"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
Manson has been confirmed to deliver the Artist Keynote Address at the NMW Music Industry Conference in Vancouver BC. Celebrating its 10th year, the conference runs May 9-13 with Manson speaking on the 11th. For more information go to
Marilyn Manson will make an appearance this week on Politically Incorrect. The show will air this Friday, April 6th. Click here Polically Incorrect to find out when the show airs for you locally.
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Former high school student, Nicholas J. Boroff was banned from Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio, in August 1997 for wearing a Marilyn Manson T-shirt. On Monday, March 19, 2001, the court, without comment, turned down the Ohio student's argument that school officials could not keep him from wearing T-shirts depicting Manson.
School officials were able to ban the shirts because they were determined to be "vulgar, offensive and contrary to the educational mission of the school," the appeals court said, noting that school officials submitted evidence of the group's "pro-drug persona."
In the appeal acted on Monday, Boroff's lawyers said that while there was evidence that Manson had promoted drug use and Satanism, that did not mean school officials could ban students from wearing his name and picture.
was the recipient of "The Best Metal Act" from NME's annual Carling Awards. Other nominees included, AT THE DRIVE-IN, LIMP BIZKIT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, and SLIPKNOT.
will revisit the Ozzfest roster this year, making it his first trip with the tour since Ozzfest's initial national excursion in 1997.
Ozzfest will kick off June 8 at Chicago's World Theater, with approximately 30 other dates expected to follow. Tickets for the Chicago show will go on sale in March.
The original Black Sabbath lineup singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward will headline this year's Ozzfest tour.
Rounding out the main-stage lineup will be Slipknot, Papa Roach, Disturbed and Linkin Park.
has been nominated for a Grammy, for Best Metal Performance for "Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes" which was featured in both "The Last Tour On Earth" and from the "MTV Celebrity Deathmatch" (Various Artists) CD. The 43rd Grammy Awards will be televised on February 21st live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
will be running from January 18th to February 15th, 2001 at The Gallery 1628 N. Cahuenga Blvd (between Hollywood and Selma) Los Angeles, California. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.
MTV is holding a special contest to win tickets for you and a friend to party at this performance. Five winners (and their guests) will be VIPs at the New Year's Eve party, while MTV will put you and your friend up in New York City. Click here for more information.
presents an acoustic clip of "Working Class Hero", which is a Lennon song that appears as a B-side on the "Disposable Teens" single. Click below to download (1.9mb).
This evenings show in Toledo Ohio was cancelled due to drummer Ginger Fish re-aggravating his injured collar bone. The tour will continue Thursday in Columbus.
ith a special enhanced portion to it. The CD consists of a full length 3 minute movie of an Autopsy of Marilyn Manson. Warning: with added twists and turns the Autopsy is not for the weak stomached individuals. Holy Wood is in stores now.
Tune in tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 29th to Howard Stern and Mancow. Manson will be calling into Stern's studio around 8:30 AM and following with a call into Mancow around 9 AM.
At the end of the show last night in New York, Ginger fractured his collar bone while jumping over his drum set. He is feeling fine and will not miss any shows. The tour continues in Detroit Tuesday night.
Shockingly, the Catholic League has condemned Marilyn Manson's new album, "Holy Wood," which features such titles as "Disposable Teens," "Godeatgod," "Crucifiction in Space" and "The Death Song." Catholic League President William Donohue took particular offense at the Goth rocker donning a bishop's role and a cross in the "Teens" video. "It is Christianity that [Manson] hates, and it is Catholocism that he hates most of all...This guy is at war with Christ," Donohue says, in calling for a boycott of the CD. In response, Manson had this to say,"I can't possibly be at war with Christ, because your religion killed him and what he stood for. But if you want to be at war with me...bring it on."
is scheduled to appear tomorrow, November 17th on MUCH MUSIC at 3:00PM EST. They are also making and appearance at 102.1 The Edge for a Live Interview and Autograph session at 6:30PM EST.
Tickets for the January 13 show at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles went on sale yesterday. The show, sponsored by KROQ, sold out in 12 minutes.
The cover of Holy Wood has been banned from Circuit City and Best Buy. These stores will be carrying an alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
ROLLING STONE - "You have to respect Manson for addressing real life issues with a theatrical verve and genuine vitriol that no other mainstream act can match."
NME - "By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
MELODY MAKER - "If your not consumed by its ferocity, you'll be enslaved by the hypnotic, pendulous mantras ("The Lamb of God", "Coma Black", "Valentine's Day")."
REVOLVER - "Holy Wood is the religiously offensive manifesto Manson promised."
FMQB - "Whether or not you care or believe in Manson's idealism, you got to admit, the guy has brass balls and writes some pretty damn good Rock songs."
Marilyn Manson will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website
will appear on MTV? Total Request Live the following afternoon, Wednesday, November 15th, before heading to their concert in Philadelphia. The band is back in New York City for two nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 24th and 25th.
October 31, 2000 - Marilyn Manson's show in Kansas City had over 10,000 fans in attendance. Go to the tour dates section to see the pictures and the footage. Here's what the BBS was saying about it:
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
has been voted the "Scariest Celebrity" according to a vote that has been tallied up by AOL.com users. The contest was won by a landslide with 48% of the votes, over 66,000 plus people voted for him.
We have added a new page to the Marilyn Manson website. It will help you find the station in your area so you will be able to request the new Manson song, Disposable Teens. You can access the page by clicking the Radio Airplay button at the top of this page.
Los Angeles ? Once again, Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single is off the band? upcoming release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) which will be in stores November 14, 2000. If you wish to request this song call KROQ at
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
?Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
Here is the cover to the "Disposable Teens" single. It is the first single from Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). Start calling your local station and requesting it, now.
Also, check the downloads area for updated tour dates.
presents the new cover of his upcoming CD, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)." Holy Wood will be in stores on November 14th, everywhere. Stay tuned for more details to unravel.
section in Downloads for the first dates in Marilyn Manson's "Guns, God, and Government" World Tour. Also, TUNE IN to MTV all weekend for constant updates. MTV News will post the dates on Saturday at 6:50 PM and Sunday at 11:50 AM and 11:50 PM. These are for both EST/PST.
The Union Underground and Godhead are confirmed to be the support acts for the first half of the upcoming tour. Appearing on the second half will be Cold and Godhead. There will be more information on the tour very soon.
we've got two auctions going on with Ebay. A white fur jacket worn by Ginger during the filming of the "Tourniquet" video, and an autographed copy of the Mechanical Animals CD signed by the band. check back soon for more auctions.
Due to the overwhelming response that I have received from everyone, it has taken me longer to compile the video transmission. We are working on it and it will posted here over the weekend.
Written in the house where the Rolling Stones lived during the making of Let It Bleed, and recorded at the home of the late magician Harry Houdini, Holy Wood is Manson at the top of his game. "All of us played different instruments during the making of this record," explains the singer. "It's kind of like our White Album. If you listened to three songs, it wouldn't be emblematic of the whole record." "Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit,
"Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--I wanted to beat myself to death after listening to the entire record. If you don't want to hurt anybody after listening to the entire record, I think you can take it back for a refund."
Longtime Mansonites who might have been put off by his neo-glam opus, Mechanical Animals, will be sated by Dave Sardy's production expertise, the disc's sonic breadth and Manson's lyrical seething. We'll let the man have the last word: "The two years since the release of my last album have been filled with God and rappers. It's time for death and Satan to be put in the forefront."
