Marilyn Manson has promised that his next album will be more “badass” and “self abusive”.

The rocker says that leaving his label Interscope Records has given him much more creative freedom and has high hopes for the record. David Bowie’s) ‘Aladdin Sane’ - I think people can expect a new record a lot sooner than expected.”

Asked what he hopes the album will sound like, Manson added: “Yeah, I think it will be more badass , I think it’s going to be more romantic maybe. Self abusive.”

Marilyn Manson hits the UK next for shows in London, Birmingham Manchester and Nottingham.

(by Scott Colothan)