Mushroomhead are an American alternative metal band, they have undergone many lineup changes, leading every studio album to have a different lineup, with the only constant member being drummer, percussionist, water drummer, keyboardist, DJ, producer and director Steve "Skinny" Felton. Their lineup currently consists of Felton, vocalists Jackie LaPonza, Steve Rauckhorst and Scott "Strike" Beck, guitarists Dave "Gravy" Felton and Joe "Jenkins" Gaal, bassist Joel Karschner, percussionist Robert "Roberto Diablo" Godsey, drummer Aydin "Aylien" Michael and touring water drummer Jordan Gannon.

History The band was founded in 1993 by vocalists Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix and Jason "J Mann" Popson, guitarists John "JJ Righteous" Sekula and Richie "Dinner" Moore, bassist Joe "Mr. Murdernickel" Kilcoyne, keyboardist Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz, drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton and DJ Joe "DJ Virus" Lenkey. Promo photos & live performances also featured dancers Jessica "Roxy" Haney and Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich, the former also doing merch & art, the latter also being video editor, alongside hired talent such as fire-breathers and gymnasts.

After releasing a demo and their self-titled debut album, Joe Kilcoyne left in late 1995 and was replaced by his brother, Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne. Joe Lenkey departed the band in early 1998, and was replaced by Bronson. Next to depart was guitarist Richie Moore, who was replaced by Skinny's brother Dave "Gravy" Felton. JJ Righteous also left a year later, in his absence, Bronson moved to guitar, and Rick "St1tch" Thomas joined as DJ, moving to more experimental electronics by 2003.

In mid 2004, Jason Popson left the band to take care of his estranged terminally-ill father. He was replaced by Waylon "Wizlo" Reavis. Bronson departed in May 2006 to study film production, he was not replaced, meaning the band had only one guitarist, however, he contributed songwritting to 2 songs from the Savior Sorrow album before his departure. Later in 2006, they incorporated water drums into their show and were joined by touring water drummer Daniel "Lil' Dan" Fox, who later became an official member in 2009 with St1tch and Skinny gradually becoming more prevalent on the instrument as well.

In February 2012, Dave Felton was fired via mail, Pig Benis left to concentrate on his family life and Lil Dan left some months later to work as a touring drummer and drum tech for Marilyn Manson and Dope. They were replaced by Tommy Church, Ryan "Dr. F" Farrell and Robert "Roberto Diablo" Godsey respectively. Dr. F had previously contributed to additional songwritting for the previous 2 albums in the studio. Popson also returned in August 2013 for the band's 20th anniversary, performing vocals alongside Hatrix, Reavis, and Skinny's then wife Jackie LaPonza as a touring female vocalist.

Schmitz departed in 2015 causing turmoil within the band, leading to Reavis being fired after a heated altercation with both Skinny and Stitch, and hinting that Mushroomhead operated as a dictatorship run by Skinny and Stitch under his wing. The former members weren't replaced, St1tch sampled and programmed Shmotz pre-recorded keyboard parts live, eventually splitting duties with Skinny while Dr. F took the role of keyboards songwritting chief in studio, with Hatrix and Popson continuing as dual vocalists. Hatrix and Church both departed in March 2018 as a result of further conflict. They were replaced by their former tour roadies Steve Rauckhorst and Tommy "Tankx" Shaffner respectively. LaPonza went on hiatus and Shaffner departed in mid-2021, the latter being replaced by Joe "Jenkins" Gaal.

In 2022, J Mann and ST1TCH went on touring hiatus and Skinny suffered back injuries. As such the line-up was reworked to feature Skinny as both DJ and water drummer in addition to visual design, new members Scott Beck and Aydin Michael joined as a new vocalist and drummer respectively, and onstage Jordan Gannon became a touring water drummer. The band were also rejoined by Gravy, returning as an occasional touring guitarist and returning to a dual guitarist line-up. Gravy and LaPonza's return, Popson's retirement and Skinny's reconciliation with Reavis are considered indicators of the winding-down of conflict, however tensions still exist between the band, Hatrix and Church. As such, in 2024, following the announcement of Call the Devil, Hatrix attempted to form 'Jeffrey Nothing's Mushroomhead', composed of other former members of the band, confirming members Church and Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich.

On August 16, 2024, it was reported that Jeffrey Nothing had filed a lawsuit against Felton in regard to unpaid royalties and copyright infringement. Nothing's attorney Ronald Stanley alleged that Felton had siphoned income under the alias of 'Tenafly Viper' as well as an unknown publicist and unknown writer. Stanley claims Nothing is owed at least $3.5 million and is entitled to use of band insignia. As of February 9, 2026, the lawsuit was settled out of court, with Hatrix claiming that Felton "came to the table amicably and honorably and we found a solution that made both of us happy." Hatrix further stated of his relationship with Felton that "from here on out it's nothing but positivity in that direction. I said I was done with drama and I meant it.

In March 2025, Godsey was replaced by Simon Kanaris. In July 2026, Ryan Farrel was replaced by Joel Karschner.

Members

Current ImageReal name Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsSteve Felton 1993–presentall releasesDave Felton guitarsall releases from XX (2001) to Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010) and from Call the Devil (2024) to present Jaqueline La Ponza 2013–present (hiatus 2021)vocalsall releases from The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014) to presentSteve Rauckhorst 2018–presentall releases from Volume 3 (Video Album) (2018) to presentJoe Gaal 2021–presentguitarsall releases from A Requiem for Tomorrow (2021 music video) to presentAydin Kerr (Alien)all releases from Call the Devil (2024) to presentScott Beck (Strike)2022–presentvocalsJordan Gannon water drumsnoneSimon Kanaris2025–presentJoel Karschner2026-presentbass Former ImageReal name Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsJeffrey Hatrix 1993–2018 vocalsall releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014)Tom Schmitz 1993–2015John Sekula 1993–2001 guitarsall releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to XX (2001)Jason Popson vocalsall releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to XIII (2003), and from The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014) to A Wonderful Life (2020)Joe Kilcoyne 1993–1995bassall releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to Mushroomhead (1995) and XX (2001)Richie Moore 1993–2000guitarsall releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to M3 (1999) Joe Lenkey 1993–1999all releases from Mushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1993) to Home Video (Video Album) (1997) and XX (2001)Jack Kilcoyne 1995–2012bassall releases from Superbuick (1996) to Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010)Marko Vukcevich 1999–2006 all releases from M3 (1999) to XIII (2003)Rick Thomas (St1tch)2001–2022all releases from XX (2001) to A Wonderful Life (2020)Waylon Reavis (Wizlo)2004–2015vocalsall releases from Savior Sorrow (2006) to The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014)Daniel Fox 2009–2012 Your Soul Is Mine (2009) and Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010)Robert Lewis Godsey IV 2012–2025all releases from The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014) to presentRyan Farrell 2012–2026all releases from Savior Sorrow (2006) to Call the Devil (2024) Tommy Church2012–2018guitarsThe Righteous & the Butterfly (2014)Tom Shaffner 2018–2021A Wonderful Life (2020)

Timelines

Recording timeline Role AlbumMushroomhead (1995)Superbuick (1996)M3 (1999)XX (2001)XIII (2003)Savior Sorrow (2006)Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010)The Righteous & the Butterfly (2014)A Wonderful Life (2020)Call The Devil (2024)VocalsJeffrey HatrixSteve RauckhorstJason PopsonJason Popson Scott BeckWaylon ReavisJackie LaPonzaGuitarsRichie MooreDave FeltonTommy ChurchTom ShaffnerDave FeltonJoe GaalJohn SekulaMarko VukcevichRyan FarrellBassJoe KilcoyneJack KilcoyneRyan FarrellDrums, percussionSteve FeltonAyden KerrDaniel FoxRobbie GodseyWater drums, additional percussion, supporting drumsRick ThomasSteve FeltonTurntables, electronics, samplesJoe LenkeyMarko VukcevichRick ThomasProductionSteve FeltonKeyboardsTom SchmitzRick ThomasDave FeltonSteve FeltonRyan Farrell

Line-ups Please note this pertains only to members constant to both studio and live line-ups. PeriodMembersReleases1993Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals John "JJ Righteous" Sekula – guitars Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samplesNone - recorded 3 songs1993–1995Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – rap/harsh vocals John "JJ Righteous" Sekula – guitars Richie "Dinner" Moore – guitars Joe "Mr. Murdernickel" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samples Joe "DJ Virus" Lenkey – samples, turntables, programmingMushroomhead 4 Song Demo (1994) Mushroomhead (1995)1995–1999Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – rap/harsh vocals John "JJ Righteous" Sekula – guitars Richie "Dinner" Moore – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samples Joe "DJ Virus" Lenkey – samples, turntables, programmingSuperbuick (1996) Remix (1997)1999–2000Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – rap/harsh vocals John "JJ Righteous" Sekula – guitars Richie "Dinner" Moore – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samples Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich – samples, turntables, programmingM3 (1999)2000–2001Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – rap/harsh vocals John "JJ Righteous" Sekula – guitars Dave "Gravy" Felton – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samples Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich electronics, samples, turntablesXX (2000)2001–2004Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – rap/harsh vocals Dave "Gravy" Felton – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards, samples Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich – guitars Rick "ST1TCH" Thomas – electronics, samples, turntablesRemix 2000 (2002) XIII (2003)2004–2007Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean/harsh vocals Waylon Reavis – harsh/rap vocals Dave "Gravy" Felton – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich – guitars Rick "ST1TCH" Thomas – electronics, samples Savior Sorrow (2006)2007–2012Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean/harsh vocals Waylon Reavis – harsh/rap vocals Dave "Gravy" Felton – guitars Jack "Pig Benis" Kilcoyne – bass Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion, water drums Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards Rick "ST1TCH" Thomas – electronics, samples, water drums Daniel "Lil' Dan" Fox – water drums, additional percussion Your Soul Is Mine (2009) Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010)2012–2015 Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean vocals, harsh vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – harsh/rap vocals Waylon Reavis – clean/harsh/rap vocals Jackie "Ms. Jackie" LaPonza – clean vocals Tommy Church – guitars Ryan "Dr. F" Farrell – bass, keyboards (studio only) Steve "Skinny" Felton – drums, percussion, water drums Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz – keyboards Rick "ST1TCH" Thomas – electronics, samples, turntables, water drums Robbie "Roberto Diablo" Godsey – water drums, drums, additional percussionThe Righteous & the Butterfly (2014)2015–2018Jeff "Nothing" Hatrix – clean/harsh vocals Jason "J Mann" Popson – harsh vocals/rap vocals Jackie "Ms. Jackie" LaPonza – clean vocals