The Sisters of Mercy Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Electronic Rock New Wave Hard rock Post-punk Gothic rock Deathrock Gothic metal Gothic corrosion darkwave cold wave

Members

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Wayne Hussey

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

The Mission Quadra

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Andrew Eldritch

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Singer Drummer Music Producer

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The Sisterhood

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Patricia Morrison

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Bassist

Groups:

The Damned The Gun Club Fur Bible Alice Bag Band Legal Weapon The Sisterhood

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Tim Bricheno

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Guitarist

Groups:

The Mission All About Eve Tin Star XC-NN Regan & Bricheno

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Craig Adams

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Bassist

Groups:

The Mission The Cult The Alarm Spear of Destiny Theatre of Hate

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Tony James

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Guitarist Bassist

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Sigue Sigue Sputnik Generation X London SS The London Cowboys Carbon/Silicon Generation Sex Sci-Fi Sex Stars

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Andreas Bruhn

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Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Earthbound Fourth Inc. M.L.B. Project Doc Cheng D.O.N.S. Favola M.C.V. Max Melvin Miller & Floyd Scala Upserver

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Dan Donovan

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Keyboardist

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Big Audio Dynamite Dreadzone Big Audio Andromedae

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Gary Marx

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Guitarist

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Naked Voices

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Ben Christo

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Guitarist

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Diamond Black

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Andrew William Harvey Taylor

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Singer

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The Sisterhood

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Chris Catalyst

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Guitarist

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Eureka Machines

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About

The Sisters of Mercy is a seminal English rock band that emerged from the post-punk scene in Leeds in 1980. Known for their dark and brooding aesthetic, the group was founded by Andrew Eldritch (vocals, drum machine programming) and Gary Marx (guitar). Over the years, the lineup has evolved, including notable members like Wayne Hussey (guitar) and Patricia Morrison (bass). The band is celebrated for its unique blend of gothic rock, post-punk, darkwave, and industrial elements, creating a sound that is both haunting and rhythmically compelling. Despite ceasing to release new recordings in the early '90s, The Sisters of Mercy have maintained a powerful presence on the live circuit, with Eldritch and his iconic drum machine, Doktor Avalanche, at the helm.

How to Sound Like The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy's sound is characterized by its atmospheric, reverb-laden guitar lines and mechanically precise drum machine rhythms, creating a sense of both grandeur and gloom. The Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amplifier, favored by Wayne Hussey, contributes to their crystalline and spacious guitar tones, while the use of delay effects like the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man 550-TT adds to their otherworldly ambiance. The band’s music often features a dense, layered sound, with Andrew Eldritch's deep, commanding vocals cutting through the mix, often recorded using high-quality microphones like the AKG C414 B-ULS. The interaction between the driving bass lines, typically played on instruments like the Rickenbacker 4001, and the relentless electronic beats of the Yamaha RX-5 drum machine, creates a hypnotic, danceable undercurrent that defines their gothic yet accessible style.

Discography

First and Last and Always Collection

1985

First and Last and Always

1985

Floodland

1987

Floodland Collection

1987

Vision Thing

1990

Some Girls Wander by Mistake

1992

Get the The Sisters of Mercy Sound

Want to sound like The Sisters of Mercy? 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.