Born Villain is the eighth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was released on April 25, 2012 by Cooking Vinyl and Marilyn Manson's independent record label Hell, etc. It was the band's first release since the departure of Ginger Fish, who had been their drummer since 1995, and was their only album to feature Fred Sablan. The record was co-produced by the band's eponymous vocalist alongside former Nine Inch Nails member Chris Vrenna, who left shortly after its completion to focus on other production work.
The band logo for Born Villain
Twiggy performing during the "Hey Cruel World... Tour"
Image: Étienne Carjat, Portrait of Charles Baudelaire, circa 1862
Image: Federico Fellini
Brian Hugh Warner, known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band that shares his name, of which he remains the only constant member since its formation in 1989. Known for his controversial stage personality, his stage name was formed by combining the names of two opposing American cultural icons: actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson.
Manson performing in 2017
Left to right: Twiggy, Gacy and Manson performing at the "A Night of Nothing" industry showcase, 1995
Manson at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival
Manson performing in São Paulo in 2007 during the Rape of the World Tour