ShockHound recently conducted an interview with musician Marilyn Manson where they discuss his new album, The High End of Low, the meaning behind some of the tracks on it and a myriad of other subjects. We have all four parts for you below. Enjoy and please discuss Marilyn Manson and his new album in our forums!

CHAPTER I – Manson talks about his identity issues, the rawness of his new album and the meaning behind its lead-off track, “Devour.”

CHAPTER II – Manson talks about the stories behind the tracks “Pretty As A Swastika” and “Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon,” and why he almost gave up making music.

CHAPTER III – Manson talks about voting while drunk, writing “We’re From America,” and how he’s a different person than he was at the beginning of The High End of Low.

CHAPTER IV – Manson talks about reuniting with Twiggy, and why he would never do reality TV.