One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 Explained

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1
Type:studio
Artist:Marilyn Manson
Cover:One Assassination Under God.jpg
Recorded:April 2023– April 2024
Length:43:26
Label:Nuclear Blast
Prev Title:We Are Chaos
Prev Year:2020

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was produced by Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates, and was released by Nuclear Blast on November 22, 2024. The album was preceded by the release of three singles: "As Sick as the Secrets Within", "Raise the Red Flag" and "Sacrilegious". The singles were successful upon release, reaching career-high peaks on several American and British singles sales charts.

The band have toured extensively in support of the record. In the summer of 2024, they performed a North American co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch, along with a series of solo dates. They are also scheduled to embark on a tour of Europe from February 2025.

Release and promotion

The band's vocalist first suggested the band were recording new music on May 16, 2023, when he uploaded a picture of himself singing on social media, with the caption: "I've got something for you to hear."[1] Exactly one year later, the band announced they had signed a record deal with Nuclear Blast.[2] [3] The same day, both the band and label posted a preview clip of a new music video.[4] On August 2, 2024, the band released a new single, "As Sick as the Secrets Within",[5] [6] alongside a music video for the song directed by longtime collaborator Bill Yukich.[5] The band also began a North American arena tour with Five Finger Death Punch on August 2, with Slaughter to Prevail appearing as the opening act.[7] Marilyn Manson's current lineup includes Manson, Tyler Bates, Gil Sharone, Piggy D, and Reba Meyers.[8] The tour was interspersed with the band's own headline shows.[9]

"As Sick as the Secrets Within" debuted at number one on Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, their second number one on the chart following "We Are Chaos" in 2020.[10] The song appeared on several other Billboard charts,[11] peaking at number six on Hot Hard Rock Songs, their third top-ten single on that chart.[12] The song was also successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at a career-high number 42 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart, and at number 39 on the UK Singles Sales Chart, their highest peak on that chart since their cover of "Personal Jesus" in 2004.[13]

On August 16, the band released a CD single for "Raise the Red Flag", which was limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. Yukich also directed the song's performance-based music video,[14] which revealed the band's current lineup.[8] Soon after, Meyers was criticized on social media for joining the band.[15] [16] The first female member of the group, she received support from numerous other metal musicians in response.[17] "Raise the Red Flag" peaked at number eight on Billboards Hot Hard Rock Songs,[12] and at number two on Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, matching the peak of previous singles "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Deep Six".[18] The song was also successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 35 on the UK Singles Sales Chart, their highest ever peak on that chart, at number 55 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart, and in the top ten of the UK Physical Singles Chart, their first placement on that chart since their cover of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" in 2020.[13]

"Sacrilegious" was released as a single on September 27.[19] The song's music video was also created by Yukich.[20] The album was released on November 22.[21] The band are scheduled to perform throughout Europe from February 2025,[22] as well as festival tour dates.[23]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[24]

