Marilyn Manson 1999 ROCK IS DEAD Tour Vintage shirt

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In 1999, Marilyn Manson embarked on the “Rock Is Dead” tour, which coincided with the release of his album “Mechanical Animals.” Here are some details about the tour:

• The tour began on January 21, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and ended on May 14, 1999 in Des Moines, Iowa. In total, the tour crisscrossed the United States and performed 6 shows in Canada.
• Marilyn Manson performed a space-themed live performance, in line with the concept of “Mechanical Animals” which explored a future where humans explore space. He wore a costume depicting a fictional alien character named “Omega.”
• Manson premiered new songs to coincide with the album’s release, performing tracks such as “Rock Is Dead,” “I Want to Disappear,” “The Dope Show,” “Mechanical Animals,” and “I Don’t Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me).” He also played songs from previous albums.
• Manson’s live performance included traditional shocking elements at his concerts. He performed a simulated ingestion of synthetic analgesics and incorporated sexual innuendo into his performance.
• The tour was a success, with “Mechanical Animals” reaching #2 on the US charts and top 10 in Europe. The “Rock Is Dead” tour also became one of the most successful tours of that year.