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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Marilyn Manson
| image             = Marilyn Manson Chicago 2024 08 17.jpg
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| caption           = Marilyn Manson performing in 2024. From left to right: [[Reba Meyers]], [[Piggy D.]], [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Gil Sharone]] (background) and [[Tyler Bates]]
| origin            = [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], U.S.
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Industrial rock]]
* [[industrial metal]]
* [[gothic rock]]
* [[alternative metal]]
* {{nowrap|[[shock rock]]}}
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| years_active      = {{Start date|1989}}–present
| label             = {{flatlist|
* [[Hell, etc. (label)|Hell, etc.]]
* [[Loma Vista Recordings|Loma Vista]]
* [[Caroline Distribution|Caroline]]
* [[Concord Music Group|Concord]]
* [[Cooking Vinyl]]
* [[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
* [[Nothing Records|Nothing]]
* [[Nuclear Blast]]
}}
| associated_acts   = {{flatlist|
* [[Nine Inch Nails]]
* [[Jack Off Jill]]
* [[Rasputina (band)|Rasputina]]
* [[Crashing Doves]]
* [[Godhead (band)|Godhead]]
* [[Rob Zombie]]
* [[Shooter Jennings]]<!--Only add artists who have more than one member in common with Marilyn Manson, or who have collaborated with the group on more than one occasion.-->
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| alias             = Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids (1989–1992)
| website           = {{URL|marilynmanson.com}}
| current_members   = {{plainlist|
* [[Marilyn Manson]]
* [[Tyler Bates]]
* [[Gil Sharone]]
* [[Piggy D.]]
* [[Reba Meyers]]
}}
| past_members      = <!--DO NOT CHANGE! Members are listed in accordance with Wikipedia's infobox guidelines.--> {{plainlist|
* Zsa Zsa Speck
* [[Olivia Newton Bundy]]
* [[Gidget Gein]]
* [[Sara Lee Lucas]]
* [[Scott Putesky|Daisy Berkowitz]]
* [[Zim Zum]]
* [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]]
* [[Madonna Wayne Gacy]]
* [[Tim Skold]]
* [[Ginger Fish]]
* [[Chris Vrenna]]
* [[Fred Sablan]]
* [[Twiggy Ramirez]]
* [[Brandon Pertzborn]]
* [[Juan Alderete]]
* Paul Wiley
}}
}}

'''Marilyn Manson''' is an American [[Rock music|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 {{nowrap|killer{{px2}}{{mdash}}{{px2}}}}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 [[shock value|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 [[obscenity|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 ownership|state-owned]] venues. They released a number of [[Music recording sales certification|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 [[Marilyn Manson–Columbine High School massacre controversy|blamed the band for influencing]] [[Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold|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".<ref name="TrueArtist" /> 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 Award]]s. 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.
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==History==
===Formation and The Spooky Kids (1989–1992)===
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In 1989, Brian Warner was a college student working towards a degree in [[journalism]] at [[Broward College]], gaining experience by writing music articles for the [[South Florida]] lifestyle magazine ''[[25th Parallel (magazine)|25th Parallel]]''.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=64–65}}<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://popmatters.com/article/interview-with-your-vampire-marilyn-manson/ |title=Interview with your vampire: Marilyn Manson |author=Hamersly, Michael |work=[[PopMatters]] |date=February 4, 2008 |access-date= October 25, 2017|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614182452/http://www.popmatters.com/article/interview-with-your-vampire-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=June 14, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> It was in this capacity that he met several of the musicians to whom his own band would later be compared, including [[My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult]] and [[Trent Reznor]] of [[Nine Inch Nails]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2014/08/list-em-carefully-top-11-influential-minds-of-industrial-metal/2/ |title=Top 11 Influential Minds of Industrial Metal |author=Buchanan, David |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=August 24, 2014 |access-date=March 24, 2016|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630131515/https://consequence.net/2014/08/list-em-carefully-top-11-influential-minds-of-industrial-metal/2/ |archive-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> That December, he met [[Scott Putesky]], who proposed the two form a band, after reading some lyrics and poems written by Warner.<ref name="Reunion">{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/daisy-berkowitz-marilyn-manson-scott-putesky-interview-1/ |title=Daisy Berkowitz: Portrait of an American Ex-Marilyn Manson Member |author=Tron, Gina |work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |date=April 10, 2014 |access-date=March 24, 2016|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402020101/http://noisey.vice.com/blog/daisy-berkowitz-marilyn-manson-scott-putesky-interview-1 |archive-date=April 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=http://www.blankmaninc.com/scott_mitchell_putesky |title=Scott Mitchell Putesky (Daisy Berkowitz) Interview |author=Hawk, Mike |work=Blankman, Inc |date=January 7, 2013 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |df=mdy-all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620141522/https://blankmaninc.com/scott_mitchell_putesky/ |archive-date=June 20, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Warner, guitarist Putesky and bassist Brian Tutunick recorded their first demo tape as Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids in 1990, taking on the stage names of [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Scott Putesky|Daisy Berkowitz]] and [[Olivia Newton Bundy]], respectively.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=84, 90}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/manson-the-florida-years/Content?oid=1471906 |title=Manson: The Florida Years |author=Kissell, Ted B. |work=[[Cleveland Scene]] |publisher=Euclid Media Group |access-date=March 24, 2016 |df=mdy-all|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809055236/http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/manson-the-florida-years/Content?oid=1471906 |archive-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> Bundy left the band soon after, and was replaced by [[Gidget Gein]], born Brad Stewart.<ref name="GidgetDeath">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1596907/former-marilyn-manson-bassist-gidget-gein-dead-at-39/ |title=Former Marilyn Manson Bassist Gidget Gein Dead At 39 |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom Media Networks]] |date=October 13, 2008 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |df=mdy-all|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150629204827/http://www.mtv.com/news/1596907/former-marilyn-manson-bassist-gidget-gein-dead-at-39/ |archive-date=June 29, 2015}}</ref> They were later joined on keyboard by Stephen Bier, who called himself [[Madonna Wayne Gacy]].{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=91-92}}<ref name="Amoeba">{{cite web |url=http://www.amoeba.com/marilyn-manson/artist/144147/bio |title=Marilyn Manson – Biography |author=Feemster, Scott |work=[[Amoeba Music]] |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624072628/http://www.amoeba.com/marilyn-manson/artist/144147/bio |archive-date=June 24, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In 1991, drummer Fred Streithorst joined the band under the name [[Sara Lee Lucas]].{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=122–123}}<ref name="SLL">{{cite news |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/55826/marilyn-manson-accused-of-bilking-the-band |title=Marilyn Manson Accused of Bilking the Band |author=Finn, Natalie |work=[[E!]] |date=August 5, 2007 |access-date=March 24, 2016|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508185543/http://www.eonline.com/news/55826/marilyn-manson-accused-of-bilking-the-band |archive-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref>

The stage names adopted by each member were representative of a concept the band considered central: the [[dichotomy]] of [[good and evil]], and the existence of both, together, in every whole. "[[Marilyn Monroe]] had a dark side", explained Manson in his autobiography, "just as [[Charles Manson]] has a good, intelligent side."{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=85, 87, 90}} Over the next six years, all of the band's members would adopt names that combined the first name of a female [[sex symbol]] and the surname of a [[serial killer]].<ref name=book>{{cite book|last=Reighley|first=Kurt|title=Marilyn Manson|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MCZfCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA159|publisher=St. Martin's Griffin, New York|page=15|date=1998|isbn=9780312181338}}</ref> Images of both Monroe and Manson, as well as of other famous and infamous figures, were common in the band's early promotional materials.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=85, 87, 90}}

The Spooky Kids' popularity in the area grew quickly<ref name="MU">{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=102639 |title=Sunday Old School: Marilyn Manson |author=Diamond, Ollie H. |work=Metal Underground |date=May 11, 2014 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605100915/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=102639 |archive-date=June 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and because of the band's highly visual concerts, which drew from [[performance art]] and used many [[shock value|shock]] techniques such as "naked women nailed to a cross, a child in a cage, or bloody animal body parts."<ref name="MiamiNewTimes">{{cite news |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/manson-family-values-6362125 |title=Manson Family Values |author=Baker, Greg |work=[[Miami New Times]]  |date=July 20, 1994 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504022956/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/manson-family-values-6362125 |archive-date=May 4, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Band members variously performed in women's clothing or bizarre costumes; and, for lack of a professional [[pyrotechnics|pyrotechnician]], would set their own stage props on fire.<ref name="MU" /> The band would contrast these theatrics with elements drawn from their youth: characters from 1970s and '80s children's television made regular, often grotesquely altered, appearances on band flyers and newsletters, and were frequently [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] in their music.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=116}} They continued to perform and release cassettes – shortening their name to Marilyn Manson in 1992 – until the summer of 1993, when they drew the attention of Reznor, who had just founded his own label, [[Nothing Records]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/marilyn-manson-mn0000825251/biography |title=Marilyn Manson – Biography & History |author=Ankeny, Jason |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |access-date=October 25, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426172735/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/marilyn-manson-mn0000825251/biography |archive-date=April 26, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

===''Portrait of an American Family'' and ''Smells Like Children''  (1993–1995)===
[[File:Nights of Nothing MM.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Left to right: Twiggy, Gacy and Manson performing at the "A Night of Nothing" industry showcase, 1995]]
Reznor offered the band a contract with the label, as well as an opening slot supporting Nine Inch Nails on their upcoming "[[Self Destruct Tour]]".{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=143}}<ref name="allmusic"/> After accepting both offers, recording sessions for their debut studio album began in July 1993 with [[Swans (band)|Swans]] producer [[Roli Mosimann]] at [[Criteria Studios]] in [[Miami, Florida]]. Recording a selection of new songs along with material from their Spooky Kids repertoire, the first version of their debut, titled ''[[The Manson Family Album]]'', was completed by the end of the month. However, it was not well received.<ref name="LoudwirePortrait">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-portrait-of-an-american-family-album-anniversary/ |title=21 Years Ago: Marilyn Manson Issues 'Portrait of an American Family' |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501054342/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-portrait-of-an-american-family-album-anniversary/ |archive-date=May 1, 2017}}</ref> The band's members, along with Reznor, criticized Mosimann's production as being flat, lifeless and poorly representative of the band's live performances.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=144}} At the same time, Gidget Gein had begun to lose control of his addiction to heroin.<ref name="LoudwirePortrait" /> Before reworking the album, the band played two shows in Florida under the name Mrs. Scabtree. This band featured Manson on drums, Gacy on keyboard, Berkowitz on guitar, and [[Jessicka]] from [[Jack Off Jill]] sharing vocal duties with [[Jeordie White]] of Coral Springs [[thrash metal|thrash]] band Amboog-a-Lard. Four other local musicians, bassists Mark Dubin of Sister Venus and Patrick Joyce from The Itch, guitarist Miles Hie and violinist Mary Karlzen were also involved.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-48-6364455 |title=Program Notes 48 |author=Baker, Greg |work=[[Miami New Times]] |publisher=[[Village Voice Media]] |date=March 16, 1993 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112085529/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-48-6364455 |archive-date=January 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-6364112 |title=Program Notes |author=Baker, Greg |work=[[Miami New Times]] |publisher=[[Village Voice Media]] |date=February 9, 1994 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804110753/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-6364112 |archive-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref>

Reznor agreed to rework production of ''The Manson Family Album'' in October 1993 at [[Record Plant#Los Angeles|Record Plant Studios]] in Los Angeles. Gein, who had been hospitalized after his fourth heroin overdose, was not invited to participate, and was fired from the band soon after, replaced by White, of Amboog-a-Lard, who undertook the alias Twiggy Ramirez.<ref name="GidgetDeath" />{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=146}}<ref name="MU" /> After seven weeks of mixing, re-recording and remixing, the album – now titled ''[[Portrait of an American Family]]'' – was presented to Nothing's parent label [[Interscope Records|Interscope]].{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=149–150}}<ref name="LoudwirePortrait" /> The album was released on July 19, 1994, and peaked at number thirty-five on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Top Heatseekers]] album chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/portrait-of-an-american-family-mw0000115824/awards |title=Portrait of an American Family |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |access-date=March 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128111807/http://www.allmusic.com/album/portrait-of-an-american-family-mw0000115824/awards |archive-date=January 28, 2013}}</ref> The band began its first [[Portrait of an American Family (tour)|national headlining tour]] in December 1994, with Jack Off Jill opening.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-38-6362048 |title=Program Notes 38 |author=Baker, Greg |work=[[Miami New Times]] |publisher=[[Village Voice Media]] |date=January 5, 1995 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503125027/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/program-notes-38-6362048 |archive-date=May 3, 2016}}</ref> During the band's stint as opening act on the Nine Inch Nails tour, Manson met [[Church of Satan]] founder [[Anton LaVey]]. LaVey bestowed the title of "[[Reverend]]" on Manson– meaning a person who is revered by the church, and not necessarily one who dedicates their life to preaching the religion to others, as with a priest or [[minister of religion|minister]].{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=170}} Manson would use this title in the liner notes of the band's following album, citing himself as "Reverend Marilyn Manson".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/6-famous-members-of-the-church-of-satan.html |title=Marilyn Manson and 10 Famous Members of the Church of Satan |author=Revolver Staff |work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]  |date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324054038/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/6-famous-members-of-the-church-of-satan.html |archive-date=March 24, 2016}}</ref>

In March 1995, the band began a two-month tour, this time with [[Monster Voodoo Machine]] as support.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/monster-voodoo-machine-mn0000926480 |title=Monster Voodoo Machine – Biography & History |author=Anderson, Jason |work=AllMusic |publisher=All Media Network|access-date=March 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111175732/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/monster-voodoo-machine-mn0000926480 |archive-date=January 11, 2014}}</ref> This would be drummer Sara Lee Lucas's last tour with the band.<ref name="SLL" /> Kenneth Wilson, better known by his stage name [[Ginger Fish]], then joined the group before they embarked on a tour with rock band [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]] and metal band [[Korn]].{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=161, 178}} The band then relocated to the new home of Nothing Studios in [[New Orleans]] to begin work on remixes and b-sides for ''Portrait''{{'}}s third single, "[[Dope Hat]]",{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|pp=190–191}} releasing a music video inspired by the boat ride scene from the 1971 movie ''[[Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/119708-13-creepy-music-videos-perfect-for-halloween-that-are-even-better-than-watching-a-movie |title=13 Creepy Music Videos Perfect For Halloween That Are Even Better Than Watching A Movie |author=Garis, Mary Grace |work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |date=October 27, 2015 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813112859/http://www.bustle.com/articles/119708-13-creepy-music-videos-perfect-for-halloween-that-are-even-better-than-watching-a-movie |archive-date=August 13, 2016}}</ref> The proposed single eventually developed into ''[[Smells Like Children]]'', which included the band's version of the [[Eurythmics]]' "[[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)#Marilyn Manson version|Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/smells-like-children-mw0000178889 |title=Smells Like Children – Marilyn Manson – Songs, Reviews, Credits |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322040623/http://www.allmusic.com/album/smells-like-children-mw0000178889 |archive-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> their first hit; the song's music video was placed in heavy rotation on [[MTV]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.biography.com/people/marilyn-manson-504532 |title=Marilyn Manson Biography |work=[[Biography.com]] |publisher=[[FYI (American TV channel)|FYI]] |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404105149/http://www.biography.com/people/marilyn-manson-504532 |archive-date=April 4, 2016}}</ref> in stark contrast with the "Dope Hat" video, which the same channel had banished to late-night airplay only a few months prior.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2009/02/13/flashback-friday-video-marilyn-manson-dope-hat |title=Flashback Friday Video – Marilyn Manson "Dope Hat" |author=Evers, Derek |work=[[The Fader]] |date=February 13, 2009 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812202233/http://www.thefader.com/2009/02/13/flashback-friday-video-marilyn-manson-dope-hat |archive-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref>

===''Antichrist Superstar'' (1996–1997)===
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The band's second studio album, ''[[Antichrist Superstar]]'', was released on October 8, 1996. It was recorded at [[Nothing Studios]] with Reznor, Manson, [[Sean Beavan]] and former [[Skinny Puppy]] member and longtime producer [[Dave Ogilvie]] sharing co-production duties; members of both Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails took part in its recording.<ref name="LoudwireAC">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-antichrist-superstar-album-anniversary/ |title=19 Years Ago: Marilyn Manson Makes Creative Leap With 'Antichrist Superstar' |author=Childers, Chad |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429062130/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-antichrist-superstar-album-anniversary/ |archive-date=April 29, 2017}}</ref> The process of making the album was a long and difficult one, highlighted by experiments involving [[sleep deprivation]] and near-constant drug use, in an effort to create a violent and hostile environment suited to the album's content. During this time, antagonism between band members was high. Daisy Berkowitz, the band's founding guitarist, departed the band partway through the album's recording process, with Twiggy performing much of the album's guitar work.<ref name="MTVAntichrist">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/508213/recording-antichrist-superstar-a-trying-experience-for-manson/ |title=Recording Antichrist Superstar A "Trying Experience" For Manson |author=Jackson, Alex |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=September 10, 1996 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610103331/http://www.mtv.com/news/508213/recording-antichrist-superstar-a-trying-experience-for-manson/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> Timothy Linton responded to an advert seeking Berkowitz's replacement. He would form a close relationship with Madonna Wayne Gacy, who was responsible for the inclusion of one of the major sources of inspiration for the album: [[Kabbalah]]. Breaking with the six-year tradition of naming band members after female icons and serial killers, [[Zim Zum]] was chosen as Linton's stage name. It was derived from the [[Lurianic Kabbalah]] concept of [[Tzimtzum]].<ref>{{cite magazine |first=Gerri|last=Miller |date=1998-12-01 |title=Zim Zum Speaks |magazine=[[Metal Edge]] |publisher=[[Zenbu Media]] }}</ref> "[[The Beautiful People (song)|The Beautiful People]]" was released as the album's lead single. It created enough anticipation for ''Antichrist Superstar'' that the album debuted at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref name="satanhelper">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,985963-1,00.html |title=Music: Satan's Little Helpers |author=Thigpen, David E. |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]  |date=February 24, 1997 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-access=subscription  |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626224202/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C985963-1%2C00.html |archive-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref> with first-week sales of 132,000 copies.<ref name="MansonGolden">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/manson-golden-at-number-one-20030521 |title=Manson Golden at Number One |author=Dansby, Andrew |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 21, 2003 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320155738/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/manson-golden-at-number-one-20030521 |archive-date=March 20, 2016}}</ref> Manson also appeared on the cover of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', who awarded the band their 'Best New Artist' accolade in 1997.<ref name="satanhelper" /> The year-long "[[Dead to the World Tour]]" followed, which was the band's longest and widest-ranging tour yet. In the US, however, the band was receiving more attention than ever before, and not all of it was positive. As the tour was getting underway, the band found itself the target of [[bipartisan]] [[United States congressional hearing|congressional hearings]], led by [[Conservatism in the United States|conservative]] [[advocacy group|violent entertainment watchdog group]] Empower America (now known as [[FreedomWorks]]) co-directors [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[United States Secretary of Education|Secretary of Education]] [[William Bennett]] and [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] [[Joseph Lieberman]], to determine the effects, if any, of violent lyrics on young listeners.<ref name="BlamingShock">{{cite web |url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1997/11/blaming-shock-rockers |title=Blaming the Shock Rockers: Now that Frank Zappa's dead, who will stick up for Marilyn Manson? |author=Kretkowski, Paul D. |work=[[Mother Jones (magazine)|Mother Jones]] |publisher=Foundation For National Progress |date=November 11, 1997 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408023514/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1997/11/blaming-shock-rockers |archive-date=April 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/508715/another-right-wing-attack-on-rap-rock/ |title=Another Right Wing Attack On Rap & Rock |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |work=MTV |publisher=Viacom Media Network |date=1996-12-11 |access-date=2019-01-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113150720/http://www.mtv.com/news/508715/another-right-wing-attack-on-rap-rock/ |archive-date=2019-01-13 }}</ref> In addition, nearly every performance of the tour was picketed by religious organizations.<ref name="TravelingControversy">{{cite web |url=https://partners.nytimes.com/library/cyber/mirapaul/042497mirapaul.html |title=The Traveling Controversy That Is Marilyn Manson |author=Mirapaul, Matthew |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=April 24, 1997 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154435/https://partners.nytimes.com/library/cyber/mirapaul/042497mirapaul.html |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref>

In July 1997, Manson collaborated with British [[trip hop]] group [[Sneaker Pimps]] for the single "[[Long Hard Road Out of Hell]]" from the soundtrack to the 1997 film ''[[Spawn (1997 film)|Spawn]]''. The band released their second EP, ''[[Remix & Repent]]'', on November 25, 1997. It featured new versions of ''Antichrist Superstar'''s four singles: "The Beautiful People", "[[Tourniquet (Marilyn Manson song)|Tourniquet]]", "[[Antichrist Superstar (song)|Antichrist Superstar]]" and "[[Man That You Fear]]".<ref>{{cite web |last=Prato |first=Greg |url={{AllMusic |class=album |id=mw0000597059|pure_url=yes}} |title=Remix & Repent – Marilyn Manson {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network |access-date=April 20, 2017|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109171349/http://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000597059 |archive-date=January 9, 2016 }}</ref> In February 1998, Manson released his autobiography, ''[[The Long Hard Road Out of Hell]]'',<ref name="Spin">{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2014/07/running-with-the-devil-marilyn-manson-spin-cover-story-february-1998/ |title=Running With the Devil, by Marilyn Manson |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=February 1998 |access-date=April 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419200709/http://www.spin.com/2014/07/running-with-the-devil-marilyn-manson-spin-cover-story-february-1998/ |archive-date=April 19, 2016}}</ref> as well as a live video entitled ''[[Dead to the World]]''. It was also confirmed that ''Antichrist Superstar'' would be the first installment in a [[concept album]] trilogy which the band called their [[triptych]].<ref name=MMNewHappyFace>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-mansons-new-happy-face-19980902 |title=Marilyn Manson's New (Happy) Face |author=Lorraine Ali |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media LLC]] |date=September 2, 1998 |access-date=April 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415215503/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-mansons-new-happy-face-19980902 |archive-date=April 15, 2016|author-link=Lorraine Ali }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1425619/manson-weiland-wyclef-beck-line-up-dust-brothers.jhtml |title=Manson, Weiland, Wyclef, Beck Line Up For Dust Brothers |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=December 3, 1997 |access-date=April 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106211208/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1425619/manson-weiland-wyclef-beck-line-up-dust-brothers.jhtml |archive-date=November 6, 2012}}</ref>

===''Mechanical Animals'' (1998–1999)===
[[File:Marilyn Manson - Omega.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Manson as ''Mechanical Animals''{{'}} antagonist, "Omega"]]
The band released the second part of their triptych, ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'', on September 15, 1998.<ref name="LoudwireMA">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-mechanical-animals-album-anniversary/ |title=17 Years Ago: Marilyn Manson Goes Glam With 'Mechanical Animals' |author=Childers, Chad |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=September 15, 2015 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529035729/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-mechanical-animals-album-anniversary/ |archive-date=May 29, 2016}}</ref> Co-produced by the band's lead singer with [[Sean Beavan]] and [[Michael Beinhorn]],<ref name="Allmusic MA">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mechanical-animals-mw0000032125 |title=Mechanical Animals – Marilyn Manson|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|work=AllMusic |publisher=All Media Network |year=1998 |access-date=November 20, 2017|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101055354/http://www.allmusic.com/album/mechanical-animals-r374601/review |archive-date=January 1, 2011 }}</ref> the album moved away from the [[industrial rock]] production of its predecessor and was strongly influenced by 1970s [[glam rock]], particularly [[David Bowie]]'s 1974 album ''[[Diamond Dogs]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/album-review-marilyn-manson-mechanical-animals/ |title=Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals (1998) |author=Olsen, Chad |work=[[Metal Forces]] |publisher=Rockzone Publications |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref> [[Billy Corgan]] served as an unofficial consultant to the band during the early development of the album. After playing a few songs for him, Corgan advised them that "This is definitely the right direction" but to "go all the way with it. Don't just hint at it", referring to its inclusion of glam influences.<ref name=MMNewHappyFace /> To suit their new musical style, the band also recast itself as a glam rock outfit, setting aside the "rotting-corpse chic" of the previous era<ref name=MMNewHappyFace /> in favor of attire more suited to the genre, incorporating leather, [[Platform shoe|platform boots]] and brightly dyed hair.<ref name=MMNewHappyFace /> The band also relocated from New Orleans to [[Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles|Los Angeles]],<ref name=MMNewHappyFace /> while Zim Zum was replaced by guitarist John Lowery of [[2wo]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/450080/zim-zum-quits-marilyn-manson-to-pursue-solo-career/ |title=Zim Zum Quits Marilyn Manson To Pursue Solo Career |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=August 22, 1998 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809110425/http://www.mtv.com/news/450080/zim-zum-quits-marilyn-manson-to-pursue-solo-career/ |archive-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> whose stage name, John 5, was given to him by Manson during their first lunch meeting.<ref name="DirtyLittle">{{cite web |url=https://www.guitar.com/articles/john-5-marilyn-mansons-dirty-little-secret |title=John 5 – Marilyn Manson's Dirty Little Secret |author=St. James, Adam |work=Guitar.com |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610143528/https://www.guitar.com/articles/john-5-marilyn-mansons-dirty-little-secret |archive-date=June 10, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-says-his-two-project-has-stood-the-test-of-time/ |title=Rob Halford Says His Two Project Has 'Stood The Test Of Time' |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 28, 2014 |access-date=May 26, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701052707/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-says-his-two-project-has-stood-the-test-of-time/ |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>

