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Updated April 29th, 99 - 6:15pm Manson Storms Off Stage Ending With 23 Arrests The last 2 weeks for Marilyn Manson seems to have been the worst ever for the band. First their music is media linked to the Colorado killings last Tuesday, because one of the murderers was "said" to be a fan of Marilyn Manson causing a downward spiral effect for the band which had Manson cancel tomorrow's performance in Denver, Colorado and postponing his last 5 dates for his North American "Rock Is Dead" tour. Not to mention the many Manson fans that waited in line to get good tickets to see the rescheduled show they had planned to make-up on May 8th because of his ankle injury last month. Well, the wall came down hard yesterday at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after Manson spotted a 2-foot yellow smiley face prop replacing his shock logo on his ACS podium. This prank resulted Manson storming off the stage and ending with 23 arrests... Manson is on his way home today says his management. Here's what the Washington Post had to say about last night's performance: Shock rocker Marilyn Manson cut short his concert and abruptly walked off the stage when he realized someone had stuck a large yellow smiley face on a stage prop. The resulting rowdiness ended in 23 arrests. The crowd of 4,765 appeared stunned when Manson -- already the target of criticism this week alleging that his wild, ``gothic'' style influenced the Littleton, Colo., school shooting -- became angry Wednesday and stormedn off the stage early. Some in the crowd became rowdy and swarmed Manson's tour bus. Police arrested 23 people on charges of assault on an officer, interfering with police, disorderly conduct, trespassing and failure to disperse, police Lt. Jerry Potter said. Police and security officers at the scene said there were several scuffles between officers and the crowd. There were no reports of injuries. It was not known if Manson was in the bus at the time of the incident. Inside the Five Seasons Center, 10 people were arrested on charges of public intoxication or possession of a controlled substance. Organizers had beefed up security at the center because of the controversy surrounding Manson. Jennie Boddy, publicist for the band's record label, Nothing/Interscope Records, said today she would try to learn why Manson cut short his show. Potter said Five Seasons Center personnel told him that Manson ``somehow saw (the smiley face) at midpoint of the song and he became very upset.'' He said it was the face, 2 to 2 1/2 feet across, ``large enough to make a presence,'' was stuck on the front of a prop that looked like a pulpit. It was visible to the audience but not, at first, to Manson. ``It struck me as very odd that it would be part of his stage presence when it was so uncharacteristic of everything else he was doing,'' Potter said. Tammy Koolbeck, marketing director at the Five Seasons Center, said no one in the crowd or the center's staff could have gotten to the prop to attach the smiley face. ``It was probably put on by one of his people,'' she said. On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside a Manson concert in Minneapolis, protesting possible links between his dark music and the Colorado school killings. At the same time, Manson announced the cancellation of next week's last five dates of his U.S. tour, saying it was out of respect for the victims of the shootings. Manson, who took his stage name from Marilyn Monroe and mass killer Charles Manson, said he blames the tragedy on ignorance, hatred and access to guns. An SLS Viewer sent in their review of what happened last night and this is what KyCog015@aol.com had to say: You may have already heard this but last nights show was quite an experience. The crowd in Cedar Rapids was terrible. The people in the seats were actually sitting down. The show was going great up to the point of Antichrist Superstar. The band was louder than normal and Manson seemed pretty intense compared to the other two shows I saw this week. When ACS started the podium had a smiley face covering the shock logo. I thought at first it was a joke because there was a lot of protesting going on, so I thought he was poking fun at them. He did the first verse and when he flops over the front of the podium he noticed the face on the podium. He immediately started yelling behind him and then bent the microphone forward over the podium and tried to pull off the face. It would not come off so he then jumped off the podium and tried knocking the podium over, when he could not do this he took Ginger's drums and threw then and went off the stage. The lights came on and that was it. The crowd then started yelling "Fucck You" until everyone was told to leave. Then a small crowd gathered around the bus, security said that Marilyn had left and we needed to back up or police would come. That made the crowd angrier and police were sent in, next thing you knew the crowd was huge and the police were beating people and arresting them left and right. They had probably 15 cars and 100 cops, including dogs. It was a wild night. I say good for Manson because the people of Iowa sucked! For those who are interested in reading a few other reviews from last night's short set should check out Gazette Online. Thanks to: chris, scott, BMoss81573, chaeign. Rock Is Dead Single Those who are interested in ordering the 'Rock Is Dead' single can preorder it at Weathermen Records, which is in stock May 16th, 99. MARILYN MANSON-ROCK IS DEAD $10.99 from the uk Single for the shock rockers' contribution to the soundtrack of the 1999 Keanu Reeves film 'Matrix'. Contains two versions of 'Rock Is Dead' (Clean Mix & Dirty Mix), plus the Deftones' hit 'My Own Summer', which is also featured on the soundtrack. Thanks a lot to: The Weathermen.

