One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2
2026 studio album by Marilyn Manson
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One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was released on August 14, 2026, by Nuclear Blast. It was written and co-produced by the band's eponymous vocalist, Marilyn Manson, and multi-instrumentalist, Tyler Bates. "Exit Wound" was released as the lead single on June 12, followed by "Front Toward Enemy" on July 17. The album will be promoted by the Freaks on Parade Tour, a co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie, which will take place in North American arenas and amphitheatres from August 2026.
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| Released | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Length | 42:58 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
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Composition and style
Every song on the album was written and co-produced by Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates.[1] It is the band's fourth album to be produced or co-produced by Bates, following The Pale Emperor (2015), Heaven Upside Down (2017), and One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 (2024).[2][3]
Release and promotion
I am proud to give you the second chapter of One Assassination Under God. This completes my story. I used each stone that was thrown at me to sharpen my edges. I outgrew purgatory and carved these songs into the skin of the world. As you listen I hope it forms a scar that you cannot forget.
Manson confirmed the album's release in a social media post in November 2025, saying: "It has been a great year since the release of Chapter One. Be prepared for Chapter Two very soon."[5] In January 2026, co-producer Tyler Bates announced he amicably departed the live band in order to focus on his film score work. He said he would be "actively supporting" the upcoming album, which he described as their "finest work together".[6] The same month, readers of Revolver voted it the second most anticipated album of 2026.[7]
One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 will be released on August 14 by Nuclear Blast.[4] Its track listing contains "Front Toward Enemy",[8] a song that previously appeared as a B-side on the band's 2024 single "Raise the Red Flag".[9] The record will be issued in various formats, including CD, LP, cassette, and digital, and as a limited edition box set. The latter was limited to 3,000 copies worldwide, and contained exclusive collectables including art prints created by Manson.[10] The album's release was confirmed on June 12.[4] "Exit Wound" was released as the lead single the following day. Its music video was directed by Rizz and Gretchen Lanham.[11] "Front Toward Enemy" was released as the album's second single on July 17.[12] A music video, directed by Henri Alexander Levy, was released on four days later.[13]
The record will be released the week before the beginning of the Freaks on Parade Tour,[10] a North American arena and amphitheater co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. It will take place in August and September, and features opening acts The Hu and Orgy.[14] Manson's lineup for the tour will include former bassist and producer Tim Skold, who announced his return to the live band in February 2026 after an eighteen year absence,[15] alongside drummer Gil Sharone, rhythm guitarist Piggy D. and former Black Light Burns guitarist Nick Annis.[16]
Artwork
The artwork for the album is a watercolor self-portrait created by Manson. Revolver noted similarities to Manson's appearance on the cover with the personification of Death in Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal.[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates.[1] Track lengths for the CD and digital versions derived from Spotify.[17]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Unalive" | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Don't Answer the Door" | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Front Toward Enemy" | 4:23 |
| 4. | "All the Vilest Things" | 4:33 |
| 5. | "None of the Suns" | 5:12 |
| 6. | "Lucifer's Teardrop" | 4:35 |
| 7. | "The Arsonist" | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Exit Wound" | 4:38 |
| 9. | "Enantiomorph" | 6:12 |
| Total length: | 42:58 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Unalive" | |
| 2. | "Don't Answer the Door" | |
| 3. | "Front Toward Enemy" | |
| 4. | "All the Vilest Things" | |
| 5. | "The Arsonist" |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 6. | "None of the Suns" | |
| 7. | "Lucifer's Teardrop" | |
| 8. | "Exit Wound" | |
| 9. | "Enantiomorph" |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format(s) |
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| Worldwide[10] | August 14, 2026 | Nuclear Blast | CD, LP, digital, limited edition box set |