Interscope's promotion of the album was massive,<ref name="MARelease">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/501687/marilyn-manson-fans-queue-up-for-mechanical-animals/ |title=Marilyn Manson Fans Queue Up For Mechanical Animals |author=Vanhorn, Teri |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=September 15, 1998 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610105950/http://www.mtv.com/news/501687/marilyn-manson-fans-queue-up-for-mechanical-animals/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> with the label erecting enormous billboards of the lead singer as an [[Androgyny|androgynous]] [[extraterrestrial life|extraterrestrial]] in both [[Times Square]] and [[Sunset Strip]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-aug-16-ca-13559-story.html |title=Marilyn Manson Aims to Change Tide of the Mainstream |author=Hochman, Steve |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]  |date=August 16, 1998 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518010014/http://articles.latimes.com/1998/aug/16/entertainment/ca-13559 |archive-date=May 18, 2016}}</ref> Repeated appearances on MTV and other networks helped propel the album's lead single, "[[The Dope Show]]", to number twelve on Billboard's [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] chart,<ref name="LoudwireMA" /> becoming the band's highest-charting single yet.<ref name="BillboardMainstream">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/309449/Marilyn+Manson/chart?f=376 |title=Marilyn Manson – Mainstream Rock Chart History |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701212713/http://www.billboard.com/artist/309449/Marilyn%2BManson/chart?f=376 |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> The song's music video was critically acclaimed, winning two awards at the 1998 [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Video Awards]]<ref name="BBMVAwards">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1425457/marilyn-manson-n-sync-beastie-boys-lauryn-hill-win-at-billboard-music-video-awards/ |title=Marilyn Manson, 'N Sync, Beastie Boys, Lauryn Hill Win at the Billboard Music Video Awards |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=November 9, 1998 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610103400/http://www.mtv.com/news/1425457/marilyn-manson-n-sync-beastie-boys-lauryn-hill-win-at-billboard-music-video-awards/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> as well as the [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]] award at the [[1999 MTV Video Music Awards|1999 MTV VMA's]];<ref name="MTVVMA">{{cite web |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1999/09/10/lauryn-hill-the-big-winner-at-mtv-video-music-awards/ |title=Lauryn Hill The Big Winner At MTV Video Music Awards |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |publisher=[[tronc]] |date=September 10, 1999 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322215308/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1999-09-10/news/9909110170_1_pop-video-female-video-hip-hop-video |archive-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> while the song was also nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance|Best Hard Rock Performance]] at the [[41st Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name="Grammys">{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/20_artists_you_may_not_have_known_were_nominated_for_and_won_grammy_awards |title=20 artists you may not have known were nominated for (and won) Grammy Awards |author=McKinstry, Lee |work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. |date=February 6, 2015 |access-date=November 16, 2017|df=mdy-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221034304/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/20_artists_you_may_not_have_known_were_nominated_for_and_won_grammy_awards |archive-date=February 21, 2017}}</ref> The album would go on to debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of over 223,000.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-shows-hes-dope-19980924 |title=Marilyn Manson Shows He's Dope |author=Boehlert, Eric |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=September 24, 1998 |access-date=April 16, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417030841/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-shows-hes-dope-19980924 |archive-date=April 17, 2015}}</ref>

After a brief promotional campaign, the band set out on the "[[Beautiful Monsters Tour]]" with [[Hole (band)|Hole]].<ref name="BMTour">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/511731/marilyn-manson-hole-schedule-beautiful-monsters-tour/ |title=Marilyn Manson, Hole Schedule 'Beautiful Monsters' Tour |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=January 27, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727091742/http://www.mtv.com/news/511731/marilyn-manson-hole-schedule-beautiful-monsters-tour/ |archive-date=July 27, 2015}}</ref> The tour would be a problematic one,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/512787/best-of-99-boston-promoter-says-hole-dropping-off-manson-tour/ |title=Best Of '99: Boston Promoter Says Hole Dropping Off Manson Tour |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 10, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317083515/http://www.mtv.com/news/512787/best-of-99-boston-promoter-says-hole-dropping-off-manson-tour/ |archive-date=March 17, 2016}}</ref> and was marred by frequent on–and–off stage exchanges between Manson and Hole vocalist [[Courtney Love]].<ref name="MTV Hole Walks Out">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1430056/hole-walks-out-on-tour-manson-injury-postpones-several-dates/ |title=Hole Walks Out On Tour, Manson Injury Postpones Several Dates |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 15, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220031236/http://www.mtv.com/news/1430056/hole-walks-out-on-tour-manson-injury-postpones-several-dates |archive-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref> Private disputes also arose over the tour's financial arrangements, with Hole unwittingly financing most of Manson's production costs, which were disproportionately high relative to Hole's.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/512758/hole-threaten-to-drop-off-marilyn-manson-joint-tour/ |title=Hole Threaten To Drop Off Marilyn Manson Joint Tour |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 11, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728032221/http://www.mtv.com/news/512758/hole-threaten-to-drop-off-marilyn-manson-joint-tour/ |archive-date=July 28, 2015}}</ref> The tour was to include thirty-seven shows spanning over a two-month period,<ref name="BMTour" /> although Hole left after taking part in just nine of the scheduled dates. A broken ankle from Manson also forced the postponement of the next two shows,<ref name="MTV Hole Walks Out" /> with the remainder of the tour being renamed "[[Rock Is Dead Tour|Rock Is Dead]]" and Jack Off Jill and [[Nashville Pussy]] taking over select opening slots.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1430051/manson-resumes-tour-without-hole-taps-nashville-pussy-and-jack-off-jill-for-upcoming-dates/ |title=Manson Resumes Tour Without Hole, Taps Nashville Pussy And Jack Off Jill For Upcoming Dates |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 22, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160515192019/http://www.mtv.com/news/1430051/manson-resumes-tour-without-hole-taps-nashville-pussy-and-jack-off-jill-for-upcoming-dates/ |archive-date=May 15, 2016}}</ref>

The final four dates of the tour were canceled out of respect for the victims of the [[Columbine High School massacre]].<ref name="NYTimesSterngold">{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/29/us/terror-in-littleton-the-culture-rock-concerts-are-cancelled.html |title=Terror in Littleton: The Culture; Rock Concerts Are Cancelled |author=Sterngold, James |work=[[The New York Times]]  |date=April 29, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328174410/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/29/us/terror-in-littleton-the-culture-rock-concerts-are-cancelled.html |archive-date=March 28, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Manson cancels rest of US tour">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/331363.stm |title=Manson cancels rest of US tour |work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=April 29, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415123212/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/331363.stm |archive-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref> The latter half of 1999 and much of 2000 was a period of relative silence for the band, who refused to take part in interviews and retreated from public life.<ref name="Revolver Dark Angel">{{cite magazine |author=Christopher Scapelliti |url=http://providermodule.com/media/index.php?v=i/2000/revolver_angel |date=Winter 2000 |title=Dark Angel |magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |issue=3 |pages=72–77 |publisher=[[Future US, Inc.]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407023433/http://providermodule.com/media/index.php?v=i%2F2000%2Frevolver_angel |archive-date=April 7, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> They shelved plans for a proposed single and music video for their cover of [[AC/DC]]'s "[[Highway to Hell (song)|Highway to Hell]]", which appeared on the [[Detroit Rock City (film)#Soundtrack|soundtrack]] to ''[[Detroit Rock City (film)|Detroit Rock City]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424678/marilyn-manson-to-shoot-video-for-highway-to-hell-cover/ |title=Marilyn Manson To Shoot Video For "Highway To Hell" |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=June 16, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610103334/http://www.mtv.com/news/1424678/marilyn-manson-to-shoot-video-for-highway-to-hell-cover/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> They spent this period writing and recording in a secluded studio in [[Death Valley]],<ref name="Screaming" /><ref name="AP#148">{{cite magazine|author=Lanham, Tom |date=November 2000 |title=Marilyn Manson: Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder |magazine=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |issue=148 |pages=76–86 |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.}}</ref> with only the live album ''[[The Last Tour on Earth]]'' appearing during this time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotpress.com/Marilyn-Manson/music/reviews/albums/The-Last-Tour-On-Earth/464837.html |title=The Last Tour On Earth – Music Review – Album |author=Stephen Robinson |work=[[Hot Press]] |date=November 24, 1999 |access-date=May 26, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807025704/http://www.hotpress.com/Marilyn-Manson/music/reviews/albums/The-Last-Tour-On-Earth/464837.html |archive-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> A studio outtake from ''Antichrist Superstar'', titled "[[Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes]]", served as its only single.<ref>{{cite web |last=Manson |first=Marilyn |url=http://www.nineinchnails.net/news/jun99.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816030605/http://www.nineinchnails.net/news/jun99.html |archive-date=August 16, 2000 |title=Manson Penning New Music Material |publisher=Seems Like Salvation News |date=June 8, 1999 |access-date=November 16, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

===''Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)'' (2000–2001)===
{{Quote box|quote=1999 was a pivotal year&mdash;as was 1969, the year of my birth. The two years share many similarities. [[Woodstock '99]] became an [[Altamont Free Concert|Altamont]] of its own. Columbine became the [[Manson Family#Crimes|Manson murders]] of our generation. Things happened that could've made me want to stop making music. Instead, I decided to come out and really punish everyone for daring to fuck with me. I've got a big fight ahead of me on this one. And I want every bit of it. |source=&mdash;Marilyn Manson<ref name="Ape">{{cite magazine|last1=Kessler |first1=Ted |date=2000-09-09 |title="It's Time For Chaos!" – Marilyn Manson Goes Ape |magazine=[[NME]] |pages=28–31 |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |issn=0028-6362 }}</ref> |salign=center |width=25% |align=left |style=padding:8px;}}
''[[Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)]]'' was released on November 11, 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/holy-wood-in-the-shadow-of-the-valley-of-death/marilyn-manson/critic-reviews |title=Critic Reviews for Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) – Metacritic |work=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316224251/http://www.metacritic.com/music/holy-wood-in-the-shadow-of-the-valley-of-death/marilyn-manson/critic-reviews |archive-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref> Produced by the band's lead singer with [[Dave Sardy]], the album also features programming and pre-production editing by [[Bon Harris]] of [[Nitzer Ebb]].<ref name="Mercurial">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/570158/marilyn-manson-gets-more-mercurial/ |title=Marilyn Manson Gets More Mercurial |author=Vanhorn, Teri |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=December 16, 1999 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610104939/http://www.mtv.com/news/570158/marilyn-manson-gets-more-mercurial/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> The band wrote over 100 songs for the album,<ref name="Mercurial" /> which was a return to the darker, more abrasive sound of ''Antichrist Superstar''. Much of its content was written in response to the Columbine massacre,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2014-08-15/modern-classics-marilyn-manson-holy-wood |title=Modern Classics: Marilyn Manson – Holy Wood – Features |author=Bezer, Terry |work=[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]] |publisher=TeamRock |date=August 15, 2014 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602203106/http://teamrock.com/feature/2014-08-15/modern-classics-marilyn-manson-holy-wood |archive-date=June 2, 2016}}</ref> with the album's third single, "[[The Nobodies (song)|The Nobodies]]", directly referring to the shootings.<ref name="Nobodies" /> Described by the band's frontman as the third part of a trilogy which began with ''Antichrist Superstar'' and continued in ''Mechanical Animals'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1431695/manson-to-walk-in-the-valley-of-death-for-next-lp/ |title=Manson To Walk In The "Valley Of Death" For Next LP |author=Basham, David |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=December 16, 1999 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610105000/http://www.mtv.com/news/1431695/manson-to-walk-in-the-valley-of-death-for-next-lp/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> its overarching theme is an exploration of the relationship between death and fame in American culture, and its lyrics and artwork contain many references to [[John F. Kennedy]] and [[Lee Harvey Oswald]], [[John Lennon]] and [[Mark David Chapman]], and [[Abraham Lincoln]] and [[John Wilkes Booth]].<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Myers, Ben |date=November 18, 2000 |title=Holy Wood |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |issue=831 |pages=29–36 |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] }}</ref> The "[[Guns, God and Government Tour]]" elaborated on ''Holy Wood'''s central theme, and with its logo – a rifle and handguns arranged to resemble the [[Christian cross]] – Manson made no attempt to conceal what he saw as the source of that fascination.<ref name="LATimesWelcome">{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-nov-27-ca-57689-story.html |title=Welcome to His Nightmare: Acceptance |author=Segal, David |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=November 27, 2000 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625114204/http://articles.latimes.com/2000/nov/27/entertainment/ca-57689 |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref>

The band also revealed that within their concept album trilogy,<ref name="Goldyn">{{cite web |url=http://www.alternet.org/story/11052/guns%2C_god_and_government%3A_interview_with_marilyn_manson |title=Guns, God and Government: Interview with Marilyn Manson |author=Goldyn, A.R. |work=[[The Reader (newspaper)|The Omaha Reader]] (latterly by AlterNet.org) |publisher=Pioneer Publishing |date=June 18, 2001 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407175949/http://www.alternet.org/story/11052/guns%2C_god_and_government%3A_interview_with_marilyn_manson |archive-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> ''Holy Wood'' serves as prequel to ''Mechanical Animals'' and ''Antichrist Superstar'' despite the latter two preceding ''Holy Wood'' in release date.<ref name="Quelland">{{cite news |url=http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/12.14.00/cover/manson-0050.html |title=Into the Mind of Marilyn |author=Quelland, Sarah |newspaper=[[Metro Silicon Valley|Metroactive Music]] |date=December 14, 2000 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102120327/http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/12.14.00/cover/manson-0050.html |archive-date=November 2, 2013}}</ref> Each album contains its own distinct storyline, which can be linked together to create a larger overarching storyline encompassing all three.<ref name="Quelland"/> Manson has offered this much in the way of an interpretation: "[''Holy Wood'' is about] wanting to fit into a world that didn't want me, and fighting really hard to get there. [The album's deepest elements] are idealism and the desire to start a revolution. If you begin with ''Holy Wood'', then ''Mechanical Animals'' really talks about how that revolution gets taken away from you and turned into a product, and then ''Antichrist Superstar'' is where you're given a choice to decide if you're going to be controlled by the power that you created or if you want to destroy yourself and then start over. It just becomes a cycle."<ref name="Goldyn" />

The band initially declined to join the [[Ozzfest lineups by year#Ozzfest 2001|2001 lineup]] of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s [[Ozzfest]], as its June 21 date in [[Denver]] would mark their first appearance in [[Colorado]] since the Columbine massacre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1442018/marilyn-manson-bows-out-of-denver-ozzfest-date/ |title=Marilyn Manson Bows Out Of Denver Ozzfest Date |author=D'Angelo, Joe |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 22, 2001 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508134705/http://www.mtv.com/news/1442018/marilyn-manson-bows-out-of-denver-ozzfest-date/ |archive-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> After the band announced on their website that they would perform in Denver, they were protested by religious groups. The band planned to "balance out" their "violent lyrics" by quoting biblical texts, "so we can examine the virtues of wonderful Christian stories of disease, murder, adultery, suicide and child sacrifice."<ref name="ColoradoGovernor" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/7743 |title=Manson To Lead Bible Studies Class |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=May 13, 2001 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415014933/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/7743 |archive-date=April 15, 2016 }}</ref> The tour was documented by a [[DVD-Video|DVD]] of [[Guns, God and Government|the same name]], which was released on October 29, 2002. In addition to a compilation style concert [songs from multiple individual shows edited together to appear as a single performance], it includes a thirty-minute short film titled "The Death Parade".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005U2JL |title=Marilyn Manson – Guns, God and Government World Tour (2001) |website=Amazon |date=October 29, 2002 |access-date=May 1, 2016}}</ref> This was followed by ''Guns, God and Government – Live in LA'' in 2009, which depicts their performance of January 13, 2001, at Los Angeles's [[Grand Olympic Auditorium]] in its entirety.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OOG6YY |title=Marilyn Manson: Guns, God and Government – Live in L.A. <nowiki>[</nowiki>Blu-ray<nowiki>]</nowiki> (2009) |website=Amazon |date=November 17, 2009 |access-date=May 1, 2016}}</ref>

Earlier in 2001, the band released a cover of [[Gloria Jones]]'s "[[Tainted Love#Marilyn Manson version (2001)|Tainted Love]]" on the [[Not Another Teen Movie#Music|soundtrack]] to ''[[Not Another Teen Movie]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/not-another-teen-movie-mw0000213938 |title=Not Another Teen Movie – Original Soundtrack |work=AllMusic |publisher=All Media Network |access-date=November 23, 2017|df=mdy-all|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521050628/http://www.allmusic.com/album/not-another-teen-movie-mw0000213938 |archive-date=May 21, 2016}}</ref> The song became the band's biggest international hit yet, peaking at number one in numerous European territories.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hBEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14|title=Missing Tracks Mean Fewer U.S. Album Sales |author=Jose Promis |date=September 27, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |issn=0006-2510 |volume=115 |issue=39 |page=14}}</ref> In 2002, [[Jonathan Davis]] of Korn invited Marilyn Manson to record vocals on a track titled "Redeemer", which was released on his [[Queen of the Damned: Music from the Motion Picture|soundtrack]] to ''[[Queen of the Damned (film)|Queen of the Damned]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6613172/marilyn-manson-korn-jonathan-davis-collaborating-acoustic-2015-reddit-ama |title=Marilyn Manson & Korn's Jonathan Davis Are Collaborating: What's It Gonna Sound Like? |author=Payne, Chris |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=June 30, 2015 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512140359/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6613172/marilyn-manson-korn-jonathan-davis-collaborating-acoustic-2015-reddit-ama |archive-date=May 12, 2016}}</ref> Manson also appeared in [[Michael Moore]]'s 2002 documentary, ''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''; his appearance was filmed on the same day as their Denver Ozzfest performance. When Moore asked what Manson would have said to the students at Columbine, he replied, "I wouldn't say a single word to them. I would listen to what they have to say, and that's what no one did."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinsider.net/sad-news/in-the-wake-of-todays-massacre-heres-marilyn-mansons-columbine-essay |title=In The Wake Of Today's Massacre, Here's Marilyn Manson's Columbine Essay |author=Tietelman, Brian |publisher=MetalInsider.net |date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609043941/http://www.metalinsider.net/sad-news/in-the-wake-of-todays-massacre-heres-marilyn-mansons-columbine-essay |archive-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref>

===''The Golden Age of Grotesque'' and ''Lest We Forget'' (2002–2006)===
With the "triptych" of previous albums complete, the band was free to begin a fresh project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/marilyn-manson-survivial-of-the-filthiest.html |title=Marilyn Manson: Survival of the Filthiest |author=Revolver Staff |work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]  |date=August 16, 2014 |access-date=July 18, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729093208/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/marilyn-manson-survivial-of-the-filthiest.html |archive-date=July 29, 2017}}</ref> In 2002, Manson created an original score for the ''[[Resident Evil (film)|Resident Evil]]'' film with former [[KMFDM]] multi-instrumentalist [[Tim Skold]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451166/marilyn-manson-says-scoring-comes-naturally-for-him/ |title=Marilyn Manson Says Scoring Comes Naturally For Him |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=November 21, 2001 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610103325/http://www.mtv.com/news/1451166/marilyn-manson-says-scoring-comes-naturally-for-him/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> Soon after, Skold became an official band member when Twiggy Ramirez amicably left the group, citing creative differences.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://innocentwords.com/skold-vs-kmfdm-anything-but-competition/ |title=Sköld vs. KMFDM: Anything But Competition |author=Michael, Troy |work=InnocentWords.com |date=April 1, 2009 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624001434/http://innocentwords.com/skold-vs-kmfdm-anything-but-competition/ |archive-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref> After finding inspiration through Manson's girlfriend [[Dita Von Teese]] in the [[Swing music|swing]] and [[burlesque]] movements of [[1920s Berlin]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/dita-von-teese-on-remaining-friends-with-marilyn-manson-he-encouraged-all-of-my-eccentricities-a6950411.html |title=Dita Von Teese on remaining friends with Marilyn Manson: 'He encouraged all of my eccentricities' |author=Saul, Heather |work=[[The Independent]]  |date=March 24, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510094803/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/dita-von-teese-on-remaining-friends-with-marilyn-manson-he-encouraged-all-of-my-eccentricities-a6950411.html |archive-date=May 10, 2016}}</ref> the band recorded ''[[The Golden Age of Grotesque]]'', which was released on May 13, 2003, and debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, selling over 118,000 copies on its first week.<ref name="MansonGolden" /> It was also an international success, particularly in Europe, where it sold over 400,000 copies on its first week,<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Sexton, Paul |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70899/kelly-timberlake-continue-uk-chart-reign |title=Kelly, Timberlake Continue U.K. Chart Reign |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=May 26, 2003 |access-date=January 11, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118165145/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70899/kelly-timberlake-continue-uk-chart-reign |archive-date=January 18, 2017}}</ref> and topping various national record charts, as well as ''Billboard'''s [[European Top 100 Albums|European Albums Chart]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yQ0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA80|title=Hits Of The World |date=May 31, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |issn=0006-2510 |volume=115 |issue=22 |pages=80–81}}</ref> The album also appeared on several critics' year-end lists,<ref name="allmusic"/> and won a 2003 [[Metal Edge]] Readers' Choice Award for "Album of the Year".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Metal Edge Staff |title=Readers' Choice Awards: The Results |pages=12–41 |magazine=[[Metal Edge]] |publisher=[[Zenbu Media]] |location=Los Angeles |date=June 2004 |issn=1068-2872}}</ref>

[[File:Mm ozzfest 2003.jpg|thumb|left|Performing at [[Ozzfest]] (2003)]]

Eschewing the lyrical depth and symbolism found on ''Holy Wood'', the album was relatively straightforward: in an extended metaphor, Manson compares his own often-criticized work to the ''[[Degenerate art|Entartete Kunst]]'' banned by the [[Nazi Germany|Nazi]] regime.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://derstandard.at/1289559/Marilyn-Manson-ueber-Stimmung-in-USA-und-Entartete-Kunst |title=Marilyn Manson über Stimmung in USA und "Entartete Kunst" |language=de |trans-title=Marilyn Manson on the mood in the US and "Degenerate Art" |work=[[Der Standard]] |date=May 5, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701173847/http://derstandard.at/1289559/Marilyn-Manson-ueber-Stimmung-in-USA-und-Entartete-Kunst |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> Lyrically, Manson utilizes the [[Stream of consciousness (narrative mode)|narrative mode of stream of consciousness]] throughout the album to examine the human [[Psyche (psychology)|psyche]] in times of crisis, specifically focusing on the mindset of [[lunatic]]s and children, as, according to Manson, "they don't follow the rules [of society]."<ref name="MTVGoldenAge">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471848/marilyn-manson-draws-from-dreams-lunatics-for-golden-age-of-grotesque/ |title=Marilyn Manson Draws From Dreams, Lunatics For Golden Age Of Grotesque |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=May 12, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610110050/http://www.mtv.com/news/1471848/marilyn-manson-draws-from-dreams-lunatics-for-golden-age-of-grotesque/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> Several songs incorporate elements commonly found in [[Playground song|playground chants]] and [[nursery rhyme]]s, which Manson would "pervert into something ugly and lurid."<ref name="MTVGoldenAge" /> The work of [[Kurt Weill]] was also noted as an influence, along with the [[lucid dream]]s the singer was having during its production, with Manson explaining that he would "wake up and say, 'I want to write a song that sounds like a stampeding elephant,' or 'I want to write a song that sounds like a burning piano.'"<ref name="MTVGoldenAge" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-the-golden-age-of-grotesque-cover-art-posted-online/ |title=Marilyn Manson: 'The Golden Age Of Grotesque' Cover Art Posted Online |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=February 19, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625144224/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-the-golden-age-of-grotesque-cover-art-posted-online/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref>

Manson began his long-term collaboration with Austrian-Irish artist [[Gottfried Helnwein]], working together on several multi-media projects associated with the album, including the exhibitions and [[installation art]] projects featured at the album's launch party at The Key Club in Los Angeles, the album artwork, the music video to lead single "[[Mobscene|mOBSCENE]]", as well as the artwork which accompanied Manson's essay for [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum]].<ref name="Gottfried">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Marilyn+Manson+Launches+New+Album+With+Grotesk+Burlesk+Party.-a0101436651 |title=Marilyn Manson Launches New Album With Grotesk Burlesk Party |work=[[PR Newswire]] |publisher=[[TheFreeDictionary.com#TheFreeLibrary.com|TheFreeLibrary.com]] |date=May 8, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |archive-date=June 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624091931/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Marilyn+Manson+Launches+New+Album+With+Grotesk+Burlesk+Party.-a0101436651 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Gottfried2">{{cite web |url=http://www.gottfried-helnwein.at/press/internet/article_1727-Die-Grotesk-Burlesk-Tour-von-Marilyn-Manson- |title=Die Grotesk Burlesk Tour Von Marilyn Manson |language=de |trans-title=The Grotesk Burlesk Tour Of Marilyn Manson |work=Ruhr-Guide.de |publisher=Gottfried-Helnwein.at |date=June 1, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701162155/http://www.gottfried-helnwein.at/press/internet/article_1727-Die-Grotesk-Burlesk-Tour-von-Marilyn-Manson- |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> Limited edition copies of the album included a DVD titled ''Doppelherz'' (Double-heart), a 25-minute [[surrealism|surrealist]] short film directed by Manson which featured art direction by Helnwein.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.helnwein.com/news/news_update/article_1674-Doppelherz-video-with-Marilyn-Manson |title=Doppelherz, video with Marilyn Manson |publisher=Helnwein.com |date=January 1, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315123416/http://www.helnwein.com/news/news_update/article_1674-Doppelherz-video-with-Marilyn-Manson |archive-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref> Another world tour followed, "[[Grotesk Burlesk Tour|Grotesk Burlesk]]", which furthered the album's [[Weimar Republic]]-inspired theme by adding Helnwein-created stage dressing and elements of German ''[[cabaret|Kabarett]]'' to the group's performances.<ref name="Gottfried2" /> Manson and the band members began appearing both on-and off-stage in designer suits created by [[Jean-Paul Gaultier]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471565/for-the-record-quick-news-on-marilyn-manson-and-jean-paul-gaultier-bone-crusher-camron-pearl-jam-jimi-hendrix-more/ |title=For The Record: Quick News on Marilyn Manson and Jean Paul Gaultier |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 28, 2003 |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505052930/http://www.mtv.com/news/1471565/for-the-record-quick-news-on-marilyn-manson-and-jean-paul-gaultier-bone-crusher-camron-pearl-jam-jimi-hendrix-more/ |archive-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>

