Nearly a year and a half after the release of his comeback album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, Marilyn Manson announced Chapter 2 today (June 12th), heralding it with lead single “Exit Wound.”
A seething, glam-spiked goth-rock anthem with pointed lyrics (“Take your picture at the scene of the crime/We got your victim and we’ve made up your mind”), the song arrived along with a mostly live music video capturing Manson’s current lineup, including recently returned member Tim Skold, in action. Watch and listen above.
“I am proud to give you the second chapter of One Assassination Under God,” Manson commented on socials. “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.”
Like Chapter 1, the sequel features an original Manson painting as its cover art, this one a spooky, high-foreheaded portrait resembling Death in Ingmar Bergman’s The 7th Seal (a character later parodied in the Bill & Ted movies.)
One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is due out August 14th release via Nuclear Blast Records and available in an array of collectible formats. These include a Revolver-exclusive “Green w/ Black Splatter” vinyl variant, limited to 500. Order yours.
Shortly after the album’s release, Manson is set to join Rob Zombie on this summer’s “Freaks on Parade” tour, kicking off in Wes Palm Beath on August 20th. Check out the itinerary below.
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson “Freaks on Parade” 2026 tour dates:
8/20 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/21 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit U
8/23 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/24 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
8/26 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
8/27 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
8/29 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/30 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/1 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
9/2 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
9/4 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/5 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/6 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
9/9 Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/10 Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
9/12 Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
9/14 West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
9/17 Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
9/18 Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
9/20 Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord