1998/11/19 Syracuse, NY

The Syracuse, NY performance of the Mechanical Animals Tour took place on November 19th, 1998 at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York.

Protest

The engagement saw the tour's first resistance from civic and religious leaders. On October 19, 1998, a month before a planned performance, local activists began calling for a cancellation of the engagement. According to Associated Press, then-Syracuse Mayor Roy Bernardi attempted to block the venue's permit, citing a "moral obligation to the people of Syracuse", without specifying any reason for his objections. Onondaga County officials also threatened to withhold $30,000 in county funds earmarked for the Landmark should the concert continue as planned, prompting the venue's bookers to consider dropping the show. Despite this, representatives for the Landmark started selling tickets on the day it was planned and the performance took place on the arranged venue and date.

Lineup

• Vocals: Marilyn Manson
• Guitar: John 5
• Bass: Twiggy Ramirez
• Keyboards: Madonna Wayne Gacy
• Drums: Ginger Fish

Setlist

1. "Inauguration of the Mechanical Christ"
2. "The Reflecting God"
3. "Great Big White World"
4. "Cake and Sodomy"
5. "Posthuman"
6. "Mechanical Animals"
7. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" (With "Hell Outro")
8. "The Speed of Pain"
9. "Rock Is Dead"
10. "The Dope Show"
11. "Lunchbox"
12. "User Friendly"
13. "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)"
14. "Rock 'n' Roll Nigger"
15. "Antichrist Superstar"
16. "The Beautiful People"
17. "Irresponsible Hate Anthem"