Review By Mark Thompson
American rock band Dead Posey took the stage in London with an electrifying energy that set the tone for a night of unrelenting intensity. Founded in Los Angeles, the band immediately captured the audience’s attention with their theatrical and immersive performance of “Sorry I’m Not Dead”. From the opening notes, it was clear that Dead Posey thrives on powerful, emotionally charged live shows that emphasise themes of community, rebellion, and raw self-expression.
Frontwoman Danyell Souza commanded the stage, her high-octane performance accentuated by her energetic movements and ability to engage the crowd. Throughout the set, Souza’s presence was magnetic, as she paced the stage with palpable intensity, weaving through each song with the precision of a seasoned performer. The chemistry between Souza and the rest of the band was undeniable, amplifying the collective energy of the performance.
The setlist featured a mix of fan favourites and recent singles, including “She Went Bad” and “Darkside”, the latter being their most recent release from July 2025. Each song was delivered with the kind of fervour and authenticity that has come to define Dead Posey’s live shows. The night culminated with the blistering “Welcome to the Nightmare”, a fitting finale that left the audience buzzing long after the final notes faded.
Dead Posey’s Wembley show was a masterclass in how to create an unforgettable live experience. With their combination of fierce energy, commanding stage presence, and impassioned performances, the band proved once again that they are a force to be reckoned with in the modern rock scene.
The lights dim; a flicker of green illuminates the Kabuki curtain as eerie music fills the venue. The crowd erupts into cheers, and a figure emerges from the shadows. The music shifts seamlessly into “Nod If You Understand”, and the Kabuki drops, revealing the God of Fuck himself, Marilyn Manson, standing in a smoky haze. What an entrance.
As the song wraps up, Manson approaches the mic, his voice dripping with confidence. “London, so glad to be back here with all your beautiful faces. Let me see your hands. The more they hate me, the stronger I get. The more they fear you, the bigger you get. We’re not disposable,” he declares, before launching into “Disposable Teens”. The crowd sings along, the energy palpable.
The setlist is a perfect mix of new material and classic anthems. Tracks like “Sacrilegious” and “As Sick as the Secrets Within” mix effortlessly with fan favourites like “Angel With the Scabbed Wings” and “Sweet Dreams”. Manson knows how to balance the old with the new, keeping the audience on their toes throughout.
Before “Dope Show”, Manson takes another moment to speak to the crowd. “It’s good to be back in one of my favourite cities,” he says, blowing a kiss to the audience. “Nice to meet you again.” He introduces the band and then dives into “I Don’t Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me).” But then, unexpectedly, Manson pauses.
“Wait, wait, I fucking love the drugs. But the drugs really fucking love me,” he says, with a wry smile. “Sending me love letters, calling me. One day I decided to give in. I said, ‘Drugs, let’s take a romantic drive into the desert.’ We drive and drive, and I find this beautiful spot. I dig a big hole in the shape of a heart. Drugs look at me and say, ‘I’m going to love you till the day I die.’ So I shoved them in, buried them, and came home alive. My name is Marilyn Manson, and I’m a fucking drug addict.”
It’s a raw, honest moment from Manson, who has been sober since February 2020—a victory worth acknowledging.
The show culminates with “The Beautiful People”, an anthem that perfectly encapsulates Manson’s rebellious spirit. But the night isn’t over. The crowd is treated to two encore songs. First, “Tourniquet”, with Manson making his grand entrance on stilts, a dramatic visual that sends the crowd into a frenzy. Then, the final song, “Coma White”, accompanied by fake snow falling from the sky—a haunting, beautiful end to a show that’s been nothing short of extraordinary.
Set List
Nod If You Understand
Disposable Teens
Angel With the Scabbed Wings
Great Big White World
One Assassination Under God
This Is the New Shit
The Reflecting God
Sacrilegious
The Dope Show
As Sick as the Secrets Within
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
OBSCENE
The Beautiful People
Encore:
Tourniquet
(First time on tour performing in stilts, with Tourniquet)
Coma White
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