''[[Lest We Forget: The Best Of]]'' was released on September 28, 2004, and was referred to by Manson as a "farewell" compilation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-calls-his-best-of-collection-a-farewell-compilation/ |title=Marilyn Manson Calls His 'Best Of' Collection 'A Farewell Compilation' |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 23, 2004 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625151342/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-calls-his-best-of-collection-a-farewell-compilation/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> It was the last album released under Nothing Records, as the label was dissolved following a lawsuit filed by Reznor against his former manager and business partner, [[John Malm Jr.|John Malm]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1503212/nine-inch-nails-trent-reznor-wins-case-against-his-former-partner/ |title=Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Wins Case Against His Former Partner |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=May 31, 2005 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610110054/http://www.mtv.com/news/1503212/nine-inch-nails-trent-reznor-wins-case-against-his-former-partner/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> The compilation was supported by the "Against All Gods Tour",<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66218/manson-to-tour-against-all-gods |title=Manson To Tour 'Against All Gods' |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=October 5, 2004 |access-date=May 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803110307/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66218/manson-to-tour-against-all-gods |archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> as well as a single–a cover of [[Depeche Mode]]'s "[[Personal Jesus#Marilyn Manson cover|Personal Jesus]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1491504/marilyn-manson-loses-his-religion-for-upcoming-tour/ |title=Marilyn Manson Loses His Religion For Upcoming Tour |author=D'Angelo, Joe |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=September 30, 2004 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610105617/http://www.mtv.com/news/1491504/marilyn-manson-loses-his-religion-for-upcoming-tour/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> It was the first and only tour to feature [[Mark Chaussee]] of Rob Halford's [[Fight (band)|Fight]] on lead guitar,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-former-fight-danzig-guitarist-joins-the-fold/ |title=Marilyn Manson: Former Fight/Danzig Guitarist Joins The Fold? |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 20, 2004 |access-date=May 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804022121/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-former-fight-danzig-guitarist-joins-the-fold/ |archive-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref> replacing John 5, whose relationship with Manson had soured over the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1486200/fired-marilyn-manson-guitarist-wonders-what-went-wrong/ |title=Fired Marilyn Manson Guitarist Wonders What Went Wrong |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 6, 2004 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523074756/http://www.mtv.com/news/1486200/fired-marilyn-manson-guitarist-wonders-what-went-wrong/ |archive-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref> Former Nine Inch Nails drummer [[Chris Vrenna]] also replaced Ginger Fish, who fractured his wrist, skull and cheekbone after falling several feet off his drum riser during a performance at a German awards ceremony.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66328/mansons-drummer-injured-in-fall |title=Manson's Drummer Injured In Fall |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=September 27, 2004 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326122131/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66328/mansons-drummer-injured-in-fall |archive-date=March 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-guests-on-new-york-s-k-rock-92-3-fm-audio-available/ |title=Marilyn Manson Guests On New York's K-Rock 92.3 FM: Audio Available |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=November 20, 2004 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625142629/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-guests-on-new-york-s-k-rock-92-3-fm-audio-available/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref>

===''Eat Me, Drink Me'' (2007–2008)===
[[File:Marilyn Manson f9214071.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Skold and Manson during the "Rape of the World Tour"]]
By late 2005, the band had composed 18 new songs, but work on their sixth studio album was halted when Manson focused his attention on various film and art projects, including the development of his screenplay, ''[[Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll]]'', as well as a minor role in the [[Lucy Liu]] movie ''[[Rise: Blood Hunter]]''.<ref name="HotPress">{{cite web |url=http://www.hotpress.com/Marilyn-Manson/news/Marilyn-Mansons-home-movies/2815411.html |title=Marilyn Manson's home movies |work=[[Hot Press]] |date=July 18, 2005 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806050342/http://www.hotpress.com/Marilyn-Manson/news/Marilyn-Mansons-home-movies/2815411.html |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> He also launched a self-proclaimed art movement, the Celebritarian Corporation, which included artist Gottfried Helnwein, fashion designer [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]] and director Anthony Silva,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1512539/marilyn-manson-likens-his-new-guitar-god-to-a-naked-woman/ |title=Marilyn Manson Likens His New Guitar God To A Naked Woman |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=October 28, 2005 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302151628/http://www.mtv.com/news/1512539/marilyn-manson-likens-his-new-guitar-god-to-a-naked-woman/ |archive-date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> as well as announcing plans to open an art gallery and publish a book of his paintings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/20476 |title=Marilyn Manson Unleashes 'Horrorpilation' |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=July 18, 2005 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617131709/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/20476 |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref> It was after opening the Celebritarian Corporation Gallery Of Fine Art on [[Melrose Avenue]] in 2006 that work started on new material, with Manson writing lyrics over Skold's already existing compositions.<ref name="EMDMSpin">{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2014/07/marilyn-manson-2007-spin-cover-story-return-of-the-living-dead/ |title=Marilyn Manson: Return of the Living Dead |author=Ames, Jonathan |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=May 2007 |access-date=May 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413024909/http://www.spin.com/2014/07/marilyn-manson-2007-spin-cover-story-return-of-the-living-dead/ |archive-date=April 13, 2016}}</ref>

The resulting material was [[Musical composition|composed]] and recorded entirely by Skold, and does not feature writing or performance contributions from any other member of the band.<ref name="LikesCats">{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/05/14/marilyn-manson-likes-cats-tim-skold/ |title=Marilyn Manson Likes Cats, Tim Sköld |author=Rosenberg, Axl |work=[[MetalSucks]] |date=May 14, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629231341/http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/05/14/marilyn-manson-likes-cats-tim-skold/ |archive-date=June 29, 2016}}</ref> Its content is largely inspired by personal troubles relating to Manson's failed marriage to Von Teese, and his burgeoning relationship with then-19-year old actress [[Evan Rachel Wood]].<ref name="EMDMSpin" /> The band made their debut appearance on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' on October 31, 2006, performing their cover of "[[This Is Halloween]]" from a deluxe edition re-release of ''[[The Nightmare Before Christmas (soundtrack)|The Nightmare Before Christmas]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-to-perform-on-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/ |title=Marilyn Manson To Perform On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno' |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 6, 2006 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625152853/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-to-perform-on-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> This would be their last performance featuring longtime keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-stephen-bier-bullet-in-head/ |title=Ex-Marilyn Manson Keyboardist Extends Death Wish to Singer |author=DiVita, Joe |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=February 1, 2016 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423180419/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-stephen-bier-bullet-in-head/ |archive-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stereogum.com/1856447/madonna-wayne-gacy-wishes-death-upon-former-bandmate-marilyn-manson/wheres-the-beef/ |title=Madonna Wayne Gacy Wishes Death Upon Former Bandmate Marilyn Manson |author=Breihan, Tom |work=[[Stereogum]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=February 1, 2016 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407202643/http://www.stereogum.com/1856447/madonna-wayne-gacy-wishes-death-upon-former-bandmate-marilyn-manson/wheres-the-beef/ |archive-date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> who would go on to file a $20m lawsuit against the band the following year for unpaid "partnership proceeds".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1578528/marilyn-manson-countersues-bandmate-plus-chingy-dmx-yung-berg-jordin-sparks-mario-kid-rock-more-in-for-the-record/ |title=Marilyn Manson Countersues Bandmate; Plus Chingy, DMX, Yung Berg, Jordin Sparks, Mario, Kid Rock & More, In For The Record |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=December 22, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610105006/http://www.mtv.com/news/1578528/marilyn-manson-countersues-bandmate-plus-chingy-dmx-yung-berg-jordin-sparks-mario-kid-rock-more-in-for-the-record/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref>

The album was preceded by the release of a single, "[[Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)]]", whose music video was shot using director [[James Cameron]]'s [[Stereoscopy|3D]] [[Fusion Camera System]] technology.<ref name="MTVSex">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1559650/marilyn-mansons-sex-scene-stellar-acting-or-the-real-deal/ |title=Marilyn Manson's Sex Scene: 'Stellar Acting' Or The Real Deal? |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=May 15, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425103101/http://www.mtv.com/news/1559650/marilyn-mansons-sex-scene-stellar-acting-or-the-real-deal/ |archive-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> The video caused controversy upon release, with several sources claiming that it featured genuine footage of Manson and Wood engaged in sexual intercourse.<ref name="MTVSex" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/28387 |title=Marilyn Manson in video controversy |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=May 16, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617091444/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/28387 |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2007/05/marilyn-mansons-heart-shaped-glasses-music-video/ |title=Marilyn Manson's 'Heart-Shaped Glasses' Music Video |author=SPIN Staff |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=May 23, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604000155/http://www.spin.com/2007/05/marilyn-mansons-heart-shaped-glasses-music-video/ |archive-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-says-sex-scenes-in-new-video-are-simulated/ |title=Marilyn Manson Says Sex Scenes In New Video Are 'Simulated' |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 15, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625152549/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-says-sex-scenes-in-new-video-are-simulated/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> Wood was reportedly paid "the highest [music] video salary in history" to appear in the video.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/manson-pays-wood-highest-video-salary-in-history-310852.html |title=Manson pays Wood highest video salary in history |work=[[Irish Examiner]] |publisher=[[Landmark Media Investments]] |date=May 16, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611005232/http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/manson-pays-wood-highest-video-salary-in-history-310852.html |archive-date=June 11, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Eat Me, Drink Me]]'' was released on June 5, 2007,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Me-Drink-Marilyn-Manson/dp/B000PDZJ0S |title=Marilyn Manson – Eat Me, Drink Me |work=[[Amazon.com]] |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316215135/http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Me-Drink-Marilyn-Manson/dp/B000PDZJ0S |archive-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref> and entered the ''Billboard'' 200 at number eight with first week sales of 88,000 copies.<ref name="Billboard-EMDM">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051559/t-pain-soars-to-no-1-ahead-of-rihanna-mccartney |title=T-Pain Soars To No. 1 Ahead Of Rihanna, McCartney |author=Hasty, Katie |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=June 13, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626081054/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051559/t-pain-soars-to-no-1-ahead-of-rihanna-mccartney |archive-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref> It also peaked in the top ten of most major international album charts, as well as at number two on ''Billboard'''s European Albums Chart.<ref name="EMDMBillboard">{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vhIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA86|title=Hits Of The World |date=June 23, 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Nielsen N.V.|Nielsen Business Media, Inc.]] |issn=0006-2510 |volume=119 |issue=25 |pages=86–87}}</ref> "[[Putting Holes in Happiness]]" was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/de/album/putting-holes-in-happiness-ep/1444998475 |title=Putting Holes In Happiness – EP von Marilyn Manson in iTunes |language=de |work=[[iTunes|iTunes Germany]] |date=January 2007 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823033732/https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/putting-holes-in-happiness-ep/id266141821 |archive-date=August 23, 2016}}</ref>

To promote the album, the band embarked on the nine-month "Rape of the World Tour", which featured Skold on lead guitar,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1558841/marilyn-manson-reveals-he-came-close-to-suicide-lp-was-my-salvation/ |title=Marilyn Manson Reveals He Came Close To Suicide; LP 'Was My Salvation' |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 5, 2007 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008205822/http://www.mtv.com/news/1558841/marilyn-manson-reveals-he-came-close-to-suicide-lp-was-my-salvation/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> former [[The Prodigy]] bassist [[Rob Holliday]]<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052587/devils-vampires-rub-elbows-on-manson-album |title=Devils, Vampires Rub Elbows On Manson Album |author=Cohen, Jonathan |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=April 24, 2007 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803094010/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052587/devils-vampires-rub-elbows-on-manson-album |archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> and longtime drummer Ginger Fish; while Vrenna rejoined the band as their live keyboardist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2008/01/07/marilyn-manson-live-in-helsinki/ |title=News, Interviews, Concert Reviews >> Marilyn Manson – Live in Helsinki |author=Syrjala, Marko |work=[[Metal Rules]] |date=January 7, 2008 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616190112/http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2008/01/07/marilyn-manson-live-in-helsinki/ |archive-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref> The first leg of the tour was a co-headlining set with American [[thrash metal]] band [[Slayer]], with support coming from [[Bleeding Through]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/slayer-and-marilyn-manson-announce-dates-co-headlining-tour |title=Slayer and Marilyn Manson Announce Dates for Co-Headlining Tour |author=Guitar World Staff |work=[[Guitar World]]  |date=May 7, 2007 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617190733/http://www.guitarworld.com/slayer-and-marilyn-manson-announce-dates-co-headlining-tour |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1562754/slayers-kerry-king-warns-marilyn-manson-about-co-headlining-run/ |title=Slayer's Kerry King Warns Marilyn Manson About Co-Headlining Run |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=June 18, 2007 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008181309/http://www.mtv.com/news/1562754/slayers-kerry-king-warns-marilyn-manson-about-co-headlining-run/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> In November 2007, Manson confirmed that he and Skold had begun work on the band's next studio album, with Slayer's [[Kerry King]], former [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] guitarist [[James Iha]] and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs set to feature.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2007/11/16/cultura/1195234360.html |title=Marilyn Manson: 'Puedo vivir como quiera en mi mundo de vanidad' |author=Saavedra, David |work=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]] |publisher=[[Unidad Editorial]] |language=es |trans-title=Marilyn Manson: 'I can live as I want in my world of vanity' |date=November 16, 2007 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611195447/http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2007/11/16/cultura/1195234360.html |archive-date=June 11, 2016}}</ref> By the beginning of 2008, however, Twiggy Ramirez had rejoined the band as bassist, resulting in the exit of Skold, with Holliday moving from bass to lead guitar for the remaining duration of the tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.riverfronttimes.com/musicblog/2008/01/09/marilyn-manson-and-twiggy-ramirez-are-back-together |title=Marilyn Manson and Twiggy Ramirez are back together! |author=Zaleski, Annie |work=[[The Riverfront Times]] |publisher=Euclid Media Group |date=January 9, 2008 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008171430/http://www.riverfronttimes.com/musicblog/2008/01/09/marilyn-manson-and-twiggy-ramirez-are-back-together |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> Future collaborations with Skold were not ruled out.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/twiggy-ramirez-rejoins-marilyn-manson/ |title=Twiggy Ramirez Rejoins Marilyn Manson |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=January 9, 2008 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625140653/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/twiggy-ramirez-rejoins-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref>

===''The High End of Low'' (2009–2010)===
In 2008, former [[Limp Bizkit]] guitarist [[Wes Borland]] joined the band for their headlining show at the 2008 [[ETPFEST|ETP Fest]] in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/wes-borland-to-play-guitar-for-marilyn-manson |title=Wes Borland to play guitar for Marilyn Manson |work=Metal Injection |date=August 15, 2008 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154314/http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/wes-borland-to-play-guitar-for-marilyn-manson |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> However, Borland left the group to reunite with Limp Bizkit, later saying that he was reluctant to be a "hired gun", citing the band's refusal to record any of the nine songs he submitted for their upcoming album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-vs-limp-bizkit-s-wes-borland/ |title=Marilyn Manson Vs. Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 13, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008184346/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-vs-limp-bizkit-s-wes-borland/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer [[Ne-Yo]] claimed in early December that he would hold writing sessions with the band's frontman on new material,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.8251/title.ne-yo-on-marilyn-manson-country-music-and-reaching-r-kelly-status |title=Ne-Yo on Marilyn Manson, Country Music and Reaching R. Kelly Status |author=Springer, Anthony |work=[[HipHopDX]] |date=December 13, 2008 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605122723/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.8251/title.ne-yo-on-marilyn-manson-country-music-and-reaching-r-kelly-status |archive-date=June 5, 2016}}</ref> although Manson denied it,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1600647/marilyn-manson-is-not-working-with-ne-yo-spokesperson-insists/ |title=Marilyn Manson Is Not Working With Ne-Yo, Spokesperson Insists |author=Harris, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=December 3, 2008 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610123557/http://www.mtv.com/news/1600647/marilyn-manson-is-not-working-with-ne-yo-spokesperson-insists/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> saying that he had "never even met Ne-Yo. I can assure him that he would not want to be associated with something this godless."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zap2it.com/2008/12/marilyn-manson/ |title=Hey, gals and ghouls! Marilyn Manson is still on the market |author=Snead, Elizabeth |work=[[Zap2it]]  |date=December 26, 2008 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701084712/http://zap2it.com/2008/12/marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>

''[[The High End of Low]]'' was recorded throughout 2008, with Manson recording vocals at his [[Hollywood Hills]] home studio<ref name="MusicRadar">{{cite web |url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/marilyn-manson-says-new-album-left-many-scars-203699 |title=Marilyn Manson says new album 'left many scars' |author=Bosso, Joe |work=[[MusicRadar]] |date=April 17, 2009 |publisher=[[Future plc]] |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625102913/http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/marilyn-manson-says-new-album-left-many-scars-203699 |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> between November and January 5, 2009.<ref name="SuicideGirls">{{cite web |url=https://www.suicidegirls.com/girls/nicole_powers/blog/2680137/marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |title=Marilyn Manson: The High End of Low |author=Powers, Nicole |work=[[SuicideGirls]] |date=June 5, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154716/https://www.suicidegirls.com/girls/nicole_powers/blog/2680137/marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> Produced by Manson, Twiggy and Vrenna with ''Antichrist Superstar'' and ''Mechanical Animals'' co-producer Sean Beavan,<ref name="Blabbermouth-THEOL">{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low-artwork-track-listing-revealed/ |title=Marilyn Manson: 'The High End Of Low' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 16, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008184349/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low-artwork-track-listing-revealed/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2009/05/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |title=Marilyn Manson – The High End of Low – Album Review |author=Young, Alex |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=May 27, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630191428/https://consequence.net/2009/05/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |archive-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> Manson described the album as containing "extreme" autobiographical content relating to the dissolution of his engagement to Wood,<ref name="MusicRadar" /><ref name="SuicideGirls" /> and as being "very ruthless, heavy and violent".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Hayden, Chaunce |url=http://so-mag.com/ |title=The Return of Shock Rocker Marilyn Manson |magazine=Steppin' Out |publisher=Larry Collins |pages=61–63, 86 |date=January 30, 2009 |access-date=May 14, 2016 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008180943/http://so-mag.com/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> Its fifteen songs appear on the album in the order they were written.<ref name="SuicideGirls" /> The penultimate track, "Into the Fire", portrays the vocalist's mental state on Christmas Day, wherein he attempted to contact Wood 158 times, cutting himself with a razorblade on the face or hands for each corresponding attempt.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2009/06/qa-marilyn-manson/ |title=Q&A: Marilyn Manson |author=Goodman, William |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=June 24, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417095214/http://www.spin.com/2009/06/qa-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> The album's final song, "15", was completed on Manson's January 5 birthday – hence the name.<ref name="SuicideGirls" /> Manson utilized his entire home as a canvas to document the disintegration of the relationship, writing its lyrics on walls and coupling them with paintings and drawings relating to Wood, as well as used condoms, bags of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia.<ref name="Blabbermouth-THEOL"/>

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"[[We're from America]]" was released as a free download on the band's website on March 27, 2009,<ref name="THEOLlurks">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-offers-free-song-as-new-album-the-high-end-of-low-lurks-20090324 |title=Marilyn Manson Offers Free Song As New Album "The High End of Low" Lurks |author=Kreps, Daniel |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=March 24, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008171311/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-offers-free-song-as-new-album-the-high-end-of-low-lurks-20090324 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> while a [[Hot Topic]]-exclusive CD single followed two weeks later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/Mar1lyn-Man5on-Were-From-America/release/1732417 |title=Marilyn Manson – We're From America (CD Single) |work=[[Discogs]] |publisher=Zink Media, Inc. |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026233608/https://www.discogs.com/Mar1lyn-Man5on-Were-From-America/release/1732417 |archive-date=October 26, 2016}}</ref> After playing an [[instrumental]] version of "[[Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin-geddon]]" to Interscope's [[Artists and repertoire|A&R]] department, it was chosen as the album's official lead single, with an employee telling Manson, "This is gonna be a hit!". Manson then quipped to the employee, "Well, I'm glad that you have no consideration for what I [might] put on top of it."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shockhound.com/videos/584-marilyn-manson--the-shockhound-interview---chapter-ii |title=ShockHound – Shock TV – Marilyn Manson: The ShockHound Interview – Chapter II |work=[[ShockHound]] |publisher=[[Hot Topic]] |date=June 11, 2009 |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614093353/http://www.shockhound.com/videos/584-marilyn-manson--the-shockhound-interview---chapter-ii |archive-date=June 14, 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> A heavily censored version of the profanity-laced track – re-titled to "Arma ... geddon"<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-courts-controversy-with-the-high-end-of-low-20090417 |title=Marilyn Manson Courts Controversy With "The High End of Low" |author=Kreps, Daniel |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=April 17, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008171325/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-courts-controversy-with-the-high-end-of-low-20090417 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> – was serviced to radio from April 13,<ref name="THEOLlurks" /> and peaked at number thirty-seven on ''Billboard'''s Mainstream Rock chart, becoming their lowest-peaking single in the process.<ref name="BillboardMainstream" /> The album was released on May 20, 2009 and debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 with sales of over 49,000 copies, their lowest opening week figure since ''The Last Tour on Earth'' debuted with 26,000 copies in 1999.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268470/eminem-stays-atop-billboard-200-grizzly-bear-manson-debut-top-10 |title=Eminem Stays Atop Billboard 200; Grizzly Bear, Manson Debut Top 10 |author=Caulfield, Keith |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=June 3, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428003324/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268470/eminem-stays-atop-billboard-200-grizzly-bear-manson-debut-top-10 |archive-date=April 28, 2016}}</ref>

Prior to ''The High End of Low'''s release, Manson made a series of disparaging comments regarding Interscope and its artistic censorship; as well as its then-[[Chief creative officer|CEO]] [[Jimmy Iovine]], who Manson said "wasn't smart enough to understand what [we] do",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-im-not-trying-to-be-reborn-im-trying-to-transform/ |title=Marilyn Manson: I'm Not Trying To Be Reborn, I'm Trying to Transform |author=Hartmann, Graham |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=April 17, 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624032043/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-im-not-trying-to-be-reborn-im-trying-to-transform/ |archive-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref> and publicly claiming that the label "cares more about [[Vitamin Water]] [the [[private equity]] venture of Interscope-signed [[50 Cent]]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=4016694&page=1 |title=50 Cent, Glaceau forge unique bond |author=Howard, Theresa |work=[[USA Today]] |publisher=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603230211/http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=4016694&page=1 |archive-date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> than music."<ref>{{cite magazine |first=Dan |last=Epstein |url=http://guitarworld.myshopify.com/collections/revolver/products/revolver-march-april-2012-marilyn-manson |title=Man That You Fear – Feature |magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]  |pages=17–23 |date=March–April 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154447/http://guitarworld.myshopify.com/collections/revolver/products/revolver-march-april-2012-marilyn-manson |archive-date=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Reznor – who, as of 2015, remains friends with Iovine<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6663190/zane-lowe-apple-beats-1-interview |title=Zane Lowe Talks Beats 1's First Weeks, Working With Trent Reznor and Dr. Dre, And 'Gorging On Pearl Jam Radio' |author=Aswad, Jem |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=August 14, 2015 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022233111/http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6663190/zane-lowe-apple-beats-1-interview |archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> – responded by calling Manson a "dopey clown" and claiming that "He is a malicious guy and will step on anybody's face to succeed and cross any line of decency."<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/trent-reznor-says-marilyn-manson-has-become-a-dopey-clown-20090602 |title=Trent Reznor Says Marilyn Manson Has "Become A Dopey Clown" |author=Kreps, Daniel |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=June 2, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008185915/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/trent-reznor-says-marilyn-manson-has-become-a-dopey-clown-20090602 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> While promoting the album in the UK, Manson appeared inebriated in a series of interviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8077246.stm |title=The mad world of Marilyn Manson |author=Youngs, Ian |work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=June 3, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701105054/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8077246.stm |archive-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/england/london-travel/a-most-bizarre-encounter-with-marilyn-manson-l3wxx28wlq9 |title=A most bizarre encounter with Marilyn Manson |author=Hugo Rifkind |newspaper=[[The Times]] |date=June 5, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008181444/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/music/article2417539.ece |archive-date=October 8, 2016|author-link=Hugo Rifkind }}</ref> An interview for ''[[Alan Carr: Chatty Man]]'' recorded during this time remains unaired,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/interviews/a517884/alan-carr-chatty-man-alans-top-guests-and-memorable-moments/ |title='Alan Carr: Chatty Man': Alan's top guests and memorable moments |author=Nissim, Mayer |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst (media)|Hearst Media]] |date=September 23, 2013 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820113246/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/interviews/a517884/alan-carr-chatty-man-alans-top-guests-and-memorable-moments/ |archive-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref> due to graphic language and content.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alancarr.net/manson-man-action/ |title=Manson Man Action |author=Alan Carr |work=alancarr.net |date=August 13, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154501/http://www.alancarr.net/manson-man-action/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016|author-link=Alan Carr }}</ref> A music video for "[[Running to the Edge of the World]]" – in which Manson beats a Wood lookalike to death – was released on November 4 and was condemned as a perceived glorification of violence against women.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/music/marilyn-mansons-no-reflection-latest-to-mirror-images-of-violence-against-women-6576948 |title=Marilyn Manson's 'No Reflection' Latest to Mirror Images of Violence Against Women |author=San Roman, Gabriel |work=[[OC Weekly]] |publisher=Duncan McIntosh |date=April 11, 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154845/http://www.ocweekly.com/music/marilyn-mansons-no-reflection-latest-to-mirror-images-of-violence-against-women-6576948 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1645288/eminems-love-the-way-you-lie-isnt-first-video-to-deal-with-domestic-abuse/ |title=Eminem's 'Love The Way You Lie' Isn't First Video To Deal With Domestic Abuse |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=August 6, 2010 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008181327/http://www.mtv.com/news/1645288/eminems-love-the-way-you-lie-isnt-first-video-to-deal-with-domestic-abuse/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> The band parted ways with Interscope on December 3.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-splits-with-interscope/ |title=Marilyn Manson Splits With Interscope |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 3, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091234/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-splits-with-interscope/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> They settled the lawsuit filed by former keyboardist Stephen Bier (aka M.W. Gacy), with Manson's insurance company paying Bier's [[attorney's fees]] and Bier receiving no [[Value (economics)|monetary value]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-s-attorney-says-former-keyboardist-will-not-get-any-proceeds-from-settlement/ |title=Marilyn Manson's Attorney Says Former Keyboardist Will Not Get Any Proceeds From Settlement |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 22, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625153516/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-s-attorney-says-former-keyboardist-will-not-get-any-proceeds-from-settlement/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2009/12/29/marilyn_manson_exbandmate_bier_settle_lawsuit.html |title=Marilyn Manson, ex-bandmate Bier settle lawsuit |work=[[Toronto Star]]  |date=December 27, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629104848/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2009/12/29/marilyn_manson_exbandmate_bier_settle_lawsuit.html |archive-date=June 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1261421/marilyn-manson-former-bandmate-settle-lawsuit |title=Marilyn Manson, Former Bandmate Settle Lawsuit |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=December 28, 2009 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814084421/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1261421/marilyn-manson-former-bandmate-settle-lawsuit |archive-date=August 14, 2016}}</ref>

