Rock Is Dead (tour)
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- This article is about the tour. For the song, see Rock Is Dead (song).
Rock Is Dead was the seventh tour Marilyn Manson embarked on, under management of major record label Interscope Records. It was also the band's third tour to span over multiple legs, despite only spanning one leg more than that of the previous tour. The band was on the tour from February 28, 1999 until August 8, 1999.
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[edit] Lineup
- Vocals: Marilyn Manson
- Guitar: John 5
- Bass: Twiggy Ramirez
- Keyboards: Madonna Wayne Gacy
- Drums: Ginger Fish
[edit] Stage Antics
For the opening of the set list, Manson was lifted on a TV crucifix, he slowly descended using the same outfit seen in the "Rock Is Dead" video. For "I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)", huge lights arranged to spell D-R-U-G-S were placed behind the band. This is the first tour that featured heavy use of fireworks, as well as the first incorporation of a backup singer. Most self-mutilation appears to have stopped during this tour, but as seen on the God Is in the TV video, Manson still places himself under a lot of self inflicted pain.
[edit] Radio Revolution
During the Beautiful Monsters and Rock Is Dead tour, the band held a Radio Revolution contest. Fans would call local radio stations to request Marilyn Manson songs, keep a log of their attempts and submit the information to the band's website. Winners, of which there were over 10 for every night of the tour, would win a backstage pass and the chance to meet Manson. During the Beautiful Monsters leg of the tour, it was rare for winners to actually get backstage as the band rarely held after show appearances. This improved and later into the Rock Is Dead leg of the tour, more winners actually were able to meet the band.
