Antichrist Superstar

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"Antichrist Superstar" is a promotional-only single from Marilyn Manson's second studio album of the same name. The song itself is symbolic of the climax of the album's story, the point where the abused and wretched victim at the center of the tale takes on the identity of the Antichrist, rampaging the world and destroying anything in his path. This image can be conveyed by the song's triumphal and ominous tone, which is reminiscent of horns and trumpets in a totalitarian rally, in which Manson sings, and could be an allusion to how his critics see him (as a threat to Christian morality and, therefore, the world).

It is interesting to note as well that in concert Marilyn Manson usually sings the song atop a podium in a stage filled with banners embellished with the album's distinctive "shock" symbol, much like the Nazi Nuremberg Rallies and sings the song with highly exaggerated body movements and postures that is meant to mock and parody Dictators and Televangelists.

Rover's Morning Glory uses this song's intro as the show's intro song/anthem.

Track listing

US Promo Release

1. "Antichrist Superstar" - 5:24