shirley manson looks set to follow the footsteps of pal gwen stefani, as billboard recently reported on her plan to record a solo album. the garbage frontwoman insists that, like no doubt, her band is not breaking up. she’s just utilizing her downtime wisely.

shirley made the decision after completing a new song with u.k. composer david arnold, with whom she collaborated on her band’s underrated james bond theme, “the world is not enough.”

i, for one, am anxiously anticipating this record. i’ve always thought shirley manson was one of the most talented women in rock. as for her solo prospects, god bless my girl gwen, but let’s hope shirley comes up with something more inspired than “hollaback girl.”