Guns, God and Government (tour)
- This article is about the tour. For other uses, see Guns, God and Government World Tour (DVD) and Guns, God, and Government World Tour (tour book).
Guns, God and Government was the eighth tour Marilyn Manson embarked on, under management of major record label Interscope Records. It was also the band's fourth tour to span over multiple legs. The band was on the tour from October 27, 2000 until September 2, 2001.
Contents
Lineup
- Vocals: Marilyn Manson
- Guitar: John 5
- Bass: Twiggy Ramirez
- Keyboards: Madonna Wayne Gacy
- Drums: Ginger Fish
Stage Antics
When being introduced, Manson was carried onstage on a Roman-like chariot by two naked girls that bore Roman helmets. Heavy use of fireworks was still used and Manson's outfit resembled the one seen in the music video for "Disposable Teens".
During performances of "The Love Song," Manson would wear a papal outfit like the one worn in the "Disposable Teens" video. During performances of "Valentine's Day," Manson would perform behind a table with two severed heads, bearing his own likeness, and grapes, often wearing the same outfit used during "The Love Song".
During some shows, there would be two dancers onstage. The podium that was used in previous tours during performances of "Antichrist Superstar" also returned, sporting a new design of a crucifix made of guns, instead of the "shock" symbol used previously. During the show in Moscow, two Russian-like guards would stand next to each side of the podium as Manson sang "The Love Song".
In performances of "Cruci-Fiction in Space", Manson would rise above the stage on a platform, much like in the "Disposable Teens" video. Images would often be displayed in the stage backdrop, including letters parodying the design of the Hollywood Hills sign with "Holy Wood" written instead, the cover for the "Disposable Teens" single, and a partially burned American flag.
Tour legs
Trivia
- The studio version of "Suicide Is Painless" was sampled as an outro, following the band's performances during the tour.