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Eighth studio album
'Eighth studio album' cover
Studio album by Marilyn Manson
Released Autumn 2011[1]
Recorded 2009–present
Label Cooking Vinyl, Hell, etc.
Marilyn Manson chronology
The High End of Low
(2009)
Eighth studio album
(TBA)

The eighth studio album by Marilyn Manson entered the writing phase during The High End of Low Tour in 2009.[2] Bassist Twiggy has projected a release date of 2011, when the album will be released through Cooking Vinyl Records and Marilyn Manson's own label Hell, etc..[3] The album will be Marilyn Manson's first since their contract with Interscope Records expired in late 2009.[2] Marilyn Manson attests that the lyrical content of the album will be "more romantic" yet "self-abusive,"[2] and describes the sonic elements of the record as "suicide death metal."[4] In November of 2010,Twiggy Ramirez is quoted as saying "We've got a new album [that we're working on]. It's almost done. It'll probably be out next year. It's fantastic. It's our best record yet, I think. I mean, everyone always says that, but I think this is our best work so far. . . It's kind of like a little more of a punk rock 'Mechanical Animals' without sounding too pretentious."

Background information

The prospect of an eighth studio album by Marilyn Manson was first confirmed by Manson himself in an interview with Metal Hammer on December 3, 2009.[2] Manson elaborated, "We've just been released from our record contract with Interscope so I think a lot of the creative control on which my hands were tied on a lot of choices – the music videos – things like that. And the first example is the newest video, they clearly wouldn't have allowed me to make that video. So we started writing new songs on the road – a bit like [David Bowie's album] 'Aladdin Sane' – I think people can expect a new record a lot sooner than we [expected]."[2] According to Chris Vrenna, as of January 2010, the band is "just talking and coming up with concepts" for the album.[5] On January 24, 2010, Manson confirmed on the band's official MySpace profile that "the new album is officially in motion."[6]

In April 2010, Manson confirmed during his appearance at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards that the band had recorded 13 songs,[7] one of which failed to appear in a television series about vampires.[7] Manson also referred to the album as "very death metal," and voiced interest in releasing the album differently than previous Marilyn Manson records.[7]performances, and also cited his friendship with Slayer as a vague influence on the record. He also mentioned the album in an interview with full Metal Jackie, Manson stated that the album is halfway finished.[8]

On May 7, 2010, both entertainer Rudy Coby and The Nachtkabarett's Nick Kushner were previewed material from the album, the latter describing it on Facebook as "fuckin hardcore." Elaborating on the band's musical direction, Manson commented on Twiggy being influenced by his touring experiences in 2009, particulary during the Rockstar Mayhem festival. Hugh Warner has described the album by stating:

It will make a vagina wet. What can you say after that? If the vagina's wet, all things are good. That's what he told me when I was listening to it. It's very hard, very heavy, very good. Everyone should be extremely excited and happy.
MansonWiki exclusive interview with Hugh Warner conducted in August, 2010.

In a recent November interview with Eric Blair, Twiggy speaks about the new album. When asked about what is going on in the world of Marilyn Manson right now, Twiggy replied:

We've got a new album that we're working on. It's almost done. It'll probably be out next year. It's fantastic. It's our best record yet, I think. I mean, everyone always says that, but I think this is our best work so far. . . It's kind of like a little more of a punk rock 'Mechanical Animals' without sounding too pretentious
MARILYN MANSON Bassist Says Upcoming Album Is 'Our Best Record Yet' - Nov. 3, 2010

