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Golden Age of Grotesque, The

album by Marilyn Manson

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The Golden Age of Grotesque is an album by the American rock band Marilyn Manson, released in 2003. The album is characterized by its blend of industrial rock, glam rock, and alternative metal, a style the band became known for. The band, fronted by Marilyn Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner), gained popularity for its controversial image and lyrics, which often challenged societal norms. While The Golden Age of Grotesque was a notable release, it was relatively less successful compared to some of their earlier albums. The term "grotesque" itself refers to something disagreeable to aesthetic or artistic sense, or unpleasant to look at.12

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