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...
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- August 7th 2025 (Sturgis, South Dakota)
On April 1st it was announced that Marilyn Manson will perform at Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the "Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling", for the first time ever on Thursday, August 7th.
“Marilyn Manson is definitely a one-of-a-kind artist who belongs at the Legendary Buffalo Chip,” according to Rod Woodruff, CEO of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “His larger-than-life rockstar persona will add an entirely new dimension to what is already the most exciting 9 day concert series on the continent. We’ll all be talking about his performance.”
The festival runs August 1-10, 2025. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events and to purchase passes, see here.
On April 1st it was announced that Marilyn Manson will perform at Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the "Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling", for the first time ever on Thursday, August 7th.
“Marilyn Manson is definitely a one-of-a-kind artist who belongs at the Legendary Buffalo Chip,” according to Rod Woodruff, CEO of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “His larger-than-life rockstar persona will add an entirely new dimension to what is already the most exciting 9 day concert series on the continent. We’ll all be talking about his performance.”
The festival runs August 1-10, 2025. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events and to purchase passes, see here.
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- September 3rd 2025 (Istanbul, Turkey)
Marilyn Manson is scheduled to perform at Bonus Parkorman in Istanbul, Turkey on September 3rd. Last time Manson performed in Istanbul was in 2007. Tickets for the show are available for purchase here.
Marilyn Manson is scheduled to perform at Bonus Parkorman in Istanbul, Turkey on September 3rd. Last time Manson performed in Istanbul was in 2007. Tickets for the show are available for purchase here.
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- September 6th 2025 (Almaty, Kazakhstan)
Marilyn Manson will be headlining Park Live Almaty in Kazakhstan on September 6th. In 2024 over 35,000 people attended this three-day festival. This will be Manson's first time performing in Kazakhstan. Tickets for the show are available for purchase here.
Marilyn Manson will be headlining Park Live Almaty in Kazakhstan on September 6th. In 2024 over 35,000 people attended this three-day festival. This will be Manson's first time performing in Kazakhstan. Tickets for the show are available for purchase here.