Studio Album · No. 12
One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 Songwriting Credits by Marilyn Manson
Produced by Marilyn Manson, Tyler Bates · Engineered by Robert Carranza, Will Borza, Howie Weinberg
Nuclear Blast
Industrial RockIndustrial MetalAlternative RockGothic Rock
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Marilyn Manson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Marilyn Manson
0 tracksoutside writers
Marilyn Manson's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
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By the Numbers
9
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight
Brian Warner wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Tyler Bates, who returned as co-producer and played guitars, bass, keyboards, and GuitarViol. The reunion put Manson back with the collaborator behind The Pale Emperor and Heaven Upside Down, yielding singles 'As Sick as the Secrets Within' and 'Raise the Red Flag.' Bates built the instrumental foundation while Warner handled lyric and vocal, the same working method as their earlier records together.
Marilyn Manson's twelfth studio album, co-produced with Tyler Bates. The first release on Nuclear Blast, it is framed as the first chapter of a larger conceptual work. The album marked a commercial and critical return after a period of controversy surrounding Manson's personal life.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One Assassination Under God
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
No Funeral Without Applause
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Nod If You Understand
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
As Sick as the Secrets Within
#6
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Sacrilegious
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Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Death Is Not a Costume
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Meet Me in Purgatory
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Raise the Red Flag
#8
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Sacrifice of the Mass
|
Marilyn Manson | Brian Hugh WarnerTyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 3 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1
Who produced One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1?
The album was co-produced by Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) and Tyler Bates. Bates also played guitars, bass, keyboards, and GuitarViol. It marked his return after collaborating on The Pale Emperor and Heaven Upside Down.
Who wrote the songs on One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1?
Brian Warner, performing as Marilyn Manson, wrote the lyrics, and the music was co-written with Tyler Bates. The two reunited after working together on two earlier albums. Bates provided most of the instrumentation while Warner shaped the lyrics and vocals.
What were the singles from One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1?
Three singles preceded the album: 'As Sick as the Secrets Within,' 'Raise the Red Flag,' and 'Sacrilegious.' 'As Sick as the Secrets Within' reached number 6 and 'Raise the Red Flag' number 8 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. Both also placed high on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart.
What genre is One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1?
The album spans industrial rock, industrial metal, alternative rock, and gothic rock. It returned Manson to a heavier industrial sound built around Tyler Bates's instrumentation. The record was released on Nuclear Blast in 2024.
How did One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 perform on the charts?
The album sold roughly 21,121 copies in its first week, debuting at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on Top Hard Rock Albums. It also reached number 4 in Germany and Switzerland. The singles charted strongly on Billboard's hard rock and digital sales charts.
Who else played on One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1?
Beyond Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates, the album featured Gil Sharone on drums and Maxwell Urasky on programming. Lola Colette played piano on 'As Sick as the Secrets Within.' Bates handled guitars, bass, keyboards, and GuitarViol.