Loma Vista says it'll “cease to further promote his current album, effective immediately”
Marilyn Manson’s record label, Loma Vista Recordings, has split with the musician after several women, including Evan Rachel Wood, accused him of abuse, Variety reports.
In a statement, Loma Vista wrote: “In light of today’s disturbing allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and other women naming Marilyn Manson as their abuser, Loma Vista will cease to further promote his current album, effective immediately. thanks to these concerning developments, we've also decided to not work with Marilyn Manson on any future projects.”
Manson began working with Loma Vista for his 2015 record, The Pale Emperor, inking a deal that allowed the musician to retain the rights to his music while Loma Vista would distribute it. The arrangement remained similar on Manson’s next two albums — 2017’s Heaven the wrong way up and last year’s We Are Chaos — with Manson retaining the copyright while granting Loma Vista an exclusive license.
A representative for Manson didn't immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment.
Loma Vista’s decision to drop Manson came just hours after Wood released her statement on Instagram Monday morning, February 1st. within the post, Wood cited Manson — real name, Brian Warner — for grooming her when the woman was an adolescent and “horrifically abus[ing] me for years.” She continued: “I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I'm done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I'm here to show this dangerous man and call out the various industries that have enabled him before he ruins any longer lives. I stand with the various victims who will not be silent.”
Following Wood’s post, several also women came forward with similar stories about Manson. Sarah McNeilly claimed Manson threw her up against a wall and threatened to hit her with lumber, adding that she suffers from psychological state issues and PTSD. Another woman named
Following Wood’s post, several also women came forward with similar stories of Manson. Sarah McNeilly claimed Manson threw her up against a wall and threatened to hit her with lumber, adding that she suffers from psychological state issues and PTSD. Another woman named Gabriella alleged that Manson would tie her up and rape her, and made her require drugs that were “more than my body could handle.” Ashley Morgan accused Manson of “abuse, sexual violence, physical violence, and coercion.”
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