The Golden Age of Grotesque is the fifth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson.
It was released on May 7, 2003 by Nothing and Interscope Records, and was their first album to feature former KMFDM member Tim Sköld, who joined after longtime bassist Twiggy Ramirez amicably left the group over creative differences. It was also their final studio album to feature keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy and guitarist John 5, who would both acrimoniously quit before the release of the band's next studio album.
The album was supported by the Grotesk Burlesk Tour.
All lyrics written by Marilyn Manson.
Personnel[]
- Marilyn Manson – vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizer bass, mellotron, saxophone, guitars, snare rolls, loops, digital editing, arrangements, producer, photography
- John 5 – guitars, piano, orchestration
- Tim Sköld – bass, guitars, accordion, keyboards, synth bass, loops, drum programming, digital editing, producer
- Madonna Wayne Gacy – keyboards, electronics, synthesizer
- Ginger Fish – drums, rhythm direction