Marilyn Manson announced on his Instagram page today (February 17, 2026) the return of Tim Skold to the band following last months departure of Tyler Bates. He did this with two photos of him and Skold together, captioning one with the anticipated announcement: "We are the things of shapes to come. MM + TS." According to the dictionary, "If you say that something is the shape of things to come, you mean that it is the start of a new trend or development, and in the future things will be like this." Tim Skold likewise posted the photo on his Instagram page, after wiping out everything else, including those who he follows, choosing to follow only Marilyn Manson. This indicates that he is all in on his return to the band. Skold was a pivotal member of the band from 2002 to 2008, serving as producer, bassist, and guitarist. He was the primary collaborator on the albums The Golden Age of Grotesque and Eat Me, Drink Me . Tim Skold has been one of Marilyn Manson's mos...
The lineup for Rock Fest 2025 was announced on Friday January 17th, and Marilyn Manson will be among the 80+ bands performing over a three day period at the Upper Midwest's biggest hard rock and metal festival.
Marilyn Manson is scheduled to open for the headliner Five Finger Death Punch on the second day of the festival, Friday July 18th.
Other headliners at the Cadott, Wisconsin fest include Rob Zombie, Knocked Loose, Slaughter to Prevail, In This Moment, Bad Omens, Three Days Grace, Ja Rule and Poppy.
Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson all performed on the Rock Fest bill in 2019 as well, and was among Manson's last performances before the pandemic and the allegations brought against him.
This year’s festival will take place July 17th through 19th, with three-day passes available via the festival’s official website.
Marilyn Manson is scheduled to open for the headliner Five Finger Death Punch on the second day of the festival, Friday July 18th.
Other headliners at the Cadott, Wisconsin fest include Rob Zombie, Knocked Loose, Slaughter to Prevail, In This Moment, Bad Omens, Three Days Grace, Ja Rule and Poppy.
Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson all performed on the Rock Fest bill in 2019 as well, and was among Manson's last performances before the pandemic and the allegations brought against him.
This year’s festival will take place July 17th through 19th, with three-day passes available via the festival’s official website.
