When Is Marilyn Manson Touring?
When Are the Dates for the Shock Rocker’s Next Tour?
The band Marilyn Manson became famous in the 1990s with its scandalous image and heavy, industrial metal sound. Provocative in his lyrics and in his actions, Manson brought to the scene both fanatical followers and constant critics. During his career peak, Manson continued to perform all around, giving dramatic live performances, which solidified his position as the most controversial rock singer of the 1990s.
But in recent years, the frequency of Manson’s concerts has become less frequent. His last studio album was released in September 2017, titled ‘Heaven Upside Down, for which he embarked on a massive world tour. But after that, he faced several problems and scandals that affected his music in some way, putting it on hold.
But when will Marilyn Manson be touring next? As of now, there are no scheduled tour for the coming days, weeks or even months. But here is a quick rundown of Manson’s touring past and what concert-goers can probably look forward to once the self-proclaimed ‘god of shock rock’ performs again.
Marilyn Manson live going into the turn of the millennium
Marilyn Manson became popular in 1996 with his hit album Antichrist Superstar. This kicked off a cycle of album-making, which was followed by a barrage of outrageous press and live performances at sold-out arenas and festivals.
Manson, in particular, opened for Nine Inch Nails, Hole, and Ozzy Osbourne, some of the most popular artists of that period. This put him in front of a massive combined viewership and played a part in building his base. His Dead to the World tour supported Antichrist Superstar through 1997 and 1998. And as soon as that [tour] wrapped up, Manson immediately followed up with the Mechanical Animals album and the Beautiful Monsters world tour, which went from 1998 to 1999.
This rate of expansion persisted to the early twenty-first century. Manson was involved in co-headlining some of the most famous tours, such as the Ozzfest and also had his own headlining tours. The tours began to rapidly garner notoriety for aspects like themed blood baths, scandalous attire, and, of course, the eccentric speeches and actions of Manson.
By the start of the new millennium, Manson had become a leading band for live performances. Such an approach was also beneficial for fans, who could always expect new albums and subsequent concerts every two to three years. The on-stage performances also became even more theatrical and daring.
Recent Problems Affecting Marilyn Manson Live Performances
Despite releasing new material nearly annually and touring incessantly for almost a decade and a half, Marilyn Manson went into a creative lull in the 2010s. He went on to record more albums, though the albums were released after longer intervals. And problems started to appear, including health problems, where Manson himself was severely injured while performing on stage and became a partial paraplegic.
His latest tour was Twins of Evil with Rob Zombie. This tour started in summer 2018 with the support of Manson’s Heaven Upside Down album. It was planned to continue until the end of 2019. But Manson had to withdraw early to treat more injuries he sustained.
After that, Manson experiences even bigger challenges. He severed his long-term contract with Loma Vista Recordings due to the accusations of abuse from previous girlfriends. This is because Manson has denied the accusations that say otherwise, and lately, it has been difficult to get venues for concerts.
Manson was scheduled to embark on a tour in 2022 alongside My Chemical Romance, but his name was taken off the list following allegations of sexual assault against him. At the moment, Manson has not been free from cases in court, which makes it difficult for him to tour within the coming years.
Will Marilyn Manson be able to tour again?
Taking into consideration the fact that the band is accused of sexually assaulting minors, facing several legal cases, and losing its business partnerships, the idea of Marilyn Manson touring seems far-fetched in the near future. Still, Manson is popular among his fans, so if he is able to overcome the current scandal, there will always be people interested in buying tickets to his concerts.
Manson benefited from protest years and attempted boycotts in the early nineties. He knows how to turn scandal into theatre. Perhaps once the legal situation clears up, he'll gladly become the villain and use the role both on stage and in the studio.
However, even if the path is cleared legally, Manson would still have to cultivate a new source of supply to support a high production tour. From a practical perspective, he would have to look for venues that did not mind hosting his show and also look for a record label or sponsor in terms of financing the entire exercise. Other artists have come back from controversy but this is usually a long process.
The Future of Marilyn Manson Live
Marilyn Manson to this very day, is one of music’s most famous personalities, although she is currently dealing with a lack of concerts and broken contracts. For a shock rocker who constructed an entire persona out of shock value, this must surely be seen as a very dark era indeed.
Although Manson’s touring prospects are uncertain, we can remember his live performances of the past as music legends. To a generation of disillusioned youth, the Manson show was an initiation. The organized confusion and the rebellious tone presented a dark appeal.
This could very well be the final chapter of Manson’s touring and if it is, he goes out with arguably the biggest shock factor and showmanship that has been seen in rock n roll history. For the ticket holders who had to hope to attend concerts that were cancelled for a very long time, the chance of the artist going back to the stage seems bleak. And, considering that MM is well known for his ability to rise from the dead, now it is too early to dismiss the possibility of a comeback tour emerging from the depths once again.
