A bit of a shakeup went down with Marilyn Manson’s touring band, as guitarist Tyler Bates announced that he’ll no longer be playing for the shock rocker. And unlike other news stories involving Brian Warner (Manson), there doesn’t seem to be any controversy at the center of Bates’ decision.
News of his departure came out in a post on his Instagram, where he explained that he wanted to focus on other projects. That being said, he said he intends to support the release of Manson’s next album and his fourth with the artist, One Assassination Under God: Chapter Two. His statement is as follows:
“Hello, Good People. Every New Year prompts reflection on all that has transpired and what lies ahead. In light of this, I have decided to conclude my time touring with Marilyn Manson to focus on my artist, film, and television projects. I have enjoyed every minute working and performing with my bandmates, Gil Sharone, Reba Meyers, and Matt (Piggy D) Montgomery. They are stellar humans on and off stage. I will miss performing with them for the incredible audiences we met around the planet in support of One Assassination Under God: Chapter One.
“I’m stepping away, but I will be actively supporting the upcoming release of Chapter Two, my fourth album with Manson, which I believe is our finest work together. I wish M, the band, and the crew the best of success and good times moving forward. Thank you, the fans, for your loyalty and support of our new music and performances. I wish you all the very best for a fantastic and peaceful 2026. TB”
As it stands, Marilyn Manson already has a buncha tour dates lined up for 2026 in support of One Assassination Under God: Chapter One. The U.S. shows will feature Aussie death-pop pair VOWWS. He’s also got some European festival tour dates lined up, which you can also check out below.
One Assassination Under God Tour Spring U.S. Tour
4/23 Highland CA Yaamava Theater (no VOWWS)
4/25 Las Vegas NV Sick New World (no VOWWS)
5/8 Minneapolis MN The Armory
5/10 Green Bay WI Epic Event Center
5/12 Louisville KY The Louisville Palace Theatre
5/13 Memphis TN Graceland Soundstage
5/15 Nashville TN The Pinnacle
5/16 Columbus OH Sonic Temple (no VOWWS)
10/24 Fort Worth TX Sick New World Texas (no VOWWS)
Marilyn Manson European Festival dates
7/4 Viveiro ES Resurrection Fest
7/6 Seville ES Iconica Santalucia Fest
7/8 Nimes FR Festival De Nimes
7/11 Ferrara IT Ferrara Summer Festival
7/13 Bari IT Fiera Del Levante
7/14 Rome IT Roma Summer Festival
7/16 Zagreb HR Zagreb Arena
7/18 Lodz PL Atlas Arena
7/19 Vizovice CZ Masters Of Rock
7/21 Vienna AT Metastadt Open Air
7/22 Budapest HU Budapest Park
7/24 Plovdiv BG Hills of Rock
7/27 Ghimbav RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest