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Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson performing in 2024. From left to right: Reba Meyers, Piggy D., Marilyn Manson, Gil Sharone (background) and Tyler Bates
Marilyn Manson performing in 2024. From left to right: Reba Meyers, Piggy D., Marilyn Manson, Gil Sharone (background) and Tyler Bates
Background information
Also known asMarilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids (1989–1992)
OriginFort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active1989 (1989)–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitemarilynmanson.com

Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the last name of a male serial killer‍—‍for example, Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Their lineup has changed between many of their album releases; the eponymous lead singer is the only remaining original member.

In the past, band members dressed in outlandish makeup and costumes, and engaged in intentionally shocking behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often received criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and references to sex, violence and drugs, while their live performances were frequently called offensive and obscene. On several occasions, protests and petitions led to the group being blocked from performing, with at least three US states passing legislation banning the group from performing at state-owned venues. They released a number of platinum-selling albums, including Antichrist Superstar (1996) and Mechanical Animals (1998). These albums, along with their highly stylized music videos and worldwide touring, brought public recognition to Marilyn Manson. In 1999, news media, infamously, falsely blamed the band for influencing the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre.

As this controversy began to wane throughout the 2000s, so did the band's mainstream popularity. Despite this, Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, in June 2003, referred to Marilyn Manson as "the only true artist today".[1] Marilyn Manson is widely regarded as being one of the most iconic and controversial figures in rock music, with the band and its lead singer influencing numerous other groups and musicians, both in metal-associated acts and also in wider popular culture. VH1 ranked Marilyn Manson as the seventy-eighth best rock band on their 100 Great Artists of Hard Rock. They were inducted into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame in 2000 and have been nominated for four Grammy Awards. In the U.S., the band has seen ten of its releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. Marilyn Manson have sold in excess of 50 million records worldwide.

History

Formation and The Spooky Kids (1989–1992)

Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson, the band's namesakes.

In 1989, Brian Warner, a journalism student at Broward College, wrote music articles for 25th Parallel, a South Florida lifestyle magazine.[2] There, he met influential musicians like Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.[3] That December, Warner teamed up with guitarist Scott Putesky to form a band after Putesky read Warner’s lyrics.[4] In 1990, they recorded their first demo as Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with bassist Brian Tutunick. Adopting stage names—Warner as Marilyn Manson, Putesky as Daisy Berkowitz, and Tutunick as Olivia Newton Bundy—Tutunick soon left, replaced by Gidget Gein (Brad Stewart).[5] Keyboardist Stephen Bier (Madonna Wayne Gacy) and drummer Fred Streithorst (Sara Lee Lucas) joined in 1991.[6][7] The band’s stage names reflected a core theme: the duality of good and evil, blending female sex symbols with serial killers (e.g., Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson).[8] Their early visuals often featured these figures.[9] The Spooky Kids gained a local following with theatrical, shock-driven performances—think bloody animal parts, cross-bound nudity, and DIY pyrotechnics.[10] They mixed this with nostalgic, warped references to 1970s and '80s kids’ TV, sampled in their music and flyers.[9] After shortening their name to Marilyn Manson in 1992, they caught Reznor’s eye in 1993, leading to a deal with his new label, Nothing Records.[11]

Portrait of an American Family and Smells Like Children (1993–1995)

Twiggy, Gacy, and Manson at the 1995 "A Night of Nothing" showcase

In 1993, Trent Reznor signed Marilyn Manson to Nothing Records and offered them an opening slot on Nine Inch Nails' "Self Destruct Tour".[11] Recording for their debut album began in July at Criteria Studios in Miami with producer Roli Mosimann. Titled The Manson Family Album, the initial version—featuring new tracks and Spooky Kids material—was finished by month’s end but deemed lackluster by the band and Reznor.[12] Amid this, bassist Gidget Gein’s heroin addiction worsened, landing him in the hospital.[5] Reznor took over production in October 1993 at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles. Gein was fired after his fourth overdose, replaced by Jeordie White (Twiggy Ramirez) from Amboog-a-Lard.[13] After seven weeks of reworking, Portrait of an American Family launched on July 19, 1994, via Interscope Records, hitting #35 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart.[14] The band’s first headlining tour followed in December, supported by Jack Off Jill.[15] During the NIN tour, Manson met Anton LaVey, earning the Church of Satan title "Reverend," later used in album credits.[16] In March 1995, they toured with Monster Voodoo Machine, marking drummer Sara Lee Lucas’s exit.[7] Ginger Fish (Kenneth Wilson) joined before a stint with Danzig and Korn.[17] Relocating to Nothing Studios in New Orleans, they crafted Smells Like Children from "Dope Hat" remixes. Released in 1995, it featured their cover of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"—a hit boosted by heavy MTV rotation.[18][19]

Antichrist Superstar (1996–1997)

This is perhaps the sickest group ever promoted by a mainstream record company.

—Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman[20]

Released on October 8, 1996, Antichrist Superstar was recorded at Nothing Studios with co-producers Trent Reznor, Manson, Sean Beavan, and Dave Ogilvie.[21] The recording process, marked by sleep deprivation and drug use, aimed to match the album’s dark tone. Founding guitarist Daisy Berkowitz left mid-production, with Twiggy Ramirez handling most guitar duties, and Timothy Linton (stage name Zim Zum, inspired by Kabbalah) joining as his replacement.[22][23] Lead single "The Beautiful People" drove the album to #3 on the Billboard 200, selling 132,000 copies in its first week.[24][25] The "Dead to the World Tour" followed, alongside a 1997 Rolling Stone cover and 'Best New Artist' award.[24] However, the album sparked backlash, with congressional hearings led by William Bennett and Joseph Lieberman probing its impact on youth, and religious groups picketing nearly every tour stop.[26][27] In July 1997, Manson featured on Sneaker Pimps’ "Long Hard Road Out of Hell" for the Spawn soundtrack. The EP Remix & Repent dropped November 25, reworking four Antichrist singles.[28] February 1998 saw the release of Manson’s autobiography, The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, and the live video Dead to the World.[29][30]

Mechanical Animals (1998–1999)

Manson as "Omega" in Mechanical Animals

Mechanical Animals dropped on September 15, 1998.[31] Co-produced by Manson, Sean Beavan, and Michael Beinhorn, it shifted from industrial rock to 1970s glam rock, drawing heavily from David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs.[32] Billy Corgan advised the band to fully embrace the glam direction.[30] The band traded their grim aesthetic for leather, platform boots, and vivid hair, relocating to Los Angeles. Guitarist Zim Zum left, replaced by John Lowery (John 5) from 2wo.[33][34] Interscope pushed the album hard, with giant billboards of Manson as an androgynous alien in Times Square and Sunset Strip.[35] Lead single "The Dope Show" hit #12 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, bolstered by MTV exposure.[36] Its video won two 1998 Billboard Music Video Awards and Best Cinematography at the 1999 MTV VMAs, while earning a Grammy nod for Best Hard Rock Performance.[37][38][39] The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 223,000 copies in its first week.[40] The "Beautiful Monsters Tour" with Hole kicked off but quickly soured due to clashes with Courtney Love and financial disputes, with Hole footing much of Manson’s high production costs.[41] Hole exited after nine of 37 planned shows; Manson’s broken ankle delayed two more. Renamed the "Rock Is Dead" tour, it continued with Jack Off Jill and Nashville Pussy.[42] The final four dates were canceled after the Columbine High School massacre, prompting the band to retreat from the spotlight.[43] In Death Valley, they recorded new material, releasing only the live album The Last Tour on Earth and its single "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" during this quiet period.[44][45]

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) (2000–2001)

1999 was pivotal... Things happened that could’ve stopped me from making music. Instead, I decided to punish everyone for daring to fuck with me.

—Marilyn Manson[46]

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) hit shelves on November 11, 2000.[47] Produced by Manson and Dave Sardy, with Bon Harris assisting, it revisited the abrasive edge of Antichrist Superstar.[48] Inspired by the Columbine massacre, tracks like "The Nobodies" tackled its fallout, exploring America’s obsession with death and fame through references to figures like John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald.[49][50] As the prequel to Mechanical Animals and Antichrist Superstar in the band’s trilogy, it forms a cycle of rebellion, commodification, and self-destruction.[51] The "Guns, God and Government Tour" amplified these themes, its rifle-and-handgun cross logo underscoring Manson’s critique of violence and religion.[52] Initially hesitant, the band joined Ozzfest 2001 in Denver—post-Columbine—facing protests but countering with biblical recitations.[53] The tour yielded a 2002 DVD, Guns, God and Government, blending live cuts with a short film, "The Death Parade," followed by a 2009 Blu-ray of their full January 13, 2001, Los Angeles show.[54][55] In 2001, their cover of "Tainted Love" for Not Another Teen Movie topped charts across Europe.[56][57] Manson also collaborated with Jonathan Davis on "Redeemer" for the Queen of the Damned soundtrack and appeared in Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine, filmed during the Denver Ozzfest stop, advocating listening over preaching.[58][59]

The Golden Age of Grotesque and Lest We Forget (2002–2006)

Performing at Ozzfest (2003)

Post-triptych, Marilyn Manson launched a new era with The Golden Age of Grotesque, released May 13, 2003.[60] After scoring Resident Evil in 2002 with Tim Skold, Manson recruited the ex-KMFDM member as Twiggy Ramirez exited amicably.[61][62] Inspired by Dita Von Teese’s nod to 1920s Berlin burlesque, the album topped the Billboard 200 with 118,000 first-week sales and sold over 400,000 copies in Europe, dominating charts there.[25][63] It won "Album of the Year" at the 2003 Metal Edge Readers’ Choice Awards.[64] Ditching Holy Wood’s complexity, the album likened Manson’s vilified art to Nazi-banned Entartete Kunst, using stream-of-consciousness lyrics to probe crisis-driven psyches—think lunatics and kids unbound by norms.[65][66] Nursery rhymes twisted dark and Kurt Weill’s influence shaped its sound, fueled by Manson’s lucid dreams.[66] Collaborating with Gottfried Helnwein, Manson infused the album’s launch, artwork, and "mOBSCENE" video with surreal visuals, including a limited-edition DVD, Doppelherz.[67][68] The "Grotesk Burlesk" tour, clad in Jean-Paul Gaultier suits, brought Weimar cabaret to life.[69] Lest We Forget: The Best Of, dubbed a "farewell" by Manson, arrived September 28, 2004, on Nothing Records—its final release before the label folded amid Trent Reznor’s lawsuit against John Malm.[70][71] The "Against All Gods Tour" backed it, featuring a cover of Depeche Mode’s "Personal Jesus".[72] Mark Chaussee replaced the departing John 5, while Chris Vrenna subbed for Ginger Fish after a severe fall injured his wrist, skull, and cheekbone.[73][74]

Eat Me, Drink Me (2007–2008)

Skold and Manson on the "Rape of the World Tour"

In 2005, Marilyn Manson paused work on their sixth album to pursue film and art.[75] He launched the Celebritarian Corporation art movement with Gottfried Helnwein and others, opening a gallery on Melrose Avenue in 2006.[76] There, Manson and Tim Skold crafted Eat Me, Drink Me, released June 5, 2007, with Skold handling all composition—sans other band input—reflecting Manson’s divorce from Dita Von Teese and new romance with Evan Rachel Wood.[77] It debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200, selling 88,000 copies first week, and hit the top ten globally.[78][79] The lead single, "Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)", sparked buzz with its James Cameron-shot 3D video, rumored to show real sex between Manson and Wood, who earned a record-breaking video paycheck.[80][81] "Putting Holes in Happiness" followed as the second single.[82] The band debuted "This Is Halloween" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2006, their last gig with keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy, who sued for $20 million in 2007 over unpaid earnings.[83][84] The "Rape of the World Tour" spanned nine months, starting with a Slayer co-headline leg, supported by Bleeding Through.[85] Skold played lead guitar, Rob Holliday bass, Ginger Fish drums, and Chris Vrenna keys.[86] In 2007, Manson and Skold began the next album with guests like Kerry King and James Iha, but by 2008, Twiggy Ramirez returned, ousting Skold; Holliday switched to guitar.[87][88] Future Skold work remained possible.[89]

The High End of Low (2009–2010)

File:Marilyn Manson - The High End of Low.jpg
Manson promoting The High End of Low in 2009

In 2008, Wes Borland briefly joined Marilyn Manson for the ETP Fest in South Korea but left to rejoin Limp Bizkit, frustrated by the band’s rejection of his nine song submissions.[90][91] The High End of Low, recorded in 2008 at Manson’s Hollywood Hills home, dropped May 20, 2009.[92] Produced by Manson, Twiggy Ramirez, Chris Vrenna, and Sean Beavan, it chronicled his breakup with Evan Rachel Wood in 15 tracks, written sequentially.[93][94] Highlights include "Into the Fire," detailing a self-harming Christmas, and "15," finished on his January 5 birthday.[95] It debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 with 49,000 copies sold.[96] "We're from America" launched as a free download on March 27, followed by a Hot Topic CD single.[97] "Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin-geddon" became the lead single, peaking at #37 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart after heavy censorship.[36] The "Running to the Edge of the World" video, showing Manson attacking a Wood lookalike, drew criticism for glorifying violence against women.[98] Manson’s frustration with Interscope Records boiled over, slamming their censorship and CEO Jimmy Iovine’s focus on 50 Cent’s Vitamin Water.[99] Trent Reznor fired back, calling him a “dopey clown.”[100] UK promo saw Manson drunk on air, with an unaired Alan Carr: Chatty Man interview shelved for its explicitness.[101][102] The band split from Interscope on December 3, settling a lawsuit from ex-keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy with no payout to him.[103][104]

Born Villain (2011–2013)

After leaving Interscope Records, Marilyn Manson reclaimed creative control and began crafting Born Villain while touring.[105] Described as "more romantic" yet "self-abusive" with "suicide death metal" vibes, it took shape with Fred Sablan joining in July 2010.[105][106][107] By October, Twiggy Ramirez called it "almost done" and their "best work," likening it to a punk-infused Mechanical Animals.[108] That November, they inked a deal with Cooking Vinyl, retaining artistic freedom and splitting profits post-recoupment.[108][109] In 2011, Manson went quiet, surfacing only for a cameo in D'Hask’s "Tempat Ku" video.[110] Ginger Fish quit in February, and in May, a revamped website teased "I am among no one".[111][112] Shia LaBeouf directed the surreal Born Villain short, featuring "Overneath the Path of Misery," drawing from Macbeth and Un Chien Andalou.[113] LaBeouf graffitied LA to promote it, releasing a limited Campaign book with the film’s DVD.[114] Chris Vrenna left in November, noting the album was nearly finished.[115] "No Reflection" leaked to KROQ-FM on March 7, 2012, hitting #26 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[116][36] Born Villain launched April 25, peaking at #10 on the Billboard 200 and topping Independent Albums and Top Hard Rock charts.[117] A "Slo-Mo-Tion" remix EP followed in November.[118] The 17-month "Hey Cruel World... Tour" began in April, joined by co-headlining runs with Rob Zombie ("Twins of Evil") and Alice Cooper ("Masters of Madness").[119][120]

The Pale Emperor (2014–2016)

In August 2012, Manson joined the sixth season of Californication for a four-episode arc, meeting composer Tyler Bates during filming at the Greek Theatre.[121] Their collaboration birthed The Pale Emperor, with production starting by May 2013.[122] "Cupid Carries a Gun" debuted as Salem’s theme in April 2014, while "Killing Strangers" featured in John Wick that October.[123] "Third Day of a Seven Day Binge" dropped free online October 26, followed by "Deep Six" on December 16, peaking at #8 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.[124][125][126] "Cupid" became the third single on January 8, 2015.[127] Released January 15, 2015, The Pale Emperor—dedicated to Manson’s mother, who died in May 2014—hit #8 on the Billboard 200 with 51,000 first-week sales, earning praise as their best in years.[128][129][130] Rolling Stone named it 2015’s best metal album.[131] Videos for "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" and "Third Day" followed in May and July.[132] The nearly two-year The Hell Not Hallelujah Tour backed the album, joined by The End Times with The Smashing Pumpkins in 2015 and a Slipknot co-headliner in 2016, delayed by Corey Taylor’s neck injury.[133][134]

Heaven Upside Down (2017–2018)

In 2015, while touring with The Smashing Pumpkins, Manson hinted at collaborations with Billy Corgan and Jonathan Davis for a Southern acoustic project.[135] By November, he confirmed to KEGL that work on the tenth album, involving Twiggy Ramirez, Tyler Bates, and Gil Sharone, had begun.[136] Antichrist Superstar saw a Record Store Day 2016 cassette reissue in Europe, with plans for a 20th-anniversary edition in October—featuring unreleased "Dead to the World Tour" footage—that didn’t materialize.[137][138] In July 2016, Manson teased SAY10 for a Valentine’s Day 2017 release, calling it "violent" and distinct from The Pale Emperor.[139][140] The Heaven Upside Down Tour kicked off July 20 in Budapest, with "We Know Where You Fucking Live" out September 11 and the album on October 6.[141] "Kill4Me" followed September 20.[142] Founding guitarist Daisy Berkowitz died October 22, 2017, from colorectal cancer.[143] Days later, Manson parted with Twiggy after rape allegations by Jessicka, replacing him with Juan Alderete for the tour.[144][145] In July 2018, Manson and Rob Zombie launched the Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour with Deadly Apples.[146]

We Are Chaos (2019–2023)

In March 2019, Manson revealed he was nearly done with his eleventh album, produced by Shooter Jennings.[147] Drummer Gil Sharone left that month, replaced by Brandon Pertzborn.[148][149] Tyler Bates exited, with Jennings and drummer Jamie Douglass contributing.[150] July saw the Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour with Rob Zombie, followed by festival dates.[151] A cover of The Doors’ "The End" dropped in November.[152] Plans to open for Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tours II in 2020 were canceled due to Osbourne’s Parkinson's disease.[153] In January 2020, bassist Juan Alderete suffered a severe brain injury in a bike accident, prompting a GoFundMe.[154] By April, Manson and Jennings dubbed the finished album a "masterpiece".[155] "We Are Chaos" arrived July 29, with We Are Chaos set for September 11, hitting #8 on the Billboard 200.[156][157]

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 (2024–present)

In March 2024, the band announced a North American tour with Five Finger Death Punch, starting August 2 with additional headlining dates.[158] That day, "As Sick as the Secrets Within" dropped, followed by "Raise the Red Flag" on August 16—both with videos by Bill Yukich.[159][160] "Sacrilegious" arrived in September.[161] The twelfth album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, released November 22, 2024.[162] A European headline tour began February 2025, with a U.S. tour set for May.[163][164]

Musical style

While mainstream media frequently categorize the band's music as shock rock,[130][165][166][167] Marilyn Manson rejects this label,[168] instead describing his band's sound simply as rock and roll.[169] The band’s music blends elements of industrial, goth, shock rock, and metal into what has been called a "creative bricolage".[170] AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine noted that the band "draws equally from schlock metal, progressive metal, new wave, goth rock, and industrial rock".[171] AllMusic further characterized their sound as "glam-influenced industrial metal".[11] The Daily Texan observed that the band gained prominence during the nu metal boom but clarified that "Manson distanced himself from that movement, favoring alternative metal’s anguish over cookie monster-style raps."[172] According to The Evolution of Goth Culture, the goth subculture initially resisted the association with Manson and his fans, though the band’s music later became widely recognized as goth rock and industrial metal—despite Manson’s reluctance to confine it to those labels.[173] Rolling Stone labeled it "heavy, industrialized goth rock",[174] though AllMusic suggests they merely adopt gothic rock imagery rather than fully embodying the genre.[175] Consequence of Sound emphasized that "gothic darkness and industrial rock [pervade] all of" their work,[176] while Stereogum argued that "metal has never been an integral part of Manson’s sound," proposing that their use of "gritty, distorted guitar" overlays a core of pop music.[177]

Ginger Fish (left) and John 5 performing at the Nova Rock Festival in Austria with Rob Zombie in 2014

From 1996 until his exit in 2002,[178] Twiggy was the band’s primary musical collaborator, co-writing many of their most iconic tracks with Manson.[179] Drummer Ginger Fish, though never credited as a writer, played a key role in pre-production, contributing drum loops and sound effects—most prominently on "The Beautiful People"—during the development of Antichrist Superstar.[180] John 5 and Tim Skold also made significant compositional contributions,[34] while Tyler Bates composed all of The Pale Emperor and Heaven Upside Down.[181]

Manson writes all of the band’s lyrics, adapting his style across albums.[182] His approach incorporates spoken-word poetry aesthetics,[183][184] blending comedy,[183] puns,[185][186][187] and double entendres,[188][189] often enriched with alliteration.[190] Their witticisms frequently manifest as neologisms, delivered rapidly in succession.[191] Lyrically, Manson explores diverse themes such as love,[77] sex and sexuality,[27] sexual abuse, rape, consumerism, politics,[192] revenge,[94] suicide, capitalism,[177] violence, mortality,[193] the Bible,[194] and Greek mythology.[195]

Manson typically delivers his lyrics melodically,[196] enhancing his vocal register with techniques like vocal fry,[197] screaming,[198] growling,[199] and crooning.[200][201] His voice can produce five distinct tones at once,[202] a phenomenon mixing engineer Robert Carranza found forms a pentagram when analyzed in a phrasal analyzer.[203][204] With a baritone vocal type,[205] his range spans from a low A1 bass note in "Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin-geddon" to an E6—the onset of the whistle register—in "Hey, Cruel World ..." from Born Villain.[206]

Influences

David Bowie (left) and Kiss heavily shaped Manson's sound and style.

Manson’s earliest musical influence was Kiss, sparking his love for their kabuki-style makeup and leading to childhood sketches of Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.[207][208] The band’s origins trace to 1989 at The Reunion Room in Fort Lauderdale, where Manson discovered Big Black’s Songs About Fucking via Stephen Bier.[4][209] Daisy Berkowitz, inspired by punk acts like the New York Dolls and Jim Carroll Band, co-founded the Spooky Kids, often covering "People Who Died".[210] As the band’s constant, Manson drives its sound, drawing from Arthur Brown,[211] Alice Cooper,[174] The Doors,[212] Ozzy Osbourne,[174] and Iggy Pop.[213] David Bowie, his greatest influence, inspired reinvention across albums, with Manson favoring "Quicksand" and "Ashes to Ashes" and later covering "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" with Shooter Jennings.[213][214] At Nothing Records, Nine Inch Nails shaped their early work, with Trent Reznor co-producing debut albums.[21] Queen influenced melodic tracks,[31] while Depeche Mode[215] and Gary Numan—praised for apocalyptic lyrics—guided electronic elements.[216] Gothic rock from The Cure[217] and Bauhaus—notably Daniel Ash and David J—also impacted their style.[218] Other influences include The Beatles, Rihanna,[219] Prince,[220] and the King James Bible.[174]

Impact and legacy

"The secret to [Manson's] longevity lies not in his sometimes schlocky image, but in the content of his work... His imagery, sounds and theatrics all still have a point, and like all true artists, he continues to wring significant messages from the lining of his contorted innards."

—Jon Wiederhorn, MTV, 2003[1]

Marilyn Manson’s visually striking music videos defined the MTV Generation, blending surrealism and grotesque imagery, influencing countless artists.[221][222] "Sweet Dreams", "The Beautiful People", and "The Dope Show" earned five MTV Video Music Award nods, with the latter winning Best Cinematography in 1999.[38] "The Beautiful People" ranked #54 on MTV’s '100 Greatest Music Videos'.[223] "(s)AINT" drew controversy, landing on Time’s 'Most Controversial Music Videos'.[224] The band earned Kerrang!’s Hall of Fame spot in 2000, with Manson receiving their Icon Award in 2005 and Lifetime Achievement in 2015.[225][226] Holy Wood ranked #11 on Kerrang!’s 2000s rock albums list.[227] VH1 listed them at #78 on '100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists'.[228] They’ve notched four Grammy Award nominations and sold over 50 million records worldwide.[39][229] Manson is hailed as a heavy metal music icon, with Rolling Stone’s Lorraine Ali noting Antichrist Superstar shifted music from grunge to escapism.[230] The Guardian’s Hannah Ewers called his work timelessly relevant in 2016, tackling gun violence, abuse, and consumerism.[192] They’ve influenced acts like Korn, Slipknot, Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Lil Uzi Vert.[231][232][233] Shirley Manson and Billy Corgan praised his provocative artistry and cultural insight.[234][192]