===''Born Villain'' (2011–2013)===
Upon parting with Interscope, Manson said "a lot of the creative control on which my hands were tied [has been regained]", while stating that the band had been writing new material while touring their previous album.<ref name="FirstMention">{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2009/12/marilyn-manson-im-back-evan-rachel-wood/ |title=Marilyn Manson: "I'm Back with Evan Rachel Wood" |author=Goodman, William |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=December 3, 2009 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008171429/http://www.spin.com/2009/12/marilyn-manson-im-back-evan-rachel-wood/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> Manson attested that its lyrical content would be "more romantic" yet "self-abusive",<ref name="FirstMention" /> and described its sonic elements as being "suicide death metal".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/featured/new-marilyn-manson-suicide-death-metal |title=New Marilyn Manson = "Suicide Death Metal" |author=Chris D. |work=[[Decibel (magazine)|Decibel]] |date=May 5, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623162153/http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/featured/new-marilyn-manson-suicide-death-metal |archive-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> [[Fred Sablan]] joined the band in July 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fredsablan.com/ |title=Fred Sablan – Biography |author=Fred Sablan |work=FredSablan.com |access-date=May 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230005355/http://fredsablan.com/ |archive-date=December 30, 2013 |url-status=dead |author-link=Fred Sablan }}</ref> By October, Twiggy described the album as being "almost done", and opined that "It's our best record yet. I mean, everyone always says that, but I think this is our best work so far. It's kind of like a little more of a [[punk rock]] ''Mechanical Animals'', without sounding too pretentious."<ref name="Blab-BV">{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-signs-with-cooking-vinyl-records/ |title=Marilyn Manson Signs With Cooking Vinyl Records |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=November 7, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529125116/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-signs-with-cooking-vinyl-records/ |archive-date=May 29, 2016}}</ref> The following month, it was announced that the band had signed a joint-venture deal with London-based [[Independent record label|indie label]] [[Cooking Vinyl]].<ref name="Blab-BV" /> As part of the deal, the band would retain creative control over their artistic direction,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinsider.net/label-moves/marilyn-manson-signs-new-record-deal-with-cooking-vinyl-records |title=Marilyn Manson Signs New Record Deal With Cooking Vinyl Records |author=Shaw, Zach |work=MetalInsider.net |date=November 8, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609101926/http://www.metalinsider.net/label-moves/marilyn-manson-signs-new-record-deal-with-cooking-vinyl-records |archive-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> with the band and label sharing profits equally after the label recoups costs associated with marketing, promotion and distribution.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-marilynmanson-idUSTRE6A71DA20101108 |title=Marilyn Manson: Antichrist indie star |author=Paine, Andre |work=[[Reuters]] |date=November 8, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427221051/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-marilynmanson-idUSTRE6A71DA20101108 |archive-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref>

For much of 2011, Manson removed himself from the public spotlight and ceased almost all communication with fans,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.kerrang.com/ |title=Marilyn Manson stars in My Chemical Romance-esque pop video |author=Kerrang! Staff |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |date=March 18, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514233343/http://www.kerrang.com/ |archive-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> only taking a break from his self-imposed sequestration to appear in the music video for "Tempat Ku" by [[Brunei]] rock band [[D'Hask]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theprp.com/2011/03/17/news/marilyn-mansons-guest-stars-in-dhasks-tempat-ku-music-video/ |title=Marilyn Manson Guest Stars In D'Hask's "Tempat Ku" Music Video |work=The PRP |date=March 17, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630082031/http://www.theprp.com/2011/03/17/news/marilyn-mansons-guest-stars-in-dhasks-tempat-ku-music-video/ |archive-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> On February 24, longtime drummer Ginger Fish announced his resignation from the group.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/55162 |title=Marilyn Manson drummer Ginger Fish quits after 15 years in singer's band |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=February 24, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105051604/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/55162 |archive-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> On May 22, their website underwent a complete overhaul. A 26-second clip of an unreleased song, tentatively titled "I am among no one", was uploaded to their [[Vimeo]] account, along with a new logo.<ref name="NME=BVPreview">{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/56835 |title=Marilyn Manson previews eighth studio |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=May 23, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415013918/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/56835 |archive-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref>

After being impressed by his directorial work on one of [[Kid Cudi]]'s music videos,<ref name="COS-BV">{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2011/09/marilyn-mansons-shia-labeouf-directed-short-film-born-villain/ |title=Marilyn Manson's Shia LaBeouf-directed short film: "Born Villain" |author=Coplan, Chris |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=September 1, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630125731/https://consequence.net/2011/09/marilyn-mansons-shia-labeouf-directed-short-film-born-villain/ |archive-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> Manson employed actor [[Shia LaBeouf]] to direct a short film entitled ''[[Born Villain (film)|Born Villain]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://comingsoon.net/movies/news/556120-manson-video |title=Shia LaBeouf Directed the Marilyn Manson Music Video 'Born Villain' and This is the Result |author=Blumeyer, Kevin |work=[[ComingSoon.net]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |date=September 1, 2011 |access-date=May 16, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606193428/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/556120-manson-video |archive-date=June 6, 2016}}</ref> Contrary to media reports that the project would be a "making-of" video documenting the album's recording,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/shia-labeouf-to-direct-marilyn-manson-documentary-20110701 |title=Shia LaBeouf to Direct Marilyn Manson Documentary |author=Weingarten, Christopher |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=July 1, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729192453/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/shia-labeouf-to-direct-marilyn-manson-documentary-20110701 |archive-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2011/07/marilyn-manson-taps-shia-labeouf-direct-doc/ |title=Marilyn Manson Taps Shia LaBeouf to Direct Doc |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=July 1, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604003251/http://www.spin.com/2011/07/marilyn-manson-taps-shia-labeouf-direct-doc/ |archive-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref> ''Born Villain'' was a surrealist short<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/marilyn-mansons-born-villain-tracks-we-heard-them-first-2407322 |title=Marilyn Manson's Born Villain Tracks: We Heard Them First |author=Lecaro, Lina |work=[[LA Weekly]]  |date=September 13, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202095020/http://www.laweekly.com/music/marilyn-mansons-born-villain-tracks-we-heard-them-first-2407322 |archive-date=February 2, 2016}}</ref> featuring a previously unreleased track, "Overneath the Path of Misery". Containing numerous references to ''[[Macbeth]]'',<ref name="MacbethCampaign">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1670077/shia-labeouf-marilyn-manson-born-villian-video/ |title=Shia LaBeouf Calls Marilyn Manson Video 'A Cool Diversion' |author=Warner, Kara |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=August 31, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506191047/http://www.mtv.com/news/1670077/shia-labeouf-marilyn-manson-born-villian-video/ |archive-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref> it was inspired by Jodorowsky's ''[[The Holy Mountain (1973 film)|The Holy Mountain]]''<ref name="COS-BV" /> and [[Luis Buñuel]] and [[Salvador Dalí]]'s 1929 silent film ''[[Un Chien Andalou]]''.<ref name="MacbethCampaign" /> To promote the project, LaBeouf and his girlfriend, photographer Karolyn Pho, graffitied areas of LA with its artwork. LaBeouf and Pho later photographed their work, and released it as a limited edition book titled ''[[Campaign (book)|Campaign]]'', which was bundled with a DVD of the film.<ref name="MacbethCampaign" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/born-villain-shia-lebeouf-marilyn-manson_n_943791.html |title='Born Villain': The Shia LaBeouf/Marilyn Manson Collaboration Has Arrived (VIDEO) |author=Rao, Mallika |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |publisher=[[AOL]] |date=August 31, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091256/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/born-villain-shia-lebeouf-marilyn-manson_n_943791.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> In November, Vrenna departed the band to focus on other production work, whilst indicating that production of their eighth studio album was "largely completed".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/60567 |title=Marilyn Manson drummer Chris Vrenna quits the band |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=November 23, 2011 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617181706/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/60567 |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref>

The album was preceded by the release of "[[No Reflection]]", which Manson leaked to [[KROQ-FM]] on March 7, 2012.<ref name="Blab-NRrelease">{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-born-villain-release-date-announced/ |title=Marilyn Manson: 'Born Villain' Release Date Announced |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 12, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625153709/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-born-villain-release-date-announced/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> Cooking Vinyl CEO [[Martin Goldschmidt]] called the leak a "masterstroke", saying "we had all these exclusives lined up around the world, and then Manson blew them all. We're already getting more radio play than the whole of the last record."<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/1097203/cooking-vinyls-martin-goldschmidt-on-universal-emi-deal-marilyn |title=Cooking Vinyl's Martin Goldschmidt On Universal-EMI Deal, Marilyn Manson, the Rise of Indies |author=Smirke, Richard |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118021422/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/1097203/cooking-vinyls-martin-goldschmidt-on-universal-emi-deal-marilyn |archive-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref> The song went on to peak at number twenty-six on the Mainstream Rock chart, spending fourteen weeks on the chart, and was their best-performing single there since "Personal Jesus" in 2004.<ref name="BillboardMainstream" /> ''[[Born Villain]]'' was released worldwide from April 25,<ref name="Blab-NRrelease" /> debuting at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 and atop both the [[Independent Albums]] and Top Hard Rock Albums charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/born-villain-mw0002318621/awards |title=Born Villain – Marilyn Manson / Awards |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315185117/http://www.allmusic.com/album/born-villain-mw0002318621/awards |archive-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref> The album spent two weeks at number one on the [[UK Rock & Metal Singles and Albums Charts|UK Rock Albums Chart]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20120513/112/ |title=Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40: 13 May 2012 – 19 May 2012 |work=[[Official Charts Company]] |date=May 19, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803171943/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20120513/112/ |archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> A remix EP for "[[Slo-Mo-Tion]]" followed on November 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/marilyn-manson-slo-mo-tion-proxy-remix-exclusive/ |title=Marilyn Manson: "Slo-Mo-Tion" Proxy Remix Exclusive |work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |date=October 25, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828200920/http://noisey.vice.com/blog/marilyn-manson-slo-mo-tion-proxy-remix-exclusive |archive-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> The band embarked on the seventeen-month "[[Hey Cruel World... Tour]]" from the end of April,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-april-2012/ |title=Marilyn Manson, April 2012 |author=Ouellette, Mary |work=[[Loudwire]] |date=June 15, 2012 |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624022423/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-april-2012/ |archive-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref> which was interspersed by co-headlining tours with [[Rob Zombie]] ("[[Twins of Evil Tour|Twins of Evil]]") and [[Alice Cooper]] ("[[Masters of Madness Tour|Masters of Madness]]").<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-and-marilyn-manson-team-up-for-2012-twins-of-evil-tour/ |title=Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Team Up for 2012 Twins of Evil Tour |author=Kaufman, Spencer |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=July 12, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505085005/http://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-and-marilyn-manson-team-up-for-2012-twins-of-evil-tour/ |archive-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-alice-cooper-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/ |title=Marilyn Manson + Alice Cooper – 2013 Must-See Rock Concerts |author=Childers, Chad |work=[[Loudwire]] |date=April 22, 2013 |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |access-date=May 19, 2016}}</ref>

===''The Pale Emperor'' (2014–2016)===
In August 2012, it was announced that Manson would play a fictionalized version of himself in a four-episode [[Story arc|arc]] of the sixth season of TV series ''[[Californication (TV series)|Californication]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-steve-jones-rock-californication-season-finale-event-20120803 |title=Marilyn Manson, Steve Jones Rock 'Californication' Season Finale Event |author=Baltin, Steve |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=August 3, 2012 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803065646/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-steve-jones-rock-californication-season-finale-event-20120803 |archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> While filming its season finale at the [[Greek Theatre (Los Angeles)|Greek Theatre]] in LA,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/54628/david-duchovny-talks-about-californication-and-marilyn-manson |title=David Duchovny talks about 'Californication' and Marilyn Manson |author=Nepales, Ruben |work=[[Inquirer.net]] |publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |date=August 17, 2012 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313081352/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/54628/david-duchovny-talks-about-californication-and-marilyn-manson |archive-date=March 13, 2016}}</ref> Manson met the series' composer, [[Tyler Bates]], and the two discussed a potential collaboration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/goguidestreet/mc-marilyn-manson-sands-bethlehem-event-center-20150123-story.html |title=Marilyn Manson to unveil 'Pale Emperor' in Bethlehem |author=Scully, Alan |work=[[The Morning Call]]  |date=January 23, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130855/http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/goguidestreet/mc-marilyn-manson-sands-bethlehem-event-center-20150123-story.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> Manson confirmed that production started on new material by May 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2013/05/marilyn-manson-interview-gucci-mane.php |title=Marilyn Manson: "I Like To Smoke and Hang Out With The Gangsta Rappers" |author=Lauvou, Jim |work=[[Phoenix New Times]] |date=May 30, 2013 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312111420/http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2013/05/marilyn-manson-interview-gucci-mane.php |archive-date=March 12, 2015}}</ref> Four months later, Sablan announced that he had left the group.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Fredsablan/status/481875103437713408 |title=Twitter / Fredsablan: Lots of love for my brother ...|author=Fred Sablan |date=June 25, 2014 |access-date=June 27, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915115938/https://twitter.com/Fredsablan/status/481875103437713408 |archive-date=September 15, 2014|author-link=Fred Sablan}}</ref>

One track from the album, "[[Cupid Carries a Gun]]"<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-manson-new-cupid-carries-a-gun-pale-emperor-20150108|title=Hear Marilyn Manson's Eerie New 'Cupid Carries a Gun'|author=Grow, Kory|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=January 8, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916141746/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-manson-new-cupid-carries-a-gun-pale-emperor-20150108|archive-date=September 16, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> was used as the opening theme to ''[[Salem (TV series)|Salem]]'' from its second episode onwards, which premiered on US television on April 27.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/video-marilyn-manson-sings-opening-698730 |title=WGN America's 'Salem' Enlists Marilyn Manson for Opening Titles (Video) |author=O'Connell, Michael |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=April 24, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303191144/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/video-marilyn-manson-sings-opening-698730 |archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> In October, a large portion of the album track "[[Killing Strangers]]" was predominantly featured<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/review-john-wick-is-a-b-movie-pleasure-anchored-by-keanu-reeves-raw-charisma-20141023 |title=Review: 'John Wick' Is A B-Movie Pleasure, Anchored By Keanu Reeves' Raw Charisma |author=Taylor, Drew |work=[[Indiewire]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=October 23, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031060602/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/review-john-wick-is-a-b-movie-pleasure-anchored-by-keanu-reeves-raw-charisma-20141023 |archive-date=October 31, 2015}}</ref> in the [[Keanu Reeves]] movie ''[[John Wick (film)|John Wick]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/10/27/marilyn-manson-third-day-seven-day-binge/ |title=Marilyn Manson is on the "Third Day of a Seven Day Binge" |author=Rosenberg, Axl |work=[[MetalSucks]] |date=October 27, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504025318/http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/10/27/marilyn-manson-third-day-seven-day-binge/ |archive-date=May 4, 2016}}</ref> "[[Third Day of a Seven Day Binge]]" was released for free download on the band's website on October 26,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-punkish-new-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge-20141027 |title=Hear Marilyn Manson's Punkish New 'Third Day of a Seven Day Binge' |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 27, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421154346/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-punkish-new-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge-20141027 |archive-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref> and served as the album's first official single.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/marilyn-manson-premieres-new-song-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge.html |title=Marilyn Manson Premieres New Song, "Third Day of a Seven Day Binge" |work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |date=October 26, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173011/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/marilyn-manson-premieres-new-song-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge.html |archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> The band performed several new songs live for the first time as they played a handful of concerts around southern California in October and early November.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/review/2014-11-03/marilyn-manson-live-in-los-angeles |title=Marilyn Manson, Live in Los Angeles |first=Terry |last=Bezer |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |publisher=TeamRock |date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2016 |url-access=registration  |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420013807/http://teamrock.com/review/2014-11-03/marilyn-manson-live-in-los-angeles |archive-date=April 20, 2016}}</ref> "[[Deep Six (song)|Deep Six]]" was released on December 16,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/81768 |title=Marilyn Manson drops new single 'Deep Six' from forthcoming album 'The Pale Emperor' – listen |author=Khomami, Nadia |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=December 16, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194223/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/81768 |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> with a music video following three days later.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/see-marilyn-mansons-unsettling-phallic-deep-six-video-20141219 |title=See Marilyn Manson's Unsettling, Phallic 'Deep Six' Video |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=December 19, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429093213/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/see-marilyn-mansons-unsettling-phallic-deep-six-video-20141219 |archive-date=April 29, 2016}}</ref> It went on to peak at number eight on ''Billboard'''s Mainstream Rock chart,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2015-03-14 |title=Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart – The Week of March 14, 2015 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=March 5, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202080004/http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2015-03-14 |archive-date=February 2, 2016}}</ref> making it the band's highest-ever peaking single on ''Billboard''.<ref name="BillboardMainstream" /> "Cupid Carries a Gun" was released as the album's third official single on January 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wqlz.com/2015/01/08/marilyn-manson-releases-3rd-new-song-cupid-carries-a-gun/ |title=Marilyn Manson Releases 3rd New Song 'Cupid Carries A Gun' |author=Styles, Wes |work=[[WQLZ]] |publisher=[[Mid-West Family Broadcasting]] |date=January 8, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803210620/http://www.wqlz.com/2015/01/08/marilyn-manson-releases-3rd-new-song-cupid-carries-a-gun/ |archive-date=August 3, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/marilyn_manson_previews_new_song_cupid_carries_a_gun |title=Marilyn Manson previews new song, "Cupid Carries A Gun" |author=Crane, Matt |work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. |date=April 25, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624182841/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/marilyn_manson_previews_new_song_cupid_carries_a_gun |archive-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref>

''[[The Pale Emperor]]'' was released on January 15 in the US.<ref name="TPE-NYT">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/arts/music/a-dark-prince-steps-into-the-light-.html?_r=0 |title=A Dark Prince Steps Into the Light |author=Ryzik, Melena |work=[[The New York Times]]  |date=January 15, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426042014/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/arts/music/a-dark-prince-steps-into-the-light-.html?_r=0 |archive-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref> It is dedicated to Manson's mother, who died in May 2014 after an eight-year battle with [[Alzheimer's disease]] and [[dementia]].<ref name="TPE-Huff">{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/01/20/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor_n_6507210.html |title=Why Marilyn Manson's 'The Pale Emperor' Is A 'F*ck You' To The Devil |author=Brophy, Aaron |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |publisher=[[AOL|AOL Music]] |date=January 20, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306204743/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/01/20/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor_n_6507210.html |archive-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-mansons-mother-dies-after-battle-with-dementia/ |title=Marilyn Manson's Mother Dies After Battle With Dementia |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 18, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233721/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-mansons-mother-dies-after-battle-with-dementia/ |archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref> It was both a critical and commercial success, debuting at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200 with sales of over 51,000 copies,<ref name="TPEBillboard">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6451196/fall-out-boy-marilyn-manson-rock-chart-debuts |title=Who Says Rock Is Dead? Marilyn Manson, Fall Out Boy & More Notch Big Debuts |author=Lynch, Joe |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=January 28, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130094435/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6451196/fall-out-boy-marilyn-manson-rock-chart-debuts |archive-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref> their largest opening-week figure since ''Eat Me, Drink Me'' in 2007.<ref name="Billboard-EMDM" /><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6451117/fall-out-boy-third-no-1-album-billboard-200 |title=Fall Out Boy Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 |author=Caulfield, Keith |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=January 28, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529070007/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6451117/fall-out-boy-third-no-1-album-billboard-200 |archive-date=May 29, 2016}}</ref> Numerous publications referred to it as the band's best album in over a decade.<ref name="TPE-NYT" /><ref name="TPE-Huff" /><ref name="Esquire">{{cite web |url=http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/marilyn-manson-interview |title=Marilyn Manson Interview – Marilyn Manson on 'The Pale Emperor', Grunge, Courtney Love |author=Thompson, Barry |work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]] |publisher=[[Hearst (media)|Hearst Media]] |date=January 20, 2015 |access-date=January 20, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122220132/http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/marilyn-manson-interview |archive-date=January 22, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://huffingtonpost.com/chris-sosa/marilyn-manson-just-made-_b_6587838.html |title=Marilyn Manson Just Made an Unexpected Comeback |author=Sosa, Chris |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |publisher=[[AOL]] |date=February 2, 2015 |access-date=February 2, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809094209/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-sosa/marilyn-manson-just-made-_b_6587838.html |archive-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> It would go on to appear on several [[The Pale Emperor#Year-end lists|'best of 2015' lists]], with ''Rolling Stone'' dubbing it the 'best metal album' of 2015.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-metal-albums-of-2015-20151210/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor-20151209 |title=Marilyn Manson, 'The Pale Emperor' – 20 Best Metal Albums of 2015 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=December 10, 2015 |access-date=December 10, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202155248/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-metal-albums-of-2015-20151210/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor-20151209 |archive-date=February 2, 2016}}</ref> Music videos for both "[[The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles]]" and "Third Day of a Seven Day Binge" were released in May and July, respectively.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-marilyn-manson-become-mephistopheles-of-los-angeles-20150511 |title=Watch Marilyn Manson Become 'Mephistopheles of Los Angeles' |author=Spanos, Brittany |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 11, 2015 |access-date=June 24, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626133927/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-marilyn-manson-become-mephistopheles-of-los-angeles-20150511 |archive-date=June 26, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-marilyn-mansons-creepy-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge-video-20150710 |title=Watch Marilyn Manson's Creepy 'Third Day of a Seven Day Binge' Video |author=Reed, Ryan |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=July 10, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421154150/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-marilyn-mansons-creepy-third-day-of-a-seven-day-binge-video-20150710 |archive-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>

The band embarked on the nearly-two year-long [[The Hell Not Hallelujah Tour]] in support of the album, which was interspersed by a co-headlining tour with The Smashing Pumpkins titled [[The End Times Tour|The End Times]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/smashing-pumpkins-marilyn-manson-plot-end-times-tour-20150331 |title=Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson Plot End Times Tour |author=Blistein, Jon |work=[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]] |date=March 31, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519003454/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/smashing-pumpkins-marilyn-manson-plot-end-times-tour-20150331 |archive-date=May 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517036/marilyn-manson-smashing-pumpkins-north-american-tour |title=Marilyn Manson & Smashing Pumpkins Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour |author=Asulin, Chelsi |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=March 31, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516084504/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517036/marilyn-manson-smashing-pumpkins-north-american-tour |archive-date=May 16, 2016}}</ref> In February 2016, Manson contributed vocals to a version of [[David Bowie]]'s "[[Cat People (Putting Out Fire)]]" on ''[[Countach (For Giorgio)]]'', a [[tribute album]] to [[Giorgio Moroder]] curated by [[Shooter Jennings]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://avclub.com/article/neon-noir-meets-outlaw-country-shooter-jennings-tr-230314 |title=Neon noir meets outlaw country in Shooter Jennings' tribute to Giorgio Moroder |author=Vanderbilt, Mike |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |publisher=[[The Onion]] |date=January 5, 2016 |access-date=March 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305233506/http://www.avclub.com/article/neon-noir-meets-outlaw-country-shooter-jennings-tr-230314 |archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/shooter-jennings-enlists-marilyn-manson-brandi-carlile-for-countach-20160104 |title=Shooter Jennings Enlists Marilyn Manson, Brandi Carlile for 'Countach' |author=Leahey, Andrew |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=January 4, 2016 |access-date=March 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505073525/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/shooter-jennings-enlists-marilyn-manson-brandi-carlile-for-countach-20160104 |archive-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |title=Marilyn Manson covers the hell out of David Bowie's "Cat People" – listen |author=Kaye, Ben |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=March 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628133202/https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |archive-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> A [[16-bit computing|16-bit]] music video for the song was released five months later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/95440 |title=Watch Marilyn Manson star in disturbing 16-bit video for his cover of David Bowie's 'Cat People' |author=Moore, Sam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=August 3, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827163147/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/95440 |archive-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> Also in February, details were announced of another co-headlining tour, this time with [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-marilyn-manson-2016-tour-corey-taylor-apple-music-show/ |title=Slipknot + Marilyn Manson Reveal Itinerary for 2016 Summer Tour; Corey Taylor Launching Apple Music Show |author=DiVita, Joe |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=February 29, 2016 |access-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608020144/http://loudwire.com/slipknot-marilyn-manson-2016-tour-corey-taylor-apple-music-show/ |archive-date=June 8, 2016}}</ref> The tour was scheduled to begin on June 9 in [[Salt Lake City]] and consist of thirty-four dates in [[Amphitheatre]]s throughout North America, with support from [[Of Mice & Men (band)|Of Mice & Men]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6875493/slipknot-tour-2016-marilyn-manson-of-mice-men-united-states-date |title=Slipknot Plots U.S. Tour With Marilyn Manson and Of Mice & Men |author=Payne, Chris |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=February 16, 2016 |access-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731145534/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6875493/slipknot-tour-2016-marilyn-manson-of-mice-men-united-states-date |archive-date=July 31, 2016}}</ref> However, the first twelve dates of the tour were postponed after an examination revealed that [[Corey Taylor]] had broken two vertebrae in his neck. The tour began on June 28 in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], with the postponed shows rescheduled for August.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36460279/slipknot-singer-has-surgery-on-his-neck-which-he-didnt-realise-hed-broken |title=Slipknot singer has surgery on his neck, which he didn't realise he'd broken |work=[[BBC Online]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 8, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917064900/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36460279/slipknot-singer-has-surgery-on-his-neck-which-he-didnt-realise-hed-broken |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref>

