Tyler Bates Interview by Paul Vnuk Jr. Tyler Bates is a musician, score composer, songwriter, and producer. Some of his film scores include Dawn of the Dead (2004 remake), Guardians of the Galaxy Vols. 1 and 2, all three chapters of John Wick, and most recently, Hobbs & Shaw. Tyler also spent time as the guitarist with Marilyn Manson. Tyler sat down with us to offer his insights on the intense and creative world of action film scoring. Photo by Piero F. Guinti 50 RECORDING January 2020