Timeline

January 2010
  • On January 14, 2010, Marilyn Manson updated the status of the band's MySpace profile with the announcement "Let the new era begin," seemingly signifying the end of The High End of Low term and the band's foray into their next studio album.
  • On January 24, 2010, Manson updated the status of the band's MySpace profile, declaring, "I've finished 7 paintings this week and the new album is officially in motion. We begin with a short story captured on pixels."
April 2010
  • On April 4, 2010, Perou mentioned a new photo shoot with Manson was in the works and that he had the opportunity "to hear a couple of KILLER tracks being put together. dirty HEAVY music. GREAT."
May 2010
  • On May 1, 2010, Manson updated the status of the band's MySpace profile to "Writing, breaking."
  • On May 4, 2010, Manson updated the band's MySpace profile status with "Making death metal" and a mood of "Aids."
  • On May 6, 2010, Manson updated the band's MySpace profile status to "Sayid played guitar, jamming good with..." and a mood of "Sore throat."
  • On May 7, 2010, Rudy Coby updated his Twitter feed, reporting, "Still going strong listening to brand-new MM music and watching Art being created Magically in front of our eyes."
  • On May 10, 2010, Manson updated the status of the band's Facebook page, declaring, "There is something coming, that is gonna hurt you more than it hurts me. More than simply an album."
  • On May 19, 2010, Manson updated the band's MySpace profile status to "carving an album out of stone." and a mood of "electric."
June 2010
  • On June 13, 2010, Manson updated the band's MySpace profile status to "All work and no plays" and a mood of "discontent."
  • On June 30, 2010, Manson updated the status of the band's MySpace profile with "New day, New music, New shit, Knew it was coming..."
July 2010
  • On July 1, 2010, Manson updated the status of the band's MySpace profile with "New day, New music, New shit, Knew it was coming..." and a mood of "wanted."
  • On July 24, 2010, Manson added Fred Sablan's name to the band's list of members, and added there would be "info soon" on their next record label.
  • On July 25, 2010, Manson updated the band's MySpace profile status to "the countdown to unleashing new creations has begun" and a mood of "horny."
  • On July 28, 2010, Sablan noted "Zaneadu studio all night" on his Twitter feed.
August 2010
  • On August 2, 2010, Sablan updated his Twitter feed to "Night time. Studio time," and later, "HTT-M."
  • On August 10, 2010, Sablan updated his Twitter feed to "Zaneadu. All. Night. New. Songs. Volume. 10."
  • On August 17, 2010, Manson's Facebook revealed "CV" as the record label, however the meaning of this is unknown at this time. This could possibly mean that Chris Vrenna will be producing the album.
  • On August 31, 2010, Rudy Coby updated his Twitter feed to "Dying here because I can't say anything about the new songs on an upcoming album that will make people's heads explode. But....wow."
November 2010
  • On November 8, 2010, it is announced that the new album will be released via Manson's personal record label Hell, etc. through Cooking Vinyl records.[3]
January 2011
  • On January 20, 2011, Marilyn Manson and Gerald Matt (Kunsthalle wien director) presented the exhibition catalogue for Manson's "Genealogies of Pain" and Manson announced that the new album is finished.
February 2011
  • On February 23rd, 2011 Ginger Fish announced his departure from the band.

Personnel

The personnel for this album have not been entirely confirmed. Based on the current touring line-up and various comments made to the media througout the album's conception, the following contributors have been identified:

Imagery

Main article: 2010-2011 The New Era Imagery

See also

References

  1. Marilyn Manson on CookingVinyl.com
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Exclusive! Marilyn Manson: "I'm Back With Evan Rachel Wood". jamesgill. Metal Hammer. December 3, 2009.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Marilyn Manson: Antichrist Indie Star. Andre Paine. ABC News. November 8, 2010.
  4. Marilyn Manson at Revolver Golden Gods Awards Interview. April 25, 2010.
  5. Interview with Chris Vrenna (NIN / Marilyn Manson). Rafi Shlosman. VampireFreaks.com. Janaury 12, 2010.
  6. Marilyn Manson on MySpace Music. Marilyn Manson. MySpace Music. January 24, 2010.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 RevolverTV Mobile App. Marilyn Manson. RevolverTV via Provider Module. April 21, 2010.
  8. [1]Youtube.