Sorry, two days wrong and I have been caught in a musical form of pistology. I am quite convinced, as always, that wrong ideas are right. We’re a bigger brain. The tumor was benign. Let me say thank you for your concern and interest. It does matter to me.

Things---

Today I learned how to not play the saxophone. I even drummed on the title track of the album. I recorded Pogo, John5 and Skold chanting two-letter words.

We are moving 13 songs to a mix studio this week to make our final descent, “So please raise your seatbacks and tray tables.”

Scarling and the Dali-Gaggers are still family and I wish them luck. I hope to contribute some sort of mucopurulent pilliwinks for old-time’s sake. Jes and Bradley, my bastard siblings.

The pay-per-view is all done but it is not at all what you will see on the DVD that I have now taken complete charge of. I think you deserve to see the best that we have, and I intend to show it.

THE ALBUM, THE AKTION THE ASSHOLES.

Please be advised: If you don’t understand, then you ARE in complete admiration of this aggressive-fashion-rape-symphony and the syntax of the conductor. Now breathe slowly.

I like to throw shapes and have no fear of these unusual practices. The cult of incongruity isn’t ever perfekt because it is always better that way.

Even if you expect anything, you will get something else.

Those who have low expectations should get high.

I have a zoo full of new clips and pics and all sorts of shits. This week I will drown you with some new meat to chew.

BUT!

To the cry crickets out there in wonderland. I gorgonize your every exfellowshipping daydreams of my death. I have a funeral home-page and dead cell-phone dialing 911 (noIwonwon) to remind you that you expired long before I told you so.

BUT!!!!!!!!!!!

My lovers, unleavers, soldiers, survivors and believers! LET’S GET OUR HILARODY UNDERWAY!

A catless grin with smoke for words, I love all those who let me.

M.M.

A.D.

This week was strenuous and I landed myself in the hospital as a result of “going too far” in the creation process. I am fine now and glad to be back in the studio. We have just completed the last track for the album and it is my favorite so far.

I also started a series of life-size paintings of Elizabeth Short’s bizarre death. It has haunted me all my life.

Speaking of paintings, I acquired a Marlene Dietrich portrait from Helnwein that is signed by her. It is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.

If mankind is illustrated, are we pencils or erasers? Write the score? Or the right whore?

MM

A.D.

[posted 7/4/2002 U.S.A.]

“Hurry please. The world is coming to an end and I have a lot to do.”

Today I started work with legendary painter/artist Gottfried Helnwein. Thanks to Cyril, his son, we met some time ago and are now collaborating. Today:

Lighting, camera tests, juggling.

I am too exhausted to reveal the details of our work but it is multi-media-prop chaos that I know will please many and enrage more. I am honored to work with him...and he is having a gallery exhibit this Thursday in LA that I will be attending.

As I promised, here are a couple of behind-the-scenes shots taken by Matt N., my art assistant. These are not representative of Helnwein’s work as he is primarily a painter. (AMAZING PAINTER).

Candid Manson portrait     Shiver still     Cake up on some makeup     Waiting to be shot

More to come.

MM

[posted 6/24/2002 U.S.A.]

THROUGH THE PAIN GATE. (Do mirrors sleep and do they have feelings? Or—“90 days of Sodom”)

Hello, it’s good to be home. Sometimes the fine print in my Faustian contract eludes me and I forget how little time there is to accomplish so much. BUT THE IMPORTANCE IS TO ALWAYS:

1—Do anything creative. Who cares what people think of it.

2—After all, art is only one ‘f’ short of what most people’s opinions smell like.

To update everyone, I went to Detroit and proved that you are not always guilty of what people assume you are.

(cut to):

I flew to NYC and wrapped my last two scenes of “Party Monster.” I think everyone will enjoy this amusing, dark film and its talented cast. (Restrain your cynicism.)