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
The ?Furious 5 at 9? wrapped a KROQ ?Leak? weekend. Beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m., the station previewed songs from anticipated fall releases ? essentially leaking them on the radio prior to record release. During the weekend, ?Disposable Teens? was played 28 times, and by Monday it was the number one phone request on DJ Stryker? ?Furious 5 at 9? program.
was bestowed Kerrang! magazine? ?Hall of Fame? award at a ceremony in London. International sex symbol Britt Ekland fell for Marilyn Manson in a big way by slipping on a piece of watermelon thrown to the floor during a food fight, and the actress had to be carried to the stage to do the honors. Previously, Marilyn Manson has won the award for ?Best Band In The World? in both 1998 and 1999. To hear and see the interview go to
In an in-depth conversation with U.K. based-Dazed and Confused, Marilyn Manson discusses his inspiration for his new record, Holy Wood. He goes into the fabrication of the new release and describes his influences, and motivation behind the project without holding anything back. His interview garnered the publication with a distinct storyline behind the scenes and behind his intentions and beliefs for recording the new record.
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previews the first piece of music from Holy Wood. As promised, here is a clip from The Love Song , along with the cover of Marilyn Manson's forthcoming novel.
graces his first magazine cover in anticipation of his new CD. Kerrang's, August 5th issue, hit stands this week with Manson's first interview in preparation for the release of Holy Wood. It is an in-depth interview with discussions on the record, artwork, and more.
In a taped announcement filmed at his home today, Marilyn Manson has disclosed information about his new CD titled, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), for release on Nothing/Interscope Records on October 24th. He also stated that he will be posting weekly updates on the website with previews from Holy Wood, which may include music or artwork. The partial track listing is as follows (in no particular order from what may appear on the final record):
With the title ?Holy Wood? (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) and thematic threads weaving connections between Christ and Kennedy, religion and violence, mass media and alienation, is it too much to call Marilyn Manson? almost-finished new opus a concept album?
?It? too little to call it a concept album,? says the lanky
lighting rod for controversy, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes shining through dark glasses. Indeed, everything about this project screams ?heavyosity.? For one thing, it was recorded at the Hollywood Hills house once inhabited by magician Harry Houdini. And today, in the mixing studio where Manson and co-producer Dave Sardy are adding final touches, he is clearly going for a spooky ambience: The room is floored with blood-red mood light; there? an automatic rifle poised on the couch and a wolf? head resting atop the recording console.
explains that this album is not a piece unto itself but the glue binding its two predecessors, 1996? Antichrist Superstar and 1998? Mechanical Animals, into what Manson describes as a semiautobiographical ?tryptic,? with an accompanying novel in the works as well. ?This story can be interpreted on a number of levels, but one of the simplest ways,? he says, ?is about a boy who wants to become part of the world that he doesn? feel adequate for, and the bitterness and rage becomes a revolution inside him , and what happens is that the revolution becomes just another product.?
On such new songs as ?Target Audience,? ?Disposable Teens? and ?Cruci-Fiction in Space,? Manson dismantles the slick, glam-tinged sound of Animals in favor of the more brutal industrial-goth grind of his first album. He knows some will see this as a reaction to Animals?commercial shortcomings. And Manson admits that returning to his old sound was a way to reconnect with ?what a fan of Marilyn Manson wants.?
that fits right into the themes of the album cycle. ?Mechanical Animals was to represent the point where the revolution got sold out, a hollow shell of what the essence of Marilyn Manson was,? he says. ?It was a satire, and a lot of people interpreted it as ?is is what he really is.?I was making a mockery of what I was, taking a shot at myself.?
He wasn? the only one taking shots, with the religious right trying to blame him for the Columbine tragedy and Courtney Love abandoning her tour with Manson last year. Manson says all that criticism made him defensive. But with the new album, he says, that? been purged: ?This is me coming out and swinging. Rather than being fucked in the ass (by the critics), I would kick their teeth in. But I want to do it a beautiful way, so that they could still be humming a tune as they held their mouths on the way to the orthodontist.? ? Steve Hochman
is still putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), he recently took time out for a cameo appearance in an upcoming video from Eminem. "Eminem is an exception when it comes to rap and his new album will play an important role in the fight for free speech," states MANSON. "I think he's not afraid to tell anyone and everyone to 'fuck off,' and I like and respect him for it."
We don't think Marilyn Manson will be contributing to Bill Clinton's presidental library anytime soon. At Cafe des Artistes in L.A. recently, the shock rocker walked over to the wall of celebrity signatures, which includes Clinton's, drew a picture of a sperm pointing at Clinton's name and wrote COMMIE in big letters, much to the amusement of his girlfriend, Rose McGowan, and fellow diner Sally Kirkland. The restaurant's management hurriedly erased Manson's graffiti.
At age 10, recalls Josh Saviano, "I was all eyes and nose, about 5'1" and so skinny I was blown backward when I walked into the wind. I was just a frail little boy with a lot of personality." The Wonder Years creators wanted Kevin Arnold's nerdy best friend to be asthmatic too. "They kept asking me to wheeze, and I couldn't do it," says Saviano, 24. "But I used to pretend I was sick when I didn't want to go to school and had a good fake sneeze down. When I did it, they went, 'That's it! That's it!' They loved the sneeze
." Once cast, Saviano and costar Fred Savage were inseparable. "Josh is much cooler than people gave him credit for," says Savage. The boys shared a passion for Nintendo and baseball cards. "Fred went on The Tonight Show and announced he was a collector," says Saviano. "People started mailing him cards, so he totally beat me." Saviano can claim the most original rumor, though. While at Yale, where he earned a degree in political science in 1998,
, the Internet began buzzing that he was shock rocker Marilyn Manson. "I'd get 20 e-mails a week, and it still hasn't died!" says Saviano, who is a consultant at an Internet firm until he starts law school, probably in the fall. Although his family and friends, including girlfriend Jennifer, 28, an attorney, know the truth, Saviano isn't concerned about setting cyberspace straight. "What would you rather have, people thinking you're a dorky kid from The Wonder Years or a satanic rock star? It's way cooler for me."
May 10, 2000 ? New York, NY - Last night nine inch nails turned in a frenetic and flawless performance at their sold-out concert at NYC? Madison Square Garden. Ending what had become one of the most publicized spats in recent music history, Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson reunited onstage.
Reznor and Manson performed two songs together--nine inch nails?new single "Starsuckers, Inc." and Manson? "The Beautiful People"--creating a spectacular rock n?roll finale.
directed the video for "Starsuckers, Inc." with Robert Hales. nine inch nails?latest single, "Starsuckers, Inc." is the number one most added track at modern rock radio this week. The song was produced by Trent Reznor and Alan Moulder and is featured on nine inch nails?current multi-platinum CD, ?The Fragile.?
nine inch nails are in the midst of their "Fragility v2.0" tour, their first North American tour in five years. Playing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews, the tour continues through June 18 in Denver, CO. MTV 2 is sponsoring the tour.
is currently in the studio completing his upcoming disc, ?Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)? slated for release this Fall on Reznor? nothing records label.
Putting rampant speculation to bed, MARILYN MANSON has signed godhead from Washington, DC, to his new label, Posthuman Records, distributed by Priority Records. Currently, godhead is gearing up to go into the studio with producer Danny Saber with plans to release an album later this year
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
has been confirmed to deliver the Artist Keynote Address at the NMW Music Industry Conference in Vancouver BC. Celebrating its 10th year, the conference runs May 9-13 with Manson speaking on the 11th. For more information go to
will make an appearance this week on Politically Incorrect. The show will air this Friday, April 6th. Click here Polically Incorrect to find out when the show airs for you locally.
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We are activating a new temporary Bulletin Board effective later today, March 29th, and we will continue to work on it to provide you with the best BBS possible.
We've just been notified by ARTISTdirect that they will no longer be able to host our BBS, as it currently exists.
We are activating a new temporary Bulletin Board effective later today, March 29th, and we will continue to work on it to provide you with the best BBS possible.
