Amazing...but normal.
by Zirtonic on 10/6/12Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - St. LouisI don't really listen to Powerman 5000 much, but he seemed decent. The real highlight here was Marilyn Manson. He came out with the Cross of Lorraine above him, in bright red. He opened with "Hey, Cruel World" which was awesome. The second the first chord was strung the crowd went crazy. He followed with "Disposable Teens" which was unexpected, at least for me. Not only is it 12 years old, but it wasn't too popular of a song. However, he performed great. Next was "The Dope Show". This was probably the best part of the night, minus his closing. A big sign came up behind him with "DRUGS" being lit up, in case you didn't know what the song was about. He then proceeded through about 8 more songs, and then things got cool. His Antichrist Superstar pedestal/stand came out, which he happily got on to. He then performed "Antichrist Superstar" which was easily the best performance of the night. The crowd couldn't have been more pumped, and every single person sang along with him. Even Twiggy threw some vocals into his mic, which was cool. After that, he closed with Beautiful People, which was good, but everyone there has heard that song a countless number of times, so it wasn't anything new. My only gripe is that he didn't do anything shocking or "taboo." I know the man is 43 years old, but this was nothing like what he was in the '90's. He did change into his white coat for "Dope Show", and his pope outfit for "Disposable Teens", but nothing astonishing happened. Overall though, it was a great concert. I don't like Rob Zombie, so I left. Marilyn was amazing though.