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I bought 'The long hard road out of hell'. Tis an autobiography written by Marilyn Manson with The help of Neil Strauss.

It's a fantastic read. and although I am not an advocate of the church of Satan, sex, drugs and rock and roll, it has been by far the best book I've picked up this year.

Marilyn writes very candidly about his childhood, his early exposure to extreme pornography such as beastiality, gay porn and the likes. He also writes about the women in his life, his relationship with Anton La Vey the head of the church of Satan, his music, the band members and his beliefs.
Of course no autobiography is complete without early baby, adolecent and teen photos so there is a fair share of Mr.Mason (aka Brian Warner) without the confusing grotesque make-up.

Buying the book resulted in a 30min lecture from Dezzo, on the dangers of placing oneself vunerable to the "Dark side". :) Yes, I am fully aware of the dangers, but no, I have'nt sold my soul to the devil as yet!
The Marilyn Manson concert really did have an impact on me.
It was more the shock factor that sparked the curiosity. In any case, who is'nt curious about the road less travelled?
It is because people know little about a certain grey area, that's why they fear it. Like S&M.
Sadomasochism is an area I would love love love to dive into. Not to actually partake in genital mutilation or to be suspended by meat hooks! But to know why people do what they do. Do pleasure and pain hold close to one another like close sadistic friends?
How I wish I could write a thesis on it.