On July 31st, Marilyn Manson and his wife Lindsay Warner were among 110 invited guests of Ozzy Osbourne's nearest and dearest to attend his private funeral at his 250-acre estate near Gerrards Cross. Guests were sent a simple black invitation with a picture of a cross that read: “In loving memory of Ozzy Osbourne.” They were transported from The Crowne Plaza and The Bull in Gerrards Cross to the house at 2pm, with the service starting at 3pm. Pictures of Ozzy were dotted throughout the house and a photograph of him was given to everyone who attended to take home with them. A huge floral tribute was seen at the mansion that spelled out “Ozzy fucking Osbourne.” Fans left tributes at the gate of the estate. The ceremony comes just one day after Osbourne’s family and friends came together in Birmingham, England, for a funeral procession. At the private funeral on Thursday, a slew of famous musicians paid tribute to the heavy metal icon, including Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmat...
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Marilyn Manson bassist Piggy D did a few interviews in April where he talked about joining Marilyn Manson to help relaunch his career after 20 years of being in Rob Zombie.
On the April 7, 2025 episode of David Ellefson‘s (ex-Megadeth, etc.) 'The David Ellefson Show', Piggy D remarked that his joining Marilyn Manson was "a blessing" and a "magical moment" for him. Commenting on the change he has seen in Manson since joining, he stated:
“As someone who’s been in and out of the program myself over the last 25 years, it’s powerful to witness that kind of miracle again — especially with someone like him. I’ve kind of been joking for the past year, like… who would’ve thought Marilyn Manson in 2024 or 2025 would be a ray of fucking sunshine?
But honestly, it’s amazing. We did a bunch of tours with his band over the years when I was with Rob, and I’d quietly say a little prayer for him. Like, if he could just redirect all that energy in the other direction — man, he could move mountains.”
Then on April 28th he appeared on 'Talkin' Rock with Meltdown', where he talked about the difference between playing for Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson:
“My role with Rob was very much that of an entertainer. We rehearsed so much we didn’t have to think — it was all about bringing the show to life and getting in people’s faces. Manson’s like playing a songbook. You’re thinking about every note. You’re playing songs that hit people on a different level.”
Piggy D says he actually never planned on being a bassist and wanted to stick with being a guitarist, but when he joined Rob Zombie as a bassist, the bass parts mostly followed the guitar, which made it an easier transition. “But Manson’s stuff? Totally different. Twiggy wrote real bass lines. Now, after 20 years, I actually feel like a bass player.”
“My role with Rob was very much that of an entertainer. We rehearsed so much we didn’t have to think — it was all about bringing the show to life and getting in people’s faces. Manson’s like playing a songbook. You’re thinking about every note. You’re playing songs that hit people on a different level.”
Piggy D says he actually never planned on being a bassist and wanted to stick with being a guitarist, but when he joined Rob Zombie as a bassist, the bass parts mostly followed the guitar, which made it an easier transition. “But Manson’s stuff? Totally different. Twiggy wrote real bass lines. Now, after 20 years, I actually feel like a bass player.”