Marilyn Manson Tune Added to the Opening Credits of 'Salem'

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We recently reported that rocker Marilyn Manson would be a part of WGN America's supernatural drama, "Salem" and now we know how he'll contribute. Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we've learned that Manson's song, “Cupid Carries a Gun” will be heard, starting this Sunday, as part of the new opening titles.

Regarding the addition of his song, Manson was quoted as saying, “The occult and witchcraft is so often used in cinema with a heinous disregard for even researching its origins. However, I liked the themes of 'Salem.' It looks at the witch trials without being cliche like most modern films.”

EW mentions that "Cupid Carries a Gun" was not only the final track finished for Manson’s new album, but it was co-written by "Salem" composer Tyler Bates. It sounds like a great song to open the brand new show. It's only one episode in and we'd love to hear your thoughts on "Salem."

Check out the opening featuring Manson's tune...it's actually pretty awesome:

-Larissa Mrykalo

Marilyn Manson to Join 'Salem'

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Marilyn Manson, worlds foremost shock rocker, has recently joined up with WGN America's newest show "Salem." Currently, there is no mention of his role with the show, whether he will be acting or providing music, but stay tuned for the details as we get them! Be sure to catch "Salem" on WGN America, Sundays at 10 p.m. ET.

Series Synopsis:
Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.

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New Extended Trailer For WGN's 'Salem' Conjures Up Witchy Goodness

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The series premiere of WGN's supernatural drama, "Salem" is this Sunday, April 20 at 10 p.m. ET and here's a full two minutes of creepy goodness to entice you. Inspired by the events that occurred in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, the drama includes many of the real characters that came from this tumultuous point in history.

The new series stars Janet Montgomery (“Human Target") as Mary Sibley, Shane West (“Nikita,” ER”) as John Alden, Seth Gabell (“Fringe”) as Cotton Mather, Xander Berkeley (“The Mentalist”) as Magistrate Hale, Ashley Madekwe (“Revenge”) as Tituba, Tamzin Merchant (“Jane Eyre”) as Anne Hale, Elise Eberle (“The Astronaut Farmer”) as Mercy Lewis and Iddo Goldberg (“Mob City”) as Isaac Walton.

Here are some of the Twitter accounts for the cast so you can follow along in all the witchy fun:

Shane West: @shanewest_1
Seth Gabel: @sethgabel
Ashley Madekwe: @smashleybell
Elise Eberle: @eliseeberle
Tamzin Merchant: @tamzinmerchant

The description for the first episode, "The Vow," reads, "John Alden (West) returns from war to discover that the woman he left behind is now married to another man and that his hometown of Salem, Mass., is in the midst of a witch panic in the premiere of this supernatural drama."

Series Synopsis:
Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.



-Larissa Mrykalo

First Trailer and Premiere Date For WGN America's Series, 'Salem'

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More witches? Yes, more witches. We've already seen a teaser trailer for the supernatural drama, "Salem" but now we not only have a first trailer, but also a premiere date. WGN America will debut its new series on Sunday, April 20 and based on the trailer, it's full of creepy goodness, including a bloody wolf head on a human's body. “Salem” stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, and Xander Berkeley.

The show is set in 1692 during the Salem Witch Trials and centers around romance, fear, idolatry...all that good stuff. But there seems to be something not quite right with these witches and a dark truth is going to be discovered.

"There could be nothing worse for Salem than a witch hunt." Well that kind of applies to anywhere...witch hunts are quite unpleasant.

Check out the trailer below and let us know if you'll be watching or if you're all witched-out...



-Larissa Mrykalo

New Photos and Trailer from WGN's 'Salem'

EW's first look at Shane West as 'John Alden' 

If you enjoy television shows about witches, fret not, for there are more heading your way. Premiering in the spring on WGN is "Salem" and thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we can get a look at two of the lead characters.

Created by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, the show is set in 17th century Massachusetts, and attempts to discover the truth behind the infamous Witch Trials.

"Salem" stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant, and Elise Eberle. EW has provided an exclusive look at Shane West, who plays John Alden, who is described as a “hardened war veteran." Alden is also the onetime love interest of Montgomery’s Mary Sibley, Salem's “powerful enchantress.”

Ashley Madekwe as the witch's accomplice

We also get a first look at Ashley Madekwe, who stars as the powerful witch’s accomplice. Are you burning to get a better look? Check out the series' promo trailer, below.

-Larissa Mrykalo