Unalive (song)
| "Unalive" | |
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| Song by Marilyn Manson | |
| from the album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 | |
| Released | August 14, 2026 |
| Length | 4:56 |
| Label | Nuclear Blast |
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| Music video | |
| "Unalive" on YouTube | |
"Unalive" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It is the first track on their thirteenth studio album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 (2026). The song was written and produced by Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates, with drums performed by Gil Sharone. Anthony Silva directed its music video, which was released on August 14, 2026, the same date the album was released.
Composition and style
"Unalive" is the first song on One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, and was co-written and co-produced by Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates.[1] It was recorded at Bates's The Abattoir recording studio in Los Angeles sometime between April 2023 and April 2024, with drums performed by Gil Sharone.[2]
Manson said the song "sets the tone for where Chapter 2 is going to take you. Musically, it makes it clear that Chapter 1 was about rebirth and Chapter 2 is about vengeance". He said the track's lyrical content was inspired by his childhood bible studies of the Old Testament and New Testament, and the grammatical "absurdity that you would replace words about death by an antonym, or the prefix 'un' with the word 'alive'. But I chose to manifest it for myself here as a magic word like abracadabra." He described the song as "an incantation that conjures who I would need to become, who I am now."[3][4]
Sonic Perspectives said the song expands on the band's "signature dark, cinematic vision".[5] Revolver sarcastically said the track continued the "grand rock and roll tradition" of songs providing a step-by-step guide to a new dance craze. While referencing songs such as "Cool Jerk", "The Twist", and "Time Warp", they noted the lyric: "Stand in a circle, take out your sword / Now stab to your right / Go around in a daisy chain until you're all unalive."[6]
Release and promotion
The song was not issued as a single,[7][8] but a music video was released on August 14, 2026, the same day the parent album was released.[9] The music video was directed by Anthony Silva.[10]
Music video
The video for "Unalive" takes place in the same abandoned farm house from the music video for "One Assassination Under God". It also features the same car and tree seen in that video. The video for "Unalive" begins with Manson in the basement of the house, covered in dirt and lying in a magic circle. He destroys the circle, crawls up a flight of stairs and lies in front of a television displaying noise. After regaining his composure and while brandishing a sword, Manson screams "I want your death / Your whole death / And nothing but your death", and transforms into a bejewelled horned deity. The video ends with the deity outside while the house, tree and car burn down.[11]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2.[2]
- Tyler Bates – composition, guitars, bass, keyboards, recording and production
- Will Borza – mastering
- Robert Carranza – recording and mixing
- Marilyn Manson – composition, vocals and production
- Gil Sharone – drums
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
References
- ↑ "Marilyn Manson Releases Music Video For 'Unalive' From 'One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2' Album". Blabbermouth.net. August 14, 2026. Archived from the original on August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Marilyn Manson (2026). "Booklet". One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 (CD liner notes). Nuclear Blast Records. NBR7603.
- ↑ "Marilyn Manson – One Assassination Under God". marilynmanson.com. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ Baldin, Benedetta (August 14, 2026). "Marilyn Manson's new album is out now – check out the new video 'Unalive'". Chaoszine. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Marilyn Manson Releases 'One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2' & Shares New Music Video For 'Unalive'". Sonic Perspectives. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "6 best new songs right now: 8/14/26". Revolver. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ Cordy, Omar (August 14, 2026). "Marilyn Manson Shares 'Unalive' Video, New Album Out Now on Nuclear Blast". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Marilyn Manson's 'Unalive' Music Video Has Premiered Alongside His New Album". ThePRP.com. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Hear Marilyn Manson's highly anticipated new album 'One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2'". Revolver. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Marilyn Manson Debuts 'Unalive' Music Video; New Album Out Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ Information adapted to text from video.
