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...
Some TikToker, who describes herself as a "seeker of wisdom and beauty in all," and who wants to be the savior of women by perpetuating false stories about men she doesn't like and calling it spirituality to get attention, decided to make a video about the recent collaboration between Marilyn Manson and Ronnie Radke and what she finds problematic about it. Not one to be silent when such lies are spread, Ronnie Radke made a reply TikTok video calling out her lies as well as falsehoods in the comment section. Though the TikTok video can no longer be seen on his TikTok account, you can view it on his Instagram page.
Below is a transcription of what Radke said about Manson after reading a news headline that said, "A Years-Long Investigation Into Rock Star Marilyn Manson Over Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Allegations Has Been Dropped, California Prosecutors Said On Friday":
“Years long investigation dropped. Do you understand what that fucking means? That means that many years of investigation could never find any evidence. And there’s way more to the story that I know that you don’t. So, your parasocialness is showing and it’s an embarrasment to women alike. Because all you’re doing is perpetuating this nonsensical idea that ‘men bad, women need to be saved.' You’re the one that made Marilyn Manson. You made Marilyn Manson famous in America. You guys created him and then you try to destroy him.”
“Years long investigation dropped. Do you understand what that fucking means? That means that many years of investigation could never find any evidence. And there’s way more to the story that I know that you don’t. So, your parasocialness is showing and it’s an embarrasment to women alike. Because all you’re doing is perpetuating this nonsensical idea that ‘men bad, women need to be saved.' You’re the one that made Marilyn Manson. You made Marilyn Manson famous in America. You guys created him and then you try to destroy him.”
He added the following in the description:
