Before the show last night, I heard Sticky Lake of the Prostitots blasphemy: "It pains me to say this, but they sound better now than they did with Scott" My mind balked at that statement. Anyone who was on this list when Scott left the band surely knows how I feel about Scott, that he was the ultimate. That he was more Marilyn Manson than that Brian Warner guy ever would be.

Last night, the group known as Marilyn Manson sounded better than they ever have. Ever.

John 5 kicked my ass. Ginger has gotten a million times better. I never liked Zim Zum, because he really did suck on guitar. John 5 makes up for it all, godDAMN it sounded nice. And ginger, throwing in all kinds of shit, sitting high and pretty on his riser (brilliantly designed, may I say.) Mr. Manson sang, and not just on MA songs, there was a voice, not a screech during the reflecting god, and Antichrist Superstar.

Some stuff needs work. The instrumentation of Great Big White World and Speed Of Pain was rather poor, they seemed too empty. His talk with God was just plain silly.. But still, an amazing concert. And nothing can top the version of Rock 'n' Roll Nigger that they played last night. I'd give all my CDs just to hear this band do Down In The Park.

Don't wanna give away too many secrets.. So I'll stop here. mmmm.. Toronto on Wednesday

-rudy <-- I'm not in love, but I'm gonna fuck you 'til psychotica goes on tour.