American industrial metal and hard rock band which has gained notoriety for its extraordinary and outrageous contents, performance and media exposure. Originally formed as Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids in 1989 in Florida, USA. It is commonly considered to be active as a solo project since 2007. This is the band profile. For the person and band leader of the same name, see Marilyn Manson (2).Current members: Marilyn Manson (2) – vocals, guitar, percussion (1989–present) Tim Skold – bass (2002–2005, 2026–present), guitar (2006–2008) Matt Montgomery (2) – guitar (2026–present), bass (2024–2025) Nick Annis – guitar (2026–present) Gil Sharone – drums (2014–2019, 2024–present) Former members: (incl. previous "The Spooky Kids") Tyler Bates – guitar, backing vocals (2014–2015, 2017–2018, 2024–2025) Reba Meyers – live guitar (2024–2025) Juan Alderete de la Pena – bass (2017–2020) Paul Wiley (2) – guitar (2014-2020) Brandon Pertzborn – drums (2019-2020) Twiggy Ramirez – bass (1993–2002, 2008–2009, 2014–2017), guitar (2009–2017) Daisy Berkowitz – guitar, programming (1989–1996; died 2017) Zsa Zsa Speck – keyboards (1989) Olivia Newton Bundy – bass (1989) Madonna Wayne Gacy – keyboards, sampling, percussion (1989–2007) Gidget Gein – bass (1989–1993) Sara Lee Lucas – drums (1991–1995) Ginger Fish – drums (1995–2004, 2006–2011) Zim Zum – guitar (1996–1998) John 5 – guitar (1998–2004) Mark Chaussee – live guitar (2004–2005) Rob Holliday – live bass (2007–2008), live guitar (2008) Wes Borland – live guitar (2008–2009) Andrew Gerold – live bass (2009–2010) Chris Vrenna – live drums (2004–2005), keyboards (2007–2011), live drums (2010–2011) Fred Sablan – live bass (2010-2014) Jason Sutter – live drums (2012-2014)
United States