===''Heaven Upside Down'' (2017–2018)===
While touring with The Smashing Pumpkins, Manson indicated a "strong possibility" of working with Corgan on new material, and also revealed plans to collaborate with Korn frontman Jonathan Davis on a "[[Southern United States|Southern]]-sounding, acoustic" project.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/86620 |title=Marilyn Manson making 'acoustic and Southern-sounding' music with Korn frontman |author=NME News Desk |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=July 1, 2015 |access-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214030048/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/86620 |archive-date=December 14, 2015}}</ref> Manson announced in an interview with [[KEGL]] in November that work had begun on the band's tenth studio album, while also confirming that Twiggy, Bates and Sharone would all be involved in its recording.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kegl.com/articles/freakers-ball-494425/marilyn-manson-14087743/ |title=Marilyn Manson – 97.1FM – The Eagle |author=Cindy Scull |work=[[KEGL]] |publisher=[[iHeartMedia]] |date=November 2, 2015 |access-date=May 30, 2016}}</ref> ''Antichrist Superstar'' was reissued on [[Compact Cassette|cassette]] exclusively in Europe as part of [[Record Store Day]] 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/record-store-day-2016-the-full-list-of-557-exclusive-music-releases-revealed__14096/ |title=Record Store Day 2016: The full list of 557 exclusive music releases revealed |author=Copsey, Rob |work=[[Official Charts Company]] |date=March 8, 2016 |access-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611040513/http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/record-store-day-2016-the-full-list-of-557-exclusive-music-releases-revealed__14096/ |archive-date=June 11, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/03/09/record-store-day-2016-best-worst-vinyl-releases/ |title=Record Store Day 2016: The good, the bad and the ugly from this year's release list |work=[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]] |publisher=[[The Vinyl Factory]] |access-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514211818/http://www.factmag.com/2016/03/09/record-store-day-2016-best-worst-vinyl-releases/ |archive-date=May 14, 2016|date=March 9, 2016 }}</ref> To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the album's release, Manson indicated that a special edition of ''Antichrist Superstar'' would be issued on October 20,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/96734 |title=Marilyn Manson says new album 'Say10' is 'The last thing people will expect' |author=John Earls |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=September 28, 2016 |access-date=September 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929132846/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/96734 |archive-date=September 29, 2016|author-link=John Earls }}</ref> although this failed to materialize. Among its bonus content would have been a previously unreleased film, created during the "Dead to the World Tour".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/marilyn-manson-to-release-an-unreleased-legendary-video-from-1996 |title=Marilyn Manson To Release An Unreleased, "Legendary" Video From 1996 |author=Kennelty, Greg |work=Metal Injection |date=September 27, 2016 |access-date=September 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001030710/http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/marilyn-manson-to-release-an-unreleased-legendary-video-from-1996 |archive-date=October 1, 2016}}</ref>

On July 19, Manson announced that the band's tenth studio album had the working title ''SAY10'', and predicted a release date of [[Valentine's Day]] 2017.<ref name="Say10">{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-new-album-say10/ |title=Marilyn Manson Announces New Album 'Say10' |author=DeVita, Joe |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=July 19, 2016 |access-date=July 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720174846/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-new-album-say10/ |archive-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> In September, Manson confirmed that the band were "putting the finishing touches" on the album, and said: "It's not very much in any way like ''The Pale Emperor''. It's pretty violent in its nature for some reason, and it's not emotional in the same way. It's got a chip on its shoulder. I can't wait for people to hear it. I think they're going to be quite surprised."<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-teases-pretty-violent-new-album-say10-w439323 |title=Marilyn Manson Teases 'Pretty Violent' New Album 'SAY10' |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=September 16, 2016 |access-date=September 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919133924/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/marilyn-manson-teases-pretty-violent-new-album-say10-w439323 |archive-date=September 19, 2016}}</ref> On November 8 – the day of the [[2016 United States presidential election|2016 US presidential election]] – Manson released a teaser clip of a new music video created alongside ''[[Final Girl (film)|Final Girl]]'' director [[Tyler Shields]]. It featured scenes of Manson brandishing a knife while standing over a decapitated corpse. According to ''[[The Daily Beast]]''{{'}}s Marlow Stern, the decapitated figure is dressed to resemble [[Donald Trump]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/11/08/marilyn-manson-s-shocking-trump-video.html |title=Marilyn Manson's Shocking Trump Video |author=Stern, Marlow |newspaper=[[The Daily Beast]] |publisher=[[IAC (company)|IAC]] |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=November 9, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109084406/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/11/08/marilyn-manson-s-shocking-trump-video.html |archive-date=November 9, 2016}}</ref> Manson would later say that the figure in the video "wasn't anyone except if you wanted it to be them."<ref name=beatles>{{Cite web|url = https://consequence.net/2017/10/fire-away-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson/|title = Fire Away: A Conversation with Marilyn Manson|date = October 4, 2017|access-date = December 2, 2017|last = Segall|first = Bryce|work = [[Consequence of Sound]]|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171111151643/https://consequence.net/2017/10/fire-away-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson/|archive-date = November 11, 2017|df = mdy-all}}</ref>

The album was not released in February 2017, and instead a long series of cryptic videos were posted to Marilyn Manson's personal Instagram account over the course of just under 2 months, before Manson revealed on May 9 that the album had been named ''[[Heaven Upside Down]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FBTN8rWrBE |title=May 8th, 2017 Interview With Marilyn Manson on Fabulous TV |website=[[YouTube]] |date=May 9, 2017 |access-date=May 9, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115021831/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FBTN8rWrBE |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The band began their [[Heaven Upside Down Tour]] on July 20, 2017, in [[Budapest]]. The first single from the album, "[[We Know Where You Fucking Live]]", was released on September 11, with the album due to follow on October 6.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2017/09/marilyn-manson-we-know-where-you-fucking-live-stream-new-album-heaven-upside-down-release-date/ |title=Marilyn Manson Releases Single "We Know Where You Fucking Live", Announces New Album Heaven Upside Down |author=Gaca, Anna |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |date=September 11, 2017 |access-date=September 11, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911210600/https://www.spin.com/2017/09/marilyn-manson-we-know-where-you-fucking-live-stream-new-album-heaven-upside-down-release-date/ |archive-date=September 11, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> A second single, "[[Kill4Me]]", was released on September 20.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-new-love-song-kill4me-w504543 |title=Hear Marilyn Manson's New Love Song 'Kill4Me' |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=September 20, 2017 |access-date=September 20, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921045902/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-new-love-song-kill4me-w504543 |archive-date=September 21, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The band's founding guitarist, Daisy Berkowitz, died on October 22, 2017, at the age of 49; he had been diagnosed with [[Colon cancer staging|Stage IV colorectal cancer]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/marilyn-mansons-scott-daisy-berkowitz-putesky-remembered-9777260|title=Marilyn Manson's Scott "Daisy Berkowitz" Putesky Remembered|author=Folgar, Abel|work=[[Miami New Times]]|date=October 26, 2017|access-date=November 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111094802/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/marilyn-mansons-scott-daisy-berkowitz-putesky-remembered-9777260|archive-date=November 11, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Two days later, Manson announced he had "decided to part ways" with bassist Twiggy, after a rape allegation was made against Twiggy by his former girlfriend, [[Jack Off Jill]] vocalist [[Jessicka]];<ref name="TwiggySplit">{{cite magazine|title=Marilyn Manson parts ways with Twiggy Ramirez following rape allegations {{!}} Consequence of Sound|url=https://consequence.net/2017/10/marilyn-manson-parts-ways-with-twiggy-ramirez-following-rape-allegations/|last=Young|first=Alex|date=October 24, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|magazine=[[Consequence of Sound]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025184948/https://consequence.net/2017/10/marilyn-manson-parts-ways-with-twiggy-ramirez-following-rape-allegations/|archive-date=October 25, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> for the rest of the tour, [[Juan Alderete]] (formerly of [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]] and [[The Mars Volta]]) joined.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2017/11/the-mars-voltas-juan-alderete-is-marilyn-mansons-new-bassist/|title=The Mars Volta's Juan Alderete is Marilyn Manson's new bassist|last=Fu|first=Eddie|date=November 7, 2017|website=[[Consequence of Sound]]|access-date=June 4, 2019}}</ref> In July 2018, Manson embarked on the [[Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour]] in the US with co-headliner [[Rob Zombie]] and special guest [[Deadly Apples]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8465106/rob-zombie-marilyn-manson-kick-off-twins-of-evil-2-tour-detroit|title=Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Unite For Beatles Cover as 'Twins Of Evil 2' Tour Kicks Off In Detroit|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/local-arts/rockfest-founders-band-deadly-apples-touring-with-rob-zombie-marilyn-manson|title=Rockfest founder's band Deadly Apples touring with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson |work=Montreal Gazette|last1=Kelly|first1=Brendan|date=2018-05-16|language=en|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref>

===''We Are Chaos'' (2019–2023)===
In March 2019, Manson announced that he was nearly finished recording his next studio album and that [[country music]]ian [[Shooter Jennings]] was involved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.loudersound.com/news/marilyn-manson-has-nearly-finished-his-new-album |title=Marilyn Manson has nearly finished his new album |author=Edwards, Briony |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=March 18, 2019 |access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref> Later that year, drummer [[Gil Sharone]] announced he was leaving the band to pursue "other current and future projects",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/its-been-a-blast-marilyn-mansons-drummer-gil-sharone-quits-band-after-five-years-2468115 |title="It's been a blast": Marilyn Manson's drummer Gil Sharone quits band after five years |last=Reilly |first=Nick |work=[[NME]] |date=March 28, 2019 |access-date=May 16, 2019}}</ref> with former [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] drummer [[Brandon Pertzborn]] hired as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2019/06/marilyn-manson-new-drummer-brandon-pertzborn/ |title=Marilyn Manson officially reveals new drummer Brandon Pertzborn |author=Kaufman, Spencer |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=June 18, 2019 |access-date=June 22, 2019}}</ref> Manson also revealed that Bates is no longer involved with the group, and that the album would be produced by Jennings and feature contributions from his drummer Jamie Douglass.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-new-album-full-of-drama-study-chamber-of-horrors/ |title=Marilyn Manson: New Album 'Full of Drama' |author=Childers, Chad |work=[[Loudwire]] |date=July 8, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2020}}</ref> In July, Manson embarked on the [[Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour]] in the US and Canada with co-headliner [[Rob Zombie]], followed by festivals and headline dates with support from [[Deadly Apples]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-zombie-and-marilyn-manson-announce-twins-of-evil-hell-never-dies-tour-2019-blabbermouth-net-presale-available/|title=ROB ZOMBIE And MARILYN MANSON Announce 'Twins Of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour 2019'; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available|date=February 19, 2019|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=December 25, 2019}}</ref> The band released their cover of [[The Doors]]' "[[The End (The Doors song)|The End]]" on [[Streaming media|streaming music services]] in November, with a limited edition vinyl scheduled to be issued on March 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marilyn-manson-the-doors-the-end-916407/ |title=Marilyn Manson Covers the Doors for Stephen King's The Stand |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=November 22, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2020}}</ref> The song was recorded for the soundtrack to the upcoming miniseries ''[[The Stand (2020 miniseries)|The Stand]]'', based on [[Stephen King]]'s [[The Stand|novel of the same name]]. Manson is set to appear in the miniseries. The band are set to appear as the opening act for Ozzy Osbourne during his [[No More Tours II]] series, a North American tour beginning in May 2020. However the tour was eventually cancelled along with Manson's performances after [[Ozzy Osbourne]] was diagnosed with [[Parkinson's disease]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-marilyn-mansons-southern-gothic-cover-doors-end |title=Hear Marilyn Manson's Southern Gothic Cover of the Doors' "The End" |author=Revolver Staff |work=Revolver |date=November 22, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2020}}</ref>

On January 13, 2020, live bassist Juan Alderete (ex-[[Racer X (band)|Racer X]]) was involved in a bicycle accident which left him with a [[diffuse axonal injury]], a type of [[traumatic brain injury]]. A [[GoFundMe]] page has been created to help cover the cost of his medical expenses.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/gofundme-launched-for-marilyn-manson-mars-volta-bassist-juan-alderete/ |title=GoFundMe Launched For Marilyn Manson/Mars Volta Bassist Juan Alderete |work=[[Kerrang!]] |date=February 4, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref> On April 29, Manson and Jennings confirmed they had finished work on the band's eleventh studio album, with both calling it a "masterpiece".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/marilyn-manson-says-hes-finished-his-masterpiece-of-a-new-album-2656329 |title=Marilyn Manson says he's finished his "masterpiece" of a new album |author=Richards, Will |work=NME |date=April 30, 2020 |access-date=April 30, 2020}}</ref> On July 28, Manson announced that a new single titled "[[We Are Chaos (song)|We Are Chaos]]" would be released the following day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-to-release-we-are-chaos-single-tomorrow/ |title=Marilyn Manson To Release 'We Are Chaos' Single Tomorrow |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2020}}</ref> The next day, the track was released alongside the announcement of the band's upcoming eleventh studio album titled ''[[We Are Chaos]]'' set for release on September 11, 2020. At the same time, the band revealed the album cover and the track list.<ref name="NewAlbum2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-to-release-new-album-we-are-chaos-in-september-video-for-title-track-available/|title=MARILYN MANSON To Release New Album 'We Are Chaos' In September; Video For Title Track Available|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 29, 2020|date=July 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marilyn-manson-we-are-chaos-1035595/ |title=Marilyn Manson Announces New Album 'We Are Chaos,' Shares Title Track |author=Shaffer, Claire |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=July 31, 2020}}</ref> The album debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200, making it their tenth top ten release on the chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9452588/youngboy-never-broke-again-top-billboard-200-number-one|title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again Achieves Third No. 1 Album in Less Than a Year on the Billboard 200 Chart With 'Top'|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|magazine=Billboard|date=September 20, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924004056/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9452588/youngboy-never-broke-again-top-billboard-200-number-one|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2021, [[Loma Vista Recordings]] announced they would not promote or participate in the distribution of any future recordings released by the band, following former girlfriend [[Evan Rachel Wood]] and various other accusations that the band's vocalist [[Marilyn Manson#Abuse allegations|sexually and psychologically abused them]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/marilyn-manson-label-loma-vista-abuse-claims-b1796055.html |title=Marilyn Manson dropped by record label Loma Vista following abuse allegations |work=[[The Independent]] |date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=February 2, 2021}}</ref> In November 2021, former band member [[Tim Skold]] announced he was again working on new material with Marilyn Manson.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Newman |first1=Jason |last2=Grow |first2=Kory |date=2021-11-15 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Monster Hiding in Plain Sight |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations-1256888/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2023, Marilyn Manson became active again on social media, posting two new pictures and announcing that there's "something new for you to hear".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sevinc |first=Bihter|date=May 16, 2023 |title=Marilyn Manson's Wife Lindsay Usich Breaks Social Media Silence |url=https://rockcelebrities.net/marilyn-mansons-wife-lindsay-usich-breaks-social-media-silence/ |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=Rock Celebrities |language=en}}</ref>

===''One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1'' (2024–present)===
In March 2024, it was announced the band would embark on an arena and [[amphitheater]] tour of North America with [[Five Finger Death Punch]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/marilyn-manson-tour-five-finger-death-punch-summer-2024-dates-1235628160/|title=Marilyn Manson Hitting the Road with Five Finger Death Punch For First Dates Since Sexual Abuse Allegations|author=Kaufman, Gil|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=March 8, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> The tour began on August 2, and was interspersed with the band's own headlining shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-marilyn-manson-give-new-song-as-sick-as-the-secrets-within-its-live-debut/|title=See Marilyn Manson give new song 'As Sick as the Secrets Within' its live debut|author=Adams, Gregory|work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|date=August 5, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> The same day the tour began, the band released "[[As Sick as the Secrets Within]]", their first new single in four years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-releases-new-single-as-sick-as-the-secrets-within|title=Marilyn Manson Releases New Single 'As Sick As The Secrets Within'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=September 8, 2024}}</ref> This was followed two weeks later by another new song, "[[Raise the Red Flag]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-releases-new-song-raise-the-red-flag|title=Marilyn Manson Releases New Song 'Raise The Red Flag'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 16, 2024|access-date=September 16, 2024}}</ref> Music videos were released for each song, which were both directed by Bill Yukich.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-marilyn-mansons-comeback-single/|title=Marilyn Manson debuts first new song since abuse accusations 'As Sick as the Secrets Within'|author=Adams, Gregory|work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=September 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-shares-music-video-for-raise-the-red-flag|title=Marilyn Manson Shares Music Video For 'Raise The Red Flag'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 16, 2024|access-date=September 16, 2024}}</ref> "[[Sacrilegious (song)|Sacrilegious]]" was released in September.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-marilyn-mansons-glammy-new-song-sacrilegious/|title=Marilyn Manson debuts new song 'Sacrilegious', announces first album in 4 years|author=Adams, Gregory|journal=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|date=September 27, 2024|access-date=February 11, 2025|issn=1527-408X}}</ref> The band's twelfth studio album, ''[[One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1]]'', was released on November 22, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://chaoszine.net/marilyn-manson-to-release-one-assassination-under-god-chapter-1-album-in-november-album-details-revealed|title= Marilyn Manson to release "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1" album in November: Album details revealed|website=Chaoszine|date=September 26, 2024|access-date=September 26, 2024}}</ref> They began their own headline tour of Europe in February 2025,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-marilyn-mansons-music-video-for-his-new-single-as-sick-as-the-secrets-within|title=See Marilyn Manson's Music Video For His New Single 'As Sick As The Secrets Within'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> with a U.S. tour scheduled to begin in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-2025-us-tour-dates/|title=Marilyn Manson Announces 2025 Tour, First  U.S. Headlining Run Since 2019| author=Schaffner, Lauryn|work=[[Loudwire]]|date=January 21, 2025|access-date=February 12, 2025}}</ref>

==Musical style==
Although the band's music has often been labeled as [[shock rock]] by mainstream media,<ref name="TPEBillboard" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/music/top-10-shock-rock-bands-of-all-time-6574780 |title=Top 10 Shock Rock Bands of All Time |author=Distefano, Alex |work=[[OC Weekly]] |publisher=Duncan McIntosh Co. |date=November 21, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521070836/http://www.ocweekly.com/music/top-10-shock-rock-bands-of-all-time-6574780 |archive-date=May 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.westernherald.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_df770d06-a7ee-11e4-b4a4-5709a3d3fa72.html |title=Marilyn Manson trades shock rock for new sound in The Pale Emperor |author=Garza, Richard |work=[[Western Herald (Western Michigan University)|Western Herald]] |publisher=[[Western Michigan University]] |date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=June 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boulderweekly.com/entertainment/music/high-guru-of-shock-rock/ |title=High Guru of shock rock |author=Wolgamott, L. Kent |work=[[Boulder Weekly]] |publisher=Stewart Sallo |date=May 30, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916044832/http://www.boulderweekly.com/entertainment/music/high-guru-of-shock-rock/ |archive-date=September 16, 2016}}</ref> Manson disputes the use of the label,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-new-album-grandest-concept-record-disputes-shock-rock-label/ |title=Marilyn Manson Calls New Album His 'Grandest Concept Record' + Disputes 'Shock Rock' Label |author=Hartmann, Graham |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=March 2, 2012 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040449/http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-new-album-grandest-concept-record-disputes-shock-rock-label/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> preferring instead to identify his band's music as [[rock and roll]].<ref>{{cite episode |title=Friday Night with Jonathan Ross |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m99d |series=Friday Night with Jonathan Ross |series-link=Friday Night with Jonathan Ross |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |date=June 6, 2003 |season=4 |number=11 |minutes=14 |access-date=June 13, 2016 |quote='''Ross:''' How would you describe your band? I've heard the new album and there's so much going on. Do you consider it heavy metal or glam rock or dance – what is it? / '''Manson:''' I don't really care for genres. When we first started out, grunge was everywhere. After that, it was the whole industrial thing. Then it was [[nu metal]]. And we've outlasted them all. We're a rock 'n' roll band. |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123185636/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m99d |archive-date=January 23, 2016}}</ref> The band combined [[industrial music|industrial]], goth, shock rock and [[heavy metal music|metal]] into a "creative bricolage".<ref>{{cite book |last=Weinstein|first=Deena |editor=Heesch, Florian |editor2=Scott, Niall |date=July 7, 2016 |title=Heavy Metal, Gender and Sexuality |chapter=Playing with gender in the key of metal |chapter-url= https://books.google.com/books?id=8I-kDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA18 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |page=18|isbn=9781317122982}}</ref> [[AllMusic]]'s [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] wrote that the band "draws equally from schlock metal, [[progressive metal]], [[new wave music|new wave]], [[gothic rock|goth rock]], and [[industrial rock]]".<ref name="ACSSAllMusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/antichrist-superstar-mw0000188724 |title=Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525142511/http://www.allmusic.com/album/antichrist-superstar-mw0000188724 |archive-date=May 25, 2016}}</ref> AllMusic also described the band's music as "[[glam rock|glam]]-influenced [[industrial metal]]".<ref name="allmusic" />''[[The Daily Texan]]'' wrote that the band "originally found success during the rise and popularity of [[nu metal]]", however "Manson distanced himself from that movement, preferring [[alternative metal]] anguish over [[Cookie Monster|cookie monster]]-sounding [[rapping|rap]]s."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailytexanonline.com/life-and-arts/2012/04/30/marilyn-manson-returns-with-signature-darkness-intelligence |title=Marilyn Manson returns with signature darkness, intelligence |work=[[The Daily Texan]] |last=Watson |first=Elijah |date=April 30, 2012 |access-date=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130219100404/http://www.dailytexanonline.com/life-and-arts/2012/04/30/marilyn-manson-returns-with-signature-darkness-intelligence |archive-date=2013-02-19}}</ref> According to ''The Evolution of Goth Culture'', the [[goth subculture]] "resisted this takeover of the goth name by Marilyn Manson and their fans" initially, but the band's music would eventually be identified as being goth rock and industrial metal, even though Manson himself has been reluctant to "pigeonhole" his band as goth or metal.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Karl |first1=Spracklen |last2=Spracklen |first2=Beverly |date=August 15, 2018|title=The Evolution of Goth Culture |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2-9mDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA97 |chapter=Goths and the Globalisation |publisher=Emerald Publishing Limited |page=97 |isbn=9781787146761}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' described the band's music as "heavy, industrialized goth rock",<ref name="RSBio">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/marilyn-manson/biography |title=Marilyn Manson – Rolling Stone Biography |author=Serpick, Evan |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627105722/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/marilyn-manson/biography |archive-date=June 27, 2016}}</ref> while AllMusic contends that the band merely borrows from gothic rock's imagery.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/style/goth-rock-ma0000002623 |title=Goth Rock Music Genre Overview |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> ''[[Consequence of Sound]]'' wrote that "gothic darkness and industrial rock [pervades] all of" the band's music.<ref name="CoS">{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2020/09/marilyn-manson-we-are-chaos-album-review/|title=Marilyn Manson Masterfully Embraces His Influences on WE ARE CHAOS: Review|author=Kaufman, Spencer|work=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=September 11, 2020|access-date=September 11, 2020|archive-date=September 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911120335/https://consequence.net/2020/09/marilyn-manson-we-are-chaos-album-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Stereogum]]'' wrote that "metal has never been an integral part of Manson’s sound" and although the band utilizes "varying degrees [of] gritty, distorted guitar", the magazine suggested that the core of their music was actually [[pop music]].<ref name="StereogumGenres">{{cite web |url=https://www.stereogum.com/1792094/the-10-best-marilyn-manson-songs/franchises/10-best-songs/ |title=The 10 Best Marilyn Manson Songs |author=Schafer, Joseph |work=[[Stereogum]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=April 8, 2015 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627034026/http://www.stereogum.com/1792094/the-10-best-marilyn-manson-songs/franchises/10-best-songs/ |archive-date=June 27, 2015}}</ref>

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From 1996 to his departure in 2002,<ref name="TwiggyDeparture">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1454584/marilyn-manson-splits-with-bassist-twiggy-ramirez/ |title=Marilyn Manson Splits With Bassist Twiggy Ramirez |author=D'Angelo, Joe |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=May 29, 2002 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520015151/http://www.mtv.com/news/1454584/marilyn-manson-splits-with-bassist-twiggy-ramirez |archive-date=May 20, 2015}}</ref> Twiggy was their chief musical contributor, co-writing many of the band's biggest hits with Manson during this period.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/the-big-gigs-shows-and-highlights-of-the-upcoming-entertainment-week/15402841/ |title=The Big Gigs: Shows and highlights of the upcoming entertainment week |author=Riemenschneider, Chris |work=[[Star Tribune]] |publisher=Michael J. Klingensmith |date=February 7, 2008 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810055954/http://www.startribune.com/the-big-gigs-shows-and-highlights-of-the-upcoming-entertainment-week/15402841/ |archive-date=August 10, 2016}}</ref> Despite never receiving a writing credit, drummer Ginger Fish provided substantial [[pre-production]] assistance to both Manson and Twiggy while composing demos for ''Antichrist Superstar''. His drums loops and sound effects would go on to be predominantly featured on several tracks, most notably "The Beautiful People".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/ginger-fish-in-the-beginning/ |title=From The Archive: Ginger Fish Vs. Marilyn Manson |author=Doerschuk, Andy |work=[[Drum!]] |publisher=Enter Music Publishing, Inc. |date=September 24, 2009 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220072847/http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/ginger-fish-in-the-beginning |archive-date=February 20, 2016}}</ref> John 5 and Tim Skold were also prevalent composers,<ref name="DirtyLittle" /> while ''The Pale Emperor'' and ''Heaven Upside Down'' were composed entirely by Tyler Bates.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor-20150120 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Pale Emperor |author=Dolan, Jon |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=January 20, 2015 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506115713/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor-20150120 |archive-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>

