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 will be returning to the Aftershock Festival on Oct 5th!
The Largest Rock & Metal festival on the West Coast returns to Sacramento October 2-5 2025 at Discovery Park featuring 4 stages and 115+ bands.
Manson last played the festival in 2019. This year he is scheduled to play on the fourth and final day of the festival behind Bring Me The Horizon.
Get your 4-Day and Single Day Passes now!
The Largest Rock & Metal festival on the West Coast returns to Sacramento October 2-5 2025 at Discovery Park featuring 4 stages and 115+ bands.
Manson last played the festival in 2019. This year he is scheduled to play on the fourth and final day of the festival behind Bring Me The Horizon.
Get your 4-Day and Single Day Passes now!