Marilyn Manson
Formed: 1989
From:
Tampa Bay,
FL,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Forming in 1989, the original Marilyn Manson line-up consisted of part-time journalist Manson (b. Brian Warner, 5 January 1969, Canton, Ohio, USA; vocals/tape loops), Daisy Berkowitz (guitar), Olivia Newton-Bundy (bass) and Zsa Zsa Speck (keyboards), later joined by Sara Lee Lucas (drums) - all the band members assuming forenames of female icons and surnames of famous murderers. Bundy and Speck were replaced at the end of 1989 by Gidget Gein and Madonna Wayne Gacy (b. Steve Bier), respectively.
The best description I think I have ever seen of Manson comes from RollingStone Magazine. It goes like this:
"Imagine Alice Cooper times 10. Picture KISS on an acid and whiskey bender. Marry the gross-out hilarity of G.G. Allin with the ubiquity of Howard Stern. Combine the "search and destroy" frenzy of Iggy Pop with the godless zeal of Ozzy Osbourne. Take two cups of the devil and throw in a pinch of P.T. Barnum, and you still can't fathom all that is...Marilyn Manson."
To me this describes the whole aura and prescence of Manson. The band has caused controversy with almost everything they have done. Manson has been sued, arrested, and banned in certain cities from playing live. They were accused of providing the thoughts that were brought out during the 'Columbine School Shootings' with one of their song's lyrics.
To fans, Manson is a God. His live shows are as heavy and exciting as any other metal tour around. During live performances Manson has been known to piss on the crowd, kill chickens, engage in sexual acts, tear the Bible, stab himself, and the list goes on.
Latest Marilyn Manson News
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The HU Premiere Two New Tracks
The HU have released a pair of new songs online. The gold-certified group have debuted a Dashka-directed music video for “The Men,” while also sharing a stream of “Warrior Chant.”
Frontman Galbadrakh 'Gala' Tsendbaatar offered some insight into both tracks, stating of “The Men”: More...
Rob Zombie Premieres New Single & Music Video
Rob Zombie has released a music video for the third single from his upcoming new album, The Great Satan. The multi-platinum industrial metal artist has titled the new track “(I’m A) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The album is set for a February 27 release via Nuclear Blast.
In addition to the new music, Zombie has sparked discussion by announcing a reunion with Marilyn Manson for a summer North American tour. The longtime collaborators will revive their near-annual summer run, this time joined by The HU and Orgy as support. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from fans due to the allegations that have surrounded Manson in recent years.
The HU Premiere New Single & Music Video
Mongolian folk metal outfit The HU have released a new track titled “The Real You,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The gold-certified band enlisted Dashka (Dashdondog Bayarmagnai) to produce the song, with mixing handled by Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, My Chemical Romance).
Guitarist Temuulen “Temka” Naranbaatar shared the following thoughts on this preview of The HU’s upcoming third studio album: More...
Alex Terrible Shares Falling In Reverse Cover
Slaughter To Prevail frontman Alex Terrible has released a new cover of Falling In Reverse’s collaborative track with Marilyn Manson, “God Is A Weapon.” Terrible and Ronnie Radke have grown notably close in recent years, with their connection first emerging in 2023 after Radke publicly backed Terrible amid backlash over some of Terrible’s online commentary.
Their creative relationship has only deepened since. Terrible later contributed his signature guttural vocals to Falling In Reverse’s track “Ronald,” which preceded the two bands hitting the road together.
Radke returned the favor by appearing on Slaughter To Prevail’s “Imdead,” a cut from the Russian deathcore group’s latest album, GRIZZLY.
Louder Than Life 2025 Announces Full Lineup
Louder Than Life 2025 promises one of the biggest and loudest festivals in North America this year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20, and 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
In addition to the return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.
The festival will also feature performances from Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Spiritbox, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Stone Temple Pilots, Motionless in White, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, DOWN, Lorna Shore, Bruce Dickinson, and many more.
“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, I Prevail, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Wage War, Dayseeker, and Knocked Loose aren’t just performing—they’re defining the next generation of headliners,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “At the same time, pioneers like Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, and Avenged Sevenfold have set the standard, proving that this music is always evolving. This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide.”
“We’re coming back to Louder Than Life in Louisville. Get ready f*ckers!” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.
“We are very thrilled to finally be returning to America. We have missed our fans dearly and LOUDER THAN LIFE is one of our favorite festivals to play,” adds Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes.
“Louder Than Life 2025 will bring electrifying beats and bold bites to the Commonwealth,” says David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “As one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated music festivals, it continues to grow at the Kentucky Exposition Center, solidifying its place as a uniquely Kentucky experience and a must-visit event.”
While festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have unveiled some of the Louder Than Life 2025 bands in recent weeks, the full music lineup--including several reunions and rare performances--is as follows for the 11th year of the fan-favorite event: More...
Falling In Reverse & Marilyn Manson Premiere Track
Falling In Reverse have unveiled their new collaborative single with Marilyn Manson, titled “God Is A Weapon.” This much-discussed team-up between two of metal’s most polarizing frontmen was first teased back in January.
