Manson criticises 'manufactured' Virginia Tech vigils

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has branded the vigils held in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre "manufactured".

The singer, whose controversial music was held partially responsible by some for the Columbine shootings in April 1999, is confused by the public outpouring of grief in the wake of the tragedy, insisting it is pointless to "waste emotions" on the incident that left 33 people dead last month.