Divisive shock rocker Marilyn Manson launched his spring headlining tour last night (April 22nd) at the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA, and he did so with some new personnel backing him. For the time being at least, Reba Meyers (Code Orange) appears to have vacated her role as guitarist. In her place was Nick Annis (Dorothy, Kesha, etc.).
Meyers has not addressed her absence, but fan speculation of her continued involvement in the Manson‘s touring lineup began weeks ago, when her shows opening for The Black Queen showed obvious scheduling conflicts with Manson‘s tour.
Last night also saw Tim Skold return to the band, albeit this time on bass and backing vocals. Skold previously left the band in 2008. His reinstatement was highly expected, given Manson‘s previous social media teases.
Meanwhile, with guitarist Tyler Bates having exited Manson‘s touring band earlier this year, Piggy D. has since shifted over to guitars. He had previously overseen the bass and backing vocal duties now held down by Skold. Gil Sharone remained behind the drum kit for the set.
Speaking of which, the setlist for last night’s show featured a few live returns, including the first performance of “(s)AINT” off of Manson‘s 2003 album “The Golden Age Of Grotesque” in over 20 years. Here’s what was played:
“Nod If You Understand“
“Disposable Teens“
“Angel With The Scabbed Wings“
“Great Big White World“
“This Is The New Shit“
“Dried Up, Tied And Dead To The World” (first time since 2018)
“The Fight Song“
“Long Hard Road Out of Hell“
“Diary Of A Dope Fiend“
“The Dope Show“
“As Sick As The Secrets Within“
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” (Eurythmics cover)
“(s)AlNT” (first time since 2005)
“mOBSCENE“
“The Beautiful People“
“Tourniquet“
“Coma White“
Manson‘s upcoming live plans include:
04/25 Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World
With VOWWS:
05/08 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
05/10 Green Bay Wi – Epic Event Center
05/12 Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre
05/13 Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
05/15 Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
Marilyn Manson:
05/16 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
07/04 Viverio, SPA – Resurrection Festival
07/05 Lisbon, POR – Evil Live Festival
07/06 Seville, SPA – Iconica Fest
07/08 Nimes, FRA – Festival de Nimes
07/11 Ferrara, ITA – Ferrara Summer Festival
07/13 Bari, ITA – Fiera del Levante
07/14 Rome, ITA – Cavea Auditorium Parco Della Musica
07/16 Zagreb, CRO – Zagreb Arena
07/18 Lodz, POL – Atlas Arena
07/19 Vizovice, CZE – Masters Of Rock
07/21 Vienna, AUT – Metastadt Open Air
07/22 Budapest, HUN – Budapest Park
07/24 Plovdiv, BUL – Hills Of Rock Festival
07/27 Ghimbav, ROM – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
With Rob Zombie, Orgy & The HU:
08/20 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
08/21 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/23 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
08/24 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
08/26 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
08/27 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
08/29 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
08/30 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
09/01 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
09/02 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
09/04 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
09/05 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
09/06 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
09/09 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
09/10 Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
09/12 Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
09/14 West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/16 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest (no The HU)
09/17 Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
09/18 Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
09/20 Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Marilyn Manson:
10/31 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (“Antichrist Superstar” 30th anniversary)
11/01 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (“Antichrist Superstar” 30th anniversary)
