OK, then so it's time to draft some words about 2020 and try to make out that it's not been a cataclysmic shitstorm caused mainly by political ineptitude and a hyperactive microorganism. But I can't. Because it was. So I won't. Instead I'll focus mainly on the music side of things, which is surprisingly limited … Continue reading 2020 Crew Review: Iain “Mosh” Purdie – Editor in Chief/Grand Poobah
Tag: Marilyn Manson
Album Review: Marilyn Manson – We Are Chaos
This one caught us by surprise, dropping into the mailbox the day before release so it's been a rushed couple of listens. As such this is very much a "first impressions" review, and opinions may change over time! Having said that, I don't think they'd become much more positive than the ones I've developed over … Continue reading Album Review: Marilyn Manson – We Are Chaos
Festival Review: Hellfest 2018 (22 – 24 June)
France’s soirée of festival season is Hellfest, based in the sleepy town of Clisson, which lies half an hour from Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region of the country, and this year is it’s 13th incarnation In the beginning, starting off more on the heavy side, it’s grown into one of the most … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2018 (22 – 24 June)
Download 2018 unleashes swathe of new acts
Download Festival, the world’s premier rock event, has announced some of the biggest rock acts in the world including Marilyn Manson, Parkway Drive, Rise Against, Body Count and more. The three-day festival takes place 8-10 June 2018 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are on sale now at downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets. Download … Continue reading Download 2018 unleashes swathe of new acts
RIP Daisy Berkowitz, founding member of Marilyn Manson (1968-2017)
Barely hours after news of the passing of Celtic Frost's Martin Ain, we have heard that another influential musician has passed at a terribly early age. Berkowitz (born Scott Putesky) created the stage name by splicing together Daisy from Dukes of Hazzard with the surname of serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam". Together with … Continue reading RIP Daisy Berkowitz, founding member of Marilyn Manson (1968-2017)
Video Roundup: Marilyn Manson, The Bad Flowers, Klogr, Imminence, Orestea, Veins
And the weekend is upon us. Join me in celebration with a fistful (plus one) of new videos... Marilyn Manson - "We Know Where You Fucking Live" The God of Fuck is back, with a fairly disturbing NSFW video from upcoming album Heaven Upside Down, due out on October 6th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWpuVrRek4&feature=youtu.be The Bad Flowers - "Thunder … Continue reading Video Roundup: Marilyn Manson, The Bad Flowers, Klogr, Imminence, Orestea, Veins