Tim Skold, born Tim Sköld, first began working with Marilyn Manson in 2001, when he acted as producer for the "Tainted Love" single. The following year, he would replace Twiggy Ramirez as bassist for the band. Skold continuing playing bass for Marilyn Manson until the conclusion of the Against All Gods tour, after which the band did not tour or release another record for two years. During this time, he and Manson recorded the album Eat Me, Drink Me in Beverly Hills and Hollywood, California, where he performed all stringed instruments for the record. For the ensuing Rape of the World tour, Skold assumed the role of guitarist, while his bass duties were replaced by Rob Holliday. On January 9, 2008, a press release was posted online announcing that Skold had amicably left Marilyn Manson and was replaced on guitar by Holliday, while Twiggy Ramirez had rejoined the band as live bassist. Recently, Skold worked with Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM to produce the album Skold vs. KMFDM.