Marilyn Manson Opens the Next Chapter. "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2" Promises a Dark Return in Full Force

Some albums simply continue where their predecessors left off. Others expand an entire story. That is exactly how One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 feels the highly anticipated thirteenth studio album from Marilyn Manson. Following the comeback of Chapter 1, the next installment promises to be darker, more intense, and even more refined in its musical vision.

For more than three decades, Marilyn Manson has remained one of the most recognizable and controversial figures in rock and metal. His music has always balanced industrial heaviness, gothic atmosphere, and provocative artistic expression. It is this constant evolution without losing his identity that has made him one of the most influential artists in modern heavy music.

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026, through Nuclear Blast Records and serves as a direct continuation of Chapter 1. Once again, longtime collaborator Tyler Bates joins Manson in crafting a sound built on industrial weight, haunting melodies, and cinematic atmosphere.

The first preview comes in the form of Exit Wound. The single suggests that Manson is continuing the path established on the previous record, delivering crushing guitars, unsettling moods, and a vocal performance that shifts effortlessly between raw aggression and unexpected emotion.

According to the available information, the album will feature nine tracks and bring the story that began with Chapter 1 to its conclusion. Songs such as Unalive, Don't Answer The Door, Front Toward Enemy, and Enantiomorph already hint that dark aesthetics remain at the heart of the record.

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 does not feel like an attempt to recreate the past. Instead, it suggests that Marilyn Manson is determined to continue his artistic resurgence and remind the world why his albums continue to provoke discussion and captivate listeners. If Exit Wound truly reflects the rest of the record, fans can expect one of the most anticipated rock and metal releases of the year.