A London politician wants Marilyn Manson removed from Slipknot's Wembley Stadium show next summer, even though Manson has never been criminally charged.

Councillor Anton Georgiou, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Brent Council, said Wembley "needs to explain what consideration was given" to the allegations against Manson before confirming the booking. He acknowledged that Manson denies wrongdoing. His own council isn't backing the push. Brent Council said who performs at Wembley is "a matter for the venue and event organisers," not the council. Wembley says support acts are chosen by the promoter and headliner, and it is in talks with Live Nation about the performance. Manson is booked to open for Slipknot on July 3, 2027, alongside Lorna Shore and Hatebreed. Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to charge him in January 2025. He denies all allegations, and a civil lawsuit from his former assistant Ashley Walters is set for trial in November 2027.

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