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Updated April 28th, 99 - 8:10pm Pretty Hate Machine Domestic Release In Canada Nine Inch Nails collectors in Canada will be happy to note that after years of Pretty Hate Machine being available as an import in Canada (due to a weird situation with TVT), it now appears that Universal will be able to release it finally in Canada on the Nothing/Interscope imprint. The domestic Re-release in Canada will hit the shelves on May 11th, 99. Here's what the solicitation folder has to say: Nine Inch Nails defined the 90's. Trent Reznor created music full of aggression, passion, angst, pain and disparate sounds that made an immediate connection with a new generation of disaffected youth. Originally released at the end of November, 1989, Pretty Hate Machine was hailed by critics as revolutionary and spawned the massive alterna-hit "Head Like A Hole" as well as the (now) classic "Down In It" and "Sin". 10 years later the album still sounds as cutting edge and new as if it had been released in 1999. While we all anxiously await Trent Reznor's upcoming release (coming in '99 we promise... well, we hope so any way!), Pretty Hate Machine is now being made available domestically in Canada for the first time since 1993! Nine Inch Nails fans (or "ninnies" as they are lovingly referred to) are completists when it comes to anything from this group. Rack this one along side the rest of the catalogue and you will be guaranteed to see some significant extra sales. Check with your local Universal Music rep about the Nine Inch Nails Sales program available now. Thanks a lot to: Dennon Shockey. Michelle Williams of Dawson's Creek Badmouths Manson on 'The View' Michelle Williams of Dawson's Creek was a guest on the ABC morning talk show "The View" to talk about her hit show on the WB channel and her off-Broadway play Killer Joe. Killer Joe is black comedy set in a trailer in the middle of Texas. The story centers around family members hiring someone to kill another family member. Michelle plays Joe's daughter. At the opening of the program she discussed her time about being "dragged" to a Marilyn Manson concert which she badmouths Manson about how his music is a "huge influence". Talk about the blind leading the blind... Here's the transcript from the show: View: So I mentioned you went to a Marilyn Manson concert, what is your take on all of this? MW: I'm like the most unlikely candidate for a Marilyn Manson concert on Earth. I was dragged to one in Long Island, one of the more horrific experiences. It's so disturbing; it's hard talking about. But the most disturbing thing is, I think I can look at it now and realize the ridiculousness of it, and the fact mostly it is an act, the fact that there's kids in the audience. View: What did they show, what did they do? MW: There is a huge flashing sign that goes up midway through the concert that flashed drugs, drugs, drugs, they do chant about drugs, and hate, and sort of cheering on cocaine, and. View: But do you think he should be banned? MW: I think that gets into what you said earlier about censorship. I'm the last person that wants to take way 1st amendment rights, but on the other hand its disturbing and upsetting and I think it is a huge influence. View: So if you are a disturbed young person and you are exposed to this, this is something that can really push you over the edge? MW: I think so, I mean you know, kids are influenced by what they see on TV, and what they read in the paper, what they listen to, what they see on the Internet, everything contributes to it in some way. I'm told she was then asked about her role playing a slut on Dawson's Creek, which she continued to defend herself. Lets hope her starring role in "Killer Joe" doesn't influence anyone, if you know what I mean. Thanks a lot to: IDUNNOdooU, green bug.

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Updated April 27th, 99 - 11:25pm Manson Postpones Five Tour Dates Out of Respect For Littleton, Colorado This can't wait so I'm getting this online now... I know this is going to affect a lot of Marilyn Manson fans who have been waiting so desperately to see the group play, but it seems out of respect of those who lost their loved ones last week Marilyn Manson has postponed the last 5 'Rock Is Dead' concert dates... This even includes the make-up show on May 8th that they planned on making up because of Manson's ankle injury back in March. When will it ever stop? The official Marilyn Manson news website states: Out of respect for those lost in the school tragedy at Littleton, CA, Marilyn Manson announce the postponement of the last five dates of their tour. "People are trying to sort out what happened and to deal with their losses," states Marilyn Manson. "It's not a great atmosphere to be out playing rock'n'roll shows, for us or the fans. The media has unfairly scapegoated the music industry and so-called Goth kids and has speculated - with no basis in truth - that artists like myself are in someway to blame. This tragedy was a product of ignorance, hatred, and an access to guns. I hope the media's irresponsible finger - pointing doesn't create more discrimination against kids who look different." The band will postpone May 3rd (Reno, NV), May 4th (Fresno, CA), May 5th (Las Vegas, NV) May 7th (Phoenix, AZ) and May 8th (Universal City, CA). We'll let you know ASAP when Manson will makes up these tour dates... Expect many music websites to feature this news in the morning....

I'll have all the latest updates online tomorrow... Thanks for all the many Birthday wishes. It has been one hell of a day. Thanks everyone. =)

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Updated April 26th, 99 - 9:50pm Manson Speaks About What Marilyn Manson Really Means The Sunday Times featured an article on April 25th about Marilyn Manson linked to the Colorado shootings. The article features a few new quotes from Manson about what his take is on the issue: "It's easy to shock Americans because they're all so stupid. My band is a reaction against the fake, sunny, cheerful, Disneyworld America," he boasts. Asked how he would react if a fan did something "tragically stupid" after listening to his music, Manson said: " That would just go to show how ignorant people were raised." You can read their full misleading article here. Thanks a lot to: BMoss81573. Charlie Clouser Speaks His Influences Synth website "Analogue Modular Systems" features an extensive interview with Charlie Clouser of Nine Inch Nails about what Analog synthesizers he has used and how it has influenced the sound of NIN in the process of recording. This interview really won't matter to the average NIN fan, unless you know a lot about synthesizers, but please notice the last question in the interview: CY: So when is this new record coming out? NIN: Well were hoping to finish it in the next month, so we will finish around June 1st, and hopefully, in theory it will come out in August. You can read the full interview here. Thanks a lot to: tangent. Editor's Notes Tomorrow is my 19th birthday, so the chances of me having an update are very slim. To those who remembered, thanks for all the birthday wishes. =)

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Updated April 25th, 99 - 8:00pm Senator's Trying To Stop Marilyn Manson - Updated! This was posted from a Florida newspaper about two senators trying to stop the purchase of Marilyn Manson music. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she is joining with Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan, to send a letter to Seagram's, asking the firm to push a subsidiary to withdraw compact discs and tapes featuring shock rocker Marilyn Manson. Collins said Manson's music had been "implicated" in three of the school violence incidents. I did some digging and I found the senator's websites including their emails at www.Senate.gov. Those who want to tell senator's Sam Brownback and Susan Collins personally by via email about who the real Marilyn Manson is can do so by clicking their names. Hopefully the fans can make a difference. Thanks a lot to: Babiboy849. Portsmouth Superintendent Bans Black Clothing, Trench Coats and Manson Attire Nashua Telegraph newspaper (April 24th) reads that the Portsmouth superintendent has banned "Goth", rocker clothes and trench coats: Portsmouth(AP) - the Colorado school shootings have prompted Portsmouth schools to ban black trench coats and dark clothing associated with shock singer Marilyn Manson and the Gothic movement. "When kids come back from vacation, they better not even think about wearing Marilyn Manson" or anything else related to the Gothic movement - a look defined by white face paint and black or dark-dyed hair, said Superintendent Suzanne Schrader. "Parents are welcome to challenge me in court," Schrader told The Portsmouth Herald. The two pupils who killed and wounded classmates and teachers in LIttleton, Co., last week wore blacktrench coats and were said to be followers of the Gothic movement. Schrader said she hopes banning divisive clothes will help students feel less of a separation from oneanother. Parent Anastasia Parker disagrees wit hthe ban. Her daughter, Rachel, went to the media last year because students were tormenting her for her Marilyn Manson-wear. "Marilyn Manson is 75 percent of my daughter's wardrobe," she said. "Does this mean I have to go out and buy all new clothes?" Parker said Manson is the same to her daughter as Alice Cooper was to her in the 1970's. "When I was growing up, I had Alice Cooper posters all over my walls," she said. But Schrader said there is no comparison. "Alice Cooper didn't encourage (listeners) to make death threats," she said. Thanks a lot to: aadalman.

