Shotgun Messiah

The Profile

Shotgun Messiah was a Swedish rock band that began with glam/hard rock roots and shifted toward a more industrial sound by their third album, Violent New Breed. Key releases include Shotgun Messiah (1989), Second Coming (1991) and Violent New Breed (1993).

Tim Skold was the band's leader and later worked with Marilyn Manson; he is credited with contributions to Marilyn Manson's releases including Eat Me, Drink Me (2007).

Reviews describe Shotgun Messiah as a Swedish glam/hard rock band that moved toward proto-industrial on their third album, Violent New Breed. Tim Skold is noted as a central figure who later worked with Marilyn Manson. The available review gives a measured approval while noting a few weaker tracks.