Director Jensen Noen—known for his work with In This Moment and Motionless In White—returned to helm the visual component for the track. The song itself was co-written by Cody Quistad of Wage War and Tyler Smyth of Dangerkids.
Coinciding with the single’s release is the official announcement of the ‘God Is A Weapon Tour’, which will see Falling In Reverse headlining across North America this summer. Support will come from Slaughter To Prevail, Wage War, Hollywood Undead, Tech N9ne, Sleep Theory, and Point North on select dates.
Details on ticket pre-sales can be found below. More...
Marilyn Manson Premieres Phil Collins Cover Track
Following its limited physical release earlier this week, Marilyn Manson has now made his cover of Phil Collins' 1981 classic “In The Air Tonight,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Over the years, the multi-platinum shock rocker has become known for his reimagined covers, many of which have become fan favorites and streaming standouts. His renditions of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)”, Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”, and “Tainted Love” (originally by Ed Cobb) continue to rank among his most popular tracks online.
Manson has been embroiled in multiple legal battles and civil suits in recent years, stemming from serious allegations that emerged in 2021. After a period of relative silence, he began efforts to revive his music career last year.
His current touring schedule is as follows: More...
Kaosis Premiere Full-Album Stream
New Zealand nü-metal outfit Kaosis have officially unleashed their new studio album, “We Are The Future”. This ambitious project includes a slew of guest appearances, gradually revealed over the past year as tracks were released one by one. To handle the album's intense percussion demands, (hed)p.e. drummer Jeremiah Stratton was brought on board for studio drumming duties.
The band has also assembled a full album stream, incorporating the music videos previously released for each track.
The album features an impressive roster of collaborators, showcasing contributions from a diverse array of musicians: More...
Marilyn Manson Premieres New Music Video
Marilyn Manson has officially released his twelfth studio album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1. This marks his first full-length record since multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct emerged against him several years ago. While many of these claims pertained to events alleged to have occurred over a decade ago, Manson has consistently denied the accusations. Some of the related civil lawsuits have been privately settled or dismissed, though legal proceedings are ongoing.
Notably, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office recently revealed that its Sex Crimes Division is investigating “new leads and additional evidence” related to Manson, adding another layer of complexity to his legal troubles.
Amid these challenges, Manson has sought to revitalize his career. He returned to live performances earlier this year and previewed several singles from the new album. To coincide with the album’s release, Manson has also debuted a music video for the title track, directed by long-time collaborator Bill Yukich.
In a statement shared today, November 22nd, Manson commented: More...
NOWHERE2RUN (Code Orange, Loathe) Premiere Single
NOWHERE2RUN, the duo consisting of Code Orange vocalist Jami Morgan and keyboardist/guitarist Eric "Shade" Balderose, has just released a new single titled "Ant In The Afterbirth." The track, which features Loathe vocalist Kadeem France, is now available for streaming via Rise Records.
In addition, the band has launched a new website that hints at something coming on October 15. This follows the recent news of Code Orange guitarist Reba Meyers joining Marilyn Manson's band, tying the timing of these announcements together.
Marilyn Manson Premieres New Single "Sacrilegious"
Details have emerged regarding Marilyn Manson’s comeback album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which is set to be released on November 22nd via Nuclear Blast. This nine-track offering includes the newly released third single, "Sacrilegious."
This marks Manson's first album since 2020’s We Are Chaos and his first major release following sexual assault allegations from over a dozen women. While some of the resulting civil lawsuits have been settled or dismissed, others are ongoing. Manson has publicly denied all allegations against him.
After stepping away from the public eye since the accusations surfaced in 2021, Manson relaunched his musical career in August, releasing two singles and joining a tour alongside Five Finger Death Punch, Slaughter To Prevail, and more.
“One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1” track-list:
01 – “One Assassination Under God”
02 – “No Funeral Without Applause”
03 – “Nod If You Understand”
04 – “As Sick As The Secrets Within”
05 – “Sacreligious”
06 – “Death Is Not A Costume”
07 – “Meet Me In Purgatory”
08 – “Raise The Red Flag”
09 – “Sacrifice Of The Mass”
Currently, Marilyn Manson has the following live dates scheduled: More...
Marilyn Manson Premieres His 2nd New Single
Marilyn Manson premieres the second track of his musical comeback. The multi-platinum shock rocker is attempting to revive his career following the wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations brought against him by over a dozen women in 2021.
These allegations led to several civil lawsuits, with a few still ongoing, alongside Manson’s own defamation case against his ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood and her associate Ilma Gore, whom he accuses of orchestrating a campaign to defame him. In response to these accusations, Manson was dropped by his record label, management, and talent agency.
Earlier this month, Manson embarked on his first tour since 2019, while also releasing his first new music in three years. After the debut of the track “As Sick As The Secrets Within,” the 55-year-old musician has now followed up with another new song, “Raise The Red Flag.”
Manson is currently touring North America and plans to continue in Europe and the UK next year. His current live lineup features Tyler Bates, Reba Meyers (Code Orange), Piggy D. (formerly of Rob Zombie), and Gil Sharone (formerly of The Dillinger Escape Plan). Upcoming tour dates include: More...
Slaughter To Prevail Premiere New Music Video
Russian deathcore band Slaughter To Prevail premiere their second new single of the year, "K.O.D." The track is one of several the band has debuted live in recent weeks. You can watch it below.
Alex Terrible and the band have the following live shows booked: More...
Watch: Alex Terrible Cover A Lorna Shore Track
Alex Terrible, the vocalist of Russian deathcore band Slaughter To Prevail, has released his own version of a track by symphonic deathcore group Lorna Shore. His rendition of "Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames" is available for viewing via YouTube for you below. Lorna Shore vocalist Will Ramos gave a shoutout to Terrible, praising his performance:“Just finished- you beasted. You did a killer job on this one. Thanks for taking the time to do it. \m/.”
Despite recently undergoing stomach surgery, Terrible and his bandmates are gearing up to hit the road for the following shows: More...
Marilyn Manson Premieres New Single
Marilyn Manson premieres his new single “Don’t Chase The Dead” ahead of today's release of his eleventh full-length, “We Are Chaos“. The album will be released via Loma Vista Recordings.
Marilyn Manson Reveals New Album Details
Shock rock icon Marilyn Manson has announced that he will be releasing a new album, entitled, "We Are Chaos," on September 11th. In addition to this, Manson has uploaded a music video for the album's title track, which can be seen below.
The tracklisting for "We Are Chaos" is as follows:
1. Red Black And Blue
2. We Are Chaos
3. Don’t Chase The Dead
4. Paint You With My Love
5. Half-Way & One Step Forward
6. Infinite Darkness
7. Perfume
8. Keep My Head Together
9. Solve Coagula
10. Broken Needle More...
Marilyn Manson To Join Ozzy Osbourne On Tour
When Ozzy Osbourne relaunches his No More Tours 2 in 2020, he'll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson for the North American shows.
These dates are Ozzy's first shows since he announced earlier this year that all his 2019 performances would be postponed allowing him to heal from an injury sustained while dealing with pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home and trapped his spine aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery.
The No More Tours 2 kicks off May 27 in Atlanta and concludes July 31 in Las Vegas. Next up, Osbourne will head overseas in October for the rescheduled UK and European dates; Judas Priest will remain as support on the tour as part of their JP/50 Heavy Metal Years anniversary tour.
"Marilyn is killer live," Ozzy says. "He's so fucking out there, and if I think that, then look out, we're all fucked."
"I've toured with Ozzy many times and it's always been fucking spectacular," says Marilyn Manson. "I'm honored to do it again. This is one not to miss."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Rob Zombie And Marilyn Manson To Tour Together
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have announced that they will once again team up for another edition of their "Twins Of Evil" tour, dubbed "Twins Of Evil - Hell Never Dies." The tour will kick off in Baltimore and include appearances at Rock Fest in Cadott, WI and Rock USA in Oshkosh, WI. Tickets go on sale on Friday. A video message from the duo can be seen below.
Both artists have been hard at work on their new albums, while Rob Zombie has also been putting the finishing touches on his new film, "Three From Hell," the sequel to his 2005 film, "The Devil's Rejects," which itself is a sequel to the 2003 movie, "House Of 1000 Corpses."
The two previously toured together in 2012, during which several bitter incidents occurred between the two, beginning with a Tweet from Manson which read: "Sorry to Chicago for not getting to play 'Beautiful People.' You can sing it in between Zombie songs, his band has already played it." Manson also accused Zombie of cutting into his set and claimed he was going to, "Beat his ass twice... Maybe three times." Zombie responded with a series of expletives aimed at Manson onstage, before posting a message on Facebook which read:
"I don't get it. Christ, I've known some of his crew for 20 fucking years and some of his crew used work for me. It's all good. No one would fuck with someone's show. It is ridiculous ... Well, of course, I felt the need to respond to the 'kick my ass remark.' Who wouldn't? Although I wish I had kept it backstage and kept the fans out of it. It is all 4th grade fight after school nonsense of which I have never dealt with on tour before. Co-headlining tours always go smooth because everything is cut 50/50 and I mean everything. No one fucks with anyone's show. It is even fucking Steven. I've done it co-headlining tours many times before and have had no troubles."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Just For Fun
Ed Sheeran: Obviously A Korn & Marilyn Manson Fan
One of the most best-selling music artists alive, pop star Ed Sheeran, attended Marilyn Manson‘s show in Nashville, TN on October 22nd. Comments Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch via Instagram:
“Of course @teddysphotos would walk right past me and @munky_korn @marilynmanson concert and tell us he just listened to Freak On a Leash earlier today. Why should we be surprised? ??”
Just For Fun
Marilyn Manson Selling Dildos w/ His Face On It
Though Ghost beat him to it by years, Marilyn Manson now has gotten into the sex toy business too, selling an 8'' dildo with his face on it. You can purchase it via his official store. The product site issues that the Manson image may fade after multiple uses...