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Glenn Danzig

Background information
Born June 23, 1955 (1955-06-23) (age 52)
Lodi, New Jersey, U.S.
Genre(s) Punk rock
Horrorpunk
Hard rock
Heavy metal
Doom Metal
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
Guitar
Keyboards
Bass guitar
Harmonica
Years active 1977–present
Label(s) Plan 9 Evilive
Associated acts The Misfits
Samhain
Danzig
Website http://www.danzig-verotik.com/

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Danzig's musical career, beginning in the mid-1960s, encompasses genres such as punk rock, heavy metal, industrial, blues, and classical. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 Industrial music is a loose term for a number of different styles of Experimental music, especially but not necessarily Electronic music. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music He has written songs for long-time idols Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning

As a singer, he is noted for his vocal range and distinctive style, which has been compared to that of Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, Howlin' Wolf, and Italian tenor Mario Lanza. James Douglas Morrison (December 8 1943—July 3 1971 was an American Poet, Singer, Songwriter, Writer, and Film director Chester Burnett redirects here For the American football player see Chester Burnett (American football Chester Arthur Burnett ( June 10, 1910 Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The tenor is the highest male voice within the Modal register, just above the Baritone voice WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Mario Lanza ( January 31, 1921 &ndash October 7 1959 [1][2] [3] As an author, he is known for his fascination with horror, gore, occult, erotic and religious themes. Horror fiction is broadly Fiction in any medium intended to scare unsettle or horrify the audience A splatter film or gore film is a type of Horror film that deliberately focuses on graphic portrayals of gore and Graphic violence. The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine hidden secret referring to "knowledge of the hidden" A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos

Contents

Personal life

Glenn Danzig was born Glenn Anzalone to a Protestant family of Italian, German, and Scottish-American heritage. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as Scottish Americans or Scots Americans are Citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates in Scotland. He has two older brothers and one younger brother. Their father was a strict Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War who worked as a television repairman. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes with major hostilities lasting from June 25 1950 until the One of Danzig's brothers introduced him to heavy metal at an early age by playing him music by Blue Cheer. Blue Cheer is a San Francisco -based rock group that initially performed and recorded in the late 1960s and early 1970s and again from the mid-1980s to the present

Danzig became an avid collector of comic books (especially Golden Age comics), rare Japanese toys, occult books, horror related articles, b-movie posters, Japanese animation videos (especially Astro Boy, Black Jack, Captain Harlock and Devilman) and the skulls of deceased animals. The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until late 1940s during which Comic books A B movie is a motion picture made on a low or modest budget Originally the term was used for films intended for distribution as the less-publicized second half of a Double (anime in Japanese, is a Japanese Manga series and Television program first broadcast in Japan from 1963 to 1966 is a Manga written by Osamu Tezuka in the 1970s dealing with the medical adventures of the eponymous doctor Black Jack. (known as Albator in the French version is a fictional character created by Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto. is the title of a popular Manga and Anime created by Go Nagai, as well as the name of the main character of the manga and anime He was an outsider in school.

Around the time he began writing music, Danzig worked in a comic book store in nearby New York. The City of New York [1]

Glenn Danzig graduated from Lodi High School in 1973, aspiring to become a comic book writer and/or photographer. Lodi High School is a four year comprehensive Public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Lodi, in Bergen County, New Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. A photographer is a person who takes a Photograph using a Camera. He eventually started an adult-oriented comic book company, Verotik, in the 1990s. Verotik is a mature-themed comic book company founded in the The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999

Sometime in the late 1980s or early 1990s, Danzig became a student of Jerry Poteet, a world-renowned martial artist in Jeet Kune Do. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Jerry Poteet is one of Bruce Lee 's original students from the "Chinatown era" in the late 60s Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Jeet Kune Do ( Chinese: 截[[Wiktionary 拳|拳]] 道 Cantonese: Jitkyùndou Pinyin: Jiéquándào, lit [4]

Danzig's personality has clashed numerous times with musicians with whom he has crossed paths. At a show in Tuba City, Arizona, Danny Marianino (lead singer of the band North Side Kings) punched Danzig after being pushed. Tuba City (Tó Naneesdizí is a Census-designated place (CDP in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. The altercation was posted on the internet and became a popular download.

