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Marilyn Manson

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Marilyn Manson

the band

From
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Since
1989–present
Rating
★ 4.45 (22 votes)
Releases
438
  • industrial rock
  • alternative metal
  • industrial metal
  • alternative rock
  • industrial
  • metal
  • rock
  • heavy metal

About

Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and lead guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the last name of a male serial killer, as for the band and lead singer name that combine Marilyn Monroe with Charles Manson. Their lineup has changed between many of their album releases; the eponymous lead singer is the only remaining original member.

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In the past, band members dressed in outlandish makeup and costumes, and engaged in intentionally shocking behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often received criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and references to sex, violence and drugs, while their live performances were frequently called offensive and obscene. On several occasions, protests and petitions led to the group being blocked from performing, with at least three US states passing legislation banning the group from performing at state-owned venues. They released a number of platinum-selling albums, including Antichrist Superstar (1996) and Mechanical Animals (1998). These albums, along with their highly stylized music videos and worldwide touring, brought public recognition to Marilyn Manson.
In 1999, news media falsely blamed the band for influencing the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre. As this controversy began to wane throughout the 2000s, so did the band's mainstream popularity. Despite this, Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, in June 2003, referred to Marilyn Manson as "the only true artist today". Marilyn Manson is widely regarded as being one of the most iconic and controversial figures in rock music, with the band and its lead singer influencing numerous other groups and musicians, both in metal-associated acts and also in wider popular culture. VH1 ranked Marilyn Manson as the seventy-eighth best rock band on their 100 Great Artists of Hard Rock. They were inducted into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame in 2000 and have been nominated for four Grammy Awards. In the U.S., the band has seen ten of its releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. Marilyn Manson have sold in excess of 50 million records worldwide.

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Members

  • Marilyn Manson 1989–now · original member eponymous, lead vocals
  • Skold 2002–2006, 2006–2008, 2026–now bass guitar, guitar, keyboard
  • Gil Sharone 2013–2019, 2024–now drums (drum set)
  • Piggy D. 2024–now background vocals, bass guitar
  • Nick Annis 2026–now background vocals, guitar
  • Olivia Newton Bundy 1989–1990 · original member · former bass guitar
  • Zsa Zsa Speck 1989–1990 · original member · former keyboard
  • Daisy Berkowitz 1989–1996 · original member · former guitar
  • Gidget Gein 1990–1993 · former bass guitar
  • Madonna Wayne Gacy 1990–2007 · former keyboard
  • Sara Lee Lucas 1991–1995 · former drums (drum set)
  • Jeordie White 1994–2002, 2008–2017 · former bass guitar, electric guitar
  • Ginger Fish 1995–2004, 2006–2011 · former drums (drum set)
  • Zim Zum 1996–1998, · former guitar
  • John 5 1998–2004 · former guitar
  • Mark Chaussee 2004–2005 · former additional, electric guitar
  • Chris Vrenna 2004–2005, 2007–2011 · former additional, keyboard
  • Rob Holliday 2007–2008 · former additional, bass guitar
  • Wes Borland 2008–2008 · former additional, electric guitar
  • Andy Gerold 2009–2009 · former additional, bass guitar
  • Fred Sablan 2010–2014 · former bass guitar
  • Tyler Bates 2014–2018, 2024–2026 · former guitar, background vocals, keyboard
  • Juan Alderete 2017–2020 · former additional, bass guitar
  • Brandon Pertzborn 2019–2020 · former drums (drum set)
  • Reba Meyers 2024–2026 · former background vocals, electric guitar

Discography

Albums 15
EPs 4
Singles 43
Live 300

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Compilations 48
Other 28

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Also known as

M. Manson · Manson Marilyn · Mar1lyn Man5on · Marilin Manson · Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids · Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids · Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids · Mariyln Manson · Marylin Manson · Omega and the Mechanical Animals · The Spooky Kids · marily manson · マリリン・マンソン

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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.