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Updated April 23rd, 99 - 6:45pm Answers To Why Denver Canceled Marilyn Manson Concert I'm told from redearth that mayor Wellington Webb of Denver, Colorado didn't force the Marilyn Manson concert on April 30th cancelled which was to be held at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado. "He asked the concert promoters if they would cancel the concert because of the events that took place" said Redearth. "The concert promoters told the Denver radio station KBPI, the creators of the concert for their 'Birthday Bash', that the promoters would have to contact Marilyn Manson to talk about canceling the concert," which took place Wednesday April 21. Redearth explains that "Today it was announced that Marilyn Manson and the concert promoters agreed to cancel [the concert]." The concert date won't be pushed back, "and anyone with tickets need to refund them by taking them back to the place that they purchased them from," explains Redearth. On an unrelated subject, Nothing Records sent me the statement from about the creators of the Birthday Bash dropping the upcoming multi-artist concert: For Immediate Release: April 21, 1999 106.7 KBPI CANCELS BIRTHDAY CONCERT IN SYMPATHY OF COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL KILLINGS Vice-President and General Manager of Jacor Communications, Don Howe has announced today that the annual KBPI Birthday Bash will not be held. "In light of recent events at Columbine High School, we, as responsible members of the community, feel that we must do the right thing." This decision was not made lightly. According to Jacor Concert director and KBPI Program Director, Bob Richards, "Our staff is united in its support of this move. None of us feel like it's the appropriate time to throw ourselves a party. We want to do everything we can to let the healing begin." The concert was to be held April 30 at Red Rocks to celebrate the heritage rock station's 28th birthday. KBPI is encouraging listeners to donate blood, money or support to help ease the pain of this horrific trauma. Ticket refunds will be made at the point of purchase. NIN and Manson Albums Chosen As Landmark Albums The May issue of Rollingstone reviews the 150 greatest records in several music genres. Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar (page 64) and Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral (page 54) were both chosen as landmark albums of the 90's under the Alternative category. In the May issue of MAXIM magazine, their poll of the 50 sexiest women in the world lists Rose McGowan as number 18. The article makes a few comments about her fiance Marilyn Manson. On MTV news, Sean Lennon has said that the major influences for his new album have been Rammstein and Marilyn Manson... Also, James found an interesting tidbit while looking through the instruction manual to the video game "WARCRAFT II." He explains that the makers of the game thank Nine Inch Nails. Thanks a lot to: james, Milkie. Unauthorized Manson Documentary Featured On E! Television The director of the unauthorized Marilyn Manson video 'Demystifying The Devil' wrote me and explained that "E! Entertainment Television", on their Gossip Show will feature a segment mentioning their Manson documentary video which will air today at 8pm, Saturday 4/24 at 9am and Sunday 4/25 At 1pm. Check your local listings for correct air times...

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Updated April 22nd, 99 - 10:50pm Manson Gives His Condolences Earlier this evening Marilyn Manson gave a statement about being linked to the 2 killers of Columbine High School just because they listened to their music... "I have been asked to comment by numerous news organizations on the Colorado school tragedy," Manson said today in his first statement on the tragedy. "It's tragic and disgusting anytime young people's lives are taken in an act of senseless violence." "My condolences go out to the students and their families." Everlast/Danny Lohner Coincidentally Recorded a Song Similar To The Colorado Tragedy Allstarmag.com music news website features an article here with Everlast about how he is a bit wary of releasing a song he and Danny Lohner of Nine Inch Nails recently recorded which is eerily similar to the tragedy in Littleton, Colo. "The song is about a kid raised with guns and he ends up killing some kids at school... I'm now hesitant," Everlast told Los Angeles alternative radio station KROQ Thursday (April 22) morning on the Kevin & Bean show. Allstar reports that Everlast hopes there will be a good amount of time between the incident in Denver Colorado and the song release, which is still undetermined. He described the project with Lohner, NIN's guitarist, as a "Nine Inch Nails thing with guest vocalists." The one track was recorded earlier this year says Allstar. Denver Mayor Cancels Manson's Denver Performance Denver Mayor Wellington Webb had the concert promoters cancel the Marilyn Manson performance on April 30th at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, because Marilyn Manson was a favorite of the Columbine High School gunmen. The Matrix Soundtrack Surging Through The Charts The runaway sci-fi hit "The Matrix" is taking the April box office records by storm breaking over 100 million in ticket sales in a matter of a few weeks. But not only is the movie doing so well, the soundtrack is taking a more serious assault on the top ten riding a sales boost from #9 to #7 this week, according to Soundscan sales figures released on Wednesday. So with that in mind Interscope has decided as a last attempt at positioning The Matrix soundtrack even higher on the charts, they have asked SeemsLikeSalvation News for your help... Those who are familiar with Mtv's "Total Request Live" might have noticed that the Marilyn Manson music video "Rock Is Dead" is doing extraordinary well for The Matrix soundtrack; more than any other Manson video has ever done in the past. Interscope representatives have informed me that they need the help of the fans to keep Rock Is Dead literally rocking the countdown by your repeated popular votes. A lot of this is to position Manson for their next video "Coma White" debuting early next month and to make sure it's a big single and not just a subtle, not often seen "Man That You Fear" example of a video. When I spoke to Manson about "Coma White" early this month, he told me how very proud of what he has done to make this video possible... I'm told big things are in stored and the only way these things can happen is the fans helping out a little bit more... So those who are interested in taking action, point those browsers to the official Total Request Live website to cast in your votes here. More News On The Dope Show Remake On April 20th we reported (read our "Manson To Redo 'The Dope Show' For Scream 3?" headline for more info) that Manson has been considering redoing their Grammy nominated single "The Dope Show" for the third installment of the teen horror flick "Scream 3" with the returning cast of David Arquette, Courteney Cox, and Neve Campbell. MTV News is reporting that Marilyn Manson may follow up their recent hip-hop collaboration with DMX by hooking up with No Limit mogul Master P to work together on The Dope Show remake. According to a spokesperson for No Limit Records, Master P and Manson are currently "in discussions" to remake "The Dope Show" for an as-yet-undetermined project, although an unconfirmed rumor has the song slated for the "Scream 3" soundtrack. An SLS viewer talked to bassist Twiggy Ramirez about the whole Dope Show remake and has said that they are thinking about it, but at the time things are still uncertain... More as it comes in... TBG: One Pound Note Album Review Here's a new review of "The Bowling Green" album One Pound Note from issue #45/Rockpile Magazine/April l999: This new addition to the NOTHING roster adds another funky level to its hyper-electro-pop. The Bowling Green, or Micko Westmore- land, produces a tight and easily danceable product embracing kitsch and futurism in the same beat. Tracks like "Astrkhan" and "Go Kart" showcase some of the best The Bowling Green has to offer with a happy tryst into techno-a-go-go. Beyond Westmoreland's penchant for musical amalgams, he has also made himself known on the other side of the entertainment world, starring in Todd Haynes' The Velvet Goldmine, as the ethereally beautiful Jack Fairy, a character loosely based on Marc Bolan and Brian Eno. So if the mere musical mention of '70s funk, '80's electronics and '90s big beats aren't enough to convince the critical masses of The Bowling Green's eclectic presentation, his stunning visage in one of the most chronologically convergent looks at the music world should just about do it. Thanks a lot to: crystal.

