15 Insanely Weird Moments That Made You Love Marilyn Manson

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.

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4MBSoId6_I
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