Marilyn Manson Reveals New Lineup Marilyn Manson moves forward with a dramatic change in style, attitude and personnel by announcing the departure of longtime friend and bassist Twiggy Ramirez. "I have spent eight months transforming this band and our new songs into an unstoppable juggernaut, and sadly Twiggy wasn't able to make himself a part of it," says Manson. "Unfortunately, I feel that Marilyn Manson, as a lifestyle, is not where his heart is. So I have decided to let him go his own way, otherwise it wouldn't be fair to us, the music, or especially to the fans. Although you can never replace a best friend like Twiggy, this album and new lineup will redefine anyone's idea of what Marilyn Manson is capable of." Marilyn Manson, John 5, M.W. Gacy and Ginger Fish are joined by bassist Tim Skold. The Golden Age of Grotesque, which is under the production team of Manson, Skold and Ben Grosse is near completion and expected this Fall on Interscope Records

11/16/01: This is from theprp.com:

Marilyn Manson's forthcoming VHS/DVD release, titled "Guns, God And Government", is tentatively due out in stores in December. The VHS version of the release is reportedly set for a December 18th release date, while the DVD version is slated to hit stores on December 25th. In other news, Manson is currently hard at work writing material for his next album for nothing/Interscope, and has roughly around ten tracks written so far. A release next year is being eyed. Meanwhile, Manson is also tentatively set to score the soundtrack to the upcoming film adaptation of the classic video game series, "Resident Evil".

11/8/01: Marilyn Mansons cover of "Tainted Love" is getting heavy rotation on local radio stations. You can find this song on the "Not another teen movie" soundtrack which hits stores December 4th. Also look for the music video which should start airing on MTV somewhere around the 19th.

Thanks to EVERYONE that emailed me about this

9/13/01: This is the message that Marilyn Manson left on the Official Site about the tragedy that happened on the 11th:

8/17/01: Marilyn Manson Accused Of Rubbing Crotch On Man's Head
Singer faces charges of criminal sexual misconduct as well as assault and battery.

Marilyn Manson has been charged with assaulting a security guard by allegedly rubbing his genital area on the man's head during a concert in Clarkston, Michigan.

The shock rocker is being accused of felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct along with misdemeanor assault and battery. If convicted, he could face more than two years in prison.

Manson was performing at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 20 when he allegedly approached 25-year-old security guard Joshua Keasler from behind while rubbing his own genital area, Oakland Country prosecutor David G. Gorcyca said in a statement Thursday (August 16). After spitting on Keasler's head, a G-string-clad Manson wrapped his legs around the guard and rubbed his genital area on Keasler's head and neck, the statement said.

"Manson's actions far exceed any freedom of expression or artistic license," Gorcyca said in the statement. "His conduct was in no way a choreographed part of the performance. These acts are sexual and physical assaults on an unsuspecting individual whose job was to protect the performers. This disgusting display and conduct cannot go unrecognized, and for those reasons these charges were issued."

Gorcyca said the two-count complaint would likely be filed in the 52-2 District Court in Clarkston on Friday.

Manson's lawyer and his spokesperson at Interscope Records had not heard of the charges when contacted Thursday afternoon. Neither would comment until looking into it further.

8/15/01: There are live tracks from Marilyn Manson on the new Ozzfest 2001 CD in stores now. Check it out.

6/22/01: Marilyn Manson shares the cover of the new Metal Edge with Sharon Ozzbourne and the singer from Disturbed. I scanned one picture from this on my pictures page

6/21/01: Marilyn Manson and Denver:

The anti- and pro-Marilyn Manson camps squared off in Denver Wednesday, the night before his controversial performance at Ozzfest's Mile High City stop.

Manson originally planned to skip the show — he hasn't played Denver since the 1999 massacre at nearby Littleton, Colorado's Columbine High School (gunmen Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris were falsely reported to be fans of the band). When Manson backtracked and said he would indeed play Denver, a local youth pastor asked the band to cancel the show, calling the singer's message one of "hate."

Jason Janz, the pastor who heads anti-Manson group Citizens for Peace and Respect, challenged Manson to a debate during his group's rally on the Colorado capitol steps. Manson said previously he would debate Janz, but that his schedule didn't permit it during the Denver Ozzfest stop, according to his label publicist.

"Our theme was one of hope, that there are alternatives to hate," Janz said Thursday (June 21) before going to Mile High Stadium to hand out literature to Ozzfest attendees. He estimated the crowd at 400. Police did not make official crowd number estimates, according to Denver police detective Mary Thomason, and reported no incidents at the rallies.

"I have studied the past 60 years of popular teen culture and have come to the conclusion that we are losing our kids," Janz said, according to a written copy of his speech. "If Marilyn Manson can walk into our town, promote hate, violence, suicide, death, drug use and Columbine-like behavior, I can say, 'Not without a fight.'

"We don't think Manson caused Columbine, but he encourages and legitimizes Columbine-like behavior," Janz said Thursday. "We don't support censorship, but we're in favor of citizenship, encouraging concert promoters to be responsible in what they present to the community."

