Experience Marilyn Manson live on 21 July 2026 at METAStadt in Vienna, with VOWWS and a set shaped by industrial rock classics and the current "One Assassination Under God" era. Plan your open-air concert visit, review the venue details and prepare to buy tickets
Marilyn Manson at METAStadt: industrial rock under the open sky
Marilyn Manson is coming to Vienna with the "One Assassination Under God" tour at a time when his concert repertoire is once again drawing on a cross-section of different periods of his career. The performance at METAStadt combines songs that defined industrial and alternative rock in the 1990s and 2000s with material from the current "One Assassination Under God" album cycle.
The concert is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 19:30, and the venue gates open at 18:00. VOWWS has been confirmed as the special guest. This will be an open-air evening, so the experience will differ from a traditional indoor performance: less enclosed resonance, more space around the audience and a powerful visual contrast between the dark stage aesthetic and the summer twilight in Vienna.
Tickets for this event are in demand. Visitors planning a trip to Vienna should coordinate their tickets, accommodation and return journey after the concert in advance.
Why the Vienna performance matters in the current phase of his career
For more than three decades, Marilyn Manson has been building a distinctive combination of industrial rock, alternative metal, goth aesthetics, glam rock and theatrical performance. His best-known songs are not based solely on heavy guitars. Rhythmic precision, electronic layers, dramatic breaks and vocals that shift from a controlled whisper to a rough, piercing chorus are equally important.
The Vienna concert comes at a very specific moment. The most recently released album, "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1", came out on November 22, 2024, and featured nine songs, including "As Sick As The Secrets Within", "Sacrilegious", "Raise The Red Flag" and the title track. That material brought the focus back to a dark atmosphere, industrial textures and a slower build-up of tension.
At the same time, the continuation, "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2", has already been announced. The album will be released on August 14, 2026, several weeks after the Vienna concert, and the first released single is "Exit Wound". The song was unveiled on June 12, 2026, and is already appearing at concerts on the current European run. This means that the audience at METAStadt is not coming merely for a retrospective of familiar hits, but for a performance positioned between two connected album chapters.
"Chapter 2" was once again created through the songwriting and production collaboration of Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates. The announced track list contains nine songs, and "Exit Wound" demonstrates a continuation of the combination of heavy industrial layers, pronounced melody and cinematically shaped tension. For the audience, this timing of the concert is particularly interesting: the new album will not yet have been released in full, but its era has already begun on stage.
Which songs can realistically be expected
The exact set list for Vienna has not been published and should not be assumed to be known in advance. Nevertheless, the performances on the European leg of the tour in July 2026 provide a useful framework. At concerts in Viveiro, Nîmes and Ferrara, songs from several periods were repeated, including "The Beautiful People", "The Dope Show", "mOBSCENE", "Disposable Teens", "The Nobodies", "Tourniquet" and "This Is the New Shit".
The same run also included Manson's covers of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus". From the current cycle, "Nod If You Understand" and the new single "Exit Wound" appeared. There were differences on individual dates, so none of the listed titles is a guarantee for Vienna.
The repertoire so far shows several clear directions:
- the most recognizable choruses and riffs remain the backbone of the final part of the performance
- the albums "Antichrist Superstar", "Mechanical Animals", "Holy Wood" and "The Golden Age of Grotesque" continue to have a strong concert presence
- newer songs are not treated as a separate addition, but are integrated among the older material
- the tempo shifts between direct, hard-hitting songs and slower, darker passages
Such a cross-section is particularly suitable for an audience that wants to hear key songs from earlier decades while also discovering how the new material works live. Long-time fans will get recognizable concert highlights, while listeners who know only the biggest hits can expect sufficiently clear dramatic pacing without needing to know the entire discography.
What Manson's concert language looks like
It is important to maintain realistic expectations. No special stage effects, guests other than the announced VOWWS or final duration of the main performance have been confirmed. The organizer has published the gate-opening time, but not a detailed schedule for the individual performers. Arriving before 19:30 is therefore more sensible than planning to enter immediately before Marilyn Manson.
Places disappear quickly, especially when the audience combines the concert with travel and an overnight stay. It is worth securing tickets in time and allowing enough time to reach the location without rushing.
VOWWS as an introduction to the evening
VOWWS is an Australian multidisciplinary duo based in Los Angeles. It consists of Rizz and Matt James, and they describe their own sound as "Death-Pop". In practice, this means a combination of industrial electronics, alternative rock, melancholic pop melodies and a visual language inspired by film, advertising and invented nostalgia.
