Marilyn Manson: release date of the unmasked documentary confirmed by Channel 4

The documentary will chart the singer’s rise to stardom and musical success, as well as focusing on recent abuse allegations against the singer, which he has denied.

According to the synopsis, Marilyn Manson: Unmasked “unravels the shocking story of one of rock music’s most polarizing figures.

“From his meteoric rise as the self-proclaimed ‘Antichrist Superstar’ to the chilling abuse allegations that have engulfed his career, this series dives deep into Manson’s world to separate fact from fiction.”

The first episode of the documentary series, titled The Birth of Marilyn Manson, will explore Brian Warner’s transformation into Marilyn Manson and his rise to stardom.

The episode synopsis continues: “From his shocking onstage antics to his offensive backstage behavior, Manson became a lightning rod for moral panic. Accused by many of being a malign influence on American youth, he faced backlash for allegedly inspire violence, including the Columbine High School Massacre.

“Manson took advantage of the controversy to position himself as a misunderstood artist and an advocate for listening to disillusioned young people.”

The second episode, Allegations of Abuse, delves into the allegations against Manson and features an interview with actress Evan Rachel Wood, who publicly accused the singer of “horrible” abuse in a social media post in 2021 and continued to expand further in your HBO. docuseries The rise of the phoenix.

The third and final episode, The Reckoning, delves into the fallout from the abuse allegations, as well as their broader implications for the entertainment industry.

Following Wood’s accusations, other women also came forward similar accusations. Manson has strenuously denied engaging in non-consensual sexual acts, calling the claims “horrible distortions of reality.”

Manson initially filed a defamation lawsuit against Wood in March 2022, but dropped the suit last year and agreed to pay her approximately $327,000 in attorney fees (per Deadline).

Marilyn Manson: Unmasked will premiere on Channel 4 on Tuesday 14 January at 9pm.

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