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...
It's been four long months since my last news update. Much of the delay has had to do with it being a slow news summer, but mainly it's been a very busy summer for me work wise - I barely even got one day off this summer. It's a bit difficult to go back and go over every little news story that has to do with Marilyn Manson from these past four months, so I will concentrate this time on updating everyone on only some of the major and noteworthy stories since my last update. I'll begin with each accuser with whom a lawsuit is or was involved with Manson, to see what they have been up to, and then cover a few other matters of interest. Evan Rachel Wood Since her primary custody of her son was taken away back in May, Evan has been pretty quiet on social media, mainly focusing on doing more concerts this year with her band Evan + Zane, including an upcoming Halloween tour with four dates in October. With the writers and actors strike in Hollywood, she has leveraged herself o...