Marilyn Manson to Appear in Upcoming Season of Californication

Marilyn Manson and David Duchovny—now there’s two names we thought we’d never see together. According to Vulture, Showtime announced that goth rocker Manson will join the sixth season of Californication. Manson will play himself, although it’s still uncertain if he will have a recurring role in the season or simply appear for a cameo....  read more

Johnny Depp to Cover "You're So Vain" with Marilyn Manson

In what might be one of the strangest collaborations since Lou Reed and Metallica, actor/musician Johnny Depp and gothic rocker Marilyn Manson have announced that they will be recording a song together. Not just any old tune, though, the two chose Carly Simon’s 1972 hit single, “You’re So Vain.”  read more

Marilyn Manson Signs to Cooking Vinyl

Continuing the trend of big music acts leaving Universal-affiliated labels for a more independent route, after 15 years at Interscope, Marilyn Manson has signed to Cooking Vinyl, a U.K.-based indie label....  read more

Elton John Guests on Alice in Chains' New Album, Paste Predicts Three Future Bizarro Collaborations

Alice in Chains has called in a real ringer for their first album in 10 years, Black Gives Way to Blue, now set for a Sept. 29 release. The title track of the LP is a tribute to AIC's late lead singer Layne Staley, and the band wanted to add a piano line to the song. But not just any piano line, mind you; nothing less than a master of balladry would suit this track. And just such a master they got in the form of the Rocket Man himself, Elton John. "We sent him the track and got a call shortly...  read more