Former high school student, Nicholas J. Boroff was banned from Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio, in August 1997 for wearing a Marilyn Manson T-shirt. On Monday, March 19, 2001, the court, without comment, turned down the Ohio student's argument that school officials could not keep him from wearing T-shirts depicting
School officials were able to ban the shirts because they were determined to be "vulgar, offensive and contrary to the educational mission of the school," the appeals court said, noting that school officials submitted evidence of the group's "pro-drug persona."
In the appeal acted on Monday, Boroff's lawyers said that while there was evidence that Manson had promoted drug use and Satanism, that did not mean school officials could ban students from wearing his name and picture.
was the recipient of "The Best Metal Act" from NME's annual Carling Awards. Other nominees included, AT THE DRIVE-IN, LIMP BIZKIT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, and SLIPKNOT.
will revisit the Ozzfest roster this year, making it his first trip with the tour since Ozzfest's initial national excursion in 1997.
Ozzfest will kick off June 8 at Chicago's World Theater, with approximately 30 other dates expected to follow. Tickets for the Chicago show will go on sale in March.
The original Black Sabbath lineup singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward will headline this year's Ozzfest tour.
Rounding out the main-stage lineup will be Slipknot, Papa Roach, Disturbed and Linkin Park.
has been nominated for a Grammy, for Best Metal Performance for "Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes" which was featured in both "The Last Tour On Earth" and from the "MTV Celebrity Deathmatch" (Various Artists) CD. The 43rd Grammy Awards will be televised on February 21st live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
A photographic exhibition by Marilyn Manson & P.R. Brown will be running from January 18th to February 15th, 2001 at The Gallery 1628 N. Cahuenga Blvd (between Hollywood and Selma) Los Angeles, California. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.
Make sure to tune into MTV on New Year's Eve to catch a live performance from the MTV Times Square studios by Marilyn Manson at Midnight. MTV is holding a special contest to win tickets for you and a friend to party at this performance. Five winners (and their guests) will be VIPs at the New Year's Eve party, while MTV will put you and your friend up in New York City. Click here for more information.
On the anniversary of John Lennon's death, Marilyn Manson presents an acoustic clip of "Working Class Hero", which is a Lennon song that appears as a B-side on the "Disposable Teens" single. Click below to download (1.9mb).
This evenings show in Toledo Ohio was cancelled due to drummer Ginger Fish re-aggravating his injured collar bone. The tour will continue Thursday in Columbus.
Holy Wood CD comes with a special enhanced portion to it. The CD consists of a full length 3 minute movie of an Autopsy of Marilyn Manson. Warning: with added twists and turns the Autopsy is not for the weak stomached individuals. Holy Wood is in stores now.
Tune in tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 29th to Howard Stern and Mancow. Manson will be calling into Stern's studio around 8:30 AM and following with a call into Mancow around 9 AM.
At the end of the show last night in New York, Ginger fractured his collar bone while jumping over his drum set. He is feeling fine and will not miss any shows. The tour continues in Detroit Tuesday night.
Shockingly, the Catholic League has condemned Marilyn Manson's new album, "Holy Wood," which features such titles as "Disposable Teens," "Godeatgod," "Crucifiction in Space" and "The Death Song." Catholic League President William Donohue took particular offense at the Goth rocker donning a bishop's role and a cross in the "Teens" video. "It is Christianity that [Manson] hates, and it is Catholocism that he hates most of all...This guy is at war with Christ," Donohue says, in calling for a boycott of the CD. In response, Manson had this to say,"I can't possibly be at war with Christ, because your religion killed him and what he stood for. But if you want to be at war with me...bring it on."
is scheduled to appear tomorrow, November 17th on MUCH MUSIC at 3:00PM EST. They are also making and appearance at 102.1 The Edge for a Live Interview and Autograph session at 6:30PM EST.
Tickets for the January 13 show at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles went on sale yesterday. The show, sponsored by KROQ, sold out in 12 minutes.
The cover of Holy Wood has been banned from Circuit City and Best Buy. These stores will be carrying an alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
"By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
will appear on MTV? Total Request Live the following afternoon, Wednesday, November 15th, before heading to their concert in Philadelphia. The band is back in New York City for two nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 24th and 25th.
show in Kansas City had over 10,000 fans in attendance. Go to the tour dates section to see the pictures and the footage. Here's what the BBS was saying about it:
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
has been voted the "Scariest Celebrity" according to a vote that has been tallied up by AOL.com users. The contest was won by a landslide with 48% of the votes, over 66,000 plus people voted for him.
We have added a new page to the Marilyn Manson website. It will help you find the station in your area so you will be able to request the new Manson song, Disposable Teens. You can access the page by clicking the Radio Airplay button at the top of this page.
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
Here is the cover to the "Disposable Teens" single. It is the first single from Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). Start calling your local station and requesting it, now.
Also, check the downloads area for updated tour dates.
presents the new cover of his upcoming CD, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)." Holy Wood will be in stores on November 14th, everywhere. Stay tuned for more details to unravel.
Check the Tour Dates section in Downloads for the first dates in Marilyn Manson's "Guns, God, and Government" World Tour. Also, TUNE IN to MTV all weekend for constant updates. MTV News will post the dates on Saturday at 6:50 PM and Sunday at 11:50 AM and 11:50 PM. These are for both EST/PST.
The Union Underground and Godhead are confirmed to be the support acts for the first half of the upcoming tour. Appearing on the second half will be Cold and Godhead. There will be more information on the tour very soon.
we've got two auctions going on with Ebay. A white fur jacket worn by Ginger during the filming of the "Tourniquet" video, and an autographed copy of the Mechanical Animals CD signed by the band. check back soon for more auctions.
Due to the overwhelming response that I have received from everyone, it has taken me longer to compile the video transmission. We are working on it and it will posted here over the weekend.
Written in the house where the Rolling Stones lived during the making of Let It Bleed, and recorded at the home of the late magician Harry Houdini, Holy Wood is Manson at the top of his game. "All of us played different instruments during the making of this record," explains the singer. "It's kind of like our White Album. If you listened to three songs, it wouldn't be emblematic of the whole record."
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
I wanted to beat myself to death after listening to the entire record. If you don't want to hurt anybody after listening to the entire record, I think you can take it back for a refund."
Longtime Mansonites who might have been put off by his neo-glam opus, Mechanical Animals, will be sated by Dave Sardy's production expertise, the disc's sonic breadth and Manson's lyrical seething. We'll let the man have the last word: "The two years since the release of my last album have been filled with God and rappers. It's time for death and Satan to be put in the forefront."
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
The ?Furious 5 at 9? wrapped a KROQ ?Leak? weekend. Beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m., the station previewed songs from anticipated fall releases ? essentially leaking them on the radio prior to record release. During the weekend, ?Disposable Teens? was played 28 times, and by Monday it was the number one phone request on DJ Stryker? ?Furious 5 at 9? program.
For this week's preview, we unveiled a new introduction to the official Marilyn Manson website. The music in the background is Cruci-fiction In Space from the new record, Holy Wood.
was bestowed Kerrang! magazine? ?Hall of Fame? award at a ceremony in London. International sex symbol Britt Ekland fell for Marilyn Manson in a big way by slipping on a piece of watermelon thrown to the floor during a food fight, and the actress had to be carried to the stage to do the honors. Previously, Marilyn Manson has won the award for ?Best Band In The World? in both 1998 and 1999. To hear and see the interview go to
In an in-depth conversation with U.K. based-Dazed and Confused, Marilyn Manson discusses his inspiration for his new record, Holy Wood. He goes into the fabrication of the new release and describes his influences, and motivation behind the project without holding anything back. His interview garnered the publication with a distinct storyline behind the scenes and behind his intentions and beliefs for recording the new record.
