Bryan Hipp (22 January 1968 – 21 October 2006) was an extreme metal guitarist. He played in the bands Brutality (1993–1995), Cradle of Filth (1994–1995), Acheron (1998), , Diabolic (1999) and . He was one of the many people to assume the live role of the fictional "Jared Demeter" during his time with Cradle of Filth; after leaving the band, he was replaced by Paul McGlone. Hipp died on October 21, 2006, of a drug overdose.