Marilyn Manson Members, Gear & Sound

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Genre

Alternative rock Drum and bass Punk rock Metal Hard rock Glam metal Glam rock Alternative metal Industrial rock Industrial metal Nu metal Shock rock Gothic metal Industrial wrestling

Members

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Wes Borland

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Limp Bizkit X Japan Black Light Burns From First to Last CombiChrist Queen Kwong Big Dumb Face The Damning Well Fear and the Nervous System Goatslayer Eat the Day

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John 5

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Guitarist

Groups:

Mötley Crüe Rob Zombie Filter DLR Band Two L.A. Rats John 5 and The Creatures

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Jeordie White

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Composer

Groups:

Nine Inch Nails A Perfect Circle The Desert Sessions Goon Moon Mrs. Scabtree Satan on Fire

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Scott Putesky

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Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Jack Off Jill Mrs. Scabtree

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Tim Skold

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Singer Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Skold Shotgun Messiah

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Reba Meyers

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Guitarist

Groups:

Code Orange Code Orange Kids Adventures

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Juan Alderete

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

The Mars Volta Racer X Deltron 3030 Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group The Scream ZAVALAZ Pet Big Sir Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Quintet Omar Rodriguez‐Lopez Quartet

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Fred Sablan

Roles:

Bassist Composer

Groups:

Deftones Goon Moon

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Tyler Bates

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Guitarist Composer Music Producer

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Pet

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Zim Zum

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Guitarist

Groups:

The Pop Culture Suicides Pleistoscene Life Sex & Death

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Madonna Wayne Gacy

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Keyboardist

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Mrs. Scabtree MMII

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Piggy D.

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

Rob Zombie The Haxans Amen

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Rob Holliday

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

The Prodigy Curve

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Chris Vrenna

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

Groups:

Nine Inch Nails Pigface Jack Off Jill Stabbing Westward Tweaker Exotic Birds Scar the Martyr Die Warzau

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Paul Wiley

Roles:

Guitarist

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Brian Hugh Warner

Roles:

Singer Composer

Groups:

Mrs. Scabtree Satan on Fire

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Ginger Fish

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Rob Zombie Powerman 5000

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Brandon Pertzborn

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Offspring Suicidal Tendencies Black Flag Doyle

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Gil Sharone

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Dillinger Escape Plan Team Sleep Stolen Babies Dirty Walt and the Columbus Sanitation

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Andy Gerold

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Ashes Divide Opiate for the Masses Wired All Wrong My Darling Murder

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Gidget Gein

Roles:

Bassist Composer

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Mark Chaussee

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Fight

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Skold

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Shotgun Messiah The Newlydeads

No gear added

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Keff Ratcliffe

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

L.A. Guns Pretty Boy Floyd

No gear added

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Jason Sutter

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Smash Mouth Foreigner New York Dolls

No gear added

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Fred "Freddie" Streithorst, Jr.

Roles:

Drummer

No gear added

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Olivia Newton Bundy

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Bassist

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Zsa Zsa Speck

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Keyboardist

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About

Marilyn Manson is an influential American rock band renowned for its provocative stage presence and genre-blending sound. Formed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989, the group was founded by vocalist Marilyn Manson (born Brian Warner) and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz (Scott Putesky). Over the years, the band has seen various lineup changes, with key members including Twiggy Ramirez (bass/guitar), John 5 (guitar), and Ginger Fish (drums). Their music spans a diverse array of genres, including industrial rock, alternative metal, shock rock, and gothic metal. Known for challenging societal norms and exploring themes of identity, fame, and morality, Marilyn Manson has carved a unique niche in the rock and metal scenes.

How to Sound Like Marilyn Manson

The sound of Marilyn Manson is characterized by its aggressive, dark, and theatrical qualities, often blending distorted guitar riffs with eerie synths and pounding rhythms. The sonic palette is typically gritty and layered, creating a menacing yet captivating atmosphere. John 5's guitar work, using instruments like the J5 Fender Telecaster Lava Guitar, provides a foundation of powerful riffs and intricate solos. The use of amplifiers like the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier delivers a thick, saturated tone that is both raw and polished. Synthesizers and effects further enhance the dramatic flair, utilizing elements like distortion and reverb to craft a sound that is both unsettling and hypnotic. This blend of visceral guitar work, atmospheric electronics, and theatrical vocals makes Marilyn Manson's music a compelling study in contrast and intensity.

Discography

Portrait Of An American Family

1994

Smells Like Children

1995

Antichrist Superstar

1996

Mechanical Animals

1998

The Last Tour On Earth

1999

Holy Wood

2000

The Golden Age Of Grotesque

2003

EAT ME, DRINK ME

2007

The High End of Low (International Version)

2009

The High End Of Low

2009

Born Villain

2012

The Pale Emperor

2015

Heaven Upside Down

2017

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1

2024

Get the Marilyn Manson Sound

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