You can easily sign up to our mailing list by filling out the form here. Once you sign up you will be informed of upcoming projects, tours, videos and release dates on Marilyn Manson. We will also send out periodical promo items in the mail, which you cannot purchase anywhere. We look forward to having you be a part of our family.
previews the first piece of music from Holy Wood. As promised, here is a clip from The Love Song , along with the cover of Marilyn Manson's forthcoming novel.
graces his first magazine cover in anticipation of his new CD. Kerrang's, August 5th issue, hit stands this week with Manson's first interview in preparation for the release of Holy Wood. It is an in-depth interview with discussions on the record, artwork, and more.
In a taped announcement filmed at his home today, Marilyn Manson has disclosed information about his new CD titled, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), for release on Nothing/Interscope Records on October 24th. He also stated that he will be posting weekly updates on the website with previews from Holy Wood, which may include music or artwork. The partial track listing is as follows (in no particular order from what may appear on the final record):
With the title ?Holy Wood? (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) and thematic threads weaving connections between Christ and Kennedy, religion and violence, mass media and alienation, is it too much to call Marilyn Manson? almost-finished new opus a concept album?
?It? too little to call it a concept album,? says the lanky lighting rod for controversy, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes shining through dark glasses. Indeed, everything about this project screams ?heavyosity.? For one thing, it was recorded at the Hollywood Hills house once inhabited by magician Harry Houdini. And today, in the mixing studio where Manson and co-producer Dave Sardy are adding final touches, he is clearly going for a spooky ambience: The room is floored with blood-red mood light; there? an automatic rifle poised on the couch and a wolf? head resting atop the recording console.
explains that this album is not a piece unto itself but the glue binding its two predecessors, 1996? Antichrist Superstar and 1998? Mechanical Animals, into what Manson describes as a semiautobiographical ?tryptic,? with an accompanying novel in the works as well. ?This story can be interpreted on a number of levels, but one of the simplest ways,? he says, ?is about a boy who wants to become part of the world that he doesn? feel adequate for, and the bitterness and rage becomes a revolution inside him , and what happens is that the revolution becomes just another product.?
On such new songs as ?Target Audience,? ?Disposable Teens? and ?Cruci-Fiction in Space,? Manson dismantles the slick, glam-tinged sound of Animals in favor of the more brutal industrial-goth grind of his first album. He knows some will see this as a reaction to Animals?commercial shortcomings. And Manson admits that returning to his old sound was a way to reconnect with ?what a fan of Marilyn Manson wants.?
, that fits right into the themes of the album cycle. ?Mechanical Animals was to represent the point where the revolution got sold out, a hollow shell of what the essence of Marilyn Manson was,? he says. ?It was a satire, and a lot of people interpreted it as ?is is what he really is.?I was making a mockery of what I was, taking a shot at myself.?
He wasn? the only one taking shots, with the religious right trying to blame him for the Columbine tragedy and Courtney Love abandoning her tour with Manson last year. Manson says all that criticism made him defensive. But with the new album, he says, that? been purged: ?This is me coming out and swinging. Rather than being fucked in the ass (by the critics), I would kick their teeth in. But I want to do it a beautiful way, so that they could still be humming a tune as they held their mouths on the way to the orthodontist.? ? Steve Hochman
is still putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), he recently took time out for a cameo appearance in an upcoming video from Eminem. "Eminem is an exception when it comes to rap and his new album will play an important role in the fight for free speech," states MANSON. "I think he's not afraid to tell anyone and everyone to 'fuck off,' and I like and respect him for it."
We don't think Marilyn Manson will be contributing to Bill Clinton's presidental library anytime soon. At Cafe des Artistes in L.A. recently, the shock rocker walked over to the wall of celebrity signatures, which includes Clinton's, drew a picture of a sperm pointing at Clinton's name and wrote COMMIE in big letters, much to the amusement of his girlfriend, Rose McGowan, and fellow diner Sally Kirkland. The restaurant's management hurriedly erased Manson's graffiti.
At age 10, recalls Josh Saviano, "I was all eyes and nose, about 5'1" and so skinny I was blown backward when I walked into the wind. I was just a frail little boy with a lot of personality." The Wonder Years creators wanted Kevin Arnold's nerdy best friend to be asthmatic too. "They kept asking me to wheeze, and I couldn't do it," says Saviano, 24. "But I used to pretend I was sick when I didn't want to go to school and had a good fake sneeze down. When I did it, they went, 'That's it! That's it!' They loved the sneeze." Once cast, Saviano and costar Fred Savage were inseparable. "Josh is much cooler than people gave him credit for," says Savage.
The boys shared a passion for Nintendo and baseball cards. "Fred went on The Tonight Show and announced he was a collector," says Saviano. "People started mailing him cards, so he totally beat me." Saviano can claim the most original rumor, though. While at Yale, where he earned a degree in political science in 1998, the Internet began buzzing that he was shock rocker Marilyn Manson. "I'd get 20 e-mails a week, and it still hasn't died!" says Saviano, who is a consultant at an Internet firm until he starts law school, probably in the fall. Although his family and friends, including girlfriend Jennifer, 28, an attorney, know the truth, Saviano isn't concerned about setting cyberspace straight. "What would you rather have, people thinking you're a dorky kid from The Wonder Years or a satanic rock star? It's way cooler for me."
May 10, 2000 ? New York, NY - Last night nine inch nails turned in a frenetic and flawless performance at their sold-out concert at NYC? Madison Square Garden. Ending what had become one of the most publicized spats in recent music history, Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson reunited onstage.
Reznor and Manson performed two songs together--nine inch nails?new single "Starsuckers, Inc." and Manson? "The Beautiful People"--creating a spectacular rock n?roll finale.
directed the video for "Starsuckers, Inc." with Robert Hales. nine inch nails?latest single, "Starsuckers, Inc." is the number one most added track at modern rock radio this week. The song was produced by Trent Reznor and Alan Moulder and is featured on nine inch nails?current multi-platinum CD, ?The Fragile.?
are in the midst of their "Fragility v2.0" tour, their first North American tour in five years. Playing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews, the tour continues through June 18 in Denver, CO. MTV 2 is sponsoring the tour.
is currently in the studio completing his upcoming disc, ?Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)? slated for release this Fall on Reznor? nothing records label.
Guten tag ! Ich ein Berliner ! Deutscheland Demokuratische Ripublikana stadt und das newe schuwerbenland von Geisler. Arbeit Paltei ist schuwim wagen. Nein luft ballon und lichkeit was es wehr macht. Noch uns die reiches marine staats siecherheits felt gender merie mein nach GFP. was? wo? nein ! Ist von Clausewitz und Streckenbach Kampf Gruppen und Lebens born von Siecherheits Staffeln. Waffen Soldaden Staffel ist sieg rune !
is currently in the studio completing his upcoming disc, ?Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)? slated for release this Fall on Reznor? nothing records label.
Putting rampant speculation to bed, MARILYN MANSON has signed godhead from Washington, DC, to his new label, Posthuman Records, distributed by Priority Records. Currently, godhead is gearing up to go into the studio with producer Danny Saber with plans to release an album later this year.
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
The cover of Holy Wood has been banned from Circuit City and Best Buy. These stores will be carrying an alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
"By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
has been voted the "Scariest Celebrity" according to a vote that has been tallied up by AOL.com users. The contest was won by a landslide with 48% of the votes, over 66,000 plus people voted for him.
added a new page to the Marilyn Manson website. It will help you find the station in your area so you will be able to request the new Manson song, Disposable Teens. You can access the page by clicking the Radio Airplay button at the top of this page.
Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
presents the new cover of his upcoming CD, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)." Holy Wood will be in stores on November 14th, everywhere. Stay tuned for more details to unravel.
