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The New Symbolism of Marilyn Manson's Stage Show Since 2024

   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 and Lindsay Warner Celebrate 5th Wedding Anniversary


On May 15th 2025, Marilyn Manson and his wife Lindsay celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary. They were married on May 15th 2020. This year Manson and Lindsay are on the road for the "One Assassination Under God Tour", so they celebrated their anniversary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where Manson would perform later that night. Lindsay also shared some photos and videos in her Instastories of herself and Manson, as well as some words about their relationship over a photo of their first initials drawn in the sands of Myrtle Beach. The next day, May 16th, Lindsay also shared that she is now seven years sober.

It should be noted also that two years ago on May 15th it was first announced by Manson that new music was on its way, and last year on May 15th Manson released a teaser video for his forthcoming new album under his new label Nuclear Blast Records. This year he is headlining sold out concerts in the United States.