Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon
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"Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon" was the first official single released by Marilyn Manson
from their May 29, 2009 album The High End of Low
. It has been remixed
by the Teddybears
. The song was released for download on May 5, 2009, along with the pre-order of The High End of Low.
Thrash Hits gave the song a positive review, saying "‘Arma-Goddamn-Motherfucking-Geddon’ rides Ramirez’s rubbery honk of a bassline into a fist-pumping, glam-stomp of a chorus," and included it as one of the top tracks of the album.
and The Golden Age of Grotesque
.
In one scene, Manson stands at a podium similar to the one used during live performances of "Antichrist Superstar
", however rather than the podium bearing the era's shock logo, a slightly different logo containing a dollar symbol appears instead. Several of these logos are also hung from the backdrop behind Manson. Another scene involves Manson standing on the hood of a police cruiser singing, while he is crowded by bystanders holding picket signs.
Manson has revealed that the music video was filmed using "30 or 40 cameras," but only two of these cameras make up the footage seen in the final video. Manson went on to tell that he is interested in releasing "the 30-camera angle version" as well. Manson also claimed that the song was inspired by an instance where he was driving to the studio and witnessed a 'ruckus' with the police, and that it has a very intentional "Adam Ant/Gary Glitter throwback vibe."
, Chris Vrenna and Ginger Fish
appear, debuted on NME.com in censored form, before appearing on the band's official website
in uncensored form hours later.
In August 2009, the "Director's Cut" version appeared on Delaney Bishop's blog. Delaney Bishop, the director for the video, later released an excerpt of the director's cut of the video through his website and it is also on YouTube. The excerpt was the entire second verse, consisting of footage almost entirely different from the original.
UK 7-inch
UK CD Single Promo
EU CD Single EP
The Slipknot remix will also be released as an exclusive download through Play.com when the album is bought with that retailer.
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
from their May 29, 2009 album The High End of Low
The High End of Low
The High End of Low is the seventh full-length studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. Sean Beavan, who mixed Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals, and Eat Me, Drink Me, is co-producer of the album along with Chris Vrenna...
. It has been remixed
Remixed
Remixed may refer to:*Remixed, an EP by Le Car*Remixed *Remixed , 2001*Remixed , 2001*Remixed *Remixed , 2003*Remixed...
by the Teddybears
Teddybears
Teddybears is a Swedish band formed in 1991, known for mixing pop, rock, hip-hop, electronica, reggae, punk and many other genres.-History:...
. The song was released for download on May 5, 2009, along with the pre-order of The High End of Low.
Song information
Marilyn Manson says about the song on June's Revolver issue:It’s the song that I 100%, absolutely would never believe a record company would want to release as a single. Half the point of writing it was just to piss them off. That’s the type of thing that comes out of my mouth on a regular basis. Some people think I have a chromosome disorder in my brain, so I make up words and phrases that are ridiculous. I say it’s a “superhero special feature."
Reception
Metal Hammer describes "Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon" as having"Heavy basslines, a stomping back-beat and a very traditionally Manson glam-chorus are the order of the day. It's this glam rock tinge that really shines through on the track, nodding to his penchant for decadent 70's rock but with an old school Manson industrial shade.(...) He may not be as dangerous as he once appeared but it is good to hear Mazza using one of those many middle fingerMiddle fingerThe middle finger or long finger is the third digit of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is usually the longest finger...
s he was born with once again."
Thrash Hits gave the song a positive review, saying "‘Arma-Goddamn-Motherfucking-Geddon’ rides Ramirez’s rubbery honk of a bassline into a fist-pumping, glam-stomp of a chorus," and included it as one of the top tracks of the album.
Concept and filming
On April 3, Polydor Records alluded to the previously unconfirmed music video for "Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon," saying it will be available no earlier than April 17. On April 6, behind-the-scenes video clips and photos of the song's music video, directed by Delaney Bishop between April 4 and 5, 2009, surfaced, which showed that the video may somewhat parody the visual themes of Antichrist SuperstarAntichrist Superstar
Antichrist Superstar is the second full-length studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was released on October 8, 1996 in the US through Nothing and Interscope Records. The record's success in mainstream charts propelled the band into a household name and turned its frontman overnight...
and The Golden Age of Grotesque
The Golden Age of Grotesque
Initial critical response to The Golden Age of Grotesque was mixed. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 60, indicating mixed or average reviews, based on 12 publications...
.
In one scene, Manson stands at a podium similar to the one used during live performances of "Antichrist Superstar
Antichrist Superstar (song)
"Antichrist Superstar" is a promotional-only single from Marilyn Manson's second studio album of the same name. The song itself is symbolic of the climax of the concept album's story, the point where the abused and wretched victim at the center of the tale takes on the identity of the nihilistic...
", however rather than the podium bearing the era's shock logo, a slightly different logo containing a dollar symbol appears instead. Several of these logos are also hung from the backdrop behind Manson. Another scene involves Manson standing on the hood of a police cruiser singing, while he is crowded by bystanders holding picket signs.
Manson has revealed that the music video was filmed using "30 or 40 cameras," but only two of these cameras make up the footage seen in the final video. Manson went on to tell that he is interested in releasing "the 30-camera angle version" as well. Manson also claimed that the song was inspired by an instance where he was driving to the studio and witnessed a 'ruckus' with the police, and that it has a very intentional "Adam Ant/Gary Glitter throwback vibe."
Release
UK television station Channel 4 announced that they would premier the music video during the early hours of April 18, however this did not occur and the station later explained that "due to unforeseen circumstances, the video was not delivered to Channel 4 in time to screen it." They also reported that because other stations had been screening it, Channel 4 did not plan to air it in the future; curiously, this explanation is false. Universal Music later reported that the music video was expected to premier around May 5, however this date was not met either. On May 14 however, the music video, in which Manson and bassist TwiggyTwiggy
Lesley Lawson née Hornby known as Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer. In the early-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree....
, Chris Vrenna and Ginger Fish
Ginger Fish
Kenneth Robert Wilson , better known by his stage name Ginger Fish, is an American drummer primarily known for playing drums for Marilyn Manson 1995-2011...
appear, debuted on NME.com in censored form, before appearing on the band's official website
MarilynManson.com
MarilynManson.com is the official Marilyn Manson website. The website, since its launch in 1998, has been integral to the promotion and direction of the band...
in uncensored form hours later.
In August 2009, the "Director's Cut" version appeared on Delaney Bishop's blog. Delaney Bishop, the director for the video, later released an excerpt of the director's cut of the video through his website and it is also on YouTube. The excerpt was the entire second verse, consisting of footage almost entirely different from the original.
Tracklisting
UK CD Single- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (The Teddybears Remix)
UK 7-inch
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (Alternate Version)
UK CD Single Promo
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (The Teddybears Remix)
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (The Teddybears Ultra-Clean Remix)
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (Album Version)
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (Ultra-Clean Version)
EU CD Single EP
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (The Teddybears Remix)
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (Alternate Version)
- Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon (Clown/Slipknot Fuck The God Damn TV And Radio Remix)
The Slipknot remix will also be released as an exclusive download through Play.com when the album is bought with that retailer.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... (Media Control Charts Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... ) |
67 |
| Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... (Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... ) |
48 |
| U.K. United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... (The Official Charts Company) |
114 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
37 |
Popular culture
- The song is featured on the soundtrack of the video game Saints Row: The Third.