Production

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[25] 44
French Albums (SNEP)[26] 25
French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[27] 4
Italian Albums (FIMI)[28] 18
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[29] 33
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[30] 39
Japanese Rock Albums (Oricon)[31] 8
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[32] 35
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[33] 31
Swedish Physical Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[34] 6
Swedish Hard Rock Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[35] 3
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[36] 6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marilyn Manson Teasing First New Music Since Abuse Allegations + Lawsuits. Trapp, Philip. Loudwire. May 16, 2023. September 25, 2024.
  2. Marilyn Manson Signs With Record Label, Teases First New Music Since Sexual Abuse Accusations. Eggertsen, Chris. Billboard. May 16, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: Marilyn Manson shares 'As Sick As The Secrets Within' single. Zukowski, Zenae. MetalInsider.net. August 2, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  4. Web site: Marilyn Manson teases new song with cryptic video. Revolver. Enis, Eli. May 15, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  5. Web site: Marilyn Manson debuts first new song since abuse accusations 'As Sick as the Secrets Within'. Adams, Gregory. Revolver. August 2, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  6. Web site: Marilyn Manson Releases New Single 'As Sick As The Secrets Within'. Blabbermouth.net. August 2, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  7. Web site: Marilyn Manson Releases First New Song Since Abuse Allegations, 'As Sick As The Secrets Within'. Schaffner, Lauryn. Loudwire. August 2, 2024. September 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Marilyn Manson Debuts Eerie New Song 'Raise the Red Flag'. DiVita, Joe. Loudwire. August 16, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  9. Web site: Watch: Marilyn Manson Performs His New Single 'As Sick As The Secrets Within' Live For First Time. Blabbermouth.net. August 4, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  10. Web site: Marilyn Manson Charts A Brand New No. 1 Hit–Despite The Controversy. McIntyre, Hugh. Forbes. August 14, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  11. Web site: Marilyn Manson Reaches A Special Milestone With His New Single. McIntyre, Hugh. Forbes. August 18, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  12. Marilyn Manson Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs) . Billboard . November 20, 2024.
  13. Web site: Marilyn Manson Songs and Albums Full Chart History. Official Charts Company. September 25, 2024.
  14. Web site: Marilyn Manson Shares Music Video For 'Raise The Red Flag'. Blabbermouth.net. August 16, 2024. September 16, 2024.
  15. Web site: Code Orange's Reba Meyers Speaks Out On Joining Marilyn Manson's Band. Adams, Gregory. Revolver. August 19, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  16. Web site: Code Orange's Reba Meyers issues first statement on playing with Marilyn Manson. Childers, Chad. Loudwire. August 19, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  17. Web site: Code Orange's Reba Meyers says she's 'proud to represent growth, confidence, forgiveness, humanity, and change' after joining Marilyn Manson's live band. Dunworth, Liberty. NME. August 20, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  18. Web site: Marilyn Manson Nearly Hits No. 1 For The Second Time In A Month. McIntyre, Hugh. Forbes. August 28, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  19. Web site: Marilyn Manson Announces New Album One Assassination Under God. DiVita, Joe. Loudwire. September 27, 2024. October 2, 2024.
  20. Marilyn Manson Debuts New song 'Sacrilegious', Announces First Album in 4 Years. Adams, Gregory. Revolver. September 27, 2024. October 2, 2024.
  21. Web site: Marilyn Manson to release "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1" album in November: Album details revealed. Chaoszine. September 26, 2024. September 26, 2024.
  22. Web site: See Marilyn Manson's Music Video For His New Single 'As Sick As The Secrets Within'. Blabbermouth.net. August 2, 2024. September 18, 2024.
  23. Web site: Linkin Park, Korn, Shinedown and More to Play Welcome to Rockville 2025. Peck, Gregory. Revolver. November 14, 2024. November 21, 2024.
  24. One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1. vinyl liner notes. Booklet. Marilyn Manson. Nuclear Blast Records. 2024. NBR7313.
  25. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 2, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  26. Web site: November 29, 2024. Tops de la semaine Top Albums (Week 48, 2024). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. December 2, 2024. fr.
  27. Web site: November 29, 2024. Tops de la semaine Top Rock & Metal Albums (Week 48, 2024). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. December 2, 2024. fr.
  28. Web site: Album – Classifica settimanale WK 48 (dal 22.11.2024 al 28.11.2024). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. November 29, 2024.
  29. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: December 2, 2024. Oricon. ja. November 27, 2024.
  30. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of November 27, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. November 27, 2024.
  31. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Rock Albums: 2024-12-02 . . November 27, 2024 . ja.
  32. Web site: Official Top 40 Albums. Recorded Music NZ. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  33. Web site: Top 100 Albums: Week 48 (2024) . El portal de Música . Productores de Música de España. live .
  34. Web site: Veckolista Album Fysiskt, vecka 48. Sverigetopplistan. sv. November 29, 2024.
  35. Web site: Veckolista Hårdrock, vecka 48. sv. Sverigetopplistan. November 29, 2024.
  36. Marilyn Manson Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums. Billboard. December 3, 2024.

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