Interscope Pull The Plug On Manson

The world's most notorious shock-rocker has been dropped by his record label due to disappointing album sales in the U.S.

It has been revealed that after Marilyn Manson's latest album 'The High End of Low' sold little more than 120,000 copies in America, Interscope have decided to part ways with the band.

The album has been heavily criticised amongst the music world, with the band being accused of loosing their edge after the film 'Bowling For Columbine' revealed the intelligent and sensitive side of Marilyn Manson.

"After the film, his mystique as the 'God Of Fuck', scourge of society dissipated; he was understood, even appreciated and the game's been up ever since."

NME claimed the above statement in their album review of 'The High End of Low'. They added, "This album is full of self-pitying dirges which give the impression of a slightly sad man-child sulking about girls in his bedroom."

This opinion seems to be a shared one amongst music critics. All of them complaining that Manson's new album has lost it's edge and by opening himself up to the public he has revealed his true self and no longer has that dark mystery to his persona that was so evident back in the days of 'Holy Wood'. However, despite the heavy criticism and the loss of their record label, Marilyn Manson promises that this is only the beginning.

"I was so restrained from the music that I wanted to make ... At least half of my creative output has been squashed, so now I think people can expect a whole lot more." Manson revealed in an interview with Metal Hammer.

He also announced that he is working on new material, reminiscent of David Bowie's 'Aladdin Sane'. "I think it will be more badass ... I think it's going to be more romantic maybe. Self abusive."

The end of Interscope and Marilyn Manson could be a blessing in disguise for the band. With more creative freedom and complete control we may see more of the Manson of old, or we could see the emergence of something completely unique and original.

All eyes will now be on the band after two consecutive albums failing to impress the critics, but Manson won't be taking notice of what the critics and reviewers say and neither will his fans.

In the words of the iconic shock-rocker, "Music critics get their records for free so their opinions usually don't matter."