The opening date of Marilyn Manson U.K. tour-originally set for Oct. 29 at the Brighton Centre-has officially been canceled following public backlash, political pressure and an open letter from a member of Parliament urging city officials to pull the show.

The first UK concert of rock star Marilyn Manson's tour has been cancelled after pressure from campaigners and an MP.The first leg of his One Assassination Under God Tour had been set to kick off at Brighton Centre on 29 October.

Marilyn Manson’s U.K. tour opener, which was scheduled for October, has been canceled following a protest online and from a Member of Parliament.