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
Check the Tour Dates section in Downloads for the first dates in Marilyn Manson's "Guns, God, and Government" World Tour. Also, TUNE IN to MTV all weekend for constant updates. MTV News will post the dates on Saturday at 6:50 PM and Sunday at 11:50 AM and 11:50 PM. These are for both EST/PST.
The Union Underground and Godhead are confirmed to be the support acts for the first half of the upcoming tour. Appearing on the second half will be Cold and Godhead. There will be more information on the tour very soon.
we've got two auctions going on with Ebay. A white fur jacket worn by Ginger during the filming of the "Tourniquet" video, and an autographed copy of the Mechanical Animals CD signed by the band. check back soon for more auctions.
Due to the overwhelming response that I have received from everyone, it has taken me longer to compile the video transmission. We are working on it and it will posted here over the weekend.
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
I wanted to beat myself to death after listening to the entire record. If you don't want to hurt anybody after listening to the entire record, I think you can take it back for a refund."
Longtime Mansonites who might have been put off by his neo-glam opus, Mechanical Animals, will be sated by Dave Sardy's production expertise, the disc's sonic breadth and Manson's lyrical seething. We'll let the man have the last word: "The two years since the release of my last album have been filled with God and rappers. It's time for death and Satan to be put in the forefront."
The ?Furious 5 at 9? wrapped a KROQ ?Leak? weekend. Beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m., the station previewed songs from anticipated fall releases ? essentially leaking them on the radio prior to record release. During the weekend, ?Disposable Teens? was played 28 times, and by Monday it was the number one phone request on DJ Stryker? ?Furious 5 at 9? program.
For this week's preview, we unveiled a new introduction to the official Marilyn Manson website. The music in the background is Cruci-fiction In Space from the new record, Holy Wood.
was bestowed Kerrang! magazine? ?Hall of Fame? award at a ceremony in London. International sex symbol Britt Ekland fell for Marilyn Manson in a big way by slipping on a piece of watermelon thrown to the floor during a food fight, and the actress had to be carried to the stage to do the honors. Previously, Marilyn Manson has won the award for ?Best Band In The World? in both 1998 and 1999. To hear and see the interview go to
In an in-depth conversation with U.K. based-Dazed and Confused, Marilyn Manson discusses his inspiration for his new record, Holy Wood. He goes into the fabrication of the new release and describes his influences, and motivation behind the project without holding anything back. His interview garnered the publication with a distinct storyline behind the scenes and behind his intentions and beliefs for recording the new record.
You can easily sign up to our mailing list by filling out the form here. Once you sign up you will be informed of upcoming projects, tours, videos and release dates on Marilyn Manson. We will also send out periodical promo items in the mail, which you cannot purchase anywhere. We look forward to having you be a part of our family.
graces his first magazine cover in anticipation of his new CD. Kerrang's, August 5th issue, hit stands this week with Manson's first interview in preparation for the release of Holy Wood. It is an in-depth interview with discussions on the record, artwork, and more.
In a taped announcement filmed at his home today, Marilyn Manson has disclosed information about his new CD titled, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), for release on Nothing/Interscope Records on October 24th. He also stated that he will be posting weekly updates on the website with previews from Holy Wood, which may include music or artwork. The partial track listing is as follows (in no particular order from what may appear on the final record):
With the title ?Holy Wood? (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) and thematic threads weaving connections between Christ and Kennedy, religion and violence, mass media and alienation, is it too much to call Marilyn Manson? almost-finished new opus a concept album?
?It? too little to call it a concept album,? says the lanky lighting rod for controversy, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes shining through dark glasses. Indeed, everything about this project screams ?heavyosity.? For one thing, it was recorded at the Hollywood Hills house once inhabited by magician Harry Houdini. And today, in the mixing studio where Manson and co-producer Dave Sardy are adding final touches, he is clearly going for a spooky ambience: The room is floored with blood-red mood light; there? an automatic rifle poised on the couch and a wolf? head resting atop the recording console.
explains that this album is not a piece unto itself but the glue binding its two predecessors, 1996? Antichrist Superstar and 1998? Mechanical Animals, into what Manson describes as a semiautobiographical ?tryptic,? with an accompanying novel in the works as well. ?This story can be interpreted on a number of levels, but one of the simplest ways,? he says, ?is about a boy who wants to become part of the world that he doesn? feel adequate for, and the bitterness and rage becomes a revolution inside him , and what happens is that the revolution becomes just another product.?
On such new songs as ?Target Audience,? ?Disposable Teens? and ?Cruci-Fiction in Space,? Manson dismantles the slick, glam-tinged sound of Animals in favor of the more brutal industrial-goth grind of his first album. He knows some will see this as a reaction to Animals?commercial shortcomings. And Manson admits that returning to his old sound was a way to reconnect with ?what a fan of Marilyn Manson wants.?
He wasn? the only one taking shots, with the religious right trying to blame him for the Columbine tragedy and Courtney Love abandoning her tour with Manson last year. Manson says all that criticism made him defensive. But with the new album, he says, that? been purged: ?This is me coming out and swinging. Rather than being fucked in the ass (by the critics), I would kick their teeth in. But I want to do it a beautiful way, so that they could still be humming a tune as they held their mouths on the way to the orthodontist.? ? Steve Hochman
is still putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), he recently took time out for a cameo appearance in an upcoming video from Eminem. "Eminem is an exception when it comes to rap and his new album will play an important role in the fight for free speech," states MANSON. "I think he's not afraid to tell anyone and everyone to 'fuck off,' and I like and respect him for it."
We don't think Marilyn Manson will be contributing to Bill Clinton's presidental library anytime soon. At Cafe des Artistes in L.A. recently, the shock rocker walked over to the wall of celebrity signatures, which includes Clinton's, drew a picture of a sperm pointing at Clinton's name and wrote COMMIE in big letters, much to the amusement of his girlfriend, Rose McGowan, and fellow diner Sally Kirkland. The restaurant's management hurriedly erased Manson's graffiti.
The boys shared a passion for Nintendo and baseball cards. "Fred went on The Tonight Show and announced he was a collector," says Saviano. "People started mailing him cards, so he totally beat me." Saviano can claim the most original rumor, though. While at Yale, where he earned a degree in political science in 1998, the Internet began buzzing that he was shock rocker Marilyn Manson. "I'd get 20 e-mails a week, and it still hasn't died!" says Saviano, who is a consultant at an Internet firm until he starts law school, probably in the fall. Although his family and friends, including girlfriend Jennifer, 28, an attorney, know the truth, Saviano isn't concerned about setting cyberspace straight. "What would you rather have, people thinking you're a dorky kid from The Wonder Years or a satanic rock star? It's way cooler for me."
May 10, 2000 ? New York, NY - Last night nine inch nails turned in a frenetic and flawless performance at their sold-out concert at NYC? Madison Square Garden. Ending what had become one of the most publicized spats in recent music history, Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson reunited onstage.
Reznor and Manson performed two songs together--nine inch nails?new single "Starsuckers, Inc." and Manson? "The Beautiful People"--creating a spectacular rock n?roll finale.
May 10, 2000 ? New York, NY - Last night nine inch nails turned in a frenetic and flawless performance at their sold-out concert at NYC? Madison Square Garden. Ending what had become one of the most publicized spats in recent music history, Trent Reznor and Marilyn Mans
Reznor and Manson performed two songs together--nine inch nails?new single "Starsuckers, Inc." and Manson? "The Beautiful People"--creating a spectacular rock n?roll finale.
are in the midst of their "Fragility v2.0" tour, their first North American tour in five years. Playing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews, the tour continues through June 18 in Denver, CO. MTV 2 is sponsoring the tour.
is currently in the studio completing his upcoming disc, ?Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)? slated for release this Fall on Reznor? nothing records label.
Putting rampant speculation to bed, MARILYN MANSON has signed godhead from Washington, DC, to his new label, Posthuman Records, distributed by Priority Records. Currently, godhead is gearing up to go into the studio with producer Danny Saber with plans to release an album later this year.
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
In an in-depth conversation with U.K. based-Dazed and Confused, Marilyn Manson discusses his inspiration for his new record, Holy Wood. He goes into the fabrication of the new release and describes his influences, and motivation behind the project without holding anything back. His interview garnered the publication with a distinct storyline behind the scenes and behind his intentions and beliefs for recording the new record.
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
"By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
The Union Underground and Godhead are confirmed to be the support acts for the first half of the upcoming tour. Appearing on the second half will be Cold and Godhead. There will be more information on the tour very soon.
Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
graces his first magazine cover in anticipation of his new CD. Kerrang's, August 5th issue, hit stands this week with Manson's first interview in preparation for the release of Holy Wood. It is an in-depth interview with discussions on the record, artwork, and more.
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
added a new page to the Marilyn Manson website. It will help you find the station in your area so you will be able to request the new Manson song, Disposable Teens. You can access the page by clicking the Radio Airplay button at the top of this page.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
I wanted to beat myself to death after listening to the entire record. If you don't want to hurt anybody after listening to the entire record, I think you can take it back for a refund."
He wasn? the only one taking shots, with the religious right trying to blame him for the Columbine tragedy and Courtney Love abandoning her tour with Manson last year. Manson says all that criticism made him defensive. But with the new album, he says, that? been purged: ?This is me coming out and swinging. Rather than being fucked in the ass (by the critics), I would kick their teeth in. But I want to do it a beautiful way, so that they could still be humming a tune as they held their mouths on the way to the orthodontist.? ? Steve Hochman
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
The ?Furious 5 at 9? wrapped a KROQ ?Leak? weekend. Beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m., the station previewed songs from anticipated fall releases ? essentially leaking them on the radio prior to record release. During the weekend, ?Disposable Teens? was played 28 times, and by Monday it was the number one phone request on DJ Stryker? ?Furious 5 at 9? program.
alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
"By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website,
"Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit, "Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
has been confirmed to deliver the Artist Keynote Address at the NMW Music Industry Conference in Vancouver BC. Celebrating its 10th year, the conference runs May 9-13 with Manson speaking on the 11th. For more information go to
will make an appearance this week on Politically Incorrect. The show will air this Friday, April 6th. Click here Polically Incorrect to find out when the show airs for you locally.
We are activating a new temporary Bulletin Board effective later today, March 29th, and we will continue to work on it to provide you with the best BBS possible.
Former high school student, Nicholas J. Boroff was banned from Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio, in August 1997 for wearing a Marilyn Manson T-shirt. On Monday, March 19, 2001, the court, without comment, turned down the Ohio student's argument that school officials could not keep him from wearing T-shirts depicting
School officials were able to ban the shirts because they were determined to be "vulgar, offensive and contrary to the educational mission of the school," the appeals court said, noting that school officials submitted evidence of the group's "pro-drug persona."
In the appeal acted on Monday, Boroff's lawyers said that while there was evidence that Manson had promoted drug use and Satanism, that did not mean school officials could ban students from wearing his name and picture.
was the recipient of "The Best Metal Act" from NME's annual Carling Awards. Other nominees included, AT THE DRIVE-IN, LIMP BIZKIT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, and SLIPKNOT.
Ozzfest will kick off June 8 at Chicago's World Theater, with approximately 30 other dates expected to follow. Tickets for the Chicago show will go on sale in March.
The original Black Sabbath lineup singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward will headline this year's Ozzfest tour.
has been nominated for a Grammy, for Best Metal Performance for "Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes" which was featured in both "The Last Tour On Earth" and from the "MTV Celebrity Deathmatch" (Various Artists) CD. The 43rd Grammy Awards will be televised on February 21st live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
will be running from January 18th to February 15th, 2001 at The Gallery 1628 N. Cahuenga Blvd (between Hollywood and Selma) Los Angeles, California. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.
MTV is holding a special contest to win tickets for you and a friend to party at this performance. Five winners (and their guests) will be VIPs at the New Year's Eve party, while MTV will put you and your friend up in New York City. Click here for more information.
presents an acoustic clip of "Working Class Hero", which is a Lennon song that appears as a B-side on the "Disposable Teens" single. Click below to download (1.9mb).
This evenings show in Toledo Ohio was cancelled due to drummer Ginger Fish re-aggravating his injured collar bone. The tour will continue Thursday in Columbus.
with a special enhanced portion to it. The CD consists of a full length 3 minute movie of an Autopsy of Marilyn Manson. Warning: with added twists and turns the Autopsy is not for the weak stomached individuals. Holy Wood is in stores now.
Tune in tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 29th to Howard Stern and Mancow. Manson will be calling into Stern's studio around 8:30 AM and following with a call into Mancow around 9 AM.
At the end of the show last night in New York, Ginger fractured his collar bone while jumping over his drum set. He is feeling fine and will not miss any shows. The tour continues in Detroit Tuesday night.
Shockingly, the Catholic League has condemned Marilyn Manson's new album, "Holy Wood," which features such titles as "Disposable Teens," "Godeatgod," "Crucifiction in Space" and "The Death Song." Catholic League President William Donohue took particular offense at the Goth rocker donning a bishop's role and a cross in the "Teens" video. "It is Christianity that [Manson] hates, and it is Catholocism that he hates most of all...This guy is at war with Christ," Donohue says, in calling for a boycott of the CD. In response, Manson had this to say,"I can't possibly be at war with Christ, because your religion killed him and what he stood for. But if you want to be at war with me...bring it on."
is scheduled to appear tomorrow, November 17th on MUCH MUSIC at 3:00PM EST. They are also making and appearance at 102.1 The Edge for a Live Interview and Autograph session at 6:30PM EST.
Tickets for the January 13 show at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles went on sale yesterday. The show, sponsored by KROQ, sold out in 12 minutes.
The cover of Holy Wood has been banned from Circuit City and Best Buy. These stores will be carrying an alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.
"By far the best thing Manson has ever set his warped mind to, 'Holy Wood...' ultimately inspires something far more potent than fear or hatred. Respect."
will make a pit-stop from his ?Guns, God and Government? tour to showcase the release of his latest offering, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The album and the party both hit Tuesday, November 14th.
To top off the excitement generally surrounding Manson, those special enough to make it into the New York party will witness an acoustic performance by the unholy trinity of Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and John5 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event. To win invites, fans can be one of the first 100 to buy the new record at Tower Records, 692 Broadway in New York, at the stroke of midnight this Monday, November 13th. Devotees can also get passes into the soiree by listening to K-ROCK (92.3 FM) or logging onto Manson? website
will appear on MTV? Total Request Live the following afternoon, Wednesday, November 15th, before heading to their concert in Philadelphia. The band is back in New York City for two nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 24th and 25th.
October 31, 2000 - Marilyn Manson's show in Kansas City had over 10,000 fans in attendance. Go to the tour dates section to see the pictures and the footage. Here's what the BBS was saying about it:
will continue to run on MTV, Saturday - 11/4 at 9:30AM and 3:30AM, Sunday - 11/5 at 10:30PM, Wednesday - 11/8 at 7:30PM, and Thursday - 11/9 at 1:00PM. More dates will follow. Tune in.
has been voted the "Scariest Celebrity" according to a vote that has been tallied up by AOL.com users. The contest was won by a landslide with 48% of the votes, over 66,000 plus people voted for him.