Thank you to everyone who has been writing me and giving me their views on the Denver shooting that unfortunately is referencing Marilyn Manson. Sadly I can't respond to all your letters, but I'm doing the best I can to respond to the majority of them one by one. My mailbox is flooded with 25+ emails an hour and I don't have the time to write them all at the moment... Practically every magazine is referencing Manson in a large or small way, but if I don't use your links please don't be offended.

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Updated April 21st, 99 - 9:00pm Manson Looked As The Scapegoat For The Killings In Colorado Just when the media couldn't get any worse, they tag a number like this on Marilyn Manson as if he had something to contribute to the murder of 15 dead people (including the two shooters who took their own lives) because the gunmen listened to music of Marilyn Manson. Despite what the music news website NME.com said here Manson's management explained to me that Manson has "been updated throughout the beginning of it all" and that the magazine information "is off base," adding that "there is no statement being made." If things do change and Manson does make a statement, we'll let you know. Among thousands of news papers reporting this upsetting story, the majority of them reference Marilyn Manson as one of the many favorite bands the two teenage High School murderes, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold listen too... dragging Manson into the killings as one of the scapegoats. Last night while watching my local news I recorded DC/Channel 7-news airing a report about how the killers dubbed themselves as a gang called the "Trench Coat Mafia." (click link for school picture) For they were dressed in black, which channel 7 speculated they were part of a group of youngsters called "goths." They wanted to know who these young people are and what ties them together... You can download their video report here in real video format. They also feature Marilyn Manson music video footage of 'Get Your Gunn' as the "gothic" type. Among Marilyn Manson being linked to what the killer's genre of music there was also reports of KMFDM. Today MSNBC aired the website that was featured on Eric Harris's AOL account featuring lyrics of KMFDM's "Son of a Gun" from their 1996 album Xtort. This is what Sascha K. formerly of KMFDM said regarding the media reports linking the band to the "Trench Coat Mafia" website in Littleton, CO: "First and foremost, KMFDM would like to express their deep and heartfelt sympathy for the parents, families and friends of the murdered and injured children in Littleton," says SASCHA K., founder of KMFDM. "We are sick and appalled, as is the rest of the nation, by what took place in Colorado yesterday." "KMFDM are an art form--not a political party. From the beginning, our music has been a statement against war, oppression, fascism and violence against others," emphatically states SASCHA. "While some of the former band members are German as reported in the media, none of us condone any Nazi beliefs whatsoever." (I'll have encoded video of the MSNBC airing of the killer's website a little later, still encoding) Not only is it Marilyn Manson and KMFDM being referenced... I've seen and heard references to numerous entertainments that the media believes could have influenced the shooters... such as the first person perspective video game "Doom", the Oliver Stone cult classic "Natural Born Killers", the convincing, real-life drama movie "Basketball Diaries", German medal band "Rammstein" and the recent motion picture sci-fi flick "The Matrix" among many, many others... Instead of me speaking personally here on my news website Sonicnet.com did an interview with me about the referencing of Marilyn Manson. Their article should run later tonight or early tomorrow.

With the *many* emails I received today and the encoding I didn't have the time to work on anything else... More tomorrow...

