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 in the News (November 14-21, 2021) - Rolling Stone Makes a Revelation, the Phoenix Act Website Goes Down, Manson Accuser's Social Media Accounts Gone, While Manson Sells Home, Seeks Mediation-Settlement, and Attends Sunday Service
Let's take a look at some of the more interesting stories in the news in regards to Marilyn Manson, from November 14th to November 21. 1. Rolling Stone Has Officially Redefined the Word "Monster" A few days ago I completed my response in a six-part series to the propaganda hit-piece published by Rolling Stone on November 14th regarding the accusations and lawsuits that have been brought against Manson. I pretty much summarized everything I wanted to say there. However, there is one thing I wanted to bring up that I did not cover. On July 15, 2021, Noah Shachtman became the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone . All responsibility for what was published in the article against Marilyn Manson is his responsibility. If you take a look at his Twitter feed , the guy is clearly a one-sided "journalist", who hovers within the camp of the radical left. Well, someone posted on Twitter something that was inspired by Part Two of my series, where I talk about how Rolling S...