NOW…

I am starting a new film project tomorrow with some preliminary photography work. All I can say now, is that a renowned artist that I admire is going to collaborate on something I will be directing. I want to take some shots just for the site so you can get a sneak peek at what we are cooking up. I will post something late Sunday.

PATIENT WARNING

We see ourselves printed out on a zerox again and again and if we are not careful, we may end up just staring at a blur of ink. NEVER TOUCH ME UNTIL I AM DRY. (It will smear.)

I only make these things---scratches, scars, mumbles, cords, chords---to form a ladder to climb my way out of the hole in Hell I have dug while trying to MAKE these things. Sometimes, I forget to stop and enjoy how pretty Hell can be, if you can get past the smell of DOUBT.

“Mais rien ne peut exister, si l’on raisonne.”

And as Cab says: “Hidee, Hidee Ho”

Some films I watched and/or rewatched this week:

“Baise Moi”, “The Scarlet Empress” and a favorite, “L’AGE D’OR” by Luis Bunuel

You might enjoy.

Finally, I am trying to create a new Bullet-in ( ) Bored, as some may have noticed. This project is currently being handled by M.o.P., Stark. I have done this as a response to many requests, which have not gone unnoticed. I hope to be able to stop by there and chat periodically. However, we are finishing up the record and preparing to mix, so please understand the time restraints.

When I talk about the Marquis DeSade or recapturing the spirit of Weimar Berlin at its decadent, creative peak, I am not looking to go back in time or glorify anything BUT expression. It also reminds me of the Limelight scene in NYC from ‘89-’92. My interest in these pages of history is a pile of scattered ransom-note-cut-ups meant to create an invitation to chaos and a demand for style. (Whatever YOU choose.)

Why attend an event when you can be one?

The world may be a stage and blah, blah….but we can ALL BE STARS, not just players. No more rules to where the “stage” ends and the audience begins.

Applause is music.

Boooooooos are beautiful when harmonized!

Enjoy watching YOU more than you think.

With admiration and respect for your inspired individuality…

You are always my fire---Los Olvidados.

MM

[posted 6/22/2002 U.S.A.]

LET’S NOT BE ALL MOUTH AND NO TROUSERS. HELLO AGAIN TO MY “STRAWBERRY RIPPLES!”

A friend taught me this phrase…“Jemandem nach dem Mund reden. Halt’s Maul oder ich polier der die Fresse.” I have not forgotten you; I just wanted to let everyone collect their emotions.

I am excited and relieved to have finished recording all of Ginger’s drum tracks and we wrote one new song this week as a bit of a therapeutic fire extinguisher. I welcome my new bandmember. I don’t really feel the sting of insults anymore but I care about my friends (new and old) so I hope this community can contain their pointless prejudices.

It was nice to hear Jonathan Davis complimenting our album, and showing support. I also got a surprising call from Gidget (Brad Stewart), who has always been like a brother. He is truly talented and I hope to help him with his new work. It would be surreal to play a song together again, since we have put the past behind us.

This weekend I photographed 40 to 50 of my paintings (from ‘97—‘02) to update the gallery and I will have the date for the exhibit this week; it will be in late September.

There seems to be different opinions on my influences these sunny days. While most come from French Surrealism, Dada and the atmosphere of Weimar Berlin, I also find this record so much like making Portrait of an American Family. Reckless, Du kannst mich mal am Arsch lecken! I had to get back to the reason that I wanted to begin with.

Cabaret is thought to have its origin in France in 1881 and the first Cabaret that represented the spirit I find most inspiring, was in Berlin in 1901. The city was considered devoid of Kultur and a breeding ground for evil. At times of censorship and soulless art turned into simple products, creativity rises. Rome! Nachtlokals! Oppression impression obsession. This is not a statement, this is an observation translated into real-time choreography. Fashion changed, the world shifted its axis. Sounds like today.