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Updated April 20th, 99 - 9:35pm Colorado School Shooting I just want to take the time and send out my condolences to the friends and families of those who lost their loved ones today at the Colorado High School in suburban Denver. A savage "suicide mission" occurred today with at least 2 gunmen students killing 25 people and wounding about 20 others... For further information about this unscrupulous act, please direct your browsers to www.MSNBC.com. Manson Covers AC/DC Tune For 'The Detroit Rock City' Soundtrack Online magazine Metal Edge is reporting that Marilyn Manson has covered the AC/DC tune of "Highway to Hell" for the The Detroit Rock City soundtrack. The soundtrack is yet to have a release date, but the movie hits theaters August 13th. The Detroit Rock City soundtrack is coming together: aside from the four KISS tracks--"Dr. Love," "Shout it Out Loud," the new version of "Detroit Rock City," and new ballad "Nothing Can Keep Me From You"--MARILYN MANSON will cover AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," and THE DONNAS will record a new version of KISS' "Strutter" or "School Days" by THE RUNAWAYS. Plans are to shoot videos for all three and release them as singles, possibly simultaneously. The other songs on the soundtrack will be classic '70s tunes by the original artists. The movie will be released August 13, but the release date for the soundtrack hasn't yet been set. Thanks a lot to: Joel. Manson To Redo 'The Dope Show' For Scream 3? News website "Aint-It-Cool-News" claims here that Marilyn Manson will redo Marilyn Manson's first single off Mechanical Animals "The Dope Show" for the third installment of Scream 3. Though Manson's management isn't aware of this project... things can change they tell me. Here's the article in it's entirety, take it as it is for now... Well Marilyn Manson is in my town playing at a local college "Cleveland State". I work at a Movie Poster store about a half hour away from the concert. Well around 3 O'clock yesterday I get a phone call at work asking for directions to the store coming from a the Ritz Carlton. So I start thinking, why would someone from the Ritz want to come here? Then about a hour later Manson walks in. He wears sunglasses and a Baseball hat to hide his identity. Well he starts to look around the store and then finds what he was looking for. A "Mall Rats" poster. He comes up to the register and pays. He says "Love the movie, but I hate Ben Affleck." Then I told I'm what a fan I am of his work and what an honor it is to meet him. He acts very nice so I ask him what he is currently working on. He told me that he is going to redo "The Dope Show" for the "Scream 3" soundtrack. He said that Master P will be producing it, he then rolled his eyes. He said that the version of the "Dope Show" for Scream 3 would be more like the MTV Music Awards version. Thanks a lot to: kevin, roger, jason.

I haven't had the time this evening to encode the Manson FANatic that aired last night on MTV. I plan on doing it for tomorrow's update... More news as it comes in...

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Updated April 19th, 99 - 5:50pm Clouser & Vrenna Remix New Zilch The new Zilch remix CD "BASTARDEYES" is finally available also featuring a a 10 minute video (Japanese import CTCR-17050) "Fuctfuctrack #6.1" (track two) is remixed by Charlie Clouser and "Repsychle" (track seven) is remixed by former drummer/ programmer Chris Vrenna. The other remixers consist of Ministry, Danny Saber, DJ Swamp, Pitchshifter among others... Thanks a lot to: herve. Japanese Promo/Not Happening Yesterday I received a Japanese promotional advertisement from Commy about the new Nine Inch Nails album that you can find at Tower Records in Osaka/Japan. Universal told me this morning that as far as they know there is no possible way that the Nine Inch Nails album will be released in June. Despite the fact that the Japanese often do their own thing, there is simply no way they could put it out with out the rest of the world going at basically the same time. Interscope all ready has four major releases scheduled for June (Limp Bizkit, Smash Mouth, Wild Wild West soundtrack, and the soundtrack to Mystery Men) so they can't imagine releasing the NIN at the same time. I'm expecting some word from Nothing about this later today, but my guess that this is either fake or the Japanese have simply jumped the gun on this and are probably feeling rather embarrassed right about now.

I have lots more news to update with today... I just have to step out for a bit and will be back to finish the updates...

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Updated April 18th, 99 - 7:30pm Japan NIN Promos? Commy over at The Perfect Drug website recently acquired a Nine Inch Nails promo card from Tower Records in Japan explaining the Japanese release date of The Fragile. I will most likely have official word about this from Nothing on tomorrow's update, but don't hold your breath... I think it's a fake. You can take a look at the promo card here.

More news tomorrow, not much has been happening in the world of Nothing... sorry for the lack of updates, but nothing has been happening.

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Updated April 16th, 99 - 7:30pm Possible New NIN Drummer? Allstarmag.com has some interesting news relating to a new Nine Inch Nails drummer... You would have to read it for your self and take it as it is because Nothing Records can't confirm it till Monday. So they tell me.... but Allstar may have a lead about Jerome Dillon, the former drummer of Columbus, Ohio-based Howlin' Maggie may be involved as being the new Nine Inch Nails drummer replacing longtime drummer/ programmer Chris Vrenna. Click here to read the full story. NIN Director f/ Jack Dangers I'm told that John Reis who directed Nine Inch Nails video "Happiness In Slavery" has a new film, which will be premiering at the LA independent film fest on tomorrow. The film is a documentary on electronic music, featuring such "nothing" artists as Meat Beat Manifesto. Thanks a lot to: robert.

As you can see, it's been a slow news week....

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Updated April 14th, 99 - 12:00am Manson Radio Interview During Marilyn Manson's Cleveland stop on Monday the local radio station WFNX conducted a radio interview with Manson which you can download a real audio snippet they posted on their website here. [386k] Manson briefly talks about the parental advisory stickers and things that offend him, such as smoking, sports and the likes... Thanks a lot to: beth.

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Updated April 13th, 99 - 8:50pm Marilyn Manson Photo Tour You can find a photo tour of Marilyn Manson's life here at the official Cleveland website. The tour has some pretty nice images of Manson's home in Canton, his grandparent's home, his private and public high schools and even the home of Nothing Records in Cleveland where the band's first magazine cover shot was taken. The front page here has a nice package including photos, a short biography and interesting links to Cleveland-related tidbits about Manson. Thanks a lot to: cussinpogo. The Matrix Soundtrack Entered Charts At No. 18 Allstarmag.com reported last Wednesday that the Matrix soundtrack featuring Marilyn Manson's "Rock Is Dead" and Meat Beat Manifesto's "Prime Audio Soup" entered the charts at # 18 here. Manson's "Rock Is Dead" is the first single from the soundtrack, and it's also on Mechanical Animals, which does see a small spike in sales this week (up to 9,926 units sold from 8,661 units last week). Thanks a lot to: sean666.

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Updated April 12th, 99 - 11:30pm Manson Spends Summer On New Album & Movie Allstarmag.com reports that Marilyn Manson called into the LA alternative station KROQ from their Cleveland stop on Monday (April 12) morning and announced that after finishing their European dates he'll spend his summer working on new material for the next album as well as his talked about movie. Click here to read the full report.

