Did Marilyn Manson inject heroin into his eyes? All the crazy theories about the shock-rock legend
A lot of artistes chalk out strategies to promote themselves with an intention to stand out in the crowd. A few choose whacky stage names, some put their alternate egos on stage and some wear out of the box clothes to make headlines. However, there is one artiste who has not only made a mark in the music industry with his unconventional looks and controversial remarks but he also makes pretty good music. Yes, you might have guessed it right, it’s Marilyn Manson.
The 51-year-old singer-songwriter is all set to drop his brand new album 'We Are Chaos' on Friday, September 11, so we thought of giving you an insight into his life before you plug into his new music. The shock-rock legend is known for his gothic make-up and eccentric lifestyle. The American rock legend has also made headlines for challenging religious and societal boundaries which have also made him a controversial figure in all these years.
Here are some weirdest theories and facts about Marilyn Manson:
The name Marilyn Manson comes by mashing up the first name of the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe and the second name of the infamous serial killer Charles Manson. Fascinating, isn’t it? One of the theories which earlier made headlines was when the singer had been accused of influencing of the tragic Columbine High School massacre in 1999. It was reported that two shooters apparently listened to Marilyn Manson as a reason for why committed the massacre.
One of the weirdest theories which did the rounds on the Internet back in the day was that the singer had injected heroin in one of his eyes. Marilyn Manson dons a signature look of different coloured eyes, however, nothing ever got proved. It was also rumoured that he had the pigment removed so that he could see in black and white. Of course, that was not true. Another theory which brought Marilyn Manson into the limelight was that he had his ribs removed. This was one probably one of the most widely circulated rumours about any celebrity. It was rumoured that the artiste was a big enough weirdo and got at least three of his ribs removed so that he can perform sex on himself.
This one is not a theory but a fact as the singer himself admitted in an interview to Rolling Stone that he has a phobia that his house will catch fire one day. Because of this, he left his underwear around his ankles and kept the lights on when he was making love just in case he had to run. Marilyn had also spilt the beans on his shy nature and had said that he doesn’t like being intimate with people. There are several other theories, myths and facts surrounding the controversial figure but in reality, who is he? Does anybody know about it him without his stage persona? Well, for starters his real name is Brian Hugh Warner and he was born in Canton, Ohio on January 5. He loves painting and has been a music journalist before making it big in the music industry as an artiste.
Talking about his stage persona and loud make-up, Marilyn Manson once told The Guardian, “I created a fake world because I didn’t like the one I was living in.” The new album of the Grammy-nominated artiste ‘We Are Chaos’ will come with 10 songs and be available on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.