Burlesque provided eroticism and sexscape. Cabaret and Vaudeville were satire, parody and the theatre of grotesque. Each has had an impact on everything we see today, but I aim to revive the attitude of chaos and reckless disregard for tomorrow, in order to make today’s creations as genius as possible. If it shocks, it is only because it grabs your attention in a clusterfuck of mediocrity. “Shocking” is a juvenile attempt to describe well-crafted art.

TO CLARIFY:

I did sing in the first version of Moulin Rouge, but a certain loving “woman,” had my vocals removed. While I enjoyed working on the film, it was not my sole inspiration, but an exciting element in this puzzle.

For the crib biters and der Flunkies-- You certainly can’t be a fascist when you are into fashion. So let’s put on our best suit, here comes the GOLDEN AGE.

MM

[posted 6/10/2002 U.S.A.]

THIS WILL NOT BE THE LAST DAY ON EARTH

Believing in yourself and making a tough, almost impossible decision can hopefully define a man. This day is far harder for me and my dear friend than it is for anyone else.

I made a choice that I hope will be the best for both of us. There is no good or bad guy in this situation--- the reasons are between Twiggy and the band.

Twiggy, you will be missed and I truly hope you find something that brings you happiness. I will always be here for you. I mean that.

Sincerely,

MM

[posted 5/29/2002 U.S.A.]

“THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO CREATE IT.”

We are perfect and ripe just before decay.

Knowing this, a new consciousness, inevitably kills the old. One of the most painful things a person can experience is the agony of change.

If you truly love a concept, a vision, a person, an ideal…You cannot waver, or surrender to habit. Do not feel fear of what will be newly gained, and do not try to jump in a grave when we need to pay our respects and leave a tragedy.

We are brave and we are NOT uncaring. We care…I care… about the soul of what I create, because it IS my very soul.

As I write this, I am watching Fellini's version of E.A. Poe's "Never Bet The Devil Your Head."

Amusing. Will happiness drive us to despair?

When I wake up, it will be a new day. Tomorrow is closer than yesterday.

Mono

From the paint pit

Marilyn Manson

[posted 5/29/2002 U.S.A.]

"These Foolish Things"

Excuse my absence...

My cryptovestiphilia was finally put to proper use this past week while I was portraying "Christina" in the film "Party Monster." I was actually allowed to leave home alone and enter the central nervous system.

Tomorrow, I am going to see a movie by Pier Paolo Pasolini in a theatre. Although I've watched it often over the years, it may be the first time it has been shown in America, as it was banned and the director was assassinated. I was reminded of the importance and power of opinion when expressed in art. Although art is undefinable, opinion is seldom powerful.

Moving on... hierophilia and imparcolpia aside!!!!!!!!

I know decoromedia is not a proper form of JOURNALism, I find that the study of its rules help to create proper settings for one's evolution. Of course, I mean this both metaphorically and literally.

Some things won't be the same, because they will be better.

Manson in a French accent, "Delilah, do not run with those scissors!"

(The girl often will pause now and pretend to sweep up the hair.)

Manson, without the accent, says: "I have no persona called Arch Dandy."

Then to Delilah--a persona non grata--The Arch Dandy proclaims, "I am merely an idiosyncrat."

Decoromedia in action as demonstrated by M.W. Gacy

A postcard from the migraine fields

So we will now return our efforts to the melolagnia at hand. DRUMS!!!

(Doctor's orders.)

From the migraine fields,

MM

[posted 5/25/2002 U.S.A.]

PART 3: THE BUZZ MERCHANTS AND TICKETTY BOOS

I'm almost finished with the long-awaited DVD.

The book publisher and release date will be officially announced shortly. The delay, I now can say has been due to a certain "religion's" way.

The album is pissing more than I drink and piss-propped more than you think. I haven't opened the bottle yet. Just wait.

All other B-sides, score pieces and tits and teeth will be made available as soon as I am allowed. I hope the changes HERE suit your desires and requests because the persuasion plate is being attended to every day.

