Following the aftermath of the Columbine High School massacre in Littleton , Colorado , the band canceled the remaining dates of the tour out of respect for the victims , explaining , " It 's not a great atmosphere to be out playing rock 'n' roll shows , for us or the fans . " However , Manson steadfastly maintained that music , movies , books or video games are not to blame , stating , On April 20 , 1999 , Columbine High School students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot dead 12 students and a teacher and wounded 21 others , before committing suicide . In the aftermath of the school shooting , the band were widely reported to have influenced the killings ; early media reports alleged that the shooters were fans , and were wearing the group 's T-shirts during the massacre . Although these claims were later proven to be false , speculation in national media and among the public continued to blame Manson 's music and imagery for inciting Harris and Klebold . Later reports revealed that the two were not fans — and , on the contrary , had disliked the band 's music . Despite this , Marilyn Manson ( as well as other bands and forms of entertainment , such as movies and video games ) were widely criticized by religious , political , and entertainment-industry figures
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Rock Is Dead Tour