One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 is truly a masterpiece, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a die-hard fan. This album legitimately feels like a follow-up to Holy Wood. As much as I enjoyed all the previous albums, nothing will top Portrait of An American Family to Holy Wood. The band's first four studio albums are masterpieces. However, this might be my fourth favorite album. It has my favorite opening song since "GodeatGod" and perhaps my favorite album closing song since EAT ME, DRINK ME. At this point, I can't pinpoint a particular favorite song because the entire album is perfect. All killer, no filler here. It's like a more cinematic version of Holy Wood/darker Mechanical Animals, with traces of fury from Antichrist Superstar, a dash of his last few albums, combining into a more evolved version of the traditional Manson sound that made us fall in love with his music. His voice sounds as good as it did in his prime. Nothing sounds rushed or like a first take recording. This album has beautiful layers of melodies, a good dose of aggression, and amazing guitar playing, with Tyler Bates tapping into his inner Daisy Berkowitz, capturing the soul of a Marilyn Manson guitar, with his own spin on writing, as heard in Funeral Without Applause, especially the outro. The album covers a range of styles, including industrial metal, cinematic synth arrangements, goth glam rock, industrial punk rock, and new wave, capturing the essence of Marilyn Manson and beyond. It's objectively the best album since Holy Wood, with a more refined version of the last few albums. This is a Marilyn Manson with something to say again; a refreshed and focused Marilyn Manson, fueled by the hypocrisy of modern society, with a concept and story to tell, just like when he first started the band. Release Date: 11/22/24 Nuclear Blast Records

After surviving an attempted character assassination plot against him, Marilyn Manson has returned with his new album, One Asssassination Under God (Chapter 1). "The Last time they tried to kill me, I made a record called Holy Wood," he said. He as unfairly blamed for the Columbine shootings after it was incorrectly reported that the shooters were fans of his. Holy Wood was his reaction. As with Holy Wood in 2000, Manson has come back in 2024 stronger than ever and with a fighting record; a record that hits back at those who have attempted to destroy him, literally, figureatively, or both. "You can send away your firing squad. You're gonna need to behead me," He sings on "No Funeral Without Applause." Marilyn Manson is back, and he's not going anywhere without a fight.

As a long-time super fan, I respect his art to go into something with zero expectations. This record is truly personal (for him and the listener) and a thorough listening experience and doesn't tether itself in one place. Manson's first chapter of his return project has something that every fan appreciates, even if they somehow don't like the entire record. This is an excellent record because it's so accessible to someone who knows nothing about Manson or maybe used to have a different perception. I've been talking to first-time/newer fans of Manson as well, and overall, the response has been positive, so I am comfortable with recommending it as the first Marilyn Manson record you listen to if it's you first.

Phenomenal from beginning to end! The opening is like a familiar distorted dream. Lyrics on every song are powerful! The closing song, Sacrifice of the Mass is my favorite. Takes me back 24 years ago to Holywood, but with a more mature sound. Great packaging and artwork. Love the newspaper style lyrics layout! 10 out of 10! Support an amazing artist and buy this album! It will be the best purchase you make today!

I've been listening to Manson since 1998. And what I like about this album is its got a little bit of everything. What I mean is some of the songs remind you of angel With the scabbed wings or golden age of grotesque or the vampire song off of eat me drink me or smells like children. I can't wait to hear the 2nd half of the album.

I LOVED MOSTLY ALL THE ALBUM I JUST DIDNT LIKE FIRST TRACK BUT IT'S FIRE DEF A MUST HAVE MANSON ALWAYS DOES SO GOOD ON ALBUMS. I BOUGHT TWO VERSIONS OF THE VINYL AS WELL MISSED OUT ON BOXSET DIDNT KNOW IT WAS SELLING TILL TOO LATE. THE ALBUM IS GREAT, SONGS ARE AWESOME

If your a fan of reality happening and unfolding before your very eyes you will love the return of Marylin Manson. The cold hard truths to to a wake up call is what we need now more than ever. Thank you Marylin Manson.

Everything is good with the seller and it was exactly what I was looking for. Price, brand new.

Not one bad track, Manson is truly back on form, the best he’s been since 2006. He’s writing from the heart and it shows, absolutely \m/ brilliant and I love it! Been a few years in the wilderness with the exception of a few tracks over the years and his concentrating somewhat on his acting. He and Tyler Bates have finally come to fruition in their musical partnership. Please bring on more like this and I’m already looking forward to Chapter 2.