For now, there's a peep show that a doctor once showed me.

A.D.

M.M.

[posted 5/11/2002 U.S.A.]

PART 2: Trump of Static, Trumpet of Doom

I like to sing in a living room setting. These are some moments between phenomena and mental dis-activity.

Political Rhetoric

Golden

Age

Die Korruption

When did this become a whore house?

John is using 4 strings right now

I plan to announce DVD, book, art show and album news in the coming days. For now--

I tried painting with mortician make-up from a 20s plastic surgery kit. These are the results in progress.

Oil in progress

My medium

A.D.

M.M.

[posted 5/5/2002 U.S.A.]

PART 1: The irresponsible vortex of the grotesque studio.

These are some jewels I almost choked on. I had my mouth open when I shook the apple tree.

If you don't sit under it with anyone else but me, I will give you PART 2, and 3.

My taste buds, my taste buds.

Avoid the tyranny of taste.

With Love,

A.D.

M.M.

Lunchtime discussion of art.

This rhythm is in no way a manifesto.

Manson plays the violet wand.

[posted 5/4/2002 U.S.A.]

The Age of Blame

Serpents bang the window pane for fruitless hours.

"Where is our apple?!" "Where is our apple?!"

"Kill that man. Kill that Manson. He is STARK raving mad and we are sad."

I say throw him in the hole and cover him in those forsaken songs. Where is our devil? (We know where god is.)

LOVE the exaggerated.

LOVE what we are knot, until we are so tangled we cannot escape.

I I I I have got a big new cd, undefined, well-designed. I want to give you a peak this week-end. Maybe 5 or 10, I don't know.

I have final news on the book. There's a date set. Place your bet.

I I I love you all (yes, all) and I hate to see this tower of babble fall. It is just a playground, and the principal will fix the sandbox soon.

Good afternoon,

Da Da Marilyn Manson

Da Da

[posted 5/3/2002 U.S.A.]

MARLENE DIETRICH

The aged text that serves as an opening image to my journal, was put there to promote thought and discussion. I would like to make it clear that these words are not mine, nor did I intend for you to believe that they were.

I used one of the memoirs of the great and talented, Marlene Dietrich as a bit of an amusement park sign that one might see at night.

Will it turn on? Has it ever been on? Do I want it to?

From the NACHTKABARETT,

Marilyn Manson

[posted 4/19/2002 U.S.A.]

POGO

Pogo in da da da studio

[posted 4/12/2002 U.S.A.]

THE STAINS OF YESTERDAY

As you see, we have begun the show and the progress of this website’s transformation will continue rapidly in the days to come. The band has written 2 more songs and I am working on the musical intro of the album today. I foresee a trip to Europe needed to capture the charming atmosphere of decay I am seeking for this one.

I’ve also been busy painting in preparation for my first art exhibit, set to take place at the Tamara Bane Gallery in Los Angeles in mid August. I’ve photographed some works (in progress) and some of my working material as well.

I have word on the novel coming soon.

Sometimes DRUGS can add color to a black mood or exterminate those insects of depression. But only ART, like shards of glass and bloodstained asphalt at an intersection, can capture the pain or lack of it with a beauty that almost resembles a bruise on god. I have seen the side effects of my thoughts and I have found that there is no cure. While it is terminal, I am spelled out in a halcyon font with an unwashed brain and a belief in my new layer of skin. I must advise, that despite the discomfort any creature endures when molting, never hesitate the agony of leaving behind the dead cells.

To stay in that rotten shell you have finally outgrown, you will surely die.

You won’t understand if you are sitting.

With love,

Arch Dandy

Marilyn Manson

Artworks in progress

Bleed detail of Jonathan work

Inspiration

Some paint goes inside

When I grow old I would like a drink (in progress)

Work in progress (Jonathan)

[posted 3/26/2002 U.S.A.]

ATTENTION DOPPLEGANGERS:

We have now entered "The Golden Age of Grotesque."

