Marilyn Manson has branded the sexual abuse allegations against him "horrible distortions of reality".
Marilyn Manson
The 52-year-old rocker has spoken out after at least five women - former fiancee Evan Rachel Wood, an artist known only as Gabriella, Ashley Walters, Sarah McNeilly, and Ashley Lindsay Morgan - spoke out to claim they had been victims of sexual misconduct, manipulation, and physical and emotional abuse at his hands.
Manson insisted all his relationships have been "entirely consensual" and accused the women of trying to "misrepresent the past".
He said in a statement posted on Instagram: "Obviously, my life and my art have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality.
"My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners. Regardless of how — and why — others are now choosing to misrepresent the past, that is the truth."
Comments were turned off the post but it was liked by the 'Rock is Dead' hitmaker's wife, Lindsay Usich.
In her statement, Evan accused Manson – whose real name is Brian Warner – of “grooming” her when she was a teenager, and alleged he “horrifically abused” her throughout their relationship.
In her Instagram post, she explained: "The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson. He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent."
Sarah alleged the 'Disposable Teens' singer had locked her in rooms and isolated her away from her friends.
She wrote in her statement: "I was emotionally abused, terrorised and scarred. I was locked in rooms when I was 'bad', sometimes forced to listen to him entertaining other women. Kept away from certain friends or if I didn't he would threaten to come after them."
She also revealed she has been suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues as a result.
She said: "I believe he gets off on ruining people's lives. I stand in support of all that have and all will come forward. I want to see Brian held accountable for his evil."
In the wake of the allegations, Manson has been dropped by his record label, Loma Vista Recordings, and fired from his role in 'American Gods'.
Network Starz said of the latter: "Due to the allegations made against Marilyn Manson, we have decided to remove his performance from the remaining episode he is in, scheduled to air later this season. Starz stands unequivocally with all victims and survivors of abuse."
And in addition, AMC's Shudder have pulled his upcoming episode of horror anthology series 'Creepshow'.
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