All of the band's lyrics are written by Manson, whose songwriting style varies between albums.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2009/05/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |title=Marilyn Manson – The High End of Low &#124; Album Reviews |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=May 27, 2009 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630191428/https://consequence.net/2009/05/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ |archive-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> Utilizing aesthetics often found within [[Performance poetry|spoken-word poetry]],<ref name="Beat.au">{{cite web |url=http://www.beat.com.au/music/marilyn-manson-born-villain |title=Marilyn Manson : Born Villain |author=Bailey, Thomas |work=Beat.com.au |publisher=Furst Media |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816122549/http://beat.com.au/music/marilyn-manson-born-villain |archive-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blazeradioonline.com/review-marilyn-manson-born-villian/ |title=Review: Marilyn Manson Born Villain |work=[[KASC (AM)|KASC]] |publisher=[[Arizona State University]] |date=May 2, 2012 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917035040/http://www.blazeradioonline.com/review-marilyn-manson-born-villian/ |archive-date=September 17, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> his writing features comedy,<ref name="Beat.au" /> [[pun]]s,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-vicious-dance-floor-metal-banger-deep-six-20141215 |title=Hear Marilyn Manson's Vicious Dance-Floor Metal Banger 'Deep Six' |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=December 15, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421154338/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-mansons-vicious-dance-floor-metal-banger-deep-six-20141215 |archive-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/first-impressions-marilyn-manson-pale-emperor/841639 |title=First Impressions: Marilyn Manson – Pale Emperor |author=Macgregor, Jody |work=[[Junkee]] |publisher=[[Junkee Media]] |date=January 15, 2016 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821015854/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/first-impressions-marilyn-manson-pale-emperor/841639 |archive-date=August 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Nissim |first=Mayer |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/album-reviews/review/a379218/marilyn-manson-born-villain-album-review/ |title=Marilyn Manson: 'Born Villain' – Album review |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst (media)|Hearst Media]] |date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008205833/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/album-reviews/review/a379218/marilyn-manson-born-villain-album-review/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> and [[double entendre]]s,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.15.03/manson-0320.html |title=Metroactive Music &#124; Marilyn Manson |work=[[Metro Silicon Valley]] |publisher=[[Metro Newspapers]] |date=May 15, 2003 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617043401/http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.15.03/manson-0320.html |archive-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.perdeby.co.za/sections/entertainment/music/4102-the-pale-emperor-marilyn-manson |title=The Pale Emperor: Marilyn Manson |author=Paulet, Emma |work=Perdeby.co.za |publisher=Perdeby Newspaper |date=February 11, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819123244/http://www.perdeby.co.za/sections/entertainment/music/4102-the-pale-emperor-marilyn-manson |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref> and he makes frequent use of [[alliteration]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/marilyn-manson-releases-new-video-for-the-mephistopheles-of-los-angeles-6970708 |title=Marilyn Manson Releases New Video for "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" |author=Furness, Dyllan |work=[[New Times Broward-Palm Beach]]  |date=May 12, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008160529/http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/marilyn-manson-releases-new-video-for-the-mephistopheles-of-los-angeles-6970708 |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> The band's [[wit]]ticisms often take the form of [[neologism]]s, delivered several at a time in rapid-fire succession.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SegCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA48|title=The Satanic Verses |author=Chris Norris |date=January 13, 1997 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |magazine=[[New York (magazine)|New York]] |publisher=New York Media, LLC |issn=0028-7369 |volume=30 |issue=1 |pages=48; 62; 79|author-link=Christopher Norris (critic) }}</ref> Lyrical content has emerged from a wide range of subjects, including love,<ref name="EMDMSpin" /> [[Sexual intercourse|sex]] and [[Human sexuality|sexuality]],<ref name="TravelingControversy" /> [[sexual abuse]], [[rape]], [[consumerism]], politics,<ref name="GuardianEvolution">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/29/marilyn-manson-evolution-justin-bieber |title=The evolution of Marilyn Manson: from Columbine scapegoat to Belieber |author=Ewens, Hannah |work=[[The Guardian]]  |date=July 29, 2016 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015091841/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/29/marilyn-manson-evolution-justin-bieber |archive-date=October 15, 2016}}</ref> revenge,<ref name="SuicideGirls" /> suicide, capitalism,<ref name="StereogumGenres" /> violence and mortality,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.beat.com.au/music/marilyn-manson-0 |title=Marilyn Manson Interview &#124; Beat Magazine |author=Wray, Tyson |work=Beat.com.au |publisher=Furst Media |access-date=June 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619221824/http://www.beat.com.au/music/marilyn-manson-0 |archive-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as the Bible<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2015/02/12/marilyn-manson-fillmore-auditorium-denver-photos-review/100295/ |title=Marilyn Manson at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver (photos, review) |author=Shultz, Steve |work=HeyReverb.com |publisher=[[The Denver Post]] |date=February 12, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428061200/http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2015/02/12/marilyn-manson-fillmore-auditorium-denver-photos-review/100295/ |archive-date=April 28, 2016 }}</ref> and [[Greek mythology]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/sympathy-for-the-devil-marilyn-manson-19970123|title=Marilyn Manson: Sympathy for the Devil|author=Strauss, Neil|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=January 23, 1997|access-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423144646/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/sympathy-for-the-devil-marilyn-manson-19970123|archive-date=April 23, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Manson predominantly delivers lyrics in a melodic fashion,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nouse.co.uk/2015/02/13/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor/ |title=Album Review: Marilyn Manson – The Pale Emperor |work=[[Nouse]] |publisher=[[University of York Students' Union]] |date=February 13, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919194329/http://www.nouse.co.uk/2015/02/13/album-review-marilyn-manson-the-pale-emperor/ |archive-date=September 19, 2016}}</ref> although he invariably enhances his [[vocal register]] by utilizing several [[extended vocal technique]]s, such as [[vocal fry]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/marilyn-manson/ |title=Marilyn Manson – NOW Toronto Magazine |author=Semley, Jon |work=[[Now (newspaper)|Now]] |publisher=[[Now Communications]] |date=January 28, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828133505/https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> [[Screaming (music)|screaming]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2015/01/live-review-marilyn-manson-at-new-york-citys-terminal-5-129/ |title=Live Review: Marilyn Manson at New York City's Terminal 5 (1/29) |author=Bogosian, Dan |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=January 30, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318064851/https://consequence.net/2015/01/live-review-marilyn-manson-at-new-york-citys-terminal-5-129/ |archive-date=March 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Death growl|growling]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/feb/17/review-marilyn-manson-brings-valentines-day-mayhem/ |title=Review: Marilyn Manson brings Valentine's Day mayhem to HOB |author=Robinson, Melina |work=[[Las Vegas Sun]] |publisher=[[Greenspun Media Group]] |date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625161856/http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/feb/17/review-marilyn-manson-brings-valentines-day-mayhem/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> and [[crooner|crooning]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/2449/reviews/218- |title=Album Review: Marilyn Manson – Holy Wood (In The Shadow of the Valley of Death) / Releases |author=Price, Dale |work=[[Drowned in Sound]] |publisher=Silentway |date=November 13, 2000 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921003735/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/2449/reviews/218- |archive-date=September 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thequietus.com/articles/01639-marilyn-manson-high-end-of-low-album-review |title=Marilyn Manson's High End Of Low Reviewed Track-By-Track |author=Robb, John |work=[[The Quietus]] |date=May 12, 2009 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719120157/http://thequietus.com/articles/01639-marilyn-manson-high-end-of-low-album-review |archive-date=July 19, 2012}}</ref> His voice can emit five different [[Tonality|tones]] simultaneously,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.papermag.com/marilyn-manson-shows-us-his-soft-side-1427505200.html |title=PAPERMAG – Marilyn Manson Shows Us His Soft Side |author=Grow, Kory |work=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]] |publisher=Paper Communications |date=February 9, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307203059/http://www.papermag.com/marilyn-manson-shows-us-his-soft-side-1427505200.html |archive-date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> which [[mixing engineer]] [[Robert Carranza]] discovered can form a [[pentagram]] when imported into a [[Audio analyzer|phrasal analyzer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-marilyn-manson-pale-emperor-20150129-story.html |title=A poignant, mystical Marilyn Manson holds forth |author=Knopper, Steve |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |publisher=[[tronc]] |date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819082950/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-marilyn-manson-pale-emperor-20150129-story.html |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/marilyn-manson-im-somewhere-between-a-peacock-and-a-panther/842127 |title=Marilyn Manson: "I'm somewhere between a peacock and a panther" |author=Swan, David |work=[[Junkee Media|FasterLouder]] |publisher=[[Junkee Media]] |date=February 16, 2015 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206005658/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/marilyn-manson-im-somewhere-between-a-peacock-and-a-panther/842127 |archive-date=February 6, 2016}}</ref> He possesses a [[baritone]] vocal type.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-manson-and-shooter-jennings-cover-bowies-cat-people-20160218 |title=Hear Marilyn Manson, Shooter Jennings Cover David Bowie's 'Cat People' |author=Hudak, Joseph |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809023132/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-marilyn-manson-and-shooter-jennings-cover-bowies-cat-people-20160218 |archive-date=August 9, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> His lowest [[bass note]] of A1 can be heard in "Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin-geddon", while his highest note, an E6 – the first note of the [[whistle register]] – can be heard on the ''Born Villain'' song "Hey, Cruel World ...".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Hit Parader Staff |date=December 2012 |title=Top 100 Vocalists |magazine=[[Hit Parader]] |publisher=[[Charlton Comics|Charlton Publications]] |volume=12 |issue=12 |pages=22}}</ref>

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Manson's earliest musical memory was listening to [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] during a family road trip;<ref name=kiss>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-20041014 |title=Q&A: Marilyn Manson |last=Scaggs |first=Austin |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 14, 2004 |access-date=June 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511231613/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-20041014 |archive-date=May 11, 2016}}</ref> he has since cited the band as a major influence.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1431820/marilyn-manson-protesters-target-kiss/ |title=Marilyn Manson Protestors Target Kiss |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=February 24, 1997 |access-date=June 14, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023022355/http://www.mtv.com/news/1431820/marilyn-manson-protesters-target-kiss/ |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> As a child, he would imitate Kiss's ''[[kabuki]]''-like makeup<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/02/20/marilyn-mason-makeup |title=Marilyn Manson Explains His Life-Long Love Affair With Makeup |author=Liz Raiss |work=[[The Fader]] |date=February 20, 2015 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207192354/http://www.thefader.com/2015/02/20/marilyn-mason-makeup |archive-date=December 7, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and draw pictures of [[Gene Simmons]] and [[Peter Criss]].<ref name=kiss/> The earliest incarnation of the band was conceived by Manson at a Fort Lauderdale<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/manson-family-feud-6318671 |title=Manson Family Feud |author=Stratton, Jeff |work=[[New Times Broward-Palm Beach]]  |date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=October 7, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009152737/http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/manson-family-feud-6318671 |archive-date=October 9, 2016}}</ref> nightclub called The Reunion Room in December 1989,<ref name="Reunion" /> where he was introduced to [[Big Black]]'s ''[[Songs About Fucking]]'' by his future keyboardist, Stephen Bier.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=81}} Daisy Berkowitz played in several [[punk rock]] outfits before co-founding the Spooky Kids, and was influenced by acts such as the [[New York Dolls]] and the [[Jim Carroll|Jim Carroll Band]], whose "People Who Died" was covered regularly at live shows.{{sfn|Manson|Strauss|1998|p=93}}

As its only permanent member, Manson heads the direction of the band's sound; he has been influenced by the shock rock of artists such as [[Arthur Brown (musician)|Arthur Brown]],<ref>[https://www.vice.com/da/article/crazy-world-of-arthur-brown-interview/ "The God of Hellfire Speaks: 73 Years Inside the Crazy World of Arthur Brown"] . ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]''. Retrieved December 29, 2017</ref> [[Alice Cooper]],<ref name="RSBio" /> [[The Doors]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson-and-ray-manzarek-20120816 |title=Q&A: A Conversation With Marilyn Manson and Ray Manzarek |author=Baltin, Steve |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=August 12, 2012 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819163807/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-a-conversation-with-marilyn-manson-and-ray-manzarek-20120816 |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref> [[Ozzy Osbourne]]<ref name="RSBio" /> and [[Iggy Pop]].<ref name="iggybowie">{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/730295/inspired-by-david-bowie-10-artists-who-borrowed-a-page-from-the-late-icon-s-truly-original-playbook |title=Inspired by David Bowie: 10 Artists Who Borrowed a Page From the Late Icon's Truly Original Playbook |author=Finn, Natalie |work=E! Online |publisher=[[E!]] |date=January 11, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708100638/http://www.eonline.com/news/730295/inspired-by-david-bowie-10-artists-who-borrowed-a-page-from-the-late-icon-s-truly-original-playbook |archive-date=July 8, 2016}}</ref> His biggest influence, however, was [[David Bowie]], whom he credited with "changing [his] life forever".<ref name="iggybowie" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/david-bowie-death-marilyn-manson-ruby-rose-and-other-gender-fluid-stars-pay-tribute-to-the-ultimate-a6807581.html |title=David Bowie death: Marilyn Manson and gender fluid stars pay tribute to the ultimate gender fluid icon |author=Saul, Heather |work=[[The Independent]]  |date=January 12, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822033255/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/david-bowie-death-marilyn-manson-ruby-rose-and-other-gender-fluid-stars-pay-tribute-to-the-ultimate-a6807581.html |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> The two have often been compared by mainstream media, particularly in relation to their ability to shift genre and style – replete with a new look and musical philosophy – with each studio release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9809/21/marilyn.manson/ |title=Marilyn Manson living the lead role in his own show |author=Mattingly, David |work=[[CNN]] |date=September 21, 1998 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819164711/http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9809/21/marilyn.manson/ |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fosters.com/article/20120308/GJENTERTAINMENT_01/703089973 |title=Rock's 'Gothic Chameleon' Marilyn Manson sets his sights on an intimate show at the Casino Ballroom |work=[[The Portsmouth Herald]] |publisher=[[Local Media Group]] |date=March 8, 2012 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818024951/http://www.fosters.com/article/20120308/GJENTERTAINMENT_01/703089973 |archive-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2004/11/marilyn-manson-lest-we-forget-interscope/ |title=Marilyn Manson, 'Lest We Forget' (Interscope) |author=Chuck Klosterman |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=November 5, 2004 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124640/http://www.spin.com/2004/11/marilyn-manson-lest-we-forget-interscope/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016|author-link=Chuck Klosterman }}</ref> Manson's two favorite songs are Bowie's "[[Quicksand (David Bowie song)|Quicksand]]" and "[[Ashes to Ashes (David Bowie song)|Ashes to Ashes]]".<ref name=kiss/> For several years, Manson sang Bowie's "[[Cat People (Putting Out Fire)]]" as a [[vocal warm up]] exercise before live performances;<ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |title=Marilyn Manson covers the hell out of David Bowie's "Cat People" – listen |author=Kaye, Ben |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628133202/https://consequence.net/2016/02/marilyn-manson-covers-the-hell-out-of-david-bowies-cat-people-listen/ |archive-date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> he later covered the song with musician [[Shooter Jennings]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6882500/marilyn-manson-david-bowie-shooter-jennings-cat-people-cover-stream |title=Hear Marilyn Manson & Shooter Jennings Cover David Bowie's 'Cat People' |author=Payne, Chris |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806160922/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6882500/marilyn-manson-david-bowie-shooter-jennings-cat-people-cover-stream |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref>

During their period at Nothing Records, the band's sound gathered sonic elements from other outfits on that label's roster, particularly Nine Inch Nails, with Reznor co-producing their first two studio albums.<ref name="LoudwireAC" /><ref name="LoudwireMA" /> Manson has cited [[Queen (band)|Queen]] as an influence on the band's more melodic work,<ref name="LoudwireMA" /> while [[New wave music|new wave]] and [[synthpop]] acts such as [[Depeche Mode]]<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/are-depeche-mode-metals-biggest-secret-influence-20150811 |title=Are Depeche Mode Metal's Biggest Secret Influence? |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621151011/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/are-depeche-mode-metals-biggest-secret-influence-20150811 |archive-date=June 21, 2016}}</ref> and [[Gary Numan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://diffuser.fm/gary-numan-interview-2013/ |title=Gary Numan Discusses Influencing NIN and Marilyn Manson + Making New Album 'Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind)' |author=Epting, Chris |work=Diffuser.fm |date=October 16, 2013 |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826232954/http://diffuser.fm/gary-numan-interview-2013/ |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> have been noted as influencing their electronic material. Manson said of the latter, "I was always into his [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|apocalyptic fiction]] lyrics. He pioneered electronic dance music."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/garynuman |title=Gary Numan – All Tomorrow's Parties |work=[[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|All Tomorrow's Parties]] |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914221909/https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/garynuman |archive-date=September 14, 2016}}</ref> The work of [[gothic rock]] acts such as [[The Cure]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2004/08/26/marilyn-manson-to-honor-the-cure-on-mtv |title=Marilyn Manson To Honor The Cure On MTV |author=Adams, Chip |work=[[The Fader]] |publisher=Andy Cohn |date=August 26, 2004 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917041121/http://www.thefader.com/2004/08/26/marilyn-manson-to-honor-the-cure-on-mtv |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> and [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]] has also been cited, with Twiggy saying that "as far as guitar and bass combinations go", Bauhaus's [[Daniel Ash]] and [[David J]] were "a really big influence".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=DiPerna, Alan |title=Marilyn Manson: Shock, Rattle and Roll |magazine=[[Guitar World]] |publisher=[[Harris Publications]] |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/ |issue=December 1996 |pages=56–64; 209–214 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023035822/http://www.guitarworld.com/ |archive-date=October 23, 2013}}</ref> Manson's other influences include [[The Beatles]], [[Rihanna]],<ref name=beatles/> [[Madonna]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]],<ref>{{cite web|work= [[Dazed]]|url= https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32839/1/marilyn-manson-all-american-nightmare|first= Natasha|last= Stagg|title= Marilyn Manson: all-American nightmare|date= September 26, 2016|access-date= November 14, 2022}}</ref> [[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]],<ref name=revolver>{{cite web|work= [[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|url= https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-marilyn-manson-rob-zombie-discuss-first-time-they-heard-each-others-music|first= John|last= Hill|title= See Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie Discuss First Time They Heard Each Other's Music|date= May 24, 2018|access-date= June 8, 2018}}</ref> [[Johnny Cash]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[N.W.A]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Justin Timberlake]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Music That Made Me |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507005347/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |archive-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]],<ref name="Sade">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451216/marilyn-manson-drawing-from-ministry-marquis-de-sade/ |title=Marilyn Manson Drawing From Ministry, Marquis De Sade |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=November 27, 2001 |access-date=July 19, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520050215/http://www.mtv.com/news/1451216/marilyn-manson-drawing-from-ministry-marquis-de-sade/ |archive-date=May 20, 2017 }}</ref> [[Led Zeppelin]], the [[occult]], [[horror comics]], and the [[King James Version|King James Bible]].<ref name=RSBio/>

==Impact and legacy==
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Marilyn Manson have been credited with creating some of the most recognizable and visually defining music videos of the [[MTV Generation]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Murray |first=Chris |date=August 1998 |title=Keeping the Fear Alive: Marilyn Manson |magazine=Seven Magazine |publisher=DMC Publishing}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32839/1/marilyn-manson-all-american-nightmare |title=Marilyn Manson: all-American nightmare |author=Stagg, Natasha |work=[[Dazed#Dazed Digital|Dazed Digital]] |publisher=[[Dazed]] |date=September 27, 2016 |access-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929103529/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32839/1/marilyn-manson-all-american-nightmare |archive-date=September 29, 2016}}</ref> with some commentators suggesting that their music videos played a significant role in the band's commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://noisecreep.com/best-marilyn-manson-videos/ |title=10 Best Marilyn Manson Videos |author=Ford, Chris |work=[[Noisecreep]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=January 3, 2014 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103222207/http://noisecreep.com/best-marilyn-manson-videos/ |archive-date=November 3, 2016}}</ref><ref name="BloodyDisgusting">{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3344860/worst-best-music-videos-marilyn-manson/ |title=[From Worst To Best&#93; The Music Videos Of Marilyn Manson |author=Barkan, Jonathan |work=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |publisher=The Collective |date=May 13, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154642/http://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3344860/worst-best-music-videos-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> Their work frequently incorporates surrealist iconography and purposefully grotesque imagery,<ref name="MacbethCampaign" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/16_scary_music_videos_to_watch_on_halloween |title=16 Music Videos That Will Give You Nightmares – Features |author=Crane, Matt |work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. |date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816195633/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/16_scary_music_videos_to_watch_on_halloween |archive-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://vulture.com/2014/10/13-scariest-music-videos-of-all-time.html |title=The 13 Scariest Music Videos of All Time |author=Lau, Melody |work=[[New York (magazine)#Digital|Vulture]] |publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York]] |date=October 23, 2014 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803084149/http://www.vulture.com/2014/10/13-scariest-music-videos-of-all-time.html |archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> and their style has been emulated by other performers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://horrornews.net/40074/top-60-disturbing-horror-music-videos-of-all-time-part-1/ |title=60 Top Disturbing Horror Music Videos of All Time |publisher=HorrorNews.net |date=April 13, 2016 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723013646/http://horrornews.net/40074/top-60-disturbing-horror-music-videos-of-all-time-part-1 |archive-date=July 23, 2016}}</ref> Joseph Schafer of ''[[Stereogum]]'' said in 2015 that "perhaps no single artist has mastered the music video as a medium so well [as Marilyn Manson]."<ref name="StereogumGenres" /> They have received numerous awards and accolades for their work. Three of their videos – "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", "The Beautiful People" and "The Dope Show" – received a total of five [[MTV Video Music Award]] nominations, with the latter winning the [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography|Award for Best Cinematography]] at the [[1999 MTV Video Music Awards|1999 ceremony]].<ref name="MTVVMA" /> The clip for "The Dope Show" also won two awards at the 1998 [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Video Awards]].<ref name="BBMVAwards" /> "The Beautiful People" appeared at number fifty-four on [[MTV]]'s list of the '100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made'.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/mtv100.htm |title=MTV: 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=Rock On The Net |date=December 1999 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810083707/http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/mtv100.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2016}}</ref> as well as at number one-hundred on [[Much (TV channel)|MuchMusic]]'s 100 Greatest Videos Ever.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.m3tv.ca/thetop/100-greatest-videos-ever/ |title=Much Music's 100 Greatest Videos Ever |work=[[Much (TV channel)|Much]] |publisher=[[Bell Media]] |date=August 30, 2014 |access-date=August 1, 2016|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105051155/http://www.m3tv.ca/thetop/100-greatest-videos-ever/ |archive-date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> Their 2003 video for "[[The Golden Age of Grotesque|(s)AINT]]" was referred to by ''[[NME]]'' as "one of the most explicit music videos ever made",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/nsfw-its-the-18-most-explicit-music-videos-ever |title=NSFW! – It's The 19 Most Explicit Music Videos Ever |author=NME Staff |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=June 17, 2016 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731031732/http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/nsfw-its-the-18-most-explicit-music-videos-ever |archive-date=July 31, 2016}}</ref> and was included in lists of the 'Most Controversial Music Videos' by both ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' and ''[[SF Weekly]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://entertainment.time.com/2011/06/07/top-10-controversial-music-videos/slide/marilyn-manson-saint/ |title='(S)aint' |author=Rosenfeld, Everett |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]  |date=June 6, 2011 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801095126/http://entertainment.time.com/2011/06/07/top-10-controversial-music-videos/slide/marilyn-manson-saint/ |archive-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2011/08/01/mtv-at-30-the-top-10-most-controversial-music-videos-nsfw?page=9 |title=MTV at 30: The Top 10 Most Controversial Music Videos (NSFW) |author=Schaffer, Dean |work=[[SF Weekly]] |publisher=San Francisco Media Co. |date=August 1, 2011 |access-date=August 1, 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The band have received several [[Kerrang! Awards]] throughout their career, and were inducted into the ''[[Kerrang!]]'' Hall of Fame in 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/music/features/the-20-greatest-moments-of-the-kerrang-awards/ |title=The 20 Greatest Moments of the Relentless Kerrang! Awards &#124; Kerrang! Radio – Everything That Rocks |work=[[Kerrang Radio|Kerrang! Radio]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |date=June 5, 2013 |access-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> Manson also received their Icon Award in 2005,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2005/aug/26/pressandpublishing |title=Green Day triumph at Kerrang! awards &#124; Media |author=Jones, Sam |work=[[The Guardian]]  |date=August 26, 2005 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008154340/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2005/aug/26/pressandpublishing |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4185168.stm |title=Entertainment &#124; Green Day rock Kerrang! honours |work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=August 26, 2005 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820081435/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4185168.stm |archive-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref> as well as their Lifetime Achievement Award ten years later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-marilyn-manson-kerrang-lifetime-achievement-award-20150612-story.html |title=Marilyn Manson's comeback validated by Kerrang lifetime achievement award |author=Brown, August |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=June 12, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306041326/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-marilyn-manson-kerrang-lifetime-achievement-award-20150612-story.html |archive-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref> The publication has ranked ''Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)'' as the eleventh greatest rock album of the 2000s,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerrang.com/22892/50-greatest-rock-albums-00s/ |title=The 50 Best Rock Albums Of The 2000s |author=Emily Carter |work=[[Kerrang!]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |date=February 21, 2016 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807224341/http://www.kerrang.com/22892/50-greatest-rock-albums-00s/ |archive-date=August 7, 2016|author-link=Emily Carter }}</ref> and in 2015 they listed Manson as the twenty-eighth greatest rockstar in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerrang.com/29041/50-greatest-rockstars-world-2015/ |title=The 50 Greatest Rockstars In The World 2015 |author=Emily Carter |work=[[Kerrang!]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |date=August 15, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815214040/http://www.kerrang.com/29041/50-greatest-rockstars-world-2015/ |archive-date=August 15, 2016 |df=mdy-all |author-link=Emily Carter }}</ref> [[VH1]] included Marilyn Manson at seventy-eight on their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/vh1hardrock1.htm |title=VH1: '100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists': 51–100 |work=[[VH1]] |publisher=Rock On The Net |date=December 2000 |access-date=August 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730165806/http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/vh1hardrock1.htm |archive-date=July 30, 2016}}</ref> and also included "The Beautiful People" at number eighty-six on their list of the ''100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stereogum.com/43591/vh1s_100_greatest_hard_rock_songs/franchises/list/ |title=VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs |author=Stosuy, Brandon |work=[[Stereogum]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=January 5, 2009 |access-date=August 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807174650/http://www.stereogum.com/43591/vh1s_100_greatest_hard_rock_songs/franchises/list/ |archive-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> Similarly, [[Gigwise]] included Manson at number thirty-six in their list of the '60 Greatest Solo Artists of All Time'.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gigwise.com/photos/106587/greatest-best-solo-artists-of-all-time-ranked-singer-musicians |title=The 60 greatest solo artists of all time, ranked |work=[[Gigwise]] |publisher=Giant Digital |date=April 21, 2016 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730224012/http://www.gigwise.com/photos/106587/greatest-best-solo-artists-of-all-time-ranked-singer-musicians |archive-date=July 30, 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Manson was presented with an Icon Award at the [[Alternative Press Music Awards]].<ref name="altpress1">{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/marilyn_manson_to_receive_apmas_2016_icon_award |title=Marilyn Manson to receive APMAs 2016 Icon Award – News – Alternative Press |author=Al-Sharif, Rabab |work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. |date=May 13, 2016 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822133206/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/marilyn_manson_to_receive_apmas_2016_icon_award |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> The band has also received four [[Grammy Award]] nominations, including two for [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]], along with nominations for [[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance|Best Hard Rock Performance]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance|Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance]].<ref name="Grammys" /> Marilyn Manson have sold over 50 million records worldwide.<ref name="altpress1"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/18/marilyn-manson-i-created-a-fake-world |title=Marilyn Manson: 'I created a fake world because I didn't like the one I was living in' |author=Carole Cadwalladr |work=[[The Guardian]]  |date=January 18, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827015623/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/18/marilyn-manson-i-created-a-fake-world |archive-date=August 27, 2016|author-link=Carole Cadwalladr }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-vampire-of-the-hollywood-hills-20150106?page=2 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Vampire of the Hollywood Hills |author=Hedegaard, Erik |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926062752/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-vampire-of-the-hollywood-hills-20150106?page=2 |archive-date=September 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/21/marilyn-manson-on-charlie-hebdo-and-why-you-should-avoid-foursomes.html |title=Marilyn Manson on Charlie Hebdo and Why You Should Avoid Foursomes |author=Stern, Marlow |work=[[The Daily Beast]] |date=January 21, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705034949/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/21/marilyn-manson-on-charlie-hebdo-and-why-you-should-avoid-foursomes.html |archive-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref>

