Rob Zombie’s Freaks on Parade Tour Unleashes Horror and Chaos at Xfinity Center
The Freaks on Parade Tour stormed into Mansfield, MA, last night, transforming the Xfinity Center into a wild carnival of metal mayhem. With a lineup featuring Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter, this wasn't just a concert—it was a full-on shock rock spectacle. The night was packed with roaring guitars, pyrotechnics, and enough horror-themed insanity to keep every fan on their feet, moshing, and screaming for more.
Starting things off, Filter came in hot, immediately grabbing the crowd's attention with their industrial rock intensity. The sun had barely set, but Richard Patrick and the band wasted no time bringing the heat. With hard-hitting tracks like “Hey Man, Nice Shot,” they set the perfect tone for a night of heavy riffs and industrial grit. The raw energy flowing from the stage was undeniable, waking the crowd up and setting the freak show into motion.
Then came Ministry, and the shift in intensity was instant. Al Jourgensen is a one-man wrecking crew, and last night, he proved why Ministry remains one of the most brutal live acts around. The set was a barrage of industrial metal destruction, with tracks like “B.D.E.” and “Goddamn White Trash” ripping through the audience like a sonic hurricane. With flashing lights, pounding beats, and Jourgensen’s fiery vocals, it felt like a call to arms. Every pulse of bass felt like a shockwave, and by the end of the set, the crowd was whipped into a frenzy, ready for the legends to follow.
Then, the one and only Alice Cooper took over, and let me tell you, the godfather of shock rock didn’t just put on a show—he gave the crowd a macabre theatrical experience. From the moment Alice strutted onto the stage in his iconic black leather and top hat, the crowd knew they were in for something special. His set was a horror show in all the best ways, complete with guillotines, giant Frankenstein monsters, and even a boa constrictor. Every song came with a fresh visual feast.
But the highlight of the night came during “Killer/I Love the Dead.” In a spine-chilling twist, Alice welcomed his wife, Sheryl Cooper, onto the stage in a Victorian-style costume. She joined him for an unforgettable performance, complete with a dramatic beheading scene where she "executed" Alice with a guillotine, sending shockwaves through the crowd. It was a moment of pure theatrical brilliance, blending horror and rock in a way only Alice Cooper can.
As Cooper belted out classics like “Poison,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and the explosive finale “School’s Out,” the crowd was fully under his spell. At one point, he called out, “Boston, I’m talking to you!” and the entire place erupted. Alice’s voice is still sharp as ever, and his command of the stage—freakish props and all—made it clear why he’s still the king of shock rock. Even at 76, the man can still own the stage like no one else.
If there was any question about who would bring the chaos to its peak, Rob Zombie put that to rest the moment he stepped on stage. Zombie erupted into the spotlight with “Demon Speeding,” and the crowd went ballistic. Zombie’s live shows are part horror movie, part metal explosion, and last night was no exception. The giant screens blasted psychedelic visuals of zombies, monsters, and horror icons, while flames shot from the stage, turning the Xfinity Center into a madhouse of rock and fire.
Zombie kept the crowd hyped all night with an unstoppable setlist of anthems like “Dragula,” “Superbeast,” and “Living Dead Girl.” The visuals were over the top—giant robots, ghoulish dancers, and enough pyrotechnics to make it feel like Halloween came early. His voice was gritty and raw, exactly what you’d expect from the lord of the freaks.
The crowd was hooked from start to finish, especially when Zombie broke out one of the best quotes of the night: “You wanna hear songs from back when you were a little baby and you thought ‘someday I’m gonna grow up to be Rob fuckin’ Zombie!’ Just like I thought I would grow up to be Alice fuckin’ Cooper!” The crowd went nuts, loving every second of Zombie’s humor and the nod to the shock-rock god who shared the stage.
Every moment of Zombie’s set was designed to keep the adrenaline pumping. The mosh pits never stopped, and Zombie fed off that energy, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. His show was less about hitting the notes and more about delivering an experience—a full-blown, senses-shattering freak fest that only Rob Zombie could deliver.
The Freaks on Parade Tour is pure chaos wrapped in metal, horror, and adrenaline. Filter set the mood, Ministryamped up the aggression, Alice Cooper brought the spectacle, and Rob Zombie delivered an explosive, fiery finale that left the crowd in awe. The Xfinity Center was transformed into a metal carnival of madness, and every act brought their A-game.
If you're a fan of heavy riffs, horror theatrics, and over-the-top performances, Freaks on Parade is the tour of the year. Each band delivered in their own way, creating a night of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll carnage. If this tour is rolling through your city, don’t miss it—you’ll regret not being part of the freak show.
