Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner, better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American musician, songwriter, actor, painter, singer, rapper, author, composer and former music journalist. He is known for his controversial stage personality and image as the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson, which he co-founded with Daisy Berkowitz and of which he remains the only constant member. His stage name was formed by juxtaposing the names of two opposing American pop cultural icons; actress Marilyn Monroe and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth5 January 1969
CityCanton, OH
CountryUnited States of America
Mechanical Animals for me documents the repair of my emotions, the repair of my soul, and this record does deal with God in a different way. It deals with me finding God in art, and in music. I think there's more spirituality in art than you could find in a church
The person who thinks I worship the devil and kill animals is just as important as someone who makes an interpretation that's closer to what I intended.
My dream of an apocalypse that was the Antichrist Superstar has unfolded. I could see that they only looked and acted like humans, but they had lost their souls, they were Mechanical Animals
Those who move beyond the album's title and the most blatent aspect of what I do will then understand what I am trying to say.
We are a positive band and people aren't used to seeing the extreme negativity that we represent. I hope this record will have a positive effect on people. It's my personal study of looking at life. I came close to death and found my way back again. Our fans will understand.
What would Marilyn Manson be if no one hated Marilyn Manson?
When people say 'I want to be like you', I tell them if you want to be like me then be yourself.
I'm not a masochist. I'm simply into trying to enjoy what I do, because otherwise there's no point.
I never said to be like me, I say to be like you and make a difference.
I was an extra on 21 Jump Street when I was 19 years old.
On my albums, it's as though the parental advisory is built in.
All of my heroes, like Dali, are people who pioneered various forms of cinema.
It wasn't anything spectacular or acrobatic. It was something I'd do a million times a show.
The only way I'd vote was if I was running. People could spend more valuable time buying rock albums, because it's obvious that music is more powerful than politics, or else the President wouldn't have to go on MTV to address anyone.