# Marilyn Manson releases Chapter 2 album and begins tour > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marilyn-manson-2026-album-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-20T12:10:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 8. Following the announcement of Chapter 2 on 14 August, Marilyn Manson began promoting the record with the One Assassination Under God Tour. The European leg opened in early July, featuring a Seville show on 6 July that blended classic hits with material from Chapter 1. Italy followed with three dates: Ferrara’s Piazza Ariostea on 11 July, Bari’s Fiera del Levante on 13 July, and Rome’s Rock In Roma auditorium on 14 July. The Ferrara concert attracted more than 20,000 attendees, introduced new guitarist Tim Skold, and marked the 30-year anniversary of the “Antichrist Superstar” era while previewing songs from the forthcoming Chapter 2. On 17 July, Manson released the second single “Front Toward Enemy,” confirming a mid-August album release on Nuclear Blast. The nine-track record, co-produced with Tyler Bates, follows the June debut of “Exit Wound”. Promotion now extends to North America, where Manson and co-headliner Rob Zombie will tour with The Hu and Orgy opening. A Polish show at the Atlas Arena in Łódź on 18 July featured material from the new album, rounding out the first wave of live promotion. On 20 July, a music video for “Front Toward Enemy” directed by Henri Alexander Levy was released, further fueling anticipation for the August 14 album launch and the upcoming North-American tour starting 20 August. On 14 August, the album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 was officially released through Nuclear Blast Records, accompanied by a music video for the opening track “Unalive,” directed by Anthony Silva. The album features tracks such as “Don’t Answer the Door,” “Enantiomorph,” and “The Arsonist,” and includes collaborations with producer Tyler Bates and Shooter Jennings. Manson described the release as a completion of his story, noting he used past challenges to “sharpen his edges.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Marilyn Manson releases ‘Unalive’ music video and new album Marilyn Manson has released the music video for ‘Unalive’ and launched his new album, ‘One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2’, via Nuclear Blast Records. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-unalive-music-video-and-new-album ### 2026-08-17: Marilyn Manson releases new album ‘One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2’ Marilyn Manson releases ‘One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2’, featuring collaborations with Tyler Bates and Shooter Jennings across a mix of industrial, gothic, and post-punk styles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-new-album-one-assassination-under-god-chapter-2-1 ### 2026-08-14: Marilyn Manson releases new album ‘One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2’ Marilyn Manson has released his new album, ‘One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2’, featuring the music video for the opening track ‘Unalive’ and an upcoming tour with Rob Zombie. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-new-album-one-assassination-under-god-chapter-2 ### 2026-07-20: Marilyn Manson releases 'Front Toward Enemy' video ahead of August album Marilyn Manson drops the video for 'Front Toward Enemy,' the second single from his album due August 14, ahead of a North‑American tour with Rob Zombie. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-front-toward-enemy-video-ahead-of-august-album ### 2026-07-17: Marilyn Manson Releases New Single 'Front Toward Enemy' Ahead of August Album Marilyn Manson released the single “Front Toward Enemy” from his upcoming album *One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2*, set for an August 2024 release and a North American tour with Rob Zombie. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-new-single-front-toward-enemy-ahead-of-august-album ### 2026-07-08: Marilyn Manson launches European tour with shows in Italy and Spain Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God Tour kicked off in Italy (Ferrara, Bari, Rome) and Spain (Seville) in July, mixing classic hits with his new 2024 album. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-launches-european-tour-with-shows-in-italy-and-spain ### 2026-06-12: Marilyn Manson releases new single “Exit Wound” and announces album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2” Marilyn Manson released the single “Exit Wound” on June 12 and announced his album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2” for August 14, produced with Tyler Bates and tied to upcoming U.S. and European tours 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-releases-exit-wound-single-announces-august-album ### 2026-06-12: Marilyn Manson Announces New Album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2” Marilyn Manson announced his new album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2,” dropping August 14 via Nuclear Blast, with the lead single “Exit Wound” and upcoming tour dates, including three shows in Italy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marilyn-manson-announces-new-album-one-assassination-under-god-chapter-2 --- Cite as: Marilyn Manson releases Chapter 2 album and begins tour. 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