Janz's efforts — which drew the support of Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo. — spawned the creation of an opposition group, Citizens for Freedom of Choice, which also held a rally at the capitol Wednesday.

"We just wanted to show that Jason Janz does not speak for our entire community," event organizer Carrieanne Andrews said. Andrews, a mother of three, said she and other organizers resented "being told how to be good parents." The Andrews-organized rally was held prior to the start of Janz's gathering.

Andrews estimated the crowd at the Citizens for Freedom of Choice rally at 150, a mix of "goth kids, headbangers and older fans." Their rally featured speeches by organization members and other freedom-of-speech advocates. The organizers also read letters from anti-censorship activists Dave Marsh of Rock & Rap Confidential and members of Rock Out Censorship.

"Instead of telling him to shut up, the censors ought to listen to Manson," read Marsh's letter. "Listen once and try to imagine the lives of the people who find comfort and enjoyment in Manson's music. Then maybe they would behave less like fearful, superstitious primitives and begin helping undo some of the damage people like themselves have caused."

6/18/01: In a new issue of RollingStone magazine it confirms that Marilyn Mansons collaboration on the Eminem track "The Way I am" will appear on a reissue of the Marshall Mathers LP on August 20th.

6/17/01: Marilyn and Moulin Rouge
The Australian issue of Empire magazine reported in May/June that Marilyn Manson was confirmed to contribute to Director Baz Lurman's new exotic flick " Moulin Rouge" starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. When the tracklisting was finally revealed months ago, Marilyn Manson was no where to be found. According to the June 18th issue of People weekly, Mason did contribute to the soundtrack, but someone not to friendly intervened.

"Moulin Rouge had Courtney Love seeing red," reports the magazine. "Director Baz Luhrmann beseeched the rocker for the rights to use "Smells like teen spirit," the Nirvana tune by her late husband Kurt Cobain, in the splashy musical. He even paid Love a visit and a hefty premium ($125,000) for the grunge anthem. But then Luhrmann had Marilyn Manson record the song for the musical montage at the start of the movie. Bad Move. Unbeknownst to Luhrmann, Love and Manson have disliked each other since their joint tour two years ago. When Love found out the Manson was Luhrmann's choice, she flipped out, reminding him of the performer-approval clause in her contract. An unknown band hastily re-recorded the song six days before the movies L.A. and New York openings."

Thanks to:Nineinchnails.net for posting this. Check out that site for more up to date news.

4/30/01: 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 www.newmusicwest.com.

Thanks to the Official Marilyn Manson site

4/30/01: According to the Official Marilyn Manson site, the video for "The Nobodies" is finished and should be airing on MTV soon. More information on this later.

4/19/01: In the recent issue of US weekly with Camryn Manhiem on the cover, there is a picture of Marilyn Manson at the Blow premiere inside. Check it out on my picture page.

4/5/01: Marilyn Manson will be on Politically incorrect on Friday April 6th 2001. Check the TV listings page for more information.

3/26/01: Supreme Court Ruling on Marilyn Manson shirts:

Thanks to the Official Marilyn Manson site

3/15/01: To find out all the information you need to know about Ozzfest, including dates, lineup and advanced tickets sales, go to Ozzfest.com.

3/14/01: Ozzfest tour dates were announced today. Check them out on my Tour Dates page.

3/2/01: For any of you that missed Marilyn Manson on the cover of "Outburn" magazine, you can order on their website. Go to Outburn.com

2/16/01: Marilyn Manson and Twiggy are on the February 10th cover of the UK magazine Kerrang. Marilyn Manson is also on the February issue of the UK's Rock Sound. Check out the pictures from both of these on my picture page.

2/9/01:Marilyn Manson 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. NME is a U.K magazine.

Thanks to the Official Marilyn Manson site.

2/7/01: It is confirmed that Marilyn Manson will be on the bill for this years Ozzfest. This is the first time Marilyn Manson will be on this tour since the first time in 1997. The headliners will include the original Black Sabbath lineup, as well as Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Papa Roach, Disturbed, and Linkin Park. Ozzfest will kick off on June 8th in Chicago, with an expected 30 more dates to follow. Tickets will start going on sale in March. More information on this event to follow.

1/31/01: Last night in Hamburg Germany, Marilyn Manson joined Eminem on stage. Go to the official site to see a picture as well as a clip.

Thanks to the Official Marilyn Manson site

1/25/01: Yesterday "The Fight Song" aired on MTV for the first time. Go to MTV.com to request the video.

1/25/01: Marilyn Manson is on the cover of LA Weekly as well as Outburn magazine.

1/20/01: Marilyn Manson and Rose McGowan split up

Thanks to Mark Slayton and everyone on the List

1/8/01: Info on the unpcoming video for the "The Fight Song":

Marilyn Manson has finished filming the video for "The Fight Song," the second single from Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), at an abandoned Los Angeles football field, according to a spokesperson at Interscope Records.

The video, directed by Wiz and Marilyn Manson, features a team of jocks battling a team of goth rockers — a possible commentary on the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado, where outcast teens Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris gunned down several of their fellow students before killing themselves.

