“Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that you're born a sinner and you don't really have a choice to change who you are has been hammered into my head and created the entire reason why I made art and made a band and made records called 'Antichrist Superstar.'”

American shock rock musician and provocateur of the 1990s and 2000s, Marilyn Manson (born Brian Warner) is best known for his controversial persona and the band he founded, which blended industrial music with dark, satirical lyrics. His work often critiques consumerism, religion, and political power, packaged in visually striking, boundary-pushing performances.