CONTENT WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual, emotional and physical abuse. 

Evan Rachel Wood, a longtime passionate advocate against domestic violence and sexual abuse, came forward yesterday with allegations against Marilyn Manson. In a powerful Instagram post, she accused Manson of manipulation, grooming and horrific abuse.

"The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson," Wood wrote.

"He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent."

Since Wood's Instagram post, at least four other women have bravely come forward with disturbing allegations of abuse against Warner. Wood has been sharing the other women's posts on her Instagram story, which include many allegations of threats, violence and coercion.

The first was from alleged survivor Ashley Walters, who shared her story to her Instagram. She accused Warner of "psychological abuse", "horrifying, deranged behavior", being "very skilled at gaslighting", and ended her post saying that "Brian Warner needs to be held accountable".

Model Sarah McNeilly also came forward, claiming on her Instagram that she was "emotionally abused, terrorized and scarred" throughout her relationship with Warner. Another model, Ashley Lindsay Morgan, posted about the alleged "abuse, sexual violence, physical violence and coercion" she experienced, adding that he also asked her to bring him "nazi memorabilia" from her travels. An artist who goes by Gabriella or Sourgirrrl claims she was another of Warner's alleged victims, posting that she was "done being silent" about the abuse she experienced.

“The second time we met, he broke a wine glass in the hotel room and demanded we make a blood pact together,” Gabriella alleged.

Accusations against Marilyn Manson are continuing to pour in, recently from musician Chloe Black, who posted some extremely disturbing allegations, stating he wouldn't let her "sleep or eat or leave his house", and mentioned a host of other horrific examples of "psychological torture" he would allegedly use.

The backlash to the abuse allegations has been swift, with Warner already being dropped by his record label, talent agency and losing upcoming TV gigs.

Warner's record label Loma Vista Recordings has come forward to say they will no longer promote Marilyn Manson's latest album, or continue to work with him in the future.

"In light of today’s disturbing allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and other women naming Marilyn Manson as their abuser, Loma Vista will cease to further promote his current album, effective immediately. Due to these concerning developments, we have also decided not to work with Marilyn Manson on any future projects," they said in a statement.

Soon after, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that CAA, a talent agency that represents both Wood and Warner, has dropped the musician.

Warner was slated to feature in American Gods, continuing a short recurring role he had on the Starz show. On Twitter, Starz confirmed they'd be editing him out of the upcoming episode, stating that they "unequivocally stand with all victims and survivors of abuse". 

Creepshow, a horror series on Shudder, followed suit, saying they'd no longer be airing an upcoming episode featuring Warner.

Marilyn Manson released a statement to his Instagram denying the claims of abuse made by all four women.

“Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality,” he posted.

“My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners. Regardless of how – and why – others are now choosing to misrepresent the past, that is the truth.”

The accusations from Evan Rachel Wood, Ashley Walters, Sarah McNeilly, Gabriella and Ashley Lindsay Morgan, are horrific and disturbing; we applaud their bravery in coming forward.

In 2018, Evan Rachel Wood appeared in front of a House of Judiciary Subcommittee this week to testify as part of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights Act. She spoke about the "mental physical and sexual abuse" she endured, without naming her abuser. Many fans speculated at the time that Marilyn Manson was the person in question.

If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of crisis support, please call Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia (1800 respect) or Lifeline Australia (13 11 14).