Astonishing Panarama Of The Endtimes
Marilyn Manson · Other Songs - Marilyn Manson
Hang him from a cross like the number one son
And he's been waiting so long
To get it on
The boy's 15 but he's 16 gauge
Wants to break out from his Jesus cage
He's already torn out the last page
It's the latest rage
Violence for the people
They always eat the hand that bleeds
Violence for the people
Give the kids what they need
Kill your God
Kill your God
kill your TV
The boy's purified by the quitter gods
Burning up his cross like a revelation
And his glass jaw opens
Like a puppet head
This is what you should fear
You are what you should fear
Astonishing Panarama Of The Endtimes
Released in 1996 on the album Mechanical Animals, this track stands as a defining moment in Marilyn Manson's evolution from industrial rock to gothic metal. The song features the iconic 'Astonishing' vocal style, characterized by its haunting, operatic delivery that contrasts sharply with the band's heavy, distorted instrumentation. It serves as a thematic centerpiece for the album, exploring themes of apocalyptic imagery and religious extremism that were central to Manson's artistic persona during the mid-90s. The recording solidified the group's status as pioneers of the nu-metal genre, blending aggressive riffs with theatrical elements that would influence countless subsequent acts in the alternative metal scene.