Marilyn Manson has come to be known for altering both its image and its musical trappings frequently; the group's sound incorporating, at various stages, elements of spoken-word poetry, glam rock, and — more recently — vaudeville and burlesque. Le

Marilyn Manson has come to be known for altering both its image and its musical trappings frequently; the group's sound incorporating, at various stages, elements of spoken-word poetry, glam rock, and — more recently — vaudeville and burlesque. Lead singer Manson was fond of David Bowie, Black Sabbath and Kiss as a young music fan, but every permanent member of the band has brought his own unique style and set of influences to the band's sonic palette. Attempting to blend the typical heavy metal sound of heavily distorted guitar and kick-drum-heavy percussion with industrial metal's emphasis on electronic musical instruments, and Gothic overtones, Marilyn Manson's alternative metal is also marked by tendencies toward unconventional recording techniques and musical experimentation[citation needed]. Furthermore, many of Marilyn Manson's songs include obvious homages to other artist's iconic songs.