2007's 'Eat Me, Drink Me' found Manson largely a solo act, with longtime bassist Twiggy Ramirez the only other credited musician. The album marked a turn towards more personal, gothic, and at times, sexually explicit lyrical themes, eschewing much of the political commentary of previous works.
- The album was written and recorded in the singer's home studio in Los Angeles. Manson cited a period of intense personal turmoil and creative isolation as inspiration for the record.
- The album's lead single, 'If I Was Your Vampire,' was not released to radio but gained traction through online channels and music video play. 'Eat Me, Drink Me' debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, selling 71,000 copies in its first week.
- The album cover art, a painting by Manson himself, depicts him with a skull-like visage, a recurring motif in his artistic output. Manson's relationship with actress Evan Rachel Wood was a prominent influence on the album's lyrical content.
Marilyn Manson is the stage name of Brian Hugh Warner, an American singer, songwriter, actor, painter, and author, known for his controversial, industrial metal musical style and transgressive lyrics. By 2007, Manson had cultivated a long career marked by provocative imagery and a dedicated fanbase.
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