M'Lou Elkins
After 18 years with the band, bassist Matthew “Piggy D.” Montgomery has parted ways with Rob Zombie. Piggy D. played for Zombie beginning in 2006, and has revealed his time with the band has come to an end through a private post on Instagram. There has yet to be a comment from Rob Zombie on Piggy D.’s departure and no replacement bassist has been named. The lack of response should be of no surprise to anyone since Rob Zombie never addressed the departure of John 5 from the band.
Montgomery, who gave no specific reason for leaving the band in his Instagram post, stated: “Dear Friends, My time with Zombie has come to an end. It was an honor to entertain you for the last 18 years. I look forward to the future and wish everyone the best. Peace & Love, Matt Montgomery aka Count D., Piggy D., Giggles.”
Screenshot of Piggy D.’s announcement:
Meanwhile, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper announced their Freaks On Parade Tour 2024 earlier this week. The tour kicks off August 20th, which gives Zombie time to land a new bassist and will have Ministry and Filter as support. Tour dates are below:
8/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
8/22 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/24 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
8/25 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
8/27 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds
8/28 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
8/30 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/31 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
9/1 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/3 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/4 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
9/6 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
9/7 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
9/8 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
9/10 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
9/11 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
9/12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/14 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9/15 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/17 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
9/18 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
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