My band and I are going to give you a peep of what it looks and sounds like. Check the news for more agit-prop and first thing tomorrow, you will get a taste of this site's transformation.

Arch Dandy,

Marilyn Manson

[posted 3/21/2002 U.S.A.]

March 15, 2002

A burnt offering can often be considered instant choreography.

3/15/02

[posted 3/15/2002 U.S.A.]

March 13, 2002

I enjoyed the results of Resident Evil and its use of my score work. I congratulate Paul Andersen. I hope all of you thriller sci-fi fans liked it as well. The other pieces that are not on the soundtrack will be made available here very soon.

For now, here is a glimpse into the studio. I took a few shots of co-producer Tim Skold and the guys recording a new song that John 5 wrote. Expect to see more of me singing and the rest of the band recording in greater detail later.

Next week I plan to announce the album title, but I can say for sure NONE of the fake track listings are even close. No predictions of “ghetto Dracula” or anything else are accurate either. I can say the album will be a hard and violent mix of industrial-strength punk vaudeville with 30s Berlin cabaret decadence.

One song title is…”Use your fist and not your mouth.”

Here is a peek:

John 5 and Tim Skold

Guitar take 1

Manson vocal take

Manson in the booth

Tim at the mix board

Guitar take 2

Production value

[posted 3/13/2002 U.S.A.]

It's time to accept knowing what you are and what you want to say

It is time for something new.

I am done with 11 songs now.

It has no resemblance to what most critical prophets of the identity-free forum are expecting.

I am glad you will all be here to join me on this trip to the only society that matters and that is the society of oneself.

I've got new pics for the museum and some clips of the recording on the way.

I miss the stage and I will be heading for it soon enough. But it's going to be something else my darling ones.

MM

[posted 3/3/2002 U.S.A.]

February 14th, 2002

Happy Valentine's Day. Here are some sweets, for my sweets.

For little boys:

"I will love you until I die."

For little girls:

"I love you with all my heart."

Love and I am,

Marilyn Manson

[posted 2/14/2002 U.S.A.]

THE THROAT

Luckily, I can post a message since my throat is bloody and raw from singing all night. One more song is finished. The album is almost whole.

I just approved the soundtrack to Resident Evil. They are using four of my score pieces. The titles are:

"Seizure of power", "Cleansing", "Reunion" and "Resident Evil Main Title Theme"

There was a chance they might use another but this should be the final 4. The rest will appear only in the film but I may try to sneak a few for you to hear. The titles are:

"Airborne", "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts", "The red queen", "The queen explains the needs", "Necrosis", "Suppressing early signs of infection" and "The dead walk".

I'll tell you some song titles for my album soon. I'm off to the studio.

MM

[posted 2/9/2002 U.S.A.]

February 7, 2002

From the studio. Click here

[posted 2/8/2002 U.S.A.]

February 6, 2002

I'm not in the studio today, so I am painting a picture that is inspired by a recent magic show that I attended. In the world of DVD's, ours is being finished despite delays. The disc itself will contain much more than the concert pay-per-view which is being rescheduled. The DVD goes like this

BONECHURCHPRAGUEPOPEVATICANPOLICENYC

LONDONJOHN5NAKEDDENVERFIRECOPSDRUGS

GIRLSONTOURBUSWITHINFLATABLEKIDDIEPOOL

RUSSIALIVEBABOONSLOUDMUSICOZZFESTFIRE

DRUGSCOPSBLOODHOSPITALJAPANFANSNUDITY

SMASHINGPUKINGROCKINGCOPSBOMBTHREATS

and so on.

I'm seeing Jonathan Davis this week but there was never a definite collaboration, just a rumor. We had a good time working together again.

This journal will indeed be filled with video entries and still photos in the future. But for now I think I've said enough. I'm back to work.

MM

[posted 2/6/2002 U.S.A.]