Since Marilyn Manson returned to the stage in the summer of 2024 with the One Assassination Under God tour, pulsating illuminated upside-down double crosses have been a consistent part of the stage design. The double cross itself is nothing new in Manson's work. It has been part of his imagery for many years and became particularly prominent again after the Heaven Upside Down era. What is new since 2024 is the way the symbol has been incorporated into the lighting of the performance. Rather than functioning simply as a static emblem, the crosses now pulsate and change as part of the stage itself, becoming one of the most noticeable elements of every concert. Manson's return to the stage has also involved bringing back many features and images from earlier periods of his career, which has naturally given the performances a nostalgic quality for longtime fans. What interests me for this analysis, however, is what has actually been added during this new period that has not be...
For those wanting to see Marilyn Manson headline his own concert this summer, some exciting news was announced today. During off-dates when Five Finger Death Punch will be supporting Metallica in stadium shows across America, Marilyn Manson announced on April 29th that he will be headlining three of his own shows, which are as follows:
Aug. 03 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore (w/ Slaughter To Prevail)
Aug. 17 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom (w/ The Funeral Portrait)
Sep. 01 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Presale starts Tuesday, April 30 at 10am local time with code: MM2024
With the announcement, Manson also shared a new photo shot by Perou.
Aug. 03 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore (w/ Slaughter To Prevail)
Aug. 17 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom (w/ The Funeral Portrait)
Sep. 01 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Presale starts Tuesday, April 30 at 10am local time with code: MM2024
With the announcement, Manson also shared a new photo shot by Perou.
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Media sources who have announced these upcoming additional tour dates have continued to note that he is currently having legal issues, but so far it is Blabbermouth which stands out primarily for the photo they accompanied the announcement with, which basically makes Manson look depressed, despite the fact that he has provided new photos for the media to use, and which other sources did in fact use. Among them was Metal Sucks, a publication which was very hostile to Manson when he initially announced his tour over a month ago, but it seems that after responding to feedback with a poll and discovering that people really do want to see Manson live on tour again, they seem to have changed their tune, albeit reluctantly and with apparent existential conflict.