We have added a new page to the Marilyn Manson website. It will help you find the station in your area so you will be able to request the new Manson song, Disposable Teens. You can access the page by clicking the Radio Airplay button at the top of this page.
Los Angeles ? Once again, Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single is off the band? upcoming release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) which will be in stores November 14, 2000. If you wish to request this song call KROQ at
is proud to introduce Maven, the new band from collaborator and long- term inspiration Bon Harris, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. While creating Holy Wood, Bon played an integral role in sequencing, editing, pre-production and the actual creation of the album.
?Bon was someone I respected, even interviewed in ?9 and I was completely blown away by his musical ability and his voice. I was fortunate that he took time away from Maven to work with me because he became a sort of 6th member, and I don? use that term lightly. I think Maven adds genius songwriting to the genre of electronica in a totally original way.?
Here is the cover to the "Disposable Teens" single. It is the first single from Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). Start calling your local station and requesting it, now.
Also, check the downloads area for updated tour dates.
presents the new cover of his upcoming CD, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)." Holy Wood will be in stores on November 14th, everywhere. Stay tuned for more details to unravel.
section in Downloads for the first dates in Marilyn Manson's "Guns, God, and Government" World Tour. Also, TUNE IN to MTV all weekend for constant updates. MTV News will post the dates on Saturday at 6:50 PM and Sunday at 11:50 AM and 11:50 PM. These are for both EST/PST.
The Union Underground and Godhead are confirmed to be the support acts for the first half of the upcoming tour. Appearing on the second half will be Cold and Godhead. There will be more information on the tour very soon.
we've got two auctions going on with Ebay. A white fur jacket worn by Ginger during the filming of the "Tourniquet" video, and an autographed copy of the Mechanical Animals CD signed by the band. check back soon for more auctions.
Due to the overwhelming response that I have received from everyone, it has taken me longer to compile the video transmission. We are working on it and it will posted here over the weekend.
Written in the house where the Rolling Stones lived during the making of Let It Bleed, and recorded at the home of the late magician Harry Houdini, Holy Wood is Manson at the top of his game. "All of us played different instruments during the making of this record," explains the singer. "It's kind of like our White Album. If you listened to three songs, it wouldn't be emblematic of the whole record." "Disposable Teens" is the crunchy cousin of "Beautiful People," "The Fight Song" has an acoustic-guitar part reminiscent of Blur's only U.S. hit,
"Song #2," and "Burning Flag" would sound great while driving tanks through Gore and Bush's respective election-night headquarters. "This record is specifically designed for use while being beaten upon or inspiring you to beat upon someone," says Manson. "I'm not saying you should do that--I wanted to beat myself to death after listening to the entire record. If you don't want to hurt anybody after listening to the entire record, I think you can take it back for a refund."
Longtime Mansonites who might have been put off by his neo-glam opus, Mechanical Animals, will be sated by Dave Sardy's production expertise, the disc's sonic breadth and Manson's lyrical seething. We'll let the man have the last word: "The two years since the release of my last album have been filled with God and rappers. It's time for death and Satan to be put in the forefront."
Los Angeles ? Marilyn Manson landed the top requested spot on KROQ? ?Furious 5 at 9? program Monday night with their single ?Disposable Teens.? The single, off the band? upcoming November release Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), overshadowed Blink 182, Fatboy Slim, Limp Bizkit and U2 as the most requested song from listeners.
The ?Furious 5 at 9? wrapped a KROQ ?Leak? weekend. Beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m., the station previewed songs from anticipated fall releases ? essentially leaking them on the radio prior to record release. During the weekend, ?Disposable Teens? was played 28 times, and by Monday it was the number one phone request on DJ Stryker? ?Furious 5 at 9? program.
was bestowed Kerrang! magazine? ?Hall of Fame? award at a ceremony in London. International sex symbol Britt Ekland fell for Marilyn Manson in a big way by slipping on a piece of watermelon thrown to the floor during a food fight, and the actress had to be carried to the stage to do the honors. Previously, Marilyn Manson has won the award for ?Best Band In The World? in both 1998 and 1999. To hear and see the interview go to
In an in-depth conversation with U.K. based-Dazed and Confused, Marilyn Manson discusses his inspiration for his new record, Holy Wood. He goes into the fabrication of the new release and describes his influences, and motivation behind the project without holding anything back. His interview garnered the publication with a distinct storyline behind the scenes and behind his intentions and beliefs for recording the new record.
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previews the first piece of music from Holy Wood. As promised, here is a clip from The Love Song , along with the cover of Marilyn Manson's forthcoming novel.
graces his first magazine cover in anticipation of his new CD. Kerrang's, August 5th issue, hit stands this week with Manson's first interview in preparation for the release of Holy Wood. It is an in-depth interview with discussions on the record, artwork, and more.
In a taped announcement filmed at his home today, Marilyn Manson has disclosed information about his new CD titled, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), for release on Nothing/Interscope Records on October 24th. He also stated that he will be posting weekly updates on the website with previews from Holy Wood, which may include music or artwork. The partial track listing is as follows (in no particular order from what may appear on the final record):
With the title ?Holy Wood? (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) and thematic threads weaving connections between Christ and Kennedy, religion and violence, mass media and alienation, is it too much to call Marilyn Manson? almost-finished new opus a concept album?
?It? too little to call it a concept album,? says the lanky
lighting rod for controversy, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes shining through dark glasses. Indeed, everything about this project screams ?heavyosity.? For one thing, it was recorded at the Hollywood Hills house once inhabited by magician Harry Houdini. And today, in the mixing studio where Manson and co-producer Dave Sardy are adding final touches, he is clearly going for a spooky ambience: The room is floored with blood-red mood light; there? an automatic rifle poised on the couch and a wolf? head resting atop the recording console.
explains that this album is not a piece unto itself but the glue binding its two predecessors, 1996? Antichrist Superstar and 1998? Mechanical Animals, into what Manson describes as a semiautobiographical ?tryptic,? with an accompanying novel in the works as well. ?This story can be interpreted on a number of levels, but one of the simplest ways,? he says, ?is about a boy who wants to become part of the world that he doesn? feel adequate for, and the bitterness and rage becomes a revolution inside him , and what happens is that the revolution becomes just another product.?
On such new songs as ?Target Audience,? ?Disposable Teens? and ?Cruci-Fiction in Space,? Manson dismantles the slick, glam-tinged sound of Animals in favor of the more brutal industrial-goth grind of his first album. He knows some will see this as a reaction to Animals?commercial shortcomings. And Manson admits that returning to his old sound was a way to reconnect with ?what a fan of Marilyn Manson wants.?
that fits right into the themes of the album cycle. ?Mechanical Animals was to represent the point where the revolution got sold out, a hollow shell of what the essence of Marilyn Manson was,? he says. ?It was a satire, and a lot of people interpreted it as ?is is what he really is.?I was making a mockery of what I was, taking a shot at myself.?
He wasn? the only one taking shots, with the religious right trying to blame him for the Columbine tragedy and Courtney Love abandoning her tour with Manson last year. Manson says all that criticism made him defensive. But with the new album, he says, that? been purged: ?This is me coming out and swinging. Rather than being fucked in the ass (by the critics), I would kick their teeth in. But I want to do it a beautiful way, so that they could still be humming a tune as they held their mouths on the way to the orthodontist.? ? Steve Hochman
is still putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), he recently took time out for a cameo appearance in an upcoming video from Eminem. "Eminem is an exception when it comes to rap and his new album will play an important role in the fight for free speech," states MANSON. "I think he's not afraid to tell anyone and everyone to 'fuck off,' and I like and respect him for it."
