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Marilyn Manson on Tour
Although a shock-rock persona made Marilyn Manson a target of criticism in the '90s and early '00s, the hard rocker today is a highly respected, Alice Cooper–like figure. That comparison holds for Manson's flamboyant, aggressive music — combining influences from industrial, metal and glam — and flashy live shows, which boast ornate costumes, dizzying light shows and impressive staging. Appropriately enough, Manson toured with Cooper in 2013 on the Masters of Madness Tour, although that trek was simply one of his many well-suited live gig pairings. Back in the '90s, he opened for fellow metallic electro-rockers Nine Inch Nails, while in 2018 and 2019, Manson toured with Rob Zombie on a trek dubbed Twins of Evil. Around his own tours, Manson has also performed at major rock festivals such as Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Download and Rock on the Range.
Marilyn Manson in Concert
Born Brian Warner, Marilyn Manson grew up in Canton, Ohio, and later moved to Florida and studied journalism in college. Life had other plans, though. The aspiring musician formed the group Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids in 1989. In 1993, the group signed a record deal with the Trent Reznor–owned Nothing Records, which released the landmark 1994 debut album, Portrait of an American Family. In the years after, Manson was nominated for four Grammy Awards on the way to releasing 1996's alternative-music totem Antichrist Superstar and releasing singles that dabbled in glam ("The Beautiful People"), sludgy grunge ("The Dope Show," a cover of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams") and sizzling industrial ("mOBSCENE"). Manson also expanded his empire beyond music, dabbling in art, acting (including on Sons of Anarchy) and soundtrack work. In fact, albums such as 2015's The Pale Emperor even have a cinematic bent, courtesy of a collaboration with noted film composer Tyler Bates.
Can't say enough, every minute was great! I loved the fact we were able to meet the band members, get autographs. The bands were very accomidating too. There were so many people, but every line moved quickly. It was hot, but plenty of refreshments nearby.
The day began under the hot, Atlanta sun and continued blazing as the second stage rocked. Although, I'm not sure why there was a second stage when it did not coincide with the use of the main as. The band sequencing should not persist. God Forbid, and Trivium deserve main stage and Killswitchengage should be relegated to the second stage. But I guess bands like that allow a trip to the bathroom. Slayer blew the doors off, albeit, with a much shorter set because of the festival time constraints. Blasting threw mostly classics, they did not miss a beat. These guys are too much for a weak, mainstream rock (Bullet for my Valentine, KSE) crowd. They are true Metal Gods. As Marilyn Manson took the stage and launched into a set that was built for 1997, many fans rocked out, but many Metal heads like me are tired of his act.. His stale live show worked for adolescents in the nineties, but the world has moved on. We, along with others filed out as the crunch from his also-ran shock rock rang out into the night. Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone encapsulates the view of Manson in a recent Rolling Stone reivew of his latest album, The High End of Low, "At a time when extreme sex and violence are available 24/7/365 at the click of a mouse, Devil Incarnate is a career choice that pays increasingly diminishing returns. But Marilyn Manson still wants the gig." He continues to try and shock, but it's nostalgia that people look to him for, not pop culture relevancy, and certainly not headlining status. At least we got home in time for Conan.
Awesome set up. Getting to meet the bands and get signatures was great. The Band lineup was great constant flow of great music. Only downside was Beer was 10 bucks...but what can you expect. Also I think i waited longer for a beer than I did to meet any of the bands
The show was great. It looked like Mr. Manson got hit in the face during the first song with a water bottle. The set of songs he played was pretty awesome but I did expect a little more. The only sorry thing about the show was the 11 dollar beer.
Mayhen Fest, July 12. Sunday There I saw Marilyn Manson perform the best show I have ever seen in my life. He played hes own songs such as Sweet Dreams, and Beautiful People. The preformances was unbelieveable, The God of Shock amazed us all with his vocals. Till this day i have still have chills from watching as he drinks her bottle of Bud Light and threw it to me .. YES!!! DON'T MISS OUT ON SEEING ONE OF THE GREATEST PREFORMERS ALIVE!!!