Dopo 4 album di un parsimonioso Brian H. Warner, OAUG segna il ritorno di Marilyn Manson. Le false accuse di violenza lo hanno nutrito di rabbia, la sua vera fonte creativa. La nuova forma fisica lo ha riportato indietro nel tempo, appena dopo Holy Wood. La voce è tornata potente, graffiante, e lui la sa modulare magistralmente in base a come serve. Le tracce sono tutte belle, ricordano i vecchi album ma non ne sono una copia, anzi, hanno un’anima propria. ”Nod if you undetstand” è una bomba e ascoltandola i fans di vecchia data verranno violentemente catapultati nel 2002. Marilyn Manson è un demone e questo album è una delle sue creature più oscure e distorte che non deluderà chi ha adorato la vecchia trilogia perché ne è una diretta conseguenza. Mi dispiace solo che non sia incluso “Front Towards Enemy” (presente solo nel maxi cd di “Raise the Red Flags”) ma vi consiglio di recuperarlo perché sembra uscito da Antichrist Superstar. In conclusione: gioite perché questa volta Manson è veramente tornato e sembra non essere invecchiato di un giorno.

pedazo de nuevo disco a sacado,esperando la segunda parte!!

Quel album nous sort Marilyn Manson pour honorer sa victoire contre la censure et les accusations honteuses dont il a été victime ces dernières années. On remarque dès les premières secondes que sa voix a un peu changé, elle est plus grave et en adéquation avec le côté plus brut du disque. Après le soft et génial " We Are Chaos" il était évident que le nouvel album serait plus lourd, mais attention ce n'est pas un retour en arrière pour autant. Il y'a bien du Rock Indus légèrement Heavy mais il y'a surtout de l'Indus au sens noble du terme. Autrement dit des passages froids, nihilistes et dansants à la fois! À 55 ans le révérend donne la sensation d'être ressorti plus fort des dures épreuves vécues depuis début 2020...Et le fan que je suis depuis 1997 est happy de le réentendre ainsi. Tour à tour Rock, Cold Wave, Heavy, Indus et touchant pour la terminaison de l'oeuvre. Voilà un disque qui montre que la passion est ce qui est de plus fort dans les moments cruels de cette vie. Manson n'est plus une bête de foire que l'on exhibe pour ses provocations parfois juvéniles, c'est un artiste digne des plus grands comme Iggy, Bowie, Morrison et tous ces génies torturés qui ont fait de la musique une échappatoire pour des millions de gens... Décidément 2024 est une année plus que riche en sortie d'albums, et celui-ci est un des meilleurs sans hésitation. Bravo révérend et vivement le no2!

Marilyn Manson ist zurück mit ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD - CHAPTER 1, einem Album, dessen Titel bereits eine Fortsetzung in naher Zukunft verspricht. Im Vergleich zum vor fünf Jahren erschienenen Vorgänger We Are Chaos, der für Mansons Verhältnisse stellenweise fast schon experimentell und untypisch war, bewegen wir uns hier wieder auf altbekanntem Gebiet. Man könnte sogar sagen, dass es sich bei OAUG um eine Hommage an Alben wie Holy Wood handelt, da die gesamte Klangkulisse förmlich nach Mansons „Goldener Ära“ schreit. Dabei muss Produzent und Komponist Tyler Bates explizit gelobt werden, der für einen Großteil der Kompositionen verantwortlich ist und sich selbst übertroffen hat. Die Songs sind extrem vielschichtig und weisen teils unübliche Strukturen auf, ohne dabei zu verwirren. Gepaart mit den typisch düsteren und poetischen Lyrics Mansons ergibt sich ein Album, dass sich so vor keinem anderen in der Diskografie verstecken muss. So erinnern Songs wie der Titeltrack, der als Opener dient, DEATH IS NOT A COSTUME oder AS SICK AS THE SECRETS WITHIN mit ihren atmosphärischen und trägen Instrumentals und Lyrics an besagtes Holy Wood. Andererseits bietet das Album mit SACRILEGIOUS, MEET ME IN PURGATORY und RAISE THE RED FLAG auch verspielte, catchy Songs, wie man sie beispielsweise von KILL4ME kennt und dementsprechend auch um einiges geradliniger und rockiger sind. Zuletzt bekommt man ähnlich wie auf dem letzten Album auch hier mit SACRIFICE OF THE MASS den wohl emotionalen Höhepunkt des Albums in Form einer Ballade, die nicht kraftvoller sein könnte. Der Song steigert die Intensität über seine Laufzeit und mit einem unerwarteten aber tollen Gitarrensolo (welche man bei Manson viel zu selten bekommt) ist das Finale des Albums perfekt. Fazit: Manson ist stark wie gewohnt und dürfte mit dem Album vor allem alteingesessene Fans glücklich machen. Es ist schon erstaunlich, wie nahtlos das Album an die Frühphase seines Schaffens anknüpfen kann, ohne dabei wie eine Kopie zu wirken. Gleichzeitig finden sich aber auch Elemente seiner moderneren Werke in dem Album wieder, sodass man es hier mit einem rundum perfekten „Comeback“ zu tun hat. Highlights: AS SICK AS THE SECRETS WITHIN, DEATH IS NOT A COSTUME, MEET ME IN PURGATORY & RAISE THE RED FLAG Cheers