Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) Songwriting Credits by Marilyn Manson

2000 Nothing Records / Interscope Records 19 tracks 68 min

Produced by Marilyn Manson, Dave Sardy  ·  Engineered by Dave Sardy, Bon Harris

Nothing Records / Interscope Records Industrial MetalIndustrial RockAlternative Metal
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Marilyn Manson carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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19 trackswritten by Marilyn Manson 0 tracksoutside writers
Marilyn Manson's roles on this album

Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

19
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2000
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Album (2001)
Data Insight

Brian Warner, as Marilyn Manson, wrote the lyrics while all band members contributed to the compositions, including bassist Twiggy Ramirez, guitarist John 5, and keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy. Manson produced the record with Dave Sardy, with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb handling programming and pre-production editing, returning the band to an industrial metal sound after the glam direction of Mechanical Animals. The album is a rock-opera concept record and the final installment of the trilogy, though its story chronologically begins the narrative continued by Mechanical Animals and Antichrist Superstar.

Marilyn Manson's fourth album, self-produced with Sean Beavan and John 5. A concept album exploring themes of religion, media, and celebrity martyrdom, it serves as a prequel to Antichrist Superstar within the band's conceptual trilogy. Released in the wake of controversy following the Columbine shootings.

Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
GodEatGod
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
2
The Love Song
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
3
The Fight Song
Marilyn Manson John William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
4
Disposable Teens #22
Marilyn Manson John William LoweryJeordie Hobbs White Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
5
Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
6
President Dead
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William LoweryStephen Gregory Bier Jr. Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
7
In the Shadow of the Valley of Death
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
8
Cruci-Fiction in Space
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William LoweryStephen Gregory Bier Jr. Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
9
A Place in the Dirt
Marilyn Manson John William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
10
The Nobodies #34
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh WarnerJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
11
The Death Song
Marilyn Manson John William LoweryBrian Hugh Warner Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
12
Lamb of God
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs White Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
13
Born Again
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
14
Burning Flag
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
15
Coma Black
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh WarnerJohn William LoweryJeordie Hobbs White Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
16
Valentine's Day
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteBrian Hugh Warner Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
17
The Fall of Adam
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteJohn William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
18
King Kill 33°
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs White Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
19
Count to Six and Die (The Vacuum of Infinite Space Encompassing)
Marilyn Manson John William Lowery Marilyn MansonDave Sardy Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

MM
Marilyn Manson
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album19 written
JW
John William Lowery
Writer
On this album15 written
JH
Jeordie Hobbs White
Writer
On this album13 written
BH
Brian Hugh Warner
Writer
On this album5 written
SG
Stephen Gregory Bier Jr.
Writer
On this album2 written
DS
Dave Sardy
Producer
On this album19 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

Is Holy Wood a concept album?
Yes, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) is a rock-opera concept album and the final installment of Marilyn Manson's trilogy with Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals. Although released last, its story chronologically begins the narrative, making it a prequel. It marked a return to the industrial metal sound.
Who produced Marilyn Manson's Holy Wood?
Marilyn Manson produced Holy Wood with Dave Sardy. Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb handled programming and pre-production editing. The record returned the band to an industrial metal sound after the glam-influenced Mechanical Animals.
Did Marilyn Manson write Holy Wood?
Brian Warner, performing as Marilyn Manson, wrote the lyrics, and all band members contributed to the songwriting. The composers included bassist Twiggy Ramirez, guitarist John 5, and keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy. The album was Manson's most collaborative writing effort to that point.
What is the song The Nobodies by Marilyn Manson about?
'The Nobodies' addresses the 1999 Columbine massacre and its media coverage. The title derives from a quote by Mark David Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon, who said he felt like a nobody. The single reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart.
How did Disposable Teens by Marilyn Manson chart?
'Disposable Teens' was the lead single and reached number 22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 24 on Modern Rock Tracks. It peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song did not enter the Billboard Hot 100.
What chart position did Holy Wood reach?
Holy Wood debuted and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 117,279 copies in its first week. It was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album won Best Album at the 2001 Kerrang! Awards.

Sources

Wikipedia: Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) Discogs: Holy Wood Wikipedia: Disposable Teens Wikipedia: The Nobodies (song) RIAA Gold & Platinum database MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) by Marilyn Manson