15 Insanely Weird Moments That Made You Love Marilyn Manson

By Brian Wilson /

14. Kicking His Guitarist In The Face

Sharing the stage with Manson must be an exhilarating experience, his incredible theatrics and passionate stage performances are well-documented, and one of the reasons why fans come to see him in droves.

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But it's not uncommon for things to get a little bit intense up there, former Manson guitarist John 5 can certainly attest to that. It's difficult enough shredding your way through a bunch of songs without having to worry about a boot the size of a small child smacking you in the face.

The incident took place at Rock Am Ring in 2003 and needless to say, 5 doesn't take the assault lying down. What follows is a venomous confrontation in front of tens of thousands of cheering fans: