Marilyn Manson, the most controversial figure in rock and roll during the nineties, is back! In 2002 a crucial member of the band, Twiggy Ramirez, left the band. After a rough year, losing out on love and trying to kill himself with alcohol, Twiggy is back in the band that made him him just as he made Marilyn Manson, Marilyn Manson. Yes, the band wasn't quite the same without Twiggy. But now he's back, and the line-up is perfect. Marilyn Manson out front, Twiggy Ramirez on bass, Ginger Fish on drums, Rob Holliday on guitar and Chris Vrenna on keyboards. This line up, is the best line up the band has ever had. It's perfect.

Of course, with the band back together, there's no better way to celebrate than by going out on the road again. They've titled their US tour "The Rape of the World" tour, and boy oh boy does it live up to it's name. Manson is baring his arse, he's burning bibles, he's performing sexual acts with and then decapitating mannequins and of course, protestors have followed him around the country. Marilyn Manson are definitely back in their glory. Here are some photos from the NYC concert...










with Twiggy Ramirez on bass



and here is a video from the NYC concert of "Coma White/Coma Black"



I hope they take this tour international. I would love to see them if they come to Australia. This is a tour I definitely wouldn't want to miss. Entertainment at its best. Value for your money.
[Edited 2/9/08 13:34pm]