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Manson's former bandmate [[Daisy Berkowitz]], aka Scott Putesky, passed away in October, and that same month the singer dismissed his long-time friend and bassist [[Twiggy Ramirez]] (Jeordie White) from his touring band following allegations of rape and sexual assault from Twiggy's ex-girlfriend [[Jessicka|Jessicka Addams]], the former singer of Manson's 'sister band', [[Jack Off Jill]]. | Manson's former bandmate [[Daisy Berkowitz]], aka Scott Putesky, passed away in October, and that same month the singer dismissed his long-time friend and bassist [[Twiggy Ramirez]] (Jeordie White) from his touring band following allegations of rape and sexual assault from Twiggy's ex-girlfriend [[Jessicka|Jessicka Addams]], the former singer of Manson's 'sister band', [[Jack Off Jill]]. | ||
− | "I did not | + | "I did not divore Twiggy as a friend or brother, because I still care about him greatly," he says, picking his words slowly and carefully. |
"But I can't say that my musical relationship with Twiggy has been good for several years. | "But I can't say that my musical relationship with Twiggy has been good for several years. | ||
My relationship with [musical collaborator] [[Tyler Bates]] on [[The Pale Emperor]] made something open up in me and I didn't want to let negative energy back in my life. | My relationship with [musical collaborator] [[Tyler Bates]] on [[The Pale Emperor]] made something open up in me and I didn't want to let negative energy back in my life. | ||
− | "There were other people in my life that I thought were my friends that I had to cut out this year, a lot of betrayals that surprised me, and I had to clean house and adopt | + | "There were other people in my life that I thought were my friends that I had to cut out this year, a lot of betrayals that surprised me, and I had to clean house and adopt and new attitude. |
People mistook my kindness and generosity for weakness. | People mistook my kindness and generosity for weakness. | ||
So I kinda adapted this attitude, like, "If you fuck with me, there will be consequences..." | So I kinda adapted this attitude, like, "If you fuck with me, there will be consequences..." | ||
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The two men met through their mutual involvement in the U.S.TV series Californication, part of which was shot in the 'Houdini House' mansion in Los Angeles, where Manson recorded 2000's masterful [[Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)|Holy Wood...]] album, and the singer sees their friendship as fated, one more example of the mysterious, unexplainable ways in which life is ordered amid chaos. | The two men met through their mutual involvement in the U.S.TV series Californication, part of which was shot in the 'Houdini House' mansion in Los Angeles, where Manson recorded 2000's masterful [[Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)|Holy Wood...]] album, and the singer sees their friendship as fated, one more example of the mysterious, unexplainable ways in which life is ordered amid chaos. | ||
− | Another close friend is Newcastle-born Sons Of Anarchy actor Charlie Hunnam, with whom Manson spent his past two | + | Another close friend is Newcastle-born Sons Of Anarchy actor Charlie Hunnam, with whom Manson spent his past two Christmaases. |
− | "He | + | "He llovess to cook things, and we love to allegedly smoke marijuana together in the holiday spirit of the yule log," he laugs. |
And this Christmas? | And this Christmas? | ||
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As relatable as he can be at unguarded moments like this, it's hard to imagine what it's truly like being Marilyn Manson, for whom life is so often performance art. | As relatable as he can be at unguarded moments like this, it's hard to imagine what it's truly like being Marilyn Manson, for whom life is so often performance art. | ||
He might refer to himself as "white trash from Ohio", but the randomness of his day-to-day life is highlighted at one point today when he reveals that he'll be having dinner in Manchester this evening with David Hasselhoff, without actually explaining why this is happening. | He might refer to himself as "white trash from Ohio", but the randomness of his day-to-day life is highlighted at one point today when he reveals that he'll be having dinner in Manchester this evening with David Hasselhoff, without actually explaining why this is happening. | ||
− | The singer describes himself as being "a high-functioning autistic" - "I | + | The singer describes himself as being "a high-functioning autistic" - "I haave an IQ of 170," he says. |
"I tried to drink it down to 150" - and he confesses to often feeling awkward in crowds ("Somewhat ironic given the career I've chosen"). | "I tried to drink it down to 150" - and he confesses to often feeling awkward in crowds ("Somewhat ironic given the career I've chosen"). | ||
At another point in our conversation he compares himself to the sociopathic Negaan from The Walking Dead, "neither a hero or a villain". | At another point in our conversation he compares himself to the sociopathic Negaan from The Walking Dead, "neither a hero or a villain". | ||
