Puppet is a band influenced by hard rock, metal, punk, and experimental music. Influences include Motorhead, Buckethead, Pink Floyd, Y.J. Malmsteen, Steely Dan, Alice Cooper, Rush, and just about any other 70s, 80s, and 90s band I can think of. Puppet is Kris Gerome and Todd Rogers and who ever else they can get to play on recording projects. Some of the friends include Tim Wetterhus (of Ophil fame) and Greg Gerontes (of his own fame). Equipment used by Kris Gerome: * 2007 USA Vintage 70s Stratocaster w/DiMarzio DP404 in the bridge. * Homebuilt pedals: TS-808, DOD-250, Octavia. * Snarling Dogs Wah. * Laney amplification (AOR 50/S-II). * DOD Rack effects. * Fender Marcus Miller IV Jazz Bass. * Behringer Bass Vamp Pro rack. Equipment used by Todd Rogers: * 2005 Fender Squier mini-Stratocaster w/a set of Vintage USA SC PUPs and Kluson tuners. * Hand-built MR AMPs 10 watt class A Rockman amplifier. * DOD GS-30 and a DigiTec RP2000 * Original 1962 Hammond M-100 organ.