Several commentators have referred to the band's lead singer as being one of the most iconic and controversial figures in [[heavy metal music]],<ref name="BloodyDisgusting" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2015-01-14/the-a-z-of-marilyn-manson |title=The A-Z Of Marilyn Manson – Feature |author=Lloyd, Gavin |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |publisher=TeamRock |date=January 14, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812155024/http://teamrock.com/feature/2015-01-14/the-a-z-of-marilyn-manson |archive-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref><ref name="HuffPost">{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/02/06/marilyn-manson_n_6625118.html |title=25 Unexpected Facts About Marilyn Manson (Only One Of Which Involves Mario Kart) |author=Gasparek, Brian |work=[[HuffPost]] |publisher=[[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] |date=February 6, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819191844/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/02/06/marilyn-manson_n_6625118.html |archive-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/outrage-watch-marilyn-manson-is-playing-a-native-american-ya-think-therell-be-backlash |title=Outrage Watch: Johnny Depp can probably relate to this Marilyn Manson controversy |author=Eggertsen, Chris |work=[[HitFix]] |publisher=[[Woven Digital]] |date=August 12, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815192949/http://www.hitfix.com/news/outrage-watch-marilyn-manson-is-playing-a-native-american-ya-think-therell-be-backlash |archive-date=August 15, 2016}}</ref> with some going so far as to call him a "[[Popular culture|pop culture]] [[Cultural icon|icon]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-1997-edition-was-the-best-mtv-video-music-awards-2405739 |title=The 1997 Edition Was the Best MTV Video Music Awards |author=Chaz, Kangas |work=[[LA Weekly]]  |date=September 6, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102134726/http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-1997-edition-was-the-best-mtv-video-music-awards-2405739 |archive-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/31647/1/marc-jacobs-casts-marilyn-manson-and-courtney-love-aw16-ad |title=Marc Jacobs casts Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love in new ad &#124; Dazed |author=DeWolf, Anna |work=[[Dazed#Dazed Digital|Dazed Digital]] |publisher=Waddell Limited |date=June 20, 2016 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726102507/http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/31647/1/marc-jacobs-casts-marilyn-manson-and-courtney-love-aw16-ad |archive-date=July 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160105-46-years-marilyn-manson-has-society-finally |title=47 years of Marilyn Manson: Has society finally understood him? |work=[[Times Music|RadioandMusic.com]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]] |date=January 5, 2016 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817152643/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160105-46-years-marilyn-manson-has-society-finally |archive-date=August 17, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'' magazine said there were "few artists in the 90s as shocking as Marilyn Manson, the most famous of the shock-rockers."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/10/13-scariest-musicians.html |title=The 13 Scariest Bands of All Time :: Music :: Lists |author=Bonaime, Ross |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |publisher=[[Wolfgang's Vault]] |date=October 31, 2011 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817133157/https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/10/13-scariest-musicians.html |archive-date=August 17, 2016}}</ref> ''Rolling Stone'' editor [[Lorraine Ali]] credited ''Antichrist Superstar'' with marking the end of the reign of [[grunge]] within [[popular music]], writing that Marilyn Manson "[offered] total [[escapism]] as a true alternative", elaborating that the album was "a volatile reaction to five years of earnest, post-[[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] rock."<ref name="ACSSRollingStone">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/antichrist-superstar-19961029 |title=Marilyn Manson: Antichrist Superstar |author=Lorraine Ali |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 29, 1996 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423164708/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/antichrist-superstar-19961029 |archive-date=April 23, 2017|author-link=Lorraine Ali }}</ref> In 2003, Jon Wiederhorn of [[MTV]] called Manson "the only major performer today who can justifiably call himself an artist."<ref name="TrueArtist" /> Graham Hartmann of ''[[Loudwire]]'' said that the band's best songs document "a career that is unlike any other that came before", highlighting their mix of a "rock 'n' roll mentality with profound lyrics narrating the progression of society in real time, Manson has developed a polarizing identity as both a beloved hero and a reviled villain."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/best-marilyn-manson-songs/ |title=10 Best Marilyn Manson Songs |author=Hartmann, Graham |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=January 27, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727221155/http://loudwire.com/best-marilyn-manson-songs/ |archive-date=July 27, 2016}}</ref> Hannah Ewers of ''[[The Guardian]]'' wrote in 2016 that the band's music has "never been more relevant [than] at this time of cultural and political turbulence. Whether [his lyrics are addressing] [[Gun violence in the United States|America's gun crime problem]], sexual abuse, religious [[hypocrisy]] or consumerism, Manson remains a relevant cultural figure rather than a 90s one, because he continues to address the times without lapsing into a parody", and opined: "As long as young people are angry (which they are), he will have listeners."<ref name="GuardianEvolution"/>

The band has been noted as influencing numerous groups within metal-associated genres, such as [[American Head Charge]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-american-head-charge-tango-umbrella/ |title=Album Review: American Head Charge – 'Tango Umbrella' |author=The Grim Lord |work=New Noise Magazine |date=March 30, 2016 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003191124/http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-american-head-charge-tango-umbrella/ |archive-date=October 3, 2016}}</ref> [[Babymetal]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mondosonoro.com/entrevistas/babymetal/ |title=Babymetal, entrevista en MondoSorono (2016) |author=Tuset, Eduard |work=Mondo Sorono |trans-title=Babymetal, MondoSorono interview (2016) |language=es |date=June 17, 2016 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721174134/http://www.mondosonoro.com/entrevistas/babymetal/ |archive-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-babymetal-show-karate-dance-moves-talk-songs-empowering-message-20160427 |title=Watch Babymetal Show 'Karate' Dance Moves, Talk Song's Empowering Message |author=Grow, Kory |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=April 27, 2016 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720233826/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-babymetal-show-karate-dance-moves-talk-songs-empowering-message-20160427 |archive-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref> [[Black Veil Brides]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://louderthanwar.com/interview-live-review-black-veil-brides-caught-cali-post-hardcore-glam-rockers-years-download/|title=Interview and Live Review: Black Veil Brides – we caught up with the Cali post-hardcore / glam rockers at this year's Download
|author=Ewart, Alan|work=[[Louder Than War (website)|Louder Than War]]|date=June 22, 2015|access-date=March 26, 2020|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326224051/https://louderthanwar.com/interview-live-review-black-veil-brides-caught-cali-post-hardcore-glam-rockers-years-download/|archive-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> [[Combichrist]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/combichrist/Content?oid=2481669|title=Combichrist|author=Ferris, D.X.|work=[[The Riverfront Times]]|date=June 17, 2009|access-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020739/https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/combichrist/Content?oid=2481669|archive-date=January 14, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Kittie]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brick-brick/201804/continuing-the-conversation-kittie?amp=|title=Continuing the Conversation With Kittie |author=Friedman, Michael |work=[[Psychology Today]] |date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=March 27, 2020 }}</ref> [[Korn]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portlandphoenix.com/music/other_stories/documents/04285870.asp |title=Music &#124; All the Rage |author=Richardson, Sean |work=[[The Phoenix (newspaper)|Portland Phoenix]] |publisher=[[Phoenix Media/Communications Group]] |date=December 2, 2004 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826084744/http://www.portlandphoenix.com/music/other_stories/documents/04285870.asp |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> [[Motionless in White]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-motionless-in-white-reincarnate |title=Album Review: Motionless In White – Reincarnate |author=Encina, Sol |work=Metal Injection |date=September 30, 2014 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820183104/http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-motionless-in-white-reincarnate |archive-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref> [[Murderdolls]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2008/02/interview-with-a-murderdoll-tripp/ |title=Roadrunner Records UK // Interview With A Murderdoll (Tripp) |author=Roadrunner Records Staff |work=[[Roadrunner Records]] |date=February 12, 2008 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915173250/http://roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2008/02/interview-with-a-murderdoll-tripp/ |archive-date=September 15, 2016}}</ref> [[Mushroomhead]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/xiii-mw0000316448 |title=XIII – Mushroomhead &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits |author=Henderson, Alex |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |date=October 14, 2003 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609071047/http://www.allmusic.com/album/xiii-mw0000316448 |archive-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> [[New Years Day (band)|New Years Day]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-interview-hot-chick-in-hard-rock-ash-costello-of-new-years-day.html |title=Exclusive Interview: Hot Chick in Hard Rock Ash Costello of New Years Day |author=Geist, Brandon |work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]  |date=October 19, 2011 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916170221/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-interview-hot-chick-in-hard-rock-ash-costello-of-new-years-day.html |archive-date=September 16, 2016}}</ref> [[September Mourning]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/september-mourning-children-of-fate-exclusive-song-premiere/ |title=September Mourning, 'Children of Fate' – Song Premiere |author=Kaufman, Spencer |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=December 22, 2014 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727142951/http://loudwire.com/september-mourning-children-of-fate-exclusive-song-premiere/ |archive-date=July 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiheromagazine.com/september-mourning-releases-new-single-children-of-fate-from-upcoming-album/ |title=September Mourning Releases New Single "Children Of Fate" From Upcoming Album |author=AntiHero Magazine Staff |work=AntiHero Magazine |publisher=AntiHero Media |date=January 7, 2015 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808041201/http://www.antiheromagazine.com/september-mourning-releases-new-single-children-of-fate-from-upcoming-album/ |archive-date=August 8, 2016}}</ref> [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-slipknot-evolution-future-plans-marilyn-manson-tour/ |title=Corey Taylor Talks Slipknot's Evolution, Future Plans + More |author=Full Metal Jackie |work=[[Loudwire]] |publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] |date=April 26, 2016 |access-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729053803/http://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-slipknot-evolution-future-plans-marilyn-manson-tour/ |archive-date=July 29, 2016|author-link=Full Metal Jackie }}</ref> and [[Vanna (band)|Vanna]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/vanna_cover_marilyn_mansons_the_beautiful_people_for_new_ep/ |title=Vanna cover Marilyn Manson's "The Beautiful People" for new EP |work=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=March 29, 2020|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329210152/https://www.altpress.com/news/vanna_cover_marilyn_mansons_the_beautiful_people_for_new_ep/|archive-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref> Outside of heavy metal, both the band and its lead singer have inspired a diverse group of acts, including the [[Astroid Boys]],<ref name=clash>{{cite magazine| url=http://www.clashmusic.com/features/a-bluffers-guide-to-marilyn-manson| author=Astroid Boys| title=A Bluffer's Guide To Marilyn Manson| magazine=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]| date=September 17, 2017| access-date=January 17, 2018| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118132627/http://www.clashmusic.com/features/a-bluffers-guide-to-marilyn-manson| archive-date=January 18, 2018| author-link=Astroid Boys}}</ref> [[Avril Lavigne]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/influences-avril-lavigne-mw0001588701 |title=Influences: Avril Lavigne – Various Artists &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits |author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502180502/http://www.allmusic.com/album/influences-avril-lavigne-mw0001588701 |archive-date=May 2, 2016|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/avril-lavigne-20040624 |title=Q&A: Avril Lavigne |author=Austin Scaggs |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=June 24, 2004 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927071503/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/avril-lavigne-20040624 |archive-date=September 27, 2016|author-link=Austin Scaggs }}</ref> [[Charli XCX]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gigwise.com/features/98078/charli-xcx-interview-on-marilyn-manson-and-kanye-west-at-the-grammys |title=Charli XCX on the wisdom of Marilyn Manson + Kanye |author=Morris, Andy |work=[[Gigwise]] |publisher=Giant Digital |date=February 13, 2015 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821140301/http://www.gigwise.com/features/98078/charli-xcx-interview-on-marilyn-manson-and-kanye-west-at-the-grammys |archive-date=August 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6406075/5-things-we-want-to-see-charli-xcx-do-on-snl |title=5 Things We Want to See Charli XCX Do on 'SNL' |author=Lipshutz, Jason |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=December 13, 2014 |access-date=August 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008201633/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6406075/5-things-we-want-to-see-charli-xcx-do-on-snl |archive-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> [[Creeper (band)|Creeper]],<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-22/marilyn-manson-mechanical-animals-album-creeper-will-gould | last=Gould | first=Will | title=The First Album I Ever Bought: Will Gould, Creeper | magazine=[[Metal Hammer|Team Rock]] | date=August 22, 2016 | access-date=December 17, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404205154/http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-22/marilyn-manson-mechanical-animals-album-creeper-will-gould | archive-date=April 4, 2017 }}</ref> [[Die Antwoord]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/23670/1/marilyn-manson-a-nose-for-trouble |title=Marilyn Manson: a nose for trouble |author=Noakes, Tim |work=Dazed Digital |publisher=[[Dazed]] |date=March 1, 2015 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818095517/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/23670/1/marilyn-manson-a-nose-for-trouble |archive-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Eminem]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2014/07/marilyn-manson-2007-spin-cover-story-return-of-the-living-dead/ |title=On the Cover: Marilyn Manson |author=Ames, Jonathan |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]] |date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=January 6, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226185250/https://www.spin.com/2014/07/marilyn-manson-2007-spin-cover-story-return-of-the-living-dead/ |archive-date=February 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1608525/eminems-video-legacy-on-the-eve-of-we-made-you/ |title=Eminem's Video Legacy, On The Eve Of 'We Made You' |author=Rodriguez, Jayson |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=March 24, 2009 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809200751/http://www.mtv.com/news/1608525/eminems-video-legacy-on-the-eve-of-we-made-you/ |archive-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> [[Grimes (musician)|Grimes]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.electronicbeats.net/mr-style-icon-grimes-on-the-importance-of-marilyn-manson/ |title=Grimes on the importance of Marilyn Manson |author=Claire Boucher |work=[[Electronic Beats]] |publisher=[[Deutsche Telekom]] |date=July 10, 2012 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812223317/http://www.electronicbeats.net/mr-style-icon-grimes-on-the-importance-of-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=August 12, 2016|author-link=Grimes (musician) }}</ref> [[Halsey (singer)|Halsey]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/02/224373/halsey-tattoo-marilyn-manson|title=Halsey Just Got A Huge Marilyn Manson Tattoo — & Fans Are Divided|author=Stalder, Erika|work=[[Refinery29]] |date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=August 22, 2019}}</ref> [[Lady Gaga]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/53395/10-ways-marilyn-manson-inspired-lady-gaga/ |title=10 Ways That Marilyn Manson Inspired Lady Gaga |author=Williams, Tia |work=[[VH1]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=July 19, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811070240/http://www.vh1.com/news/53395/10-ways-marilyn-manson-inspired-lady-gaga/ |archive-date=August 11, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/74673/marilyn-manson-i-have-a-hard-time-liking-lady-gaga |title=Marilyn Manson: 'I have a hard time liking Lady Gaga' |author=Carroll, Grace |work=[[Gigwise]] |publisher=Giant Digital |date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=September 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917052747/http://www.gigwise.com/news/74673/marilyn-manson-i-have-a-hard-time-liking-lady-gaga |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> [[Lana Del Rey]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grantland.com/features/lana-del-rey-ultraviolence-review/ |title=The United States of Lana « |author=Steven Hyden |work=[[Grantland]] |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=June 17, 2014 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226053852/http://grantland.com/features/lana-del-rey-ultraviolence-review/ |archive-date=December 26, 2015|author-link=Steven Hyden }}</ref> [[Lil Uzi Vert]],<ref>{{cite magazine |first=Steven J. |last=Horowitz |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch |title=Artists to Watch In 2017: Lil Uzi Vert, Rap's Tradition-Bucking, Marilyn Manson-Loving Star |date=June 9, 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=June 5, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428051237/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch |archive-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap |title=Next Wave: Meet Lil Uzi Vert, the Next Phenom in Rap |author=Diep, Eric |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |publisher=Complex Media Inc. |date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=June 4, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032044/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap |archive-date=June 2, 2016}}</ref> [[Ghostemane]], [[Ski Mask the Slump God]], [[Kid Bookie]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-03 |title=Why do modern rappers love Marilyn Manson so much? |url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/why-modern-rappers-love-marilyn-manson |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Red Bull |language=en}}</ref> [[Trippie Redd]],<ref>{{Cite web |author=Noisey Staff |last2=Benz |first2=Tyler |last3=Staple |first3=Justin |date=2017-08-11 |title=Trippie Redd Is on the Way to Becoming Soundcloud Rap's Frank Sinatra |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/trippie-redd-is-on-the-way-to-becoming-soundcloud-raps-frank-sinatra/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Vice |language=en}}</ref> [[Lil Peep]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smile |first=Chelsea|date=2019-09-04 |title=12 Rappers Who Are Inspired By Rock Music |url=https://loudwire.com/rappers-inspired-by-rock-music/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Loudwire |language=en |quote=Sampled Manson's "Coma White" on the song "2008" of his mixtape ''[[Live Forever (Lil Peep mixtape)|Live Forever]]''.}}</ref> [[Lisa Marie Presley]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lisa-marie-presley-cites-marilyn-manson-as-an-influence/ |title=Lisa Marie Presley Cites Marilyn Manson As An Influence |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 8, 2003 |access-date=October 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018211222/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lisa-marie-presley-cites-marilyn-manson-as-an-influence/ |archive-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Muse (band)|Muse]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/06/muse-radiohead-queen-inspirations-influences#7 |title=Muse's Muses: 9 of the British Band's Funky, Heavy, Wacky Influences |author=Dionne, Zach |work=[[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse]] |date=June 8, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904035842/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/06/muse-radiohead-queen-inspirations-influences |archive-date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> [[My Chemical Romance]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-black-parade-mw0000563300 |title=The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits |author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi]] |date=October 31, 2006 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816135514/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-black-parade-mw0000563300 |archive-date=August 16, 2016|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine }}</ref> [[Mykki Blanco]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Mykki Blanco – review |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/03/mykki-blanco-hip-hop-review |work=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=May 4, 2013 |author=Empire, Kitty |location=London |date=February 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204230548/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/03/mykki-blanco-hip-hop-review |archive-date=December 4, 2013|author-link=Kitty Empire }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesandb.com/arts/mykki-blanco-returns-to-grinnell.html |title=Mykki Blanco returns to Grinnell |author=Freger, Halley |work=[[Scarlet and Black]] |publisher=[[Grinnell College]] |date=September 25, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906044321/http://www.thesandb.com/arts/mykki-blanco-returns-to-grinnell.html |archive-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref> [[Teddy Sinclair|Natalia Kills]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glamour.com/story/natalia-kills |title=Exclusive: Natalia Kills Shares Her Obsessions and Premieres "Boys Don't Cry" With Us! |author=Woods, Mickey |work=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]  |date=September 3, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818155706/http://www.glamour.com/story/natalia-kills |archive-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Porcelain Black]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/OP/20130813/NEWS/308139928 |title=Detroit native Porcelain Black teases album with live video series |author=Sokol, Stephanie |work=[[The Oakland Press]] |publisher=[[21st Century Media]] |date=August 13, 2013 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911155034/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/OP/20130813/NEWS/308139928 |archive-date=September 11, 2016}}</ref> [[Salem (Michigan band)|Salem]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Geffen|first=Sasha|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down/|title=Marilyn Manson Heaven Upside Down|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=October 11, 2017|access-date=October 24, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024205803/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down/|archive-date=October 24, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Skrillex]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvu.com/music/the-freshmen/fall-2011-freshmen-5/ |title=Required Listening For Fall |work=[[mtvU]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=September 26, 2011 |access-date=August 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109105035/http://www.mtvu.com/music/the-freshmen/fall-2011-freshmen-5/ |archive-date=November 9, 2012}}</ref> [[Skylar Grey]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/68070/skylar-grey-interview |title=Skylar Grey: Interview |author=Sciarretto, Holly |work=[[Gigwise]] |publisher=Giant Digital |date=October 19, 2011 |access-date=August 30, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914121201/http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/68070/skylar-grey-interview |archive-date=September 14, 2016}}</ref> and [[Years & Years]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/new-music/interviews/a620299/years-years-interview-we-now-have-a-responsibility-to-not-be-st/ |title=Years & Years interview: 'We now have a responsibility to not be s**t!' |author=Corner, Lewis |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst (media)|Hearst Media]] |date=January 9, 2015 |access-date=August 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423102854/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/new-music/interviews/a620299/years-years-interview-we-now-have-a-responsibility-to-not-be-st/ |archive-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref> [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]] vocalist [[Shirley Manson]] has called Manson an "amazing figure and provocateur and agitator" and said that he was "always challenging you to think about the church, to think about sexuality and to think about society in different ways. We just don't have singers like that anymore."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2013/apr/09/weekly-interview-shirley-manson-garbage/ |title=The Weekly interview: Shirley Manson of Garbage |author=Chris Bitonti |work=[[Las Vegas Weekly]] |publisher=[[Greenspun Media Group]] |date=April 9, 2013 |access-date=August 5, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817142254/http://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2013/apr/09/weekly-interview-shirley-manson-garbage/ |archive-date=August 17, 2016|author-link=Chris Bitonti }}</ref> Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins has commended Manson's manipulation of the [[Celebrity culture|culture of celebrity]], saying: "He's very savvy, in that he lets people think things about him or plays into things to see what will happen, almost like a performance artist. He's a visionary in a way, because he identified a culture that was coming and now that culture is everywhere."<ref name="GuardianEvolution" />

==Controversies==
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In December 1996, Secretary of Education William Bennett, along with U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman and former [[Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania Secretary of State]] [[C. Delores Tucker|C. DeLores Tucker]], held a press conference wherein they questioned [[MCA Inc.|MCA]] – the owner of Interscope – president [[Edgar Bronfman Jr.]]'s ability to head the label competently whilst profiting from "profanity-laced" albums by artists such as [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Snoop Dogg|Snoop Doggy Dogg]] and Marilyn Manson.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://latimes.com/local/la-me-mcaphilips10dec1096-story.html |title=Critics expected to take on MCA for explicit rap lyrics |author=Chuck Philips |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]  |date=December 10, 1996 |access-date=May 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513090752/http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-mcaphilips10dec1096-story.html |archive-date=May 13, 2016|author-link=Chuck Philips }}</ref> The following November, [[United States House of Representatives|Representative]] [[Sam Brownback]] chaired a hearing of the [[United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Committee on Government Affairs]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-105shrg45594/pdf/CHRG-105shrg45594.pdf |title=Music Violence: How Does It Affect Our Children – Hearing before the Committee of Governmental Affairs, United States Senate |publisher=[[United States Government Publishing Office]] |date=November 7, 1997 |access-date=May 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822215337/https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-105shrg45594/pdf/CHRG-105shrg45594.pdf |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> At this subcommittee, Lieberman once again criticized the band's music, calling it "vile, hateful, [[Nihilism|nihilistic]] and damaging", and repeated his request that [[Seagram]] – then-owner of MCA – "start ... disassociating itself from Marilyn Manson." The subcommittee also heard from Raymond Kuntz, of [[Burlington, North Dakota]], who blamed his son Richard's suicide on ''Antichrist Superstar—''specifically the song "The Reflecting God".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1775/senate-hearing-attempts-to-connect-manson-to-suicide/ |title=Senate Hearing Attempts To Connect Manson To Suicide |author=Nelson, Chris |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=November 7, 1997 |access-date=August 6, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809203232/http://www.mtv.com/news/1775/senate-hearing-attempts-to-connect-manson-to-suicide/ |archive-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref>

The band's live performances have also come under fire—the ''[[Dead to the World Tour]]'', in particular, was followed by protesters at nearly every North American venue it visited.<ref name="TravelingControversy" /> Several [[State legislature (United States)|state legislatures]], including the [[Utah State Legislature]], [[South Carolina Legislature]] and the [[Virginia General Assembly]], enacted legislation specifically targeting the group, which banned them from performing in [[State ownership|state-operated]] venues.<ref name="UtahFans">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/493/marilyn-manson-fans-settle-lawsuit-over-canceled-utah-show/ |title=Marilyn Manson Fans Settle Lawsuit Over Canceled Utah Show |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=June 24, 1997 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616223537/http://www.mtv.com/news/493/marilyn-manson-fans-settle-lawsuit-over-canceled-utah-show/ |archive-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref><ref name="DTTW-Cancelations">{{cite news |url=https://www.dailypress.com/1997/04/20/richmond-makes-martyr-out-of-manson/ |title=Richmond Makes Martyr Out Of Manson |author=Spencer, Jim |work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]  |date=April 20, 1997 |access-date=May 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804045036/http://articles.dailypress.com/1997-04-20/news/9704200018_1_marilyn-manson-brian-warner-live-crew |archive-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ACLUozzy">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/509481/ozzy-to-sue-new-jersey-over-marilyn-manson/ |title=Ozzy Osbourne To Sue New Jersey Over Marilyn Manson |author=Nelson, Chris |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 19, 1997 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616220503/http://www.mtv.com/news/509481/ozzy-to-sue-new-jersey-over-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref> These laws would later be repealed, following separate lawsuits from fans,<ref name="UtahFans"/> the [[American Civil Liberties Union]],<ref name="ACLUozzy"/> and [[Ozzy Osbourne]], who sued the [[New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority]] after they forced the cancellation of the [[New Jersey]] date of the [[Ozzfest (1997)|1997 Ozzfest]] at [[Giants Stadium]].<ref name="ACLUozzy"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/17/arts/heavy-metal-upstaged-by-a-fury-offstage.html |title=Heavy Metal Upstaged By a Fury Offstage |author=Neil Strauss |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=June 17, 1997 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701113155/http://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/17/arts/heavy-metal-upstaged-by-a-fury-offstage.html |archive-date=July 1, 2016|author-link=Neil Strauss }}</ref>