Manson's music initially was blamed by some for inciting the tragedy, though later it turned out that neither student had been a fan of Manson, born Brian Warner.

The spokesperson at Interscope, Manson's label since his career began in 1994, said she was unaware of any Columbine parallels in the video.

Thanks to MTV.com

1/5/01: Today is Marilyn Mansons birthday. Happy Birthday Marilyn!

1/4/01: Marilyn Manson is nominated for "Best Metal Performance" for Astonishing Panorama of the End Times at this years Grammy awards.

1/3/01: Marilyn Manson to perform at the American Music Awards!

The American Music Awards has added Marilyn Manson, Kid Rock, OutKast and 3 Doors Down to the ever growing performer list for the 28th annual event. The new crop of talent joins previously announced performers Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Martina McBride, SheDaisy and Jessica Simpson. The awards show will be held on Jan. 8 and will be hosted by Spears and LL Cool J.

1/2/01: There is a short article along with a picture in the Jan issue of Hit Parader magazine. There is also mention of "The Abbey Of Thelema" in there too. =) Here is the article

A big thanks to the viewer that told me about this.

12/27/00: Marilyn Manson is on the cover of the January issue of High Times Magazine. There is also a interview with John 5 and Twiggy in the January issue of Guitar magazine. Also check out the Jan issue of Gear magazine for yet another interview and tarot card reading with the man himself.

12/26/00: Midnight belongs to Marilyn Manson. The band will be performing at midnight on MTV. MTV's New Years special starts at 10:00pm and includes Papa Roach and BBmak as other performers.

Thanks to the official site and everyone who wrote me about this.

11/17/00: 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.

Thanks to the official site

11/14/00: Holy Wood comes out today! Go to you local music store and buy it!!

10/29/00: Next thursday, November 2nd, Marilyn Manson will be featured on MTV's Diary.

10/26/00: Marilyn Manson will be on the soundtrack for "Blair Witch 2: book of shadows". The CD will be put out on Mansons Posthuman record label.

10/25/00: The new Marilyn Manson video will be airing on TRL today between 3:30 and 4:30.

10/6/00: Marilyn will be on the cover of several upcoming magazines. The November issue of CMJ's New Music Monthly, the December issue of Metel Edge and of course Alternative Press. Keep checking back here for all of the latest news!

10/6/00 This is the cover of "Holywood":

9/23/00: TOUR DATES have been added to the "Tour Dates" page of this web site. GO check it out to see when Marilyn Manson is coming to the town nearest you!!.

9/23/00: Marilyn is on the cover of the October issue of Alternative Press magazine.

9/10/00: Marilyn is on the cover of Englands NME magazine. Also on the official site are 4 song clips off of the upcoming album. Go check them out. Their great. =)

8/10/00: Marilyn is on the cover of Englands "Kerrang" magazine. It is the August 5th issue.

7/13/00:Marilyn Manson Cameo Appearance In Eminem Video: the Way I Am

According to the official Marilyn Manson website, Manson took some time off from adding his final touches to his latest record "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)" for a cameo appearance in an upcoming video from Eminem. To read more on what Marilyn Manson had to say, go to the news section of the official site. Information on when this video will air, will be posted as soon as received.

7/2/00: There is a small picture of Marilyn and Trent in the new issue of Spin with Eminem on the cover. There is also a small article along with it.

6/28/00: Although reports surfacing about a new Family Values tour this fall have listed Marilyn Manson as a potential headliner, manager Tony Ciulla insists that the band is too busy recording their next album to tour in the immediate future. "I can tell you Manson has no touring plans for this summer or fall," Ciulla told Rolling Stone. Interscope Records does not have the record on its current schedule, but "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)" is rumored to be released in time for Halloween.

Thanks to Rollingstone online

6/26/00: Manson is reportedly mulling over an offer from the tour's promoters, according to a report on MTV online. The third annual hard-rock fest is expected to launch sometime this fall. Other acts being considered include Orgy, Deadsy, and Papa Roach. Contrary to earlier reports, past headliners Korn and Limp Bizkit will not join the tour. Korn, however, may make special appearances along the way.

In other Manson news, the "Antichrist Superstar" made a rather odd political statement recently. After dining at the trendy Cafe Des Artistes in Hollywood, Manson noticed President Clinton's autograph on a wall bearing numerous celebrity signatures. According to US Weekly, the singer proceeded to draw a sperm pointing at the signature along with the word "commie" printed in big letters. Clinton must be a bigger tipper than Manson as restaurant employees washed away Manson's graffiti soon after he left.

Thanks to WHFS.com

6/20/00: There is a picture of Marilyn Manson and Trent Reznor in the RollingStone with "Kid Rock" on the cover

5/11/00: The other night in NYC, Marilyn Manson joined NIN onstage at their sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Marilyn came out at the end of the "Starfuckers", and also joined NIN in singing "The Beautiful People". For a picture of them onstage together please check out my pictures page. 4/11/00: Everyone please vote in my poll on the main page, so that I can make the site even better! Thanks!