Misfits

Second end of this evenings posting is some horror punk. The Misfits along with perhaps Iron Maiden and Motörhead have the most iconic logo/mascot in rock/punk/metal history. The Misfits skull has been widely displayed on shirts since the late 70's. Led by Danzig, the band released a handful of EP's, over a dozen singles and seven albums to date. The final album to feature Danzig was recorded in 78 but wasn't fully released til 97, nearly fifteen years after Danzig had left the band. The band split and reformed with a new singer in the 90's. The band wasn't the same after that though and most fans will agree. I could have posted a few singles for download or what not, but I've decided to go with the first 'Collection' album, which focuses on the bands early part of the career. Most of the well known hits are here 'Green Hell', 'London Dungeon' and 'Die, Die My Darling' are all featured here. My gripe about this collection is the sound. It's real low and could've used a boost. Aside from that this stands as a great collection of cuts from an influential punk band.

The Misfits were one of the first punk/metal bands I got into in High School. Of course the iconic logo drew me in. It also helped that Metallica had covered 'Last Caress/Green Hell' and of course later on 'Die, Die, My Darling'. The music was simple punk with a tinge of horror behind it. Of course I had and proudly wore the shit out of my two Misfits shirts through High School and College. Oddly enough my college ID is me sporting my 'Die, Die My Darling' shirt, which was designed by Pushead, the same guy who has done all the iconic Metallica shirts and what not. While I'm a fan of the old material, I think the new lineup comprised of punk legends is a bit of a stretch, but it's nice to see Danzig playing a few shows with Jerry. It leaves the door open for a much needed reunion.

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