THE BEAST

Photo credit: Perou (courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records)

Shock rock legend Marilyn Manson apparently settled with Nuclear Blast Records, as a teaser video shared by Manson and the German record label today indicates. The one-word caption "NB x MM" leads you to believe that the partnership of the two parties is on its way and the Manson fans are in for a treat. 

This announcement comes hot on the heels of recent rumors indicating that Manson has been working on a new album. Since his 2020 release "We Are Chaos," fans have eagerly awaited new material from the controversial musician. Now with the prospect of a partnership with Nuclear Blast, anticipation for Manson's next musical offering is at an all-time high.

Despite the absence of new music, Manson has remained in the public eye. His upcoming 30-date arena/amphitheater tour with Five Finger Death Punch, scheduled to commence on August 2 at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania promises to be significant event for fans craving live performances.

Nevertheless, Manson's career is enveloped in controversies today. The allegations of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse against him by several women including "Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood, have tainted his legacy. Manson has strongly denied these accusations and has even filed for counter-suits against some of his accusers. Some of the litigations against him were terminated by judges. 

The 55-year-old artist, whose birth name is Brian Warner, has witnessed his fair share of ups and downs, on the personal and professional sides of his life. The joint tour with Rob Zombie in 2019 was the last thing Manson did, and he has been in legal battles and suffered the consequences of the industry. In 2022 he confirmed being dropped by his record label, Loma Vista Recordings and talent agency CAA following the accusations of sexual assault. 

However, Manson continues to claim his innocence, arguing that all his relationships were consensual freely. However, the consequences have been considerable, as it has led to his reputation being devastated and his career being seriously affected. 

Now, with the potential new partnership with Nuclear Blast Records, Manson seems poised for a comeback. The record label, known for its diverse roster of artists across various metal and rock genres could provide Manson with a platform to reignite his career and reconnect with his audience.

With Manson preparing to hit the stage again and possibly release new music in collaboration with Nuclear Blast, the music industry is eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this elusive artist's career. His future as a boundary-pushing artist remains uncertain. The only thing that is certain is that he will have to deal with the controversies and recover from the damage. In contrast, the show must go on for Marilyn Manson.