KRASHCITY Magazine Issue 10

Let’s just say that any time you are going to a Manson concert you must be ready for an insane night. From the minute that I got to the theater the insanity already started to happen. It was a sold out show and the waiting line was all the way around the corner.

Finally I made my way in and fought my way to the front. The opening band was horrible it was like watching a porn star trying to front a rock and roll band. Finally they were done and the black curtain went up along with the crowd already going crazy. I knew this was going to be a wild fighting crowd so; I prepared myself for a fight. The lights go out and my blood is rushing through my veins giving me a natural high. The curtain drops and Marilyn Manson is right in my face along with my idol Twiggy Ramirez who is now on guitar. I was freaking out! It was a strong opening with their brand new song “Hey Cruel World” followed by two classic hits “Disposable Teens” and “Love Song”. “No Reflection” another new song sounded amazing live along with “Mob Scene” and” Dope Show” which during all this he was throwing out fake cocaine. During this half of the performance I honestly could not enjoy it because I was too busy being thrown by the crowd. Seriously, who crowd surfs to Dope Show. I made my way out of the pit and tried to enjoy the rest of the show all the way in the back which sucked.” Slo-Mo-Tion” one of my favorite songs off his new album was just kick ass live. It was so good to hear “Rock Is Dead”, “Personal Jesus” and “Tourniquet” which hasn’t been played in a while. The last half of the show were songs for early Manson days. “Hate Anthem” got everyone including the people in the back crazy along with “Sweet Dreams”. I must say even though I hate that Twiggy is on guitar he really kick ass especially when he played the Sweet Dreams solo.” Antichrist Superstar” was my favorite part of the show. He brought back the whole set that he used on the Antichrist Superstar tour. It seriously felt like 1996 during that performance! And of course he ended with” Beautiful People” which left the crowd screaming for more. I really couldn’t enjoy this show and I was left totally unsatisfied because of the crowd. Sorry but New Jersey crowds are one of the worst! The band is sounding better than ever with Fred Sablan who is a perfect replacement and Jason Sutter on drums. Last time I saw this band I really thought that they were not going to last but I was totally wrong. Seriously all Manson fans must go see him. This is one of his best era’s including his new album “Born Villain” which is one his works. All I have to say is that MANSON IS BACK!!!