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...
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 bandmates Terence “Geezer” Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward. Among other guests were Zakk Wylde, James Hetfield, Yungblud, Sir Elton John, Corey Taylor and Rob Zombie.
According to reports, Ozzy “wanted his final place of rest to be at home, and he is buried at a beautiful point on the lake.”
Hours after the funeral, Marilyn Manson offered his tribute to Ozzy on social media, which is his third tribute since Ozzy's final show just weeks ago as well as upon news of his death on July 22nd. He wrote:
"Today we laid to rest a beloved friend. I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me. Thank you Sharon and family for a reverent, beautiful ceremony. Your legacy lives on."
Today we laid to rest a beloved friend. I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me. Thank you Sharon and family for a reverent, beautiful ceremony. Your legacy lives on.
— Marilyn Manson (@marilynmanson) July 31, 2025
Media reports of Marilyn Manson's presence were for the most part fine and respectful, but some reports decided to focus on the fake controversy a few weeks ago where some British media falsely reported that there was a "huge backlash" against Manson's video tribute to Ozzy which aired at the farewell concert. In fact, as was reported here, the so-called "huge backlash" was about a handful of accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, who in fact had no engagement. Some also reported there was also booing and people turning their backs on Manson when his video came on in the venue, but this turned out to be a complete fabrication by news outlets.
Later that Friday, July 31st, Marilyn Manson, a native of Ohio, announced that his September 16th show in Cleveland had sold out almost immediately after tickets went on sale that day.
On August 2nd Manson and Lindsay posted on Instagram a video of Manson on what appears to be an English countryside picking and smelling a flower.
Later that Friday, July 31st, Marilyn Manson, a native of Ohio, announced that his September 16th show in Cleveland had sold out almost immediately after tickets went on sale that day.
On August 2nd Manson and Lindsay posted on Instagram a video of Manson on what appears to be an English countryside picking and smelling a flower.