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Updated April 11th, 99 - 10:40pm Manson Makes Up Great Western Forum Concert Those who attended the March 14th Marilyn Manson concert at the Great Western Forum and still has their ticket stub, you're in luck! A viewer wrote a letter to Universal and complained about his situation, and they wrote back with the following information. There is going to be a make up concert on May 8th, 199 at the Universal Amphitheatre. There are a few unfortunate conditions though: 1. You must have an original paid ticket stub from the March 14th Forum Show which you must surrender in order to purchase a ticket to the special performance on May 8th. 2. The only locations where the exchange can be made are the Universal Amphitheatre Box Office or at the Ticketmaster Outlet at 6243 Hollywood Blvd. 3. This is a ONE FOR ONE exchange so no multiple tickets may be bought, and there will be a charge of $14.50 for each ticket (this is for production costs only, Manson will not be paid for this concert). 4. The first day you can exchange them is April 17th at 10:00 am and they say that there should be no line ups prior to 7:00 am. 5. The final day for the exchange will be April 25th, 1999. I have updated my Marilyn Manson website with 20 new 'Rock Is Dead' reviews on our tour website. Sadly I'm still working on my review that I attended on April 3rd at The Patriot Center. Thanks a lot to: Drewski. Old NIN Used In Upcoming Horror Flick According to the Internet Movie Database, a database of more than 180,000 of movie titles claims that two Nine Inch Nails songs from multiplatinum album The Downward Spiral will have "Piggy" and "Heresy" featured in movie or on the soundtrack to the sequel of "Return to Queen Street". The movie is set for release later this year and is still in production. The plot of the movie is: Nick Wilson returns to Queen Street in search of his best friend who has been possessed by the spirit in the mask. He must battle the mask for control of his friend's soul, and the fate of the world. Thanks a lot to: judy. Manson FANatic Preview It seems MTV has delayed the airing of the Marilyn Manson FANatic from its previous set date April 14th to Monday, April 19th. Luckily they feature a real video clip here of '7' (yes, that is his name) asking Manson questions and '7' singing "Get Your Gunn" while Manson watches everyone play. If you're interested in knowing what was said and what all happened, you can check out my February 20th update (see our "Fan Details About MTV's Marilyn Manson FANatic" headline fore more info) where 7's friend wrote us telling us all about it... We'll have real video of this when it airs... Goldfinger Covers The Dope Show "During the middle of Goldfinger's set at USC's Springfest today, Goldfinger's lead singer and Drummer traded places," says James who attended the show. "The former drummer was wearing a wig and started out by chanting the 'OOO EEE OOO' From the Wizard of Oz movie," James adds. "Then the rest of the band started playing a slow and noisy version of The Dope Show. The guy held the mic stand in the air and marched up and down the stage screaming the lyrics to The Dope Show and trying to sound scary," explains James. Though James says it was interesting, "they didn't change the song much and didn't play the whole thing." I'm told that Manson likes it when bands cover his work... Thanks a lot to: james.

Sorry for the late update... Things are almost back to normal again...

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Updated April 10th, 99 - 5:20pm Manson Not On Woodstock '99 - Updated MTV News reported last week that Marilyn Manson was rumored to be on the bill for Woodstock's 30th Anniversery. It isn't happening... To find out who's on the bill, check out the full story here at MTV News. Manson's management told me, "Unfortunetly everything has been attemped and things just didn't work out." I asked if Manson was interested in joining, which they said, "Ya, the band was siked but it just didn't work out." Thanks a lot to: trezin. Trent Reznor Didn't Collaborate Afterall Nothing Records tells me that the collaboration with singer Zack De la Rocha of 'Rage Against The Machine' for The Good, The Bad And the Ugly that NME reported yesterday (read our yesterday update "Trent Reznor Collaborated for The Good, The Bad And the Ugly" for more info) did not happen. "I can confirm that Trent Reznor is not involved in this 'project.' said Nothing Records. Time Magazine Artist Speaks of Manson On my April 7th update under our 'Random Nothing News' section we reported that TIME magazine featured a cartoon of 'the drawing board' which the artist Ted Rall has given his explanation why he drew the cartoon wearing a Manson shirt. "I like Marilyn Manson and wanted to give the guy some free publicity, as I do with other bands I like. And the guy in the cartoon wasn't a threat to society; he was a brilliant web designer." Thanks a lot to: moose.

I'm working to get all the manson reviews online tonight.

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Updated April 9th, 99 - 2:20am Trent Reznor Collaborated for The Good, The Bad And the Ugly It seems among the many collaborations Trent Reznor has been doing in between finishing his highly anticipated 4th Nine Inch Nails release 'The Fragile.' Trent recently fitted in a collaboration with front man Zack De la Rocha of 'Rage Against The Machine.' News website NME has the full story here: Singer Zack De la Rocha has been collaborating with Nine Inch Nails man Trent Reznor and Wu Tang Clan's RZA and Method Man on an experimental project called The Good, The Bad And the Ugly (no prizes for guessing which one Trent Reznor is) which will result in an album later this year. I will definitely have more info to add to this story shortly... among his other collaborations. Thanks a lot to: aadalman. Coma White News/Manson Movie Update My friend Garth over at Dark Horizons stumbled across some new information about Manson's debut movie, which is to begin shooting over the summer. Preferably after his 'Rock Is Dead' tour. It seems Manson's 4th video "Coma White" is a tease for his upcoming movie... The Dallas Morning News reports that Manson's new music video clip "Coma White" is a tease for a film he is set to shoot over the Summer. Manson says "It will be about Hollywood's glorification and sensationalism in creating icons. The story is what inspired 'Mechanical Animals', it's a fable about fame. I look at it from two distinct points of view. In some ways, its a reference to manic depression". Thanks a lot to: C. Black. Manson Cameo In Jane's Addiction Documentary The May issue of SPIN magazine reports on page 55 that Marilyn Manson and his fiancé Rose McGowan make a cameo in 'Three Days', the documentary about Jane's Addiction's l997 reunion tour: Jewel, MARILYN MANSON, Eddie Vedder, Anthony Kiedis, Val Kilmer, Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Dennis Rodman, and Hugh Hefner all make cameos in Three Days, the documentary about Jane's Addiction's l997 reunion tour, which opened the ultra-indie rival festival Slamdance. "It was quite an experience, man," recalls Jane's drummer Stephen Perkins. "We made some good friends, had some good parties...spread some love."........... Thanks a lot to: crystal. Manson Speaks More of Courtney Love Last weekend on MTV Latino, they've been airing a small piece of news where Ruth (Argentinean VJ) talked with Marilyn Manson when he was in Miami, a week or so ago" says Alejandro. "She asked him about Hole and he said they were dragging them down and now that they are gone they've been having a great time and the greatest tour in their careers," explains Alejandro. "When Ruth asked why Hole left, Marilyn said its because Hole is a band that hasn't toured much and being a good record seller doesn't mean you attract a crowd to a show, so in the concerts it was just a Marilyn Manson crowd and Courtney didn't like it," said Alejandro. "And when Ruth asked Marilyn if he thought Courtney had changed he said that before, she was a drunk and had an excuse for making shitty music but now she just sucks," adds Alejandro. Manson was dressed all in black wearing his crazy Manson get-up topping it off with his grey Fred Astaire look'n hat... The MTV Latino news anchorman said closing the report, "if you had any doubt about just how much Manson respected Love now you have a close idea" explains Alejandro watching the program. Thanks a lot to: Alejandro.

