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Genre electronic, new-wave, rock, industrial
Theme love, anti-fascism, drugs, humour, politics, religion
Country Of Origin United States
Location Chicago, Illinois (early); El Paso, Texas (later)
Status Active
Formed In 1981
Genre New Wave, Industrial/Electronic (early); Industrial Rock/Metal (later)
Themes Love (early); Politics, Drugs, Religion, Humour, Anti-fascism (later)
Years Active 1981-2008, 2011-2013, 2014-present
Current Label Nuclear Blast

Line-up

current
Al Jourgensen Vocals, Guitars, Programming, Keyboards (1981-2008, 2011-2013, 2014-present)
John Bechdel Keyboards (2007-2008, 2011-2013, 2014-present)
Monte Pittman Guitars (2014-2015, 2021-present)
Cesar Soto Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2015-present)
Roy Mayorga Drums (2016-2017, 2021-present)
Paul D'Amour Bass (2019-present)
past
Lamont Welton Bass (1981)
Marty Sorenson Bass (1981-1983)
Stephen George Drums (1981-1984)
Paul Taylor Keyboards (1981)
John Davis Keyboards (1981-1983)
Brad Hallen Bass (1982-1986)
Aimee Mann Bass (1982)
Robert Roberts Keyboards (1982-1983)
Mark Pothier Keyboards (1982-1983)
Walter Turbitt Guitars (1983)
Doug Chamberlin Keyboards (1983-1984)
Patty Marsh Keyboards, Vocals (1983-1986)
Paul Barker Bass, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals (1986-2003)
Bill Rieflin Drums, Programming (1986-1995)
Chris Connelly Keyboards, Vocals (1988-1993)
Mike Scaccia Guitars (1989-1996, 2002-2007, 2011-2012), Bass (2004)
Louis Svitek Guitars (1992-2003)
Rey Washam Drums, Percussion, Programming (1995-1999, 2003)
Zlatko Hukić Guitars (1996-1999)
Max Brody Drums, Percussion, Programming, Saxophone (2003-2004)
Adam Grossman Guitars (2003)
Kol Marshall Keyboards (2003-2004)
John Monte Bass (2004)
Eddy Garcia Bass (2004-2005)
Bryan Kehoe Guitars (2004)
Rick Valles Guitars (2004-2005)
Tommy Victor Guitars, Bass (2005-2008), Vocals (backing) (2007), Guitars (2011-2013)
Paul Vincent Raven Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, Programming, Vocals (2006-2007)
Sin Quirin Guitars, Bass (2006-2008), Guitars (2014-2021)
Tony Campos Bass, Vocals (backing) (2007-2008, 2011-2013, 2014-2015, 2017-2019)
Aaron Rossi Drums (2007-2008, 2011-2013, 2014-2016)
Burton C. Bell Vocals (lead) (2007-2008)
Jimmy DeGrasso Drums (2008)
Casey Orr Bass, Keyboards (2012-2013)
Mandi Martyr Bass (2016)
Jason Christopher Bass, Vocals (backing) (2016-2017)
Derek Abrams Drums (2018-2019)
DJ Swamp Turntables (2018)
London May Drums (2020-2021)
past (live)
Yvonne Gage Vocals (1983-1984)
Roland Barker Keyboards, Saxophone (1986, 1992-1993)
Jeff Ward Drums (1988)
Nivek Ogre Keyboards, Vocals, Guitars (1988-1990)
Martin Atkins Drums (1989-1990)
Terry "Tezz" Roberts Guitars (1990)
William Tucker Guitars (1990)
Jello Biafra Vocals (1990)
Joe Kelly Vocals (1990)
Michael Balch Keyboards, Programming (1991-1993)
Barry Kooda Guitars (acoustic) (1994)
Duane Buford Keyboards (1995-1999)
Tia Sprocket Drums (2003)
Darrell James Keyboards (2003, 2004)
John Monte Bass (2004-2005)
Joey Jordison Drums (2006)
Sinhue Quirin Guitars (2012-2013)
Derek Abrams Drums (2017, 2018)
Thomas Holtgreve Drums (2017)
DJ Swamp Turntables (2017-2018)
Burton C. Bell Vocals (2018)
Tina Guo Cello (2024)
Charlie Clouser Keyboards (2024)
Mia Asano Violin (2024)