Manson has said that the album is a departure from the band's previous records, and that it was inspired by the work of acts he listened to before forming Marilyn Manson: namely Killing Joke, Joy Division, Revolting Cocks, Bauhaus and The Birthday Party.
Manson has said that the album is a departure from the band's previous records, and that it was inspired by the work of acts he listened to before. That the album is a departure from the band's previous records, and that it was inspired by the work of acts he was forming Marilyn Manson..