Sorry about all my damn delays in the news... I'm still working to catch up. Things should be back to normal very soon. I have *tons* of Manson concert reviews to post... stay tuned.

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Updated April 7th, 99 - 12:20am Monster Magnet Drops Tour Though this was planed to happen, I mentioned on my February 16th update (read my "Monster Magnet Planned To Drop From Manson/Hole Tour" for more info) that Monster Magnet was scheduled to leave the tour. Manson's management explained to me that, "Monster Magnet is off as of today. It will just be Nashville Pussy and Marilyn Manson as of now." In other news...There's a new concert date added to Manson's 'Rock Is Dead' tour... 05/04/99 Fresno, CA Selland Arena - On sale 3/10 Manson's management explained they have "one or two more in a few days." Gene Simmons Talks About Trent's Talent Gene Simmons of KISS speaks about Trent Reznor to the brazilian 'Cover Guitarra' Magazine. (April/99). This is what he had to say about Trent Reznor: Cover Guitar - How do you see the increasement of technology in music, mainly concerning your instrument (bass)? Gene Simmons - If you are asking me about 'techno', I don't like it. In my opinion music has to be 'organic', although I think that the work of Trent Reznor with the Nine Inch Nails has been very good, because he mixes the industrial noise and the melody of the pop song, and makes it a brilliant form. Thanks a lot to: Alynne_lha and Cyber OGRE Cevin Key of Skinny Puppy Speaks Poorly of Trent Reznor Trent and Nine Inch Nails is mentioned briefly in an interview with Cevin Key here. He talks a little about how he's annoyed at the fact that Trent is named "most influential artist" in Time magazine while bands who influenced him aren't getting any recognition at all. Thanks a lot to: judy. Random Nothing News Manson T-Shirt in TIME Magazine: On pg. 31 of the most recent TIME magazine(April 12,1999) "Danny Wagner", as he is displayed in the cartoon the drawing board, is shown wearing a T-Shirt that says Marilyn Manson. In the cartoon he sells his web space to AT&T for 4.7 billion dollars and plans to buy a Mark McGuire baseball with the money. I don't see any connection except for maybe he is a irresponsible kid who of course listens to Manson. What a suprise the media is putting him down again. Thanks a lot to: moose, andrewzipp, jooky.junk. Manson photo brought up in game show: I was watching a show called "Happy Hour" on USA tonight and they played a game called "Rock Star or Rodent" and they had a picture of the top corner of a head and said "This Animal is known by having red eyes" then the guys said Rock Star and they zoomed out and it was Marilyn Manson.... Thanks to: dEVIL.

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Updated April 6th, 99 - 12:30am Former Ministry Drummer Speaks of Trent Reznor Allstarmag.com ran an article with former Ministry drummer and KMFDM sideman Bill Rieflin. Their full article which can be read here talks much about his first solo project and his time with Nine Inch Nails' frontman Trent Reznor among other things. Here's Allstar's blurb about his time with NIN: In related news, Rieflin also chipped in on skins on upcoming albums from Chris Cornell and Nine Inch Nails. For the former Soundgarden lead singer, Rieflin laid down percussion on a ballad called "Steel Rain." For Mr. Reznor, Rieflin hung out with the band at Steve Albini's studio in Chicago. "For three days we worked on drums -- just threw up some ideas and pounded away," says Rieflin. "[Reznor] took all the stuff home, souped it up, and made it sound good, and God knows what they've done with it. Basically it was providing fodder for them to play with." New Manson Concert Dates The official tour website updated their pages with 3 new Marilyn Manson concert dates. It seems by the look of it, these appear to be make-up dates that Manson missed because of his ankle injury from the March 14th performance at the Great Western Forum. 05/03/99 Reno, NV Lawlor Events Center - On-sale 3/10 05/05/99 Las Vegas, NV The Joint - On Sale 3/10 05/07/99 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Veterans Memorial - On-sale 3/9 Manson's management tells me, "We will be adding a few more dates within the week." We'll let you know the second they are up... Autechre Concert Tour Dates Here are a few Autechre concert tour dates thanks to Keith over at SmashedUpSanity.com. I presume there will be more to come... 04/16/99 Menntaskolinn vid Hamrahlid, Iceland 04/23/99 Phonotakik, Vienna, Austria New Manson Products This just came in from Weathermen Records "I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)" single imported from JAPAN for $17.99 The order item number is: "MMCD32" featuring 5 tracks: 1. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (infected by the scourge of the earth) 2. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (Danny Saber remix) 3. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (Every day) 4. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (absinith makes the heart grow fonder) 5. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) The single comes in a special Japanese packaging with advanced acoustic enhancements not found on the u.s. version. In related news The Weathermen have been selling quite a few of their new IDLTD(BTDLM) picture discs which they got in early last week. They explained that the UK IDLTD(BTDLM) 10" picture disc was deleted HOWEVER they were able to get an Italy IDLTD(BTDLM) 10" picture disc, but sadly it's a limited edition and high in demand. Weathermen Records features the item for 15.99 due to the scarcity, and their high cost in importing it. The track listing is as follows: 1. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (infected by the scourge of the earth) 2. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (the Danny Saber remix) You can check it out on their Manson marketplace here Thanks a lot to: Weathermen Records. Random Nothing News In the April 1999 issue of CMJ magazine featuring 'Blur' on the cover. Trent Reznor is mentioned in an article about goth music. The part of the article which mentions him is as follows: For Cleopatra's McNelis and others, solving the darkwave enigma goes back to the success of Trent Reznor, whose video for "The Perfect Drug" utilized every goth cliche' in the book. "Good songs are good songs," asserts McNelis. "What makes something pop isn't the way that you dress it, it's in the way that is affects people. I think Nine Inch Nails is essentially a pop band that uses and identifies with the culture and the imagery of the darkwave underground." You can find the whole article at here. I'm told there is also a review of Adrian Belew's new album on page 34. Thanks a lot to: st2973.