Musical career

Danzig started in the music business at the age of 11: first as a drum roadie and then as a bass player in local garage bands. He had never taken vocal lessons, but the first time he auditioned for the role of a vocalist, his vocal prowess gained him attention in the local scene. Throughout his teenage years he sang for several local bands, such as Talus and Whodat And Boojang, most of which played half original songs and half Black Sabbath songs. Black Sabbath are an

In 1977, when he was 21, Danzig started The Misfits. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The Misfits are an American The band's name comes from Marilyn Monroe's last film. Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1 1926 &ndash August 5 1962 baptized Norma The Misfits is a 1961 American Drama film, written by Arthur Miller, directed by John Huston, and starring Clark The Misfits combined Danzig's harmonic vocals with camp-horror imagery and lyrics, backed by punk thrashing.

In 1983, after releasing several singles, three albums, and gaining a small underground following, Danzig disbanded The Misfits due to increasing animosity among the band members and his dissatisfaction with their musical abilities. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)

After The Misfits, he began work on a new band project: Samhain. Samhain was a Death rock / Horror Punk band formed by singer Glenn Danzig in 1983 In 1987, Samhain was signed to a major label by producer Rick Rubin and the name of the band was changed to Danzig to avoid legal problems. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10 1963 in Lido Beach New York) is an American Record producer and is currently Danzig is an American Heavy metal band that fuses dark lyrics and imagery with Blues-rock influences The band consisted of guitarist John Christ, bassist Eerie Von, and former Circle Jerks/D.O.A./Black Flag drummer, Chuck Biscuits. For information about the bass guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold, see Johnny Christ. Eerie Von (born Eric Stellman on August 25, 1964) was the drummer for Rosemary's Babies, a Hardcore punk band from Lodi, New The Circle Jerks are a Hardcore punk band formed circa 1979 in Hermosa Beach California. Chuck Biscuits (real name Charles Montgomery (born April 17, 1965) was a Drummer for Victorian Pork, D

In 1987, Danzig, owing to his association with Rubin, was asked to write a song for Roy Orbison. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning The result was "Life Fades Away", featured in the 1987 movie Less than Zero. Less Than Zero is a 1987 film based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. Danzig also contributed to the film's soundtrack with "You and Me (Less than Zero)". Eerie Von has said that the song was a salute to the 1960s song "To Sir, with Love" by the Scottish singer, LuLu, and the tracks have similar instrument changes. Eerie Von (born Eric Stellman on August 25, 1964) was the drummer for Rosemary's Babies, a Hardcore punk band from Lodi, New To Sir with Love ( 1967) is a British film starring Sidney Poitier that deals with social and racial issues in an Inner city school This is an article about an American automobile company For other subjects with similar names see Lulu. On the soundtrack's sleeve, the song is credited to "Glen Danzig and the Power and Fury Orchestra" [sic], which actually featured the same membership as the initial lineup of Danzig, the band, with the exception of Eerie Von. This band performed only one song "You and Me (Less than Zero" track five on the Less Than Zero Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ( 1987) Eerie Von (born Eric Stellman on August 25, 1964) was the drummer for Rosemary's Babies, a Hardcore punk band from Lodi, New Since Von did not like the way producer Rubin wanted the bass played on the song, George Drakoulias played the bass instead. George Drakoulias (born 1965 is a Greek-American Music producer and A&R executive at the American Recordings label

In 1988, the newly formed band Danzig released their eponymous debut. Danzig is the 1988 debut album of the eponymous band led by Glenn Danzig, formerly the songwriter and vocalist of The Misfits and Samhain Its sound showed a progression from the gothic/deathrock sound of Samhain, to a slower, heavier, more blues-based heavy metal sound. Deathrock (or Death Punk) is a term used to identify a fusion of Punk rock and Gothic rock which incorporates elements of horror and spooky atmospheres The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Stand-out tracks included "Twist of Cain", "Am I Demon", "Mother", and "She Rides". "Mom" "Mum" and "Mommy" redirect here Songs such as "End of Time" and "Soul on Fire" displayed Danzig's prowess with softer, melodic vocalizations. The ultimate fate of the universe is a topic in Physical cosmology. Soul On Fire