The Pale Emperor is the ninth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was released on January 15, 2015, through lead singer Marilyn Manson's Hell, etc. label, and distributed in the United States by Loma Vista Recordings and internationally by Cooking Vinyl. The album was issued in standard and deluxe editions on CD and double LP vinyl, and as a limited edition box set. The standard version of the album contains ten tracks; the deluxe edition includes three acoustic versions as bonus tracks.
Jim Morrison, frontman of The Doors, influenced the album's vocals and lyrics.
The blues genre, particularly the music of Muddy Waters, inspired the album's style.
Manson performing at Rock am Ring 2015
Brian Hugh Warner, known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band that shares his name, of which he remains the only constant member since its formation in 1989. Known for his controversial stage personality, his stage name was formed by combining the names of two opposing American cultural icons: actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson.
Manson performing in 2017
Left to right: Twiggy, Gacy and Manson performing at the "A Night of Nothing" industry showcase, 1995
Manson at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival
Manson performing in São Paulo in 2007 during the Rape of the World Tour