On June 30, 2003, the mutilated body of fourteen-year old schoolgirl [[Murder of Jodi Jones|Jodi Jones]] was discovered in [[woodland]] near her home in [[Easthouses]], Scotland.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/may/16/scotland.ukcrime |title=Luke Mitchell loses appeal in Jodi Jones murder |author=Glendinning, Lee |work=[[The Guardian]]  |date=May 16, 2008 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920133523/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/may/16/scotland.ukcrime |archive-date=September 20, 2016}}</ref> The injuries sustained by Jones closely resembled those of actress Elizabeth Short, who was murdered in 1947 and was popularly referred to by media as the [[Black Dahlia]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1480608/Jodi-Jones-death-similar-to-Hollywood-killing.html |title=Jodi Jones death 'similar to Hollywood killing' |author=Cramb, Auslan |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]  |date=January 7, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706190133/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1480608/Jodi-Jones-death-similar-to-Hollywood-killing.html |archive-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/teenager-convicted-of-jodi-murder-487597.html |title=Teenager convicted of Jodi murder &#124; Crime &#124; News |author=PA |work=[[The Independent]]  |date=January 21, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829010106/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/teenager-convicted-of-jodi-murder-487597.html |archive-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref> Jones's boyfriend, then-fifteen year old Luke Mitchell, was arrested on suspicion of her murder ten months later.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4187007.stm |title= Killer 'obsessed by occult' |work=[[BBC News]] |date=January 21, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919120240/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4187007.stm |archive-date=September 19, 2016}}</ref> During a search of his home, detectives confiscated a copy of ''The Golden Age of Grotesque'' containing the short film ''[[Doppelherz]]''.<ref name="NMEJodi">{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/18833 |title=Marilyn Manson DVD Played In Murder Trial |author=Bychawski, Adam |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=December 24, 2004 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828051429/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/18833 |archive-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> It was purchased two days after Jones's death.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1481752/Jodi-killed-by-boyfriend-attracted-to-sex-drugs-and-Satan.html |title=Jodi killed by boyfriend attracted to sex, drugs and Satan |author=Peterkin, Tom |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]  |date=January 22, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706205247/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1481752/Jodi-killed-by-boyfriend-attracted-to-sex-drugs-and-Satan.html |archive-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref> A ten-minute excerpt from the film, as well as several paintings by Manson depicting the Black Dahlia's mutilated body, were presented as evidence during the trial.<ref name="NMEJodi" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/i-did-not-inspire-jodi-s-killer-says-rock-star-marilyn-manson-1-736017 |title=I did not inspire Jodi's killer, says rock star Marilyn Manson |work=[[The Scotsman]] |publisher=[[Johnston Press]] |date=February 14, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827200649/http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/i-did-not-inspire-jodi-s-killer-says-rock-star-marilyn-manson-1-736017 |archive-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Blame-Jodi-killers-upbringing-Manson/2005/02/13/1108229858731.html |title=Blame Jodi killer's upbringing: Manson |author=PA |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |publisher=[[Fairfax Media]] |date=February 14, 2005 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012224209/http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Blame-Jodi-killers-upbringing-Manson/2005/02/13/1108229858731.html |archive-date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Mitchell was found guilty of murder and sentenced to serve a minimum of twenty years in prison.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stv.tv/news/east-central/243743-murderer-luke-mitchell-has-another-appeal-refused/ |title=Murderer Luke Mitchell has latest appeal over Jodi Jones conviction rejected |work=[[STV (TV channel)|STV]] |publisher=[[STV Group (Scotland)|STV Group]] |date=April 15, 2011 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820201727/http://stv.tv/news/east-central/243743-murderer-luke-mitchell-has-another-appeal-refused/ |archive-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref>

The band's scheduled appearance at the [[Park Live Festival]] in Moscow on June 27, 2014, was canceled moments before they were due to arrive on stage,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bomb_threats_protests_cancel_marilyn_manson_shows_in_russia |title=Bomb threats, protests cancel Marilyn Manson shows in Russia |author=Crane, Matt |work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] |publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. |date=June 27, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624195307/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bomb_threats_protests_cancel_marilyn_manson_shows_in_russia |archive-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref> after authorities received numerous bomb threats, while hundreds of activists affiliated with the [[Russian Orthodox Church]] protested outside the venue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-bomb-threats-and-protests-force-cancelation-of-two-shows-in-russia/ |title=Marilyn Manson: Bomb Threats And Protests Force Cancelation Of Two Shows in Russia |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=June 27, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625142258/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-bomb-threats-and-protests-force-cancelation-of-two-shows-in-russia/ |archive-date=June 25, 2016}}</ref> The incident culminated in the assault of several members of the band and crew near their hotel.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} Two days later, a performance in [[Novosibirsk]] was also canceled when authorities refused to grant permission for the show to go ahead, accusing Manson of insulting the beliefs of the Orthodox church and of "promoting [[sadomasochism]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/europe/russian-christians-novosibirsk-block-marilyn-manson-concert-n142626 |title=Russian Christians in Novosibirsk Block Marilyn Manson Concert |work=[[NBC News]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |date=June 27, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826033044/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/europe/russian-christians-novosibirsk-block-marilyn-manson-concert-n142626 |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/06/28/russia-bans-marilyn-manson-concert |title=Authorities not allowing Marilyn Manson concert to go ahead as hundreds of religious activists protest |work=[[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS Australia]] |date=June 28, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604070237/http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/06/28/russia-bans-marilyn-manson-concert |archive-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref> Later that year, Manson garnered significant media attention when a video depicting the simulated rape of [[Lana Del Rey]] was posted onto YouTube by production company Sturmgruppe.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/81258 |title=Marilyn Manson denies involvement in Lana Del Rey 'rape' video |author=Khomami, Nadia |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=November 21, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627065838/http://www.nme.com/news/marilyn-manson/81258 |archive-date=June 27, 2015}}</ref> The video, titled "Sturmgruppe 2013 Reel", showed simulated footage of film director [[Eli Roth]] attacking Del Rey, which was interspersed by unrelated images from two of the band's previous music videos—"No Reflection" and "Slo-Mo-Tion".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/21/marilyn-manson-denies-involvement-in-lana-del-rey-rape-horror-video |title=Marilyn Manson denies involvement in Lana Del Rey rape horror video |author=Sean Michaels |work=[[The Guardian]]  |date=November 21, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509004801/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/21/marilyn-manson-denies-involvement-in-lana-del-rey-rape-horror-video |archive-date=May 9, 2016|author-link=Sean Michaels (writer) }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lana-del-rey-rape-video-marilyn-manson-denies-involvement-in-shocking-leaked-footage-9875320.html |title=Marilyn Manson denies involvement in shocking leaked footage from Lana Del Rey rape video |author=Denham, Jess |work=[[The Independent]] |date=November 21, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412025026/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lana-del-rey-rape-video-marilyn-manson-denies-involvement-in-shocking-leaked-footage-9875320.html |archive-date=April 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/57548-lana-del-rey-in-sexual-assault-scene-in-unreleased-marilyn-manson-video-directed-by-eli-roth/ |title=Marilyn Manson Denies Involvement in Lana Del Rey Sexual Assault Depiction Footage |author=Gordon, Jeremy |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=November 21, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210135919/http://pitchfork.com/news/57548-lana-del-rey-in-sexual-assault-scene-in-unreleased-marilyn-manson-video-directed-by-eli-roth/ |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Manson's representatives released a statement to ''Billboard'' denying any involvement in the production of the rape scenes.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6327166/marilyn-manson-lana-del-rey-statement |title=Marilyn Manson's Camp on Lana Del Rey Footage: We Had Nothing to Do With This Video |author=Warner, Denise |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]  |date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511013742/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6327166/marilyn-manson-lana-del-rey-statement |archive-date=May 11, 2016}}</ref>

In October 2017, Twiggy Ramirez was accused of sexual assault by ex-girlfriend [[Jessicka|Jessicka Addams]] during their relationship in the mid-90s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/music/news/marilyn-manson-bassist-rape-1202595930/|last=Nyren|first=Erin|title=Twiggy Ramirez, Marilyn Manson Bassist, Accused of Rape|date=October 21, 2017|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020849/http://variety.com/2017/music/news/marilyn-manson-bassist-rape-1202595930/|archive-date=January 14, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Soon after, Manson announced that he had "decided to part ways" with his longterm bassist.<ref name="TwiggySplit"/> Several days later, Ramirez released a statement which said: "I have only recently been made aware of these allegations from over 20 years ago. I do not condone non-consensual sex of any kind. I will be taking some time to spend with my family and focus on maintaining my several years of sobriety. If I have caused anyone pain, I apologize and truly regret it."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-jessicka-addams-rape-marilyn-manson-accusation-response-latest-daisy-berkowitz-a8020761.html |title=Twiggy Ramirez: Former Marilyn Manson bassist responds to rape allegation |author=O'Connor, Róisín |work=[[The Independent]] |date=October 26, 2017 |access-date=November 2, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107010822/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-jessicka-addams-rape-marilyn-manson-accusation-response-latest-daisy-berkowitz-a8020761.html |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

===School shootings===
====Columbine massacre====
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{{Further|Marilyn Manson–Columbine High School massacre controversy|Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold}}

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On April 20, 1999, [[Columbine High School]] students [[Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold]] killed twelve students and a teacher, and wounded twenty-one others before committing suicide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/12/14/1337221/a-timeline-of-mass-shootings-in-the-us-since-columbine/ |title=A Timeline Of Mass Shootings In The US Since Columbine |author=Aviva Shen |website=[[ThinkProgress]] |date=December 14, 2012 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430004241/http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/12/14/1337221/a-timeline-of-mass-shootings-in-the-us-since-columbine/ |archive-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> In the days following the massacre, media reports surfaced alleging that they were influenced by violence in entertainment, specifically movies, video games and music.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/25/weekinreview/the-nation-the-stresses-of-youth-the-strains-of-its-music.html |title=The Nation; The Stresses of Youth, The Strains of Its Music |author=Powers, Ann |work=[[The New York Times]]  |date=April 25, 2000 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518070833/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/25/weekinreview/the-nation-the-stresses-of-youth-the-strains-of-its-music.html |archive-date=May 18, 2016}}</ref> The pair were widely reported as being fans of German bands [[KMFDM]] and [[Rammstein]], but the majority of [[Marilyn Manson–Columbine High School massacre controversy|blame was directed at Marilyn Manson]].<ref name="Nobodies">{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/04/20/columbine.pop.culture/index.html?iref=allsearch |title=Columbine left its indelible mark on pop culture |author=France, Lisa Respers |work=[[CNN]] |publisher=[[Time Warner]] |date=April 20, 2009 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415123153/http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/04/20/columbine.pop.culture/index.html?iref=allsearch |archive-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1160375.stm |title=Never mind the headlines ...|work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=February 9, 2001 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415123154/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1160375.stm |archive-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref>

Five days after the incident, longtime music industry critics Republican former Secretary of Education William Bennett and Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman cited the band as a contributing factor to the massacre during an appearance on ''[[Meet the Press]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/513754/colorado-tragedy-continues-to-spark-manson-bashing/ |title=Colorado Tragedy Continues To Spark Manson Bashing |author=O'Connor, Christopher |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 26, 1999 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610112300/http://www.mtv.com/news/513754/colorado-tragedy-continues-to-spark-manson-bashing/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> Soon after, [[Sensationalism|sensationalist]] headlines such as "Killers Worshipped Rock Freak Manson" and "Devil-Worshipping Maniac Told Kids To Kill" began appearing in media coverage of the tragedy (such as [[Fox News]]).<ref name="Screaming">{{cite magazine|author=Tom Bryant |date=November 10, 2010 |title=Screaming For Vengeance |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |publisher=[[Bauer Media Group]] |pages=40–42}}</ref>{{sfn|Jones|2002|pp=126–127}} The [[List of mayors of Denver|Mayor of Denver]], [[Wellington Webb]], successfully petitioned promoters to cancel [[KBPI|KBPI-FM]]'s annual 'Birthday Bash', at which the band was scheduled to appear.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1427257/marilyn-manson-concert-other-denver-events-cancelled-in-wake-of-high-school-shooting/ |title=Marilyn Manson Concert, Other Denver Events Cancelled In Wake Of High School Shooting |author=MTV News Staff |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=April 22, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425020136/http://www.mtv.com/news/1427257/marilyn-manson-concert-other-denver-events-cancelled-in-wake-of-high-school-shooting/ |archive-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> [[Colorado]]an politicians such as [[Governor of Colorado|Governor]] [[Bill Owens (Colorado politician)|Bill Owens]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[United States House of Representatives|Representative]] [[Tom Tancredo]] accused Manson of promoting "hate, violence, death, suicide, drug use and the attitudes and actions of the Columbine High School killers."<ref name="ColoradoGovernor">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1443825/colorado-governor-congressman-support-anti-manson-group/ |title=Colorado Governor, Congressman Support Anti-Manson Group |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |work=[[MTV]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=May 21, 2001 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425024741/http://www.mtv.com/news/1443825/colorado-governor-congressman-support-anti-manson-group/ |archive-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> Later reports stated that neither Harris nor Klebold were fans of Marilyn Manson.<ref name=Salon>{{cite news |url=http://www.salon.com/1999/09/23/columbine_4/ |title=Inside the Columbine High investigation |author=Cullen, Dave |work=[[Salon.com|Salon]] |publisher=Salon Media Group |date=September 23, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412230501/http://www.salon.com/1999/09/23/columbine_4/ |archive-date=April 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/04/separating_myth_from_fact_on.html |title=Columbine High School massacre on 10th anniversary: 5 myths surrounding deadliest school attack in U.S. history |author=Holland, Meegan |work=[[The Grand Rapids Press]] |publisher=[[Booth Newspapers]] |date=April 20, 2009 |access-date=April 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415123201/http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/04/separating_myth_from_fact_on.html |archive-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref> The band canceled the remaining four dates of the Rock Is Dead Tour out of respect for the victims, while maintaining that music, movies, books or video games were not to blame.<ref name="NYTimesSterngold"/><ref name="Manson cancels rest of US tour"/>

Eleven days after the massacre, Manson wrote an [[op-ed]] piece for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', titled "Columbine: Whose Fault Is It?", where he rebuked the ensuing hysteria and "witch hunt", and castigated [[Gun culture in the United States|US gun culture]], the political influence of the [[National Rifle Association of America]], and the media's culpability in similarly violent events in the future – through their irresponsible coverage – in facilitating the placement of blame on a scapegoat, instead of informing the populace of genuine societal issues.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Marilyn Manson|title=Columbine: Whose Fault Is It?|magazine=Rolling Stone|issue=815|date=June 24, 1999|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/columbine-whose-fault-is-it-19990624|access-date=April 10, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721192522/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/columbine-whose-fault-is-it-19990624|archive-date=July 21, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/nme/1434 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Write To Be Wrong |first=Adam |last=Bychawski |work=[[NME]] |publisher=[[Time Inc. UK]] |date=May 1, 1999 |access-date=April 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119100905/http://www.nme.com/news/nme/1434 |archive-date=January 19, 2012 }}</ref>

====Other shootings====
The controversy connecting the band and school shootings continued on October 10, 2007, following the [[2007 SuccessTech Academy shooting|SuccessTech Academy shooting]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/boy-14-kills-himself-after-shooting-four-in-school-rampage-396578.html |title=Boy, 14, kills himself after shooting four in school rampage |author=Gumbel, Andrew |work=[[The Independent]]  |date=October 10, 2007 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806161116/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/boy-14-kills-himself-after-shooting-four-in-school-rampage-396578.html |archive-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref> After being punched in the face by another student while exiting a bathroom, Asa Coon shot his attacker – Michael Peek – in the abdomen.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna21224357 |title=Police: Suspended boy shoots 4 at Ohio school |work=[[NBCNews.com]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |date=October 10, 2007 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314061642/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21224357/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/police-suspended-boy-shoots-ohio-school/ |archive-date=March 14, 2016}}</ref> Armed with two revolvers, he then proceeded down a hallway, where he wounded another student and two teachers by firing into two occupied classrooms, before entering a nearby bathroom and committing suicide.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/10/10/cleveland.shooting/ |title=Police chief: Teen shoots four, kills self at Cleveland high school |work=[[CNN]] |publisher=[[Time Warner]] |date=October 11, 2007 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807065243/http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/10/10/cleveland.shooting/ |archive-date=August 7, 2016}}</ref> Coon was wearing a black Marilyn Manson T-shirt during the incident.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shooting-spree-at-cleveland-high-school/ |title=Shooting Spree At Cleveland High School |work=[[CBS News]] |publisher=[[CBS Corporation]] |date=October 10, 2007 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629180354/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/shooting-spree-at-cleveland-high-school/ |archive-date=June 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1571704/cleveland-school-shooter-fit-sadly-predictable-profile-bullied-loner-from-troubled-home/ |title=Cleveland School Shooter Fit Sadly Predictable Profile: Bullied Loner From Troubled Home |author=Kaufman, Gil |work=[[MTV News]] |publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |date=October 11, 2007 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616223547/http://www.mtv.com/news/1571704/cleveland-school-shooter-fit-sadly-predictable-profile-bullied-loner-from-troubled-home/ |archive-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>

On May 18, 2009, 15-year-old Justin Doucet, a student at [[Lafourche Parish Public Schools|Larose Middle School]] in [[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana|Lafourche Parish]], Louisiana, entered the school armed with a [[.25 ACP|.25-caliber]] [[Automatic Colt Pistol]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-05-18-school-shooting-louisiana_N.htm |title=La. student shoots self, misses teacher |author=Jervis, Rick |work=[[USA Today]]  |date=May 18, 2009 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818135617/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-05-18-school-shooting-louisiana_N.htm |archive-date=August 18, 2016}}</ref> When seventh-grade teacher Jessica Plaisance refused to comply with Doucet's demand to say "Hail Marilyn Manson", he fired two shots, narrowly missing her head, before turning the gun on himself.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/19/eighth-grader-attempts-suicide-after-marilyn-manson-related-altercation-with-teacher |title=Eighth Grader Attempts Suicide After Marilyn Manson-Related Altercation With Teacher |author=Hernandez, Jenn |work=[[The Fader]] |publisher=Andy Cohn |date=May 19, 2009 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815231838/http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/19/eighth-grader-attempts-suicide-after-marilyn-manson-related-altercation-with-teacher |archive-date=August 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/2009/05/teen-classroom-shooter-hail-marilyn-manson/ |title=Teen Classroom Shooter: "Hail Marilyn Manson" |author=Fitzmaurice, Larry |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |date=May 19, 2009 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610150257/http://www.spin.com/2009/05/teen-classroom-shooter-hail-marilyn-manson/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> He died from his injuries a week later.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-fan-who-shot-himself-after-firing-at-teacher-dies/ |title=Marilyn Manson Fan Who Shot Himself After Firing At Teacher Dies |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 25, 2009 |access-date=June 2, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805103142/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-fan-who-shot-himself-after-firing-at-teacher-dies/ |archive-date=August 5, 2016}}</ref>

==Band members==
{{further|List of Marilyn Manson band members}}
'''Current members'''
* [[Marilyn Manson]] – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming, drums, percussion, tambourine, saxophone, pan flute <small>(1989–present)</small>
* [[Gil Sharone]] – drums <small>(2014–2019, 2024–present)</small> 
* [[Tyler Bates]] –  guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2014–2015, 2015–2018, 2024–present)</small>
* [[Piggy D.]] – bass, backing vocals <small>(2024–present)</small>
* Reba Meyers – guitars, backing vocals <small>(2024–present)</small>

'''Former members'''<!--DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING BAND MEMBERS WITHOUT A RATIONALE.-->
* [[Daisy Berkowitz]] – guitars, programming, percussion, harmonica <small>(1989–1996; died 2017)</small>
* [[Olivia Newton Bundy]] – bass <small>(1989–1990)</small>
* [[Madonna Wayne Gacy]] – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, samples, percussion, brass instruments <small>(1990–2007)</small>
* [[Gidget Gein]] – bass <small>(1990–1993; died 2008)</small>
* Zsa Zsa Speck – keyboards <small>(1990)</small>
* [[Sara Lee Lucas]] – drums, programming <small>(1991–1995)</small>
* [[Twiggy Ramirez]] – bass, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals <small>(1993–2002, 2008–2014; touring 2014–2017)</small>
* [[Ginger Fish]] – drums, programming <small>(1995–2011)</small>
* [[Zim Zum]] – guitars, keyboards <small>(1996–1998)</small>
* [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]] – guitars, keyboards <small>(1998–2004)</small>
* [[Tim Skold]] – guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2002–2008)</small>
* [[Chris Vrenna]] – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, samples <small>(2007–2011)</small>; drums <small>(2011; touring 2004–2005)</small>
* [[Fred Sablan]] – bass, guitars <small>(2010–2014)</small>
* Paul Wiley – guitars, programming, backing vocals <small>(2018–2020; touring 2014–2018)</small>
* [[Juan Alderete]] – bass, backing vocals <small>(2018–2020; touring 2017–2018)</small><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://consequence.net/2017/11/the-mars-voltas-juan-alderete-is-marilyn-mansons-new-bassist/|title=The Mars Volta's Juan Alderete is Marilyn Manson's new bassist|last=Fu|first=Eddie|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2017|magazine=[[Consequence of Sound]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107042855/https://consequence.net/2017/11/the-mars-voltas-juan-alderete-is-marilyn-mansons-new-bassist/|archive-date=November 7, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Brandon Pertzborn]] – drums <small>(2019–2020)</small>
;Former touring members
* [[Mark Chaussee]] – guitars <small>(2004–2005)</small>
* [[Rob Holliday]] – guitars <small>(2008)</small>; bass <small>(2007–2008)</small>; backing vocals <small>(2007–2008)</small>
* [[Wes Borland]] – guitars <small>(2008–2009)</small>
* [[Andy Gerold]] – bass <small>(2009)</small>
* [[Jason Sutter]] – drums <small>(2012–2013)</small>
* Spencer Rollins – keyboards, guitars <small>(2013)</small>
* Daniel Fox – keyboards, percussion <small>(2015–2017)</small>

==Discography==
{{main|Marilyn Manson discography|List of songs recorded by Marilyn Manson}}
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* ''[[Portrait of an American Family]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Antichrist Superstar]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)]]'' (2000)
* ''[[The Golden Age of Grotesque]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Eat Me, Drink Me]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The High End of Low]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Born Villain]]'' (2012)
* ''[[The Pale Emperor]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Heaven Upside Down]]'' (2017)
* ''[[We Are Chaos]]'' (2020)
* ''[[One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1]]'' (2024)

==Tours==
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* [[Portrait of an American Family (tour)|Portrait of an American Family Tour]] (1994–95)
* [[Smells Like Children Tour]] (1995–96)
* [[Dead to the World Tour]] (1996–97)
* [[Mechanical Animals Tour]] (1998–99)
* [[Beautiful Monsters Tour]] (co-headlining tour with [[Hole (band)|Hole]]) (1999)
* [[Rock Is Dead Tour]] (1999)
* [[Guns, God and Government Tour]] (2000–01)
* [[Grotesk Burlesk Tour]] (2003–04)
* Against All Gods Tour (2004–05)
* Rape of the World Tour (2007–08)
* [[The High End of Low Tour]] (2009)
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* [[Hey Cruel World... Tour]] (2012–13)
* [[Twins of Evil Tour]] (co-headlining tour with [[Rob Zombie]]) (2012)
* [[Masters of Madness Tour]] (co-headlining tour with [[Alice Cooper]]) (2013)
* [[The Hell Not Hallelujah Tour]] (2015–16)
* [[The End Times Tour]] (co-headlining tour with [[The Smashing Pumpkins]]) (2015)
* [[Heaven Upside Down Tour]] (2017–19)
* [[Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour]] (co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie) (2018)
* [[Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour]] (co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie) (2019)
* [[One Assassination Under God Tour]] (2024–25)
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==Awards and nominations==
{{main list|List of awards and nominations received by Marilyn Manson}}

'''Grammy Awards'''
{{Awards table}}
!{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[41st Annual Grammy Awards|1999]]
|"[[The Dope Show]]"
|[[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance|Best Hard Rock Performance]]
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Grammys" />
|-
!scope="row"|[[43rd Annual Grammy Awards|2001]]
|"[[Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes]]"
|rowspan="2"|[[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]]
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[46th Annual Grammy Awards|2004]]
|"[[Mobscene|mOBSCENE]]"
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[55th Annual Grammy Awards|2013]]
|"[[No Reflection]]"
|[[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance|Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance]]
|{{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Bibliography==
* {{cite book|title=Dissecting Marilyn Manson|last=Baddeley|first=Gavin|author-link=Gavin Baddeley|publisher=Plexus|year=2000|isbn=0859652831|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/dissectingmarily00badd}}
* {{cite book |title=The Long Hard Road Out of Hell |first1=Marilyn|last1=Manson|author-link=Marilyn Manson |first2=Neil|last2=Strauss|author2-link=Neil Strauss |year=1998 |publisher=[[HarperCollins]] |isbn=978-0-06-098746-6|title-link=The Long Hard Road Out of Hell}}
* {{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N-ViwZnnR3oC&pg=PA126|title=Pop music and the press |first=Steve |last=Jones |editor-first=Steve|editor-last=Jones |access-date=April 27, 2016 |year=2002 |publisher=[[Temple University Press]] |location=Philadelphia |isbn=978-1-56639-966-1 }}

==External links==
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*{{Official website}}
*[http://www.mansonwiki.com/ The Official Marilyn Manson Encyclopedia]
*{{allMusic}}
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