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Released 30 years ago

Antichrist Superstar

Marilyn Manson · 1996

72 min · 19 tracks · industrial metal · shock rock

An audacious blend of industrial metal and theatrical shock-rock that challenges societal norms with aggressive energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • theatrical and provocative themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 8, 1996, 'Antichrist Superstar' was Marilyn Manson's third studio album and a pivotal moment in his career, following the commercial success of 'Smells Like Children' in 1995. This album solidified Manson's place as a controversial figure in music and helped propel him into the mainstream consciousness.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Rob Zombie· Ministry
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Mechanical Animals — Continues the theatrical and industrial themes with a more polished sound.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Irresponsible Hate Anthem".

  • 1 Irresponsible Hate Anthem Start here 4:17
  • 2 The Beautiful People 3:38
  • 3 Dried Up, Tied and Dead to the World 4:15
  • 4 Tourniquet 4:29
  • 5 Little Horn 2:43
  • 6 Cryptorchid 2:44
  • 7 Deformography 4:31
  • 8 Wormboy 3:56
  • 9 Mister Superstar 5:04
  • 10 Angel With the Scabbed Wings 3:51
  • 11 Kinderfeld 4:51
  • 12 Antichrist Superstar 5:14
  • 13 1996 4:01
  • 14 Minute of Decay 4:44
  • 15 The Reflecting God 5:36
  • 16 Man That You Fear 6:10
  • 17 [silence] 0:09
  • 98 [silence] 0:05
  • 99 [unknown] 1:38

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