Mr. Bungle Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Alternative rock Funk rock Progressive rock Experimental music Experimental rock Avant-garde Avant-garde music Avant-garde metal Metal Death metal Alternative metal Noise rock Funk metal Experimental

Members

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Scott Ian

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Anthrax Supergroup A Roadrunner United Stormtroopers of Death M.O.D. The Damned Things Damnocracy Doom Squad G.B.I Slam Jam Motor Sister

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Mike Patton

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Faith No More The Bled Tomahawk Weird Little Boy Lovage Moonraker Fantômas Dead Cross tētēma Peeping Tom Onibaba Fantômas Melvins Big Band House of Discipline Moonchild Kaada/Patton Hemophiliac Nevermen Crudo Eddie & The Subtitles

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Trey Spruance

Roles:

Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Faith No More Secret Chiefs 3 Weird Little Boy UR Black Horse FORMS Scourge Plainfield John Zorn Ensemble Traditionalists The Electromagnetic Azoth NT Fan Ishraqiyun Holy Vehm Commode Minstrels in Bull Face The Bon Larvis Band Faxed Head Three Doctors Band Pop-O-Pies Asva

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Trevor Dunn

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Melvins Secret Chiefs 3 Tomahawk Fantômas SpermChurch Asmodeus Travisano Trio King Dunn Fantômas Melvins Big Band Titan to Tachyons Travis Duo Terton Snorkel Microdose Junk Genius Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant Broken Arm Trio The Bureau Of Atomic Tourism Graham Connah Group Andrew D'Angelo Trio Dan Weiss Starebaby Slobber Pup MadLove New Electric Masada Moonchild The Dreamers Electric Masada Box

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Dave Lombardo

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Slayer Suicidal Tendencies Testament Voodoocult Grip Inc. Satanic Planet Fantômas Dead Cross Papsmear Sypher Philm Venamoris Empire State Bastard Bladerunner Fantômas Melvins Big Band

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Danny Heifetz

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Secret Chiefs 3 The Bon Larvis Band Ishraqiyun Plainfield

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Clinton McKinnon

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

Secret Chiefs 3

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Theo Lengyel

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Hans Wagner

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Sweaty Nipples

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Jed Watts

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Scourge

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Luke Miller
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Scott Fritz
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About

Mr. Bungle is an avant-garde musical group hailing from Eureka, California, known for their eclectic blend of genres that spans alternative rock, funk rock, progressive rock, and experimental metal. Formed in 1985, the band originally consisted of Mike Patton (vocals), Trey Spruance (guitar), Trevor Dunn (bass), Danny Heifetz (drums), Theo Lengyel (alto saxophone), and Clinton McKinnon (tenor saxophone/clarinet). Their sonic explorations incorporate elements from death metal to ska, disco, and jazz, pushing the boundaries of conventional music with a unique and unpredictable style.

How to Sound Like Mr. Bungle

Mr. Bungle's sound is characterized by its chaotic, genre-defying nature and a penchant for the absurd. Their music traverses a wide dynamic range, from aggressive metal riffs to jazzy interludes, often punctuated by unexpected shifts in tempo and mood. The guitar work of Trey Spruance, utilizing instruments like the Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster, is a key element, providing both dissonant noise and melodic clarity. Bassist Trevor Dunn, known for using the Alembic Europa Bass Guitar, delivers punchy, intricate bass lines that anchor the band's complex compositions. Vocalist Mike Patton's versatile range, enhanced by devices like the Korg KP2 Kaoss Pad 2, injects an additional layer of unpredictability, making Mr. Bungle's sound both a challenging and exhilarating experience for musicians and listeners alike.

Discography

Mr. Bungle

1991

Disco Volante

1995

California

1999

The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo

2020

The Night They Came Home (Live)

2021

Get the Mr. Bungle Sound

Want to sound like Mr. Bungle? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.