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...
Marilyn Manson has been included in the lineup for two more rock music festivals this summer, Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life.
Rocklahoma is a three-day rock and metal music festival in its 18th year that will take place over Labor Day Weekend at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, from August 29-31, 2025. Marilyn Manson is scheduled to play on the first day on Friday, August 29th after Alice Cooper and before Five Finger Death Punch.
Rocklahoma is a three-day rock and metal music festival in its 18th year that will take place over Labor Day Weekend at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, from August 29-31, 2025. Marilyn Manson is scheduled to play on the first day on Friday, August 29th after Alice Cooper and before Five Finger Death Punch.
Louder Than Life is a four-day rock and metal music festival in its 11th year that will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 18-21, 2025. More than 190,000 people attended Louder Than Life in 2024. The festival should rack up similar numbers this year thanks to its heavy weight headliners and more than 160 bands. Marilyn Manson is scheduled to play on the first day on Thursday, September 18th after Cannibal Corpse and before Rob Zombie (performing the iconic White Zombie record Astro-Creep: 2000 in its entirety to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary in a one-night only, worldwide exclusive performance).
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It should be noted also that Marilyn Manson's Spring 2025 North American Tour is nearly sold out, so purchase your tickets now.