“If what you do is being threatened as a profession, that could be scary. But that's the same reason why I walked out on stage many times after receiving death threats. I couldn't live without doing what I wanted to do. So at the same time I have to be willing to die for it.”

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.