We don't think Marilyn Manson will be contributing to Bill Clinton's presidental library anytime soon. At Cafe des Artistes in L.A. recently, the shock rocker walked over to the wall of celebrity signatures, which includes Clinton's, drew a picture of a sperm pointing at Clinton's name and wrote COMMIE in big letters, much to the amusement of his girlfriend, Rose McGowan, and fellow diner Sally Kirkland. The restaurant's management hurriedly erased Manson's graffiti.
At age 10, recalls Josh Saviano, "I was all eyes and nose, about 5'1" and so skinny I was blown backward when I walked into the wind. I was just a frail little boy with a lot of personality." The Wonder Years creators wanted Kevin Arnold's nerdy best friend to be asthmatic too. "They kept asking me to wheeze, and I couldn't do it," says Saviano, 24. "But I used to pretend I was sick when I didn't want to go to school and had a good fake sneeze down. When I did it, they went, 'That's it! That's it!' They loved the sneeze
." Once cast, Saviano and costar Fred Savage were inseparable. "Josh is much cooler than people gave him credit for," says Savage. The boys shared a passion for Nintendo and baseball cards. "Fred went on The Tonight Show and announced he was a collector," says Saviano. "People started mailing him cards, so he totally beat me." Saviano can claim the most original rumor, though. While at Yale, where he earned a degree in political science in 1998,
the Internet began buzzing that he was shock rocker Marilyn Manson. "I'd get 20 e-mails a week, and it still hasn't died!" says Saviano, who is a consultant at an Internet firm until he starts law school, probably in the fall. Although his family and friends, including girlfriend Jennifer, 28, an attorney, know the truth, Saviano isn't concerned about setting cyberspace straight. "What would you rather have, people thinking you're a dorky kid from The Wonder Years or a satanic rock star? It's way cooler for me."
May 10, 2000 ? New York, NY - Last night nine inch nails turned in a frenetic and flawless performance at their sold-out concert at NYC? Madison Square Garden. Ending what had become one of the most publicized spats in recent music history, Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson reunited onstage.
Reznor and Manson performed two songs together--nine inch nails?new single "Starsuckers, Inc." and Manson? "The Beautiful People"--creating a spectacular rock n?roll finale.
directed the video for "Starsuckers, Inc." with Robert Hales. nine inch nails?latest single, "Starsuckers, Inc." is the number one most added track at modern rock radio this week. The song was produced by Trent Reznor and Alan Moulder and is featured on nine inch nails?current multi-platinum CD, ?The Fragile.?
are in the midst of their "Fragility v2.0" tour, their first North American tour in five years. Playing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews, the tour continues through June 18 in Denver, CO. MTV 2 is sponsoring the tour.
is currently in the studio completing his upcoming disc, ?Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)? slated for release this Fall on Reznor? nothing records label.
Putting rampant speculation to bed, MARILYN MANSON has signed godhead from Washington, DC, to his new label, Posthuman Records, distributed by Priority Records. Currently, godhead is gearing up to go into the studio with producer Danny Saber with plans to release an album later this year
"I am truly amazed that after all this time, religious groups still need to attack entertainment and use these tragedies as a pitiful excuse for their own self-serving publicity. In response to their protests, I will provide a show where I balance my songs with a wholesome Bible reading. This way, fans will not only hear my so-called, 'violent' point of view, but we can also examine the virtues of wonderful 'Christian' stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice. Now that seems like 'entertainment' to me."
has been confirmed to deliver the Artist Keynote Address at the NMW Music Industry Conference in Vancouver BC. Celebrating its 10th year, the conference runs May 9-13 with Manson speaking on the 11th. For more information go to
will make an appearance this week on Politically Incorrect. The show will air this Friday, April 6th. Click here Polically Incorrect to find out when the show airs for you locally.
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Former high school student, Nicholas J. Boroff was banned from Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio, in August 1997 for wearing a Marilyn Manson T-shirt. On Monday, March 19, 2001, the court, without comment, turned down the Ohio student's argument that school officials could not keep him from wearing T-shirts depicting Manson.
School officials were able to ban the shirts because they were determined to be "vulgar, offensive and contrary to the educational mission of the school," the appeals court said, noting that school officials submitted evidence of the group's "pro-drug persona."
In the appeal acted on Monday, Boroff's lawyers said that while there was evidence that Manson had promoted drug use and Satanism, that did not mean school officials could ban students from wearing his name and picture.
was the recipient of "The Best Metal Act" from NME's annual Carling Awards. Other nominees included, AT THE DRIVE-IN, LIMP BIZKIT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, and SLIPKNOT.
will revisit the Ozzfest roster this year, making it his first trip with the tour since Ozzfest's initial national excursion in 1997.
Ozzfest will kick off June 8 at Chicago's World Theater, with approximately 30 other dates expected to follow. Tickets for the Chicago show will go on sale in March.
The original Black Sabbath lineup singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward will headline this year's Ozzfest tour.
Rounding out the main-stage lineup will be Slipknot, Papa Roach, Disturbed and Linkin Park.
has been nominated for a Grammy, for Best Metal Performance for "Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes" which was featured in both "The Last Tour On Earth" and from the "MTV Celebrity Deathmatch" (Various Artists) CD. The 43rd Grammy Awards will be televised on February 21st live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
will be running from January 18th to February 15th, 2001 at The Gallery 1628 N. Cahuenga Blvd (between Hollywood and Selma) Los Angeles, California. The Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 5 p.m.
MTV is holding a special contest to win tickets for you and a friend to party at this performance. Five winners (and their guests) will be VIPs at the New Year's Eve party, while MTV will put you and your friend up in New York City. Click here for more information.
presents an acoustic clip of "Working Class Hero", which is a Lennon song that appears as a B-side on the "Disposable Teens" single. Click below to download (1.9mb).
This evenings show in Toledo Ohio was cancelled due to drummer Ginger Fish re-aggravating his injured collar bone. The tour will continue Thursday in Columbus.
with a special enhanced portion to it. The CD consists of a full length 3 minute movie of an Autopsy of Marilyn Manson. Warning: with added twists and turns the Autopsy is not for the weak stomached individuals. Holy Wood is in stores now.
Tune in tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 29th to Howard Stern and Mancow. Manson will be calling into Stern's studio around 8:30 AM and following with a call into Mancow around 9 AM.
At the end of the show last night in New York, Ginger fractured his collar bone while jumping over his drum set. He is feeling fine and will not miss any shows. The tour continues in Detroit Tuesday night.
Shockingly, the Catholic League has condemned Marilyn Manson's new album, "Holy Wood," which features such titles as "Disposable Teens," "Godeatgod," "Crucifiction in Space" and "The Death Song." Catholic League President William Donohue took particular offense at the Goth rocker donning a bishop's role and a cross in the "Teens" video. "It is Christianity that [Manson] hates, and it is Catholocism that he hates most of all...This guy is at war with Christ," Donohue says, in calling for a boycott of the CD. In response, Manson had this to say,"I can't possibly be at war with Christ, because your religion killed him and what he stood for. But if you want to be at war with me...bring it on."
is scheduled to appear tomorrow, November 17th on MUCH MUSIC at 3:00PM EST. They are also making and appearance at 102.1 The Edge for a Live Interview and Autograph session at 6:30PM EST.
Tickets for the January 13 show at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles went on sale yesterday. The show, sponsored by KROQ, sold out in 12 minutes.
The cover of Holy Wood has been banned from Circuit City and Best Buy. These stores will be carrying an alternate album cover. Manson had this to say. "The irony is that my point of the photo on the album was to show people that the crucifixion of Christ is, in deed, a violent image. In fact, the picture itself is composed of a statue of Jesus taken from a place of worship. My jaw is missing as a symbol of this very kind of censorship. This doesn't piss me off as much as it pleases me, because those offended by my album cover have successfully proven my point."
The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic,
first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener.