pucci, Jacob (March 29, 2018). "K-Rockathon returning to Lakeview Amphitheater; 2-day lineup announced". Syracuse.com. The Post-Standard. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  19. ^ Marilyn Manson (July 27, 2018). "Marilyn Manson was unable to perform in Toronto last night". Facebook. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  20. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2018-07-27). "Marilyn Manson cancels Toronto show at last minute; Rob Zombie performs "Sweet Dreams" in his absence". Consequence of Sound. Consequence Holdings, LLC. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
  21. ^ Marilyn Manson (July 21, 2018). "Tonight's show at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow is postponed due to severe weather". Facebook. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  22. ^ a b Tornow, Sam (August 8, 2018). "Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie's Jones Beach Show Cancelled Due to Dangerous Weather". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  23. ^ "Rock USA on Twitter: "After looking at the conditions of the weather, stage, and grounds with all parties involved, we have made the decision to cancel the rest of tonight's show. Please exit the venue to your campsites and vehicles..." Twitter. July 13, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  24. ^ Hartmann, Graham (August 8, 2018). "Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson Show Canceled After Venue Floods". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved August 8, 2018.