Marilyn Manson plans a happy family reunion with Dita Von Teese and Trent Reznor in court. Manson wants both to testify on his behalf in an upcoming court showdown with keyboardist Stephen Bier aka Madonna Wayne Gacy. Bier sued Manson for more than $20 million last year, claiming Manson walked away with millions of dollars in band revenue. Manson would have used the money to pay for drugs, assorted Nazi paraphernalia, the cost of Von Teese's engagement ring and the ex-couple's 2005 wedding, and interior decorating of Manson's mansion, including a stuffed grizzly bear, a pair of baboons and the skeleton of a 4-year-old Chinese girl. Angry Manson counter-sued in August, claiming Bier didn't live up to the terms of his contract and was simply "a disgruntled ex-employee". Bier left the band in 2005, shortly before Manson began work on his sixth album, "Eat Me, Drink Me". The whole 'family' will meet in court on February 2nd. Reznor is expected to speak about producing Manson's debut album, "Portrait of an American Family" - which was released on Reznor's Nothing Records imprint - while Von Teese will answer questions about their marriage and personal life. Other people on Manson's 'guest list' include former drummer Fred "Freddie" Streithorst aka Sarah Lee Lucas. He'll be welcomed to discuss the band situation.
Source: Side Line Magazine
