St. Louis got a full dose of darkness, industrial metal, and shock-rock madness on September 9 as the Freaks on Parade Tour rolled into Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Featuring co-headliners Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, alongside special guests The Hu and Orgy, the 2026 North American amphitheater tour brought together four acts with very different sounds but one common goal: deliver a night fans wouldn’t soon forget.

Orgy kicked off the evening with a dose of industrial-rock nostalgia. Their electronic textures, heavy guitars, and unmistakable late-’90s sound got things moving with tracks like “Stitches” and their memorable cover of New Order’s “Blue Monday.” It was a fitting opening for a tour built around industrial music and theatrical performances, setting the stage for the darker sounds that followed.

Next up was The Hu, who brought something completely different to the lineup. Combining heavy metal with traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing, the band created a sound that stood out from anything else on the bill. Songs like “Yuve Yuve Yu” and “Wolf Totem” delivered massive riffs and powerful rhythms, giving the crowd a taste of a musical style that blends ancient traditions with modern metal.

As the evening continued, the atmosphere shifted when Marilyn Manson took the stage. With his signature gothic imagery, dark presentation, and commanding stage presence, Manson delivered a performance that leaned into the theatrical side of his music. The set included fan favorites such as “The Beautiful People,” “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “The Dope Show,” and “Disposable Teens.”

Manson’s performance brought a darker, more sinister energy to the evening. His dramatic delivery and unmistakable aesthetic fit perfectly with the spirit of the Freaks on Parade Tour. Hearing songs that have defined his career over the years was a reminder of his lasting impact on industrial rock and the shock-rock scene.

Then came the main attraction: Rob Zombie.

Zombie’s performance transformed the stage into a full-blown horror spectacle. Giant screens, monster-inspired visuals, explosive lighting, and bursts of pyro surrounded the band, creating the kind of over-the-top production that has become a trademark of his live shows. Zombie knows how to put on a spectacle, and this performance was no exception.

Opening with “F.T.W. 84,” Zombie quickly launched into “Tarantula” and “Superbeast,” immediately raising the intensity. His combination of heavy riffs, industrial beats, and horror-movie imagery made every song feel like part of a twisted cinematic experience.

The set continued with “More Human Than Human,” originally recorded by White Zombie, followed by “Scum of the Earth,” “Living Dead Girl,” and “Feel So Numb.” The crowd was treated to a strong mix of solo material and songs from Zombie’s earlier days, giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to sing along.

One of the most entertaining aspects of Zombie’s show is how he blends music with visual chaos. The stage never feels static, with constant movement, changing imagery, and theatrical effects keeping the audience engaged. It’s more than a concert; it’s a heavy-metal horror show designed to overwhelm the senses.

The night also featured a special moment when Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson joined forces for a performance of the Beatles classic “Helter Skelter.” Seeing the two co-headliners together onstage was a fitting highlight for a tour built around their shared love of dark imagery, rebellious music, and larger-than-life performances.

As the set approached its finale, Zombie delivered “Thunder Kiss ’65,” another classic from his White Zombie days, before closing with the ever-popular “Dragula.” The familiar opening riff sent the crowd into one final frenzy, providing a fitting end to a night packed with heavy music and theatrical excess.

What made the Freaks on Parade Tour especially entertaining was the variety of the lineup. Orgy brought industrial nostalgia, The Hu introduced a unique blend of traditional Mongolian sounds and metal, Marilyn Manson delivered gothic theatrics, and Rob Zombie closed the night with his signature horror-inspired spectacle.

Final Verdict: The Freaks on Parade Tour delivered exactly what fans could hope for from a night featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. With four distinctive acts, memorable songs, dark visuals, and plenty of heavy riffs, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre became the perfect setting for an evening of shock rock and industrial metal. From Orgy’s nostalgic opening to Zombie’s explosive finale, September 9 was a celebration of the strange, the theatrical, and the unapologetically heavy.

For fans of industrial rock, horror-inspired performances, and legendary shock-rock acts, the Freaks on Parade Tour proved that rock and roll can still be loud, theatrical, and gloriously over the top.