Controversies

William Bennett (left) and Joe Lieberman, prominent critics of Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson has faced significant controversy over its music and performances. In 1996, William Bennett, Joe Lieberman, and C. DeLores Tucker criticized MCA, Interscope's parent company, for profiting from explicit content by artists like Marilyn Manson, Tupac Shakur, and Snoop Dogg.[235] In 1997, Lieberman called the band's music "vile" and "nihilistic" during a Senate hearing, linking it to a North Dakota teen’s suicide after listening to "The Reflecting God" from Antichrist Superstar.[236][237] The Dead to the World Tour (1996–1997) sparked protests and bans in states like Utah, South Carolina, and Virginia, later overturned after lawsuits from fans, the ACLU, and Ozzy Osbourne.[238][239] After the 1999 Columbine shooting, where Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 and injured 21, Manson was blamed despite later evidence showing the shooters were not fans.[240] Bennett and Lieberman cited the band on Meet the Press, and Colorado officials like Governor Bill Owens criticized Manson’s influence.[241][242] Manson canceled tour dates and wrote in Rolling Stone that media and gun culture, not music, were at fault.[243] In 2003, the murder of Jodi Jones in Scotland was linked to Manson’s work when her boyfriend, Luke Mitchell, was found with The Golden Age of Grotesque and related artwork resembling the Black Dahlia murder. Mitchell was convicted and sentenced to at least 20 years.[244][245] In 2007, Asa Coon, wearing a Manson T-shirt, shot four at SuccessTech Academy before killing himself.[246] In 2009, Justin Doucet shot himself at Larose Middle School after demanding his teacher say "Hail Marilyn Manson," dying a week later.[247][248] In 2014, bomb threats and protests by Russian Orthodox activists canceled Manson’s performances in Moscow and Novosibirsk, with authorities citing the band’s alleged promotion of sadomasochism.[249] That year, a controversial video by Sturmgruppe depicting a simulated assault on Lana Del Rey, using Manson’s footage, drew attention, though Manson denied involvement.[250]

Band members

Further information: List of Marilyn Manson band members

Current members

  • Marilyn Manson – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming, drums, percussion, tambourine, saxophone, pan flute (1989–present)
  • Gil Sharone – drums (2014–2019, 2024–present)
  • Tyler Bates – guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2014–2015, 2015–2018, 2024–present)
  • Piggy D. – bass, backing vocals (2024–present)
  • Reba Meyers – guitars, backing vocals (2024–present)

Former members

  • Daisy Berkowitz – guitars, programming, percussion, harmonica (1989–1996; died 2017)
  • Olivia Newton Bundy – bass (1989–1990)
  • Madonna Wayne Gacy – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, samples, percussion, brass instruments (1990–2007)
  • Gidget Gein – bass (1990–1993; died 2008)
  • Zsa Zsa Speck – keyboards (1990)
  • Sara Lee Lucas – drums, programming (1991–1995)
  • Twiggy Ramirez – bass, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (1993–2002, 2008–2014; touring 2014–2017)
  • Ginger Fish – drums, programming (1995–2011)
  • Zim Zum – guitars, keyboards (1996–1998)
  • John 5 – guitars, keyboards (1998–2004)
  • Tim Skold – guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2002–2008)
  • Chris Vrenna – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, samples (2007–2011); drums (2011; touring 2004–2005)
  • Fred Sablan – bass, guitars (2010–2014)
  • Paul Wiley – guitars, programming, backing vocals (2018–2020; touring 2014–2018)
  • Juan Alderete – bass, backing vocals (2018–2020; touring 2017–2018)[251]
  • Brandon Pertzborn – drums (2019–2020)
Former touring members
  • Mark Chaussee – guitars (2004–2005)
  • Rob Holliday – guitars (2008); bass (2007–2008); backing vocals (2007–2008)
  • Wes Borland – guitars (2008–2009)
  • Andy Gerold – bass (2009)
  • Jason Sutter – drums (2012–2013)
  • Spencer Rollins – keyboards, guitars (2013)
  • Daniel Fox – keyboards, percussion (2015–2017)

Discography

Main article: Marilyn Manson discography

Tours

Awards and nominations

For a more comprehensive list, see List of awards and nominations received by Marilyn Manson.

Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1999 "The Dope Show" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated [39]
2001 "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" Best Metal Performance Nominated
2004 "mOBSCENE" Nominated
2013 "No Reflection" Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Nominated

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