Marilyn Manson has denied rumours that he is dating Avril Lavigne.

The 43-year-old, who is currently touring in support of his eighth studio album, ‘Born Villain,’ told Entertainmentwise that he’s bemused by the stories linking him with the ‘Sk8er Boi’ star.

"Yesterday it said that I was dating Avril Lavigne. What the f**k is that - she's Canadian, I wouldn't do that. No offence to Canada.

"I know her. I accidentally shaved her head. But yeah, you never know where these stories come from. Sometimes they have some sort of valid truth to them. Did I f**k Avril Lavigne? Who knows. I can't remember, but chances are no. Sorry Avril."

However, the shock-rocker, who is set to appear in an upcoming episode of Californication, also admitted that he's become accustomed to dealing with reports which have no truth in them:

"Rumours, stories... I'm used to them. I got my ribs removed, I was on The Wonder Years... You know there's a different story every day.

"I'm amused by them. I find the creativity of them amusing. Sometimes I think they should be more creative, I'd like to read something unusual."