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MARILYN MANSON Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Front Toward Enemy’
Marilyn Manson has released a music video for "Front Toward Enemy", the second single from his forthcoming album "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2", due out on 14 August via Nuclear Blast Records. The video, directed by Henri Alexander Levy, follows the album's first single, "Exit Wound", released in June, and arrives shortly before Manson kicks off a co-headline tour with Rob Zombie.
The nine-track album, co-produced and co-written with Tyler Bates, continues the sound established on 2024's "Chapter 1" and includes tracks such as "Unalive", "Lucifer's Teardrop" and "Enantiomorph". Manson's touring line-up features guitarist Nick Annis, returning bassist Tim Skold and Piggy D. on co-lead guitar. The 57-year-old musician, real name Brian Warner, has continued releasing music and touring despite ongoing legal battles stemming from abuse allegations made by several women, including Evan Rachel Wood, which he denies.
In short
- Manson releases video for new single "Front Toward Enemy"
- New album "Chapter 2" arrives 14 August via Nuclear Blast
- Precedes his co-headline tour with Rob Zombie
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This perspective argues that artistic evaluation should remain separate from legal allegations. Without conviction, applying moral judgement creates dangerous precedent for due process. Warner has consistently denied all allegations, and media outlets should cover newsworthy music releases without becoming judges of disputed claims. Artists retain fundamental rights to create regardless of controversy.
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This view contends that editorial choices about which artists to platform represent real value judgements. Multiple detailed allegations from credible sources warrant consideration independent of legal outcomes. Media outlets constantly make selective coverage decisions; choosing not to prominently feature an artist reflects editorial responsibility rather than censorship. Allegations deserve weight in cultural discourse about whom we amplify.
Explained simply
Marilyn Manson is an American rock musician known since the 1990s for his industrial sound and theatrical stage presence. Born Brian Warner, the 57-year-old is recognised as a significant figure in alternative music, known for his provocative approach to performance and imagery. He continues to be an active recording and touring artist.
Manson is currently developing "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2", a new album co-produced with Tyler Bates that follows the first chapter released in 2024. The record is scheduled for release in August and represents his ongoing return to new material. He is also preparing to embark on a co-headline tour with fellow rock musician Rob Zombie.
In recent years, Manson has faced legal challenges stemming from abuse allegations made by several women, including actress Evan Rachel Wood, which he has denied. His continued musical activity comes against this backdrop of ongoing legal matters.