Marilyn Rose & the Thorns emerged from the St Kilda live music community circa 2010. Vocalist Marilyn Rose Veil, guitarist Leon Storch (Smoke Machine), guitarist Rusty Teluk (Cold Harbour), bassist Col Holst (ColdHarbour/Scourge) and drummer Jim Richter (Death Sentence/12FU) first met at the Greyhound Hotel in St Kilda during the front bar's glory days. Together they produce a rare and sensual explosion of vocals and an utterly unique blend of rock and roll styles.

Marilyn Rose & The Thorns performances are emotive, dramatic, sorrowful, full of darkness and cabaret with elements of pop and avant-garde. Marilyn’s persona is equal parts Shirley Bassey, David Bowie and Siouxsie Sioux.

In 2013 the band released an EP titled Blood. In 2015 Marilyn Rose & The Thorns recorded with Ash Wednesday (The Model, Einstürzende Eeubauten) and the result was the bands first full length album released titled Antarctica on
In the Vault Records on C.D and 12 inch vinyl, and features a special guest appearance by Hunters and Collectors trumpet maestro Jack Howard.

Marilyn has played gigs at St Kilda music venues including: The Esplanade Hotel, The St Kilda Bowling Club, The Prince of Wales Hotel, Greyhound Hotel, The Vineyard, St Kilda army and Navy Club, as well as appearing on the local female band showcase gig known as Goddess, and St Kilda’s own premier local live music event 'A Day By The Green'.