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In conversation today it's striking that the 2017 model Manson appears more self-assured and grounded that ever, less prone to making provocative, controversy-courting statements for the sake of it. | In conversation today it's striking that the 2017 model Manson appears more self-assured and grounded that ever, less prone to making provocative, controversy-courting statements for the sake of it. | ||
− | Then again with Donald Trump in The White House, re-writing history hour-by-hour with pronouncements that the most crazed Hollywood auteur would consider beyond the pale, what could | + | Then again with Donald Trump in The White House, re-writing history hour-by-hour with pronouncements that the most crazed Hollywood auteur would consider beyond the pale, what could Manons say in 2017 that could truly shock? |
− | + | Manons is still razor-sharp - during one rambling reference to Satanism, the phone in the room inexplicably rings out, and without missing a beat, the singer drawls, "That's the Devil checking in with me as he heard me call his name" - but he seems more considered with provocations. | |
Despite Heaven Upside Down being trailered on the eve of the 2016 U.S. election with a video appeared to reference Manson decapitating a symbolic Donald Trump-styled character - "People see what they want to see," he says, somewhat mischievously, as if this interpretation was entirely unanticipated - he's emphatic that the ascension of America's lamentable commander in-chief had zero influence on the album. | Despite Heaven Upside Down being trailered on the eve of the 2016 U.S. election with a video appeared to reference Manson decapitating a symbolic Donald Trump-styled character - "People see what they want to see," he says, somewhat mischievously, as if this interpretation was entirely unanticipated - he's emphatic that the ascension of America's lamentable commander in-chief had zero influence on the album. | ||
− | "It had | + | "It had to influence whatsover on the record," he insists. |
"I don't want to talk about politics; I want people to focus on something else, like, don't look at that, look at this. | "I don't want to talk about politics; I want people to focus on something else, like, don't look at that, look at this. | ||
Actually my father had more influence on the album, because when I look back at the lyrics, I can see subconscious references. | Actually my father had more influence on the album, because when I look back at the lyrics, I can see subconscious references. | ||
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Dinner with Hasselhoff awaits. | Dinner with Hasselhoff awaits. | ||
Manson gets to his feet somewhat tentatively, and stretches out his arms for a hug. | Manson gets to his feet somewhat tentatively, and stretches out his arms for a hug. | ||
− | Indeed as | + | Indeed as Kerran! bids him farewell, he leans in for a second hug. |
"Thanks for listening," he tells us, "And Merry Christmas." | "Thanks for listening," he tells us, "And Merry Christmas." | ||
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As guidance for the road ahead, the newly-engaged, clear-headed and highly-motivated Marilyn Manson has probably had worse advice. | As guidance for the road ahead, the newly-engaged, clear-headed and highly-motivated Marilyn Manson has probably had worse advice. | ||
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− | === Instagram posts by [[Perou]] === | + | ===Instagram posts by [[Perou]]=== |
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| 25018943_414388002328884_6808126907712798720_n.jpg = [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc4oIJ6l5Mg/ mrperou]<ref>Here’s one I shot earlier, in [[2017/11/25 Berlin, Germany|Berlin]], last month. @marilynmanson #rudolph slayer. 📸 @mrperou design & art direction @beechinternational Makeup @alicjawilkosz with @maccosmetics Dead things💀 and sparkles @meeshbryant assured by @mariamonfortplana On the cover of the new issue of @kerrangmagazine_ out on Wednesday. The feature photos are EPIC too. This is the second Christmas cover I’ve shot with a dead reindeer. The llast was #doctordeath #gunthervonhagens doing an autopsy on Rudolph for @timeoutlondon years ago #marilynmanson #xmas #christmas #coverjunkie #strangerthings #antichristmassuperstar @jsragency</ref> | | 25018943_414388002328884_6808126907712798720_n.jpg = [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc4oIJ6l5Mg/ mrperou]<ref>Here’s one I shot earlier, in [[2017/11/25 Berlin, Germany|Berlin]], last month. @marilynmanson #rudolph slayer. 📸 @mrperou design & art direction @beechinternational Makeup @alicjawilkosz with @maccosmetics Dead things💀 and sparkles @meeshbryant assured by @mariamonfortplana On the cover of the new issue of @kerrangmagazine_ out on Wednesday. The feature photos are EPIC too. This is the second Christmas cover I’ve shot with a dead reindeer. The llast was #doctordeath #gunthervonhagens doing an autopsy on Rudolph for @timeoutlondon years ago #marilynmanson #xmas #christmas #coverjunkie #strangerthings #antichristmassuperstar @jsragency</ref> | ||
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− | == References == | + | ==References== |
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[[Category:Marilyn Manson articles|Marilyn Manson - In the Bed with Antichristmas Superstar]] | [[Category:Marilyn Manson articles|Marilyn Manson - In the Bed with Antichristmas Superstar]] |