The freaks on parade tour
by Joan on 10/24/23Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek - RaleighOne of the best concerts I’ve been to and I’m a pretty avid concert goer so that says a lot
An auteur filmmaker and music artist with shrewd insight and creative vision, Rob Zombie challenges audiences as he stretches the boundaries of film, music and publishing.
After assaulting audiences worldwide with the violent high-octane road classic The Devil's Rejects, Zombie's brutal follow-up to his critically acclaimed directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses, Zombie now returns to his first love, music. Hitting stores this March is the album Educated Horses, Zombie's first album of all new material in almost five years. Zombie explains, "After working almost non-stop for two years on The Devil's Rejects, I needed a break. So I gathered together the finest band I've ever worked with and headed back into the studio."
From Halloween to Christmas, Zombie, along with longtime Producer Scott Humphrey, locked himself away in the same studio that has birthed the last two Zombie efforts The Sinister Urge and Hellbilly Deluxe. Three months later Zombie emerged with his most sonically diverse album to date. "I really wanted to expand things more than ever," Zombie relates.
"From the full out metal attack of songs like 'Let It All Bleed Out' to the haunting acoustic number 'Death Of It All' I think I succeeded."
And succeed he has. Zombie is the longest active artist on Geffen Records, having been with the label for over 15 years.
Additionally, Rob has released the most Gold and Platinum discs with Geffen records (seven in total) than any other artist on the label.
One of the best concerts I’ve been to and I’m a pretty avid concert goer so that says a lot
Rob never fails to impress! He has a lot of energy for a guy his age, and his super tall costumed characters that come out and say hi to him on stage are always a treat! Can I give some props to Alice Cooper too? He had himself beheaded onstage and then came back and sang some more! When you grow a whole new head in 2 minutes to keep rocking, that, people, is DECICATION! He also did 'Snakebite' while wrapped up in a live boa constrictor! Awesome concert, I will never forget it!
Rob Zombie always brings a great show with theatrics.
Very high energy and terrific show! I would recommend it to any Rob Zombie fan to at least see once in your life.
We had a great time the show was sold out. The Bands were awesome loud and on key! Stage presence was great for both bands. Everyone at the show was having a great time! So glad we decided to go!
Both Rob and Alice were fantastic. Only wish they would’ve have performed one song together. Both legends and excellent live performers!
Alce Cooper and Rob Zombie put in a great show. Loved it!!
The zombies stole the show first with the original zombies Alice and Rob a very nice evening with my love!!!
Went to Honda center Anaheim. High energy the whole night! I unfortunately missed Filter but enjoyed Ministry. Alice is of course an absolute legend. It was my first time seeing him and I am so glad to have that experience. Rob closed out the night with an awesome super-charged high energy set. Was a great night
Good show by all 4 of the bands. Filter, Ministry Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper All put on a professional and fun concert for all. I am 63 now started as a concert goer in 1974 (cal jam 74’) and appreciate the diverse age group that I saw at this show. Will continue to go to shows till I drop.
Saw Rob Zombie last year at Aftershock 2022 and his show was one of the highlights of my experience. The energy, the dancing, crowd everything was amazing! When I saw the announcement for Freaks on Parade with Alice Cooper, I was so in awe and got our tickets. This show was even more amazing! Can’t wait for more Rob Zombie shows! If it’s Cali we’re going!
We didn't get to the show for the first band. We got there part way into the second band's set. I could not here the vocals at all. It was very loud in general, but the vocals were completely out of balance. I could hear that he was singing, but the vocals were so low I could make out very little. When the great Alice Cooper came on the balance was better. It was nice and loud but not uncomfortably loud like the previous artist. And the vocals were much clearer, but they still weren't balanced right. For many of the songs, if I didn't already know the lyrics, I wouldn't be able to understand much of them. And the Coop is not one of those artists with difficult to understand vocals. Rob Zombie came on and his set was about the same as the Coop's as far as audio quality. It was okay, but the vocals could have been boosted a bit. Many of his songs lacked the punch they should have had due to the muted vocals. That's my only real gripe. The performances were amazing as expected. Alice's Nita Strauss was quite a joy to watch perform. Not to downplay the rest of the performers by any means. As may be obvious, I was there for the Coop. He never let's you down! Rob Zombie was great too. My first time seeing him live and I wasn't disappointed.
Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, one heck of a duo. Alice Cooper did not disappoint in the least. He’s as great as he’s always been. Rob Zombie was absolutely amazing. I loved everything about the concert. He’s so energetic and looks like he’s having a lot of fun doing what he does! Thank you for a great night, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Zombie!
I think everyone should see Mr. Zombie at least once in your life. He has great outfits and great set props. A little spooky, but what do you expect from a guy like him? Nonetheless, this concert was a blast!
I’ve been trying to seen Zombie for years and this concert didn’t disappoint. He’s quite a showman and delivers a unique product that is as much at home at a metal show as it feels it could be at a rave or dance club. I’ve seen a ton of rock/metal bands and this ranks up in my top five. Zombie also didn’t shy away from using pyrotechnics which is a welcome treat in the age of laser light shows. Pyrotechnics just add so much to the delivery in a concert venue. Don’t believe me, go see AC/DC without the canons.
Alice put out an awesome show and sounded terrific rods show was really crazy good also. Went there to see Alice Cooper but had a great time watching all the other bands too. Alice can still deliver!!!
Section 202 Row b level with the main walkway once people stood up in section 202 very last Row couldn't see any of the stage, same for those two rows across the entire Arena everyone was complaining never again!!!
All bands were extremely entertaining. See this show when it comes to your town.
The Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Ministry and Filter lineup was amazing! One of the best concerts I’ve seen!
This was an absolutely phenomenal show!! It’s one of the best I’ve been to.