We'll have the Zim Zum interview sometime soon. My friend has a 2 hour tape that she must transcribe. It'll be up when it's ready. I'll have all the latest Manson reviews up tomorrow, things have been a pain lately... I'm working on mine and will feature some live shots taken from a viewer I met at the performance on Saturday. More news later in the day...

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Updated April 5th, 99 - 2:00am Random Nothing News Comedian "Carrot Top" mentions Manson in a few skits: Well, I just came back from Las Vegas, in which I attended a Carrot Top Show (Tue 3/30/99). The show was held at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino. In the entire show that lasted approx. 1 1/2 hours, Carrot Top mentioned Manson 2 times. The first time he just screamed out "The Beautiful People" in a Manson like manor. The second time, Carrot Top had this special box, that he ended show with. This box was called the Heavy Metal Box, or something like that. Well, while he was pulling out props and somewhat making fun of rockstars, all of a sudden a Manson song comes on, and did a skit on him for only about 20 seconds or so. It was really funny and just to let everybody know, it was done in a tasteful way and was no way disrespectful. Thanks a lot to: Racheal. Jonathan Davis singer of KoRn picked Nine Inch Nails' "head like a hole" for #16 and "Closer" as #2 in the all-time Korn countdown. Before the video ran, however, they added a little shot at Marilyn Manson. Jon: This is a popular video for other bands to bite off. Fieldy: Yeah, I'm not gonna name any names of bands who bit off this video but one of them starts with an M... Jon: and ends with and M...I mean...the first letter... Fieldy: Marilynmanson Thanks to: markos, Pampamm, m7s, eraser80, tori, Nin2000, Nin2000, phil and the so many others... You can catch Marilyn Manson on E! Daily News talking about a several topics of religion. I'm told he talks how he believes the first "star" was Jesus himself, and that Christians who have a problem with his (Marilyn's) antics have no one to blame but themselves for promoting the idolization of the "star". "Marilyn comes across quite collected in the interview and is typical with his observation based answers," says Bob who was watching. The interview runs almost 5 minutes. It is about a 4 min segment of conversation/clips of Manson talking at home & briefly shows his big wrap on his foot. Thanks a lot to: Bob, SMELLSBLU. Manson mention in the new teen flick, "10 Things I Hate About You" says a viewer who went to the movie: In the new movie 10 Things I Hate About You his name was mentioned briefly. One scene where the school "bad boy" was playing around with his love interest he was explaining to her all the rumors that were un-true about him not being in school all year, the year before. And after a few lines he says..."And, No, I did not have sex with Marilyn Manson." That was it. And to explain why i saw the movie. Hey i was bored...what more can i say. Plus the chicks in that movie are pretty HOT! Thanks a lot to: Jordy, industrai.

I've been trying to catch up on all the news since Spring break is over for me today... I'll have all the latest Manson concert reviews tonight as well as mine with some scans of passes, etc... Nothing to major... and to the guy who took my picture with Manson. Can you write me about sending me the pic soon? If those who don't mind who got their picture taken with Manson that night I'd like to post that for you as well... Just let me know.

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Updated April 4th, 99 - 3:20am Updates Sorry for the lack up dates the past few days... I've been on Spring vacation and I've been making the most of it as you can tell. I have lots of video that I hope to be posting this week along with the news, so those who are writing just be patient please. =) I just got back from the April 3rd Manson show at the Patriot Center yesterday, which I'll have a review of that on Monday/Tuesday including all the other reviews from the fans. I just want to give a shout out to all those who came up and talked to me. Sorry if I wasn't too talkative... I couldn't hear shit after the concert and my ears are still ringing... LOL. Anyhow... I'll have the news up later tonight. I'm real tired at the moment so check back later in the day for the latest news... thanks.

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Updated April 1st, 99 - 10:25pm WFNX Radio Pulling an April Fools Joke on NIN Those who live in the Boston area listening to 101.7 WFNX are all being fooled by their April fools joke. They claim to be airing a new Nine Inch Nails track off the Fragile called "digital", but Nothing Records tells me it's nothing more than an April fools joke which they know about. If you want to give WFNX radio a peice of your mind or want to laugh as they claim their music is Nine Inch Nails can call the station here: 781-595-1017 or via email: wfnx@wfnx.com. If you are interested in listening to their April fools joke can listen to their radio station in real audio formathere. Manson Wanting To Produce Today on MTV's 'Total Request Live' MTV News anchor John Norris chated a litte with Carson Daily, the host of MTV's TRL after airing Marilyn Manson's "Rock Is Dead" airing an interview with Manson (taped March 10th) about Marilyn Manson wanting to produce some rap albums with DMX and Busta Rhyms. I'll have real video of this later today when it airs again at 9pm. Thanks a lot to: Ashley.

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