Marilyn Manson spoke recently with the Los Angeles Times. While the bulk of the conversation centered around his upcoming role as ‘Thomas Dinley in season 3 of ‘Salem‘ (which premieres November 02nd,) the topic also shifted towards his new album “Say10“. He intends to release that effort in February and said of it:

“…My next album’s called “Say10,” like Satan. I found that title in my 12th-grade yearbook at Christian school. It goes back that far. The record is very political, socially and sexually. It deals with things I’ve talked about a lot but may not have sung enough. I work best when I combine imagery and words, rather than just words alone. Acting reminded me of that.” - Advertisement -

When asked if the political aspects of it would extend to the upcoming American election, he replied:

“It’s lyrically ambiguous. I wanted it to be something anyone could interpret. People hear songs that I think are angry as sexy. Or weird songs that I think are sexy as violent. This album, if it were blamed for any problems on life, I intentionally am asking for it because I think art needs to shake …[stuff] up. That’s what I‘ve always thought. I just needed a little reminder, and that was this [election].”

For more from Manson on his acting head to Los Angeles Times.