History Music / Mushroomhead

%%* FiveManBand:
%%** TheBigBad: Skinny
%%** TheDragon: J Mann
%%** TheEvilGenius: [=ST1TCH=]
%%** TheBrute: Roberto Diablo
%%** TheDarkChick: Dr. F
%%** SixthRanger: Mr. Rauckhorst, Tankx, and Ms. Jackie

The band's imagery and energetic live shows resulted in both a good relationship with the band Music/{{GWAR}} and a feud with Music/{{Slipknot}}, which was largely a FandomRivalry due to fans perceiving a similarity between the two bands' respective images, and the fact that both bands have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large amount of members]] (currently eight) to accent an atmospheric style. Sound-wise, however, the two bands couldn't be more different; keyboards play heavily into Mushroomhead's sound.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Counting former, current, ''and'' touring band members, the total number is 21.

* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly: They are an AlternativeMetal outfit that mix industrial, goth, rap, electronica, punk, and even death metal into a unique sound.

* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: They usually write songs in the 6 to 8 range.

* FiveManBand:
** TheBigBad: Skinny
** TheDragon: J Mann
** TheEvilGenius: [=ST1TCH=]
** TheBrute: Roberto Diablo
** TheDarkChick: Dr. F
** [[SixthRanger Sixth Rangers]]: Mr. Rauckhorst, Tankx, and Ms. Jackie

* MalevolentMaskedMen

* IAmTheBand: Skinny.

The band's imagery and energetic live shows resulted in both a good relationship with the band Music/{{GWAR}} and a feud with Music/{{Slipknot}}, which was largely a FandomRivalry due to fans perceiving a similarity between the two bands' respective images, and the fact that both bands have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large amount of members]] (currently eight) to accent an atmospheric sound. Sound-wise, however, the two bands couldn't be more different; keyboards play heavily into Mushroomhead's sound.

* ''XX'' (2001) [[note]]Pronounced as '''Double X'''. Technically a compilation album that had MRH taking tracks from their independent recordings and remixing them. When the band signed on to Universal, they wound up remastering and remixing these songs ''again''.[[/note]]

* PunnyName: Former bassist "Pig Benis".

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The band's imagery and energetic live shows resulted in both a good relationship with the band Music/{{GWAR}} and a feud with Music/{{Slipknot}}, which was largely a FandomRivalry due to fans perceiving a similarity between the two bands' respective images, and the fact that both bands have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large amount of members]] (currently 7) to accent an atmospheric sound. Sound-wise, however, the two bands couldn't be more different; keyboards play heavily into Mushroomhead's sound.

* Steve Felton (Skinny) - drums (1993-present)
* Rick Thomas ([=ST1TCH=]) - turntables, samples, programming, (2001-present) water drums (2006-present)
* Ryan Farrell (Dr. F) - bass (2012-present)
* Robbie Godsey (Roberto Diablo) - water drums (2013-present)
* Jason Popson (J Mann) - rapping and harsh vocals (1993-2004, 2013-present)
* Steve Rauckhorst - clean vocals (2018-present)

* Joe Lenkey (DJ Virus) - turntables, electronics, samples (1993-1995)
* Joe Kilcoyne (Mr. Murdernickel) - bass (1993-1995)

* John Sekula (J.J. Righteous) - guitars (1993-2001)
* Marko Vukcevich (Bronson) - guitars, (2001-2006), turntables, samples (1995-2001), dancing (1993-1995)

* Daniel Fox (Lil' Dan) - percussion (2009-2012)
* Waylon Reavis - harsh vocals (2004-2015)

* Jeff Hatrix (Jeffrey Nothing) - clean vocals (1993-2018)

* Jackie [=LaPonza=] - vocals (2014-2016)

** [[SixthRanger Sixth Rangers]]: Rauckhorst and Tankx

* ShoutOut: Vocalist J Mann wore facepaint stylized after the film ''Film/DeadPresidents''.

* FiveBadBand:

* Jackie LaPonza - vocals (2014-2016)

* Jessica Haney (Roxy) - dancing (1993-2000, dancing, no musical contributions)

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Counting both former ''and'' current band members, the total number is 23. At one point, there were originally dancers as part of the line-up.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: The band currently has a total of five members. At one point, there were originally dancers as part of the band line-up.

* CrisisOfFaith: Like the below example, this is often found in Mushroomhead's works. Though it is typically in the form of a deconstruction or subversion, in the decision that the faith they had is no longer needed (or is drastically changed). "The Need" is a good example of this tropes deconstruction
* RestoredMyFaithInHumanity: Many works deal with trying to invoke this, or hoping for this, with the best examples perhaps being "Save Us" and "Embrace The Ending". Though subverted in that faith in humanity itself isn't truly restored, more that there's a deep hope for humanity to live up to its potential.

An [[AlternativeMetal Alternative]]/IndustrialMetal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1993 in Cleveland Warehouse District. The band was originally established as a sideproject; to differentiate itself from the members' existing bands and to dispel any misconceptions about the group's sound and musical content, Mushroomhead used costumes, masks, and pseudonyms.

The band's imagery and energetic live shows resulted in both a good relationship with the band Music/{{GWAR}} and a feud with Music/{{Slipknot}}, which was largely a FandomRivalry due to fans perceiving a similarity between the two bands' respective images, and the fact that both bands have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large amount of members]] (currently 7) to accent an atmospheric sound. Soundwise, however, the two bands couldn't be more different; keyboards play heavily into Mushroomhead's sound.

* ''XX'' (2001)

* SopranoAndGravel: Steve Rauckhorst usually handles a lot of the singing, while J Mann tends to favor shouts and screams. Waylon could utilize both.

* Joe Kilcoyne (Mr. Murdernickel) - bass guitar (1993-1995)