Their album "I'll Fill Your House With an Army" deepens precisely this combination of cold synthesizer surfaces, rhythmic tension and melody. VOWWS is not a randomly selected opening act. Their music shares with Manson's world an interest in dark pop culture, controlled discomfort and songs that can simultaneously be accessible and sonically abrasive.
METAStadt as a concert venue
METAStadt is located at Dr.-Otto-Neurath-Gasse 3, 1220 Wien. The complex was created through the revitalization of the former ELIN industrial facilities and today includes five adaptable halls and outdoor spaces. The entire site covers approximately 14,500 square meters, and its various configurations are intended for events with between 50 and 5,000 visitors.
An open-air setup is being used for this concert. The old brick buildings around the space give the stage a solid industrial backdrop that naturally fits Manson's aesthetic. The audience is not entering an anonymous sports arena, but a complex with a visible industrial past, open areas and a clear sense of separation from the street environment.
The complex has parking capacity, but the mere fact that parking is available does not mean that arriving by car will be the fastest option at concert time. At open-air programs, a larger number of people arrive within a similar time frame, so public transport may be a more predictable choice.
Arriving by public transport
The nearest transport hub is Erzherzog-Karl-Straße. According to information from the Vienna Convention Bureau and the venue, tram line 25, bus lines 26A, 94A and 96A, and the S80 urban railway stop there. The area can also be reached using the U2 line, with an approximately 15-minute walk from Stadlau station. Another option is to transfer to tram 25 from the direction of Kagran station on the U1 or Hardeggasse station on the U2.
Before travelling, it is useful to prepare:
- a route to Erzherzog-Karl-Straße or Stadlau station
- a valid ticket for Vienna public transport before boarding the vehicle
- a backup return option in case the concert ends later than planned
- light rain protection that complies with the venue's admission rules
- footwear suitable for standing outdoors for several hours
Planning the evening without unnecessary rushing
The gates open at 18:00, while the concert time is listed as 19:30. This interval allows time to pass through security, find the desired position and become familiar with the layout of the venue. Visitors who want to be closer to the stage should plan to arrive earlier, while those who value an easier exit more highly can choose a position near the edge with a clearer route toward the exit.
The exact stage times for VOWWS and Marilyn Manson have not been published. There is also no confirmed information about breaks or the end of the program. The last train or private transport should not be planned according to the assumed duration of other concerts, because festival and standalone dates may have different schedules.
Ticket sales for this event are under way. For travelers arriving from other countries, the most important thing is not to leave transport and accommodation until the last moment, especially if they will not remain in Vienna after the concert.
Who will enjoy this concert the most
The most obvious audience is fans who have followed Manson's discography from "Antichrist Superstar", "Mechanical Animals" and "Holy Wood" to the more recent releases. For them, the current repertoire offers a connection between the songs that shaped his status in alternative culture and the material that currently defines a new phase.
The concert is also attractive to fans of industrial rock, alternative metal, goth rock and darker synth-pop expression. The presence of VOWWS broadens the evening toward an audience that appreciates electronics, new wave and visually designed art rock. The wider rock audience will probably recognize the biggest choruses, but should expect a dark tone, powerful volume and a stage aesthetic that deliberately uses discomfort and contrast.
Key information for visitors
- Performer: Marilyn Manson
- Tour: "One Assassination Under God Tour"
- Special guest: VOWWS
- Location: METAStadt Open Air, Dr.-Otto-Neurath-Gasse 3, 1220 Wien
- Gate opening: 18:00
- Start time listed for the event: 19:30
- Format: open-air concert
- Nearest connections: tram 25, buses 26A, 94A and 96A, and the S80 via Erzherzog-Karl-Straße
The best preparation is not trying to guess every song, but arriving early enough to hear VOWWS, choosing a place according to personal priorities and planning the return journey. The Vienna date offers a rare opportunity to hear the current "One Assassination Under God" repertoire immediately before the release of its second chapter, alongside a catalogue that still rests on some of industrial rock's most recognizable songs.
Sources:
- Barracuda Music - date, location, gate opening, tour name and confirmation of guest VOWWS
- METAStadt Open Airs - context of the performer's return to Austria and the open-air format
- Nuclear Blast - information about the albums "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1" and "Chapter 2", the release date and the single "Exit Wound"
- Vienna Convention Bureau and METAStadt - size of the complex, industrial history, capacities, address, parking and public transport connections
- VOWWS - biography of the duo, description of the "Death-Pop" sound and current album
- setlist.fm - recorded repertoires from European performances in July 2026, used only as guidance, not as an announcement of the Vienna set list