Brent councillor Anton Georgiou (Liberal Democrat group leader) has publicly called for Marilyn Manson to be removed from Slipknot’s July 3, 2027 Wembley Stadium show over sexual-misconduct allegations. Manson denies all allegations. Brent Council says it has no direct control over commercial bookings at the venue. No lineup change has been announced.
Councillor Anton Georgiou Demands Wembley Action
On October 14, 2026, Anton Georgiou posted a social-media video filmed outside Wembley Stadium urging the venue to act over Manson’s slot. In quotes reported via MyLondon and carried by the cited outlets, Georgiou said: “We cannot keep saying that tackling violence against women and girls is everyone’s business and then fail to ask difficult questions when it really matters. It’s disappointing that the council has not spoken out publicly about this.”
He added: “The allegations against Marilyn Manson are serious, and while he denies wrongdoing, Wembley Stadium needs to explain what consideration was given to them before this booking was confirmed. It also needs to consider the message this sends to survivors of abuse.” Georgiou called on the venue to cancel Manson’s appearance at the July 3, 2027 show. Manson denies all allegations.
Brent Council and Wembley Stadium Respond
A Brent Council spokesman said: “Decisions about who performs at Wembley Stadium are ultimately a matter for the venue and event organisers, rather than Brent Council, which has no direct control over commercial bookings. That does not diminish our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, which has no place in Brent. We are crystal clear about our values, and that is why we devote significant time, resources and effort to preventing abuse, supporting survivors and making our borough safer.”
Wembley Stadium has said that support acts are chosen by the promoter and the headlining act, and that the venue is in talks with the concert promoter Live Nation. Manson denies the allegations, and no decision to change the lineup has been announced.
The (sic)est Stadium Tour and Manson’s Slot
Slipknot announced their 2027 worldwide tour on September 28, 2026, with the July 3, 2027 Wembley Stadium date billed as the tour’s UK & Europe exclusive launch show. The special guests are Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore and Hatebreed, and Manson and Hatebreed also rejoin the bill for the South American dates in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia. The North American leg begins July 16, 2027 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., with Bring Me The Horizon on direct support. Thousands of fans have said they will boycott the shows over Manson’s inclusion, according to Metal Injection, while guitarist Jim Root responded on social media that he was not involved in choosing the support acts, as noted by Metal-Stop. Manson denies all allegations.
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Manson’s Legal Situation
A civil jury trial in Ashley Walters’ lawsuit against Manson is scheduled for November 15, 2027 in LA Superior Court, revived under California Assembly Bill 250. Actress Evan Rachel Wood publicly accused Manson of abuse in February 2021, and actress Esmé Bianco also made allegations. In January 2025 the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, citing the statute of limitations and insufficient evidence. In 2025, protests led to the cancellation of Manson’s Brighton concert. Manson — born Brian Warner — has consistently denied all allegations and has never been convicted.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official trailer, “Slipknot – Wembley Stadium 2027 [Official Trailer],” from the official Slipknot artist channel below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why is a councillor calling for Marilyn Manson to be removed from the Slipknot show?
Brent councillor Anton Georgiou says the sexual-misconduct allegations against Manson — which Manson denies — should have been considered before the Wembley booking, and he has urged the venue to cancel the appearance. No decision has been announced yet.
Q2: Has Wembley Stadium cancelled Manson’s appearance?
No. The venue says support acts are chosen by the promoter and the headlining act, and it is in talks with the concert promoter Live Nation. Manson remains on the lineup for now.
Q3: When is Slipknot’s Wembley Stadium show and who else is playing?
The show is on July 3, 2027, as the UK & Europe exclusive launch of Slipknot’s 2027 world tour, with Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore and Hatebreed as special guests.
Q4: What is the status of the legal cases against Marilyn Manson?
A civil jury trial in Ashley Walters’ lawsuit is set for November 15, 2027, while the DA’s office declined criminal charges in January 2025. Manson denies all allegations and has never been convicted; no final ruling has been made in the civil case.
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