Reznor would go on to produce Marilyn Manson’s first three, breakthrough releases, ‘Portrait of an American Family’ (1994), the ‘Smells Like Children’ EP (1995), and ‘Antichrist ...

With rising fame came increased controversy for Marilyn Manson. Republican politicians accused their album "Smells Like Children" of containing "pre-packaged nihilism" and endangering humanity.