(When "Exit Wound" was released as a single, before Chapter 2 was released and prior to Manson releasing the artwork and commentary that accompany the song, I wrote my initial thoughts about it, titled " The Scar Left After the Spectacle: Marilyn Manson Releases New Single and Announces New Album ." Without repeating too much of what was written there, the following was written in light of the new information provided with the release of the whole album.) An exit wound is the mark left by something that has passed through the body. It is evidence of an injury, but also of movement: something entered, passed through, and left its mark behind. In Marilyn Manson's “Exit Wound,” the image takes on a much larger meaning. The speaker does not merely describe himself as someone who has been wounded. He identifies himself with the wound itself: “You shot the world I am the exit wound.” It is a strange identification. The speaker is not simply the victim of an attack; he...
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory addressed the controversy surrounding Marilyn Manson’s 2024 tour inclusion in a recent interview with Rock Feed.
The interviewer asked about the band’s decision to include Marilyn Manson on their tour despite public criticism. Bathory provided a detailed explanation of the band’s perspective.
“Manson is one of the characters who was such a big rock star, a true rock star,” Bathory said. “We live in this media world, and sometimes I read articles that are completely not true, even interviews I never gave. There is data out there, and things about us that are completely false. It’s ridiculous in some spots.”
Bathory elaborated on his stance regarding media accusations and the justice system.
“So when something is being told, I don’t take it on face value. None of us should,” he continued. “The justice system still works that way, thank God. You can be accused of things, but that doesn’t mean it’s true. I think all those accusations against Manson turned out to be completely bullshit.”
He then addressed Manson’s current state and the band’s support decision.
“We stood our ground because this is a great artist and one of the last big rock stars,” he explained. “He is completely sober and on the right path. Some guys in the band share that path. We faced ridiculous false accusations ourselves when he was accused.”
“There’s no judgment if it’s just an accusation. No actual evidence exists. There isn’t even a court case really. We’re not going to fall for that.”
Bathory’s defense of Manson reflects the current legal situation. No court cases have resulted in convictions related to previous accusations against Manson. This fact supports Bathory’s emphasis on presumption of innocence.
The collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson creates a significant moment in rock music. It unites two major acts while addressing broader issues of accountability and redemption in the music industry.
Marilyn Manson and Five Finger Death Punch will perform on the same stage again in the Summer of 2025 at a few Rock festivals.
The interviewer asked about the band’s decision to include Marilyn Manson on their tour despite public criticism. Bathory provided a detailed explanation of the band’s perspective.
“Manson is one of the characters who was such a big rock star, a true rock star,” Bathory said. “We live in this media world, and sometimes I read articles that are completely not true, even interviews I never gave. There is data out there, and things about us that are completely false. It’s ridiculous in some spots.”
Bathory elaborated on his stance regarding media accusations and the justice system.
“So when something is being told, I don’t take it on face value. None of us should,” he continued. “The justice system still works that way, thank God. You can be accused of things, but that doesn’t mean it’s true. I think all those accusations against Manson turned out to be completely bullshit.”
He then addressed Manson’s current state and the band’s support decision.
“We stood our ground because this is a great artist and one of the last big rock stars,” he explained. “He is completely sober and on the right path. Some guys in the band share that path. We faced ridiculous false accusations ourselves when he was accused.”
“There’s no judgment if it’s just an accusation. No actual evidence exists. There isn’t even a court case really. We’re not going to fall for that.”
Bathory’s defense of Manson reflects the current legal situation. No court cases have resulted in convictions related to previous accusations against Manson. This fact supports Bathory’s emphasis on presumption of innocence.
The collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson creates a significant moment in rock music. It unites two major acts while addressing broader issues of accountability and redemption in the music industry.
Marilyn Manson and Five Finger Death Punch will perform on the same stage again in the Summer of 2025 at a few Rock festivals.