Marilyn Manson has announced a new album titled One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, as reported via his official Instagram post. The record is co-produced and co-written with Tyler Bates. It is set for release on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Alongside the announcement, Manson dropped the album’s first single, “Exit Wound,” now available on all streaming platforms. In a statement accompanying the announcement, Manson spoke about the personal and artistic significance of the project.
“I am proud to give you the second chapter of One Assassination Under God. This completes my story,” he said. “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.”
Manson concluded with a message directed at listeners.
“As you listen I hope it forms a scar that you cannot forget,” he continued.
The announcement marks the culmination of a two-part musical arc that Manson has been building in recent years. The second chapter serves as both a creative and personal conclusion to one of the most turbulent periods of his career.
The first chapter, One Assassination Under God, was released in 2020. It marked Manson’s return to music after a period of silence, laying the thematic and sonic groundwork for this concluding sequel. The two-album series represents a deliberate artistic statement. Manson framed the project as a complete narrative rather than a standalone release.
Tyler Bates co-produced and co-wrote both chapters of the series. He has been a long-standing creative partner of Manson’s, having previously collaborated on the 2012 album Born Villain. That relationship has clearly deepened into one of the most consistent creative partnerships in Manson’s discography.
Following the announcement of Chapter 2, Manson’s statement that the album “completes my story” has drawn significant attention. Many have interpreted it as a signal that he intends this to be his final musical statement. The weight of that declaration gives the August 14 release an added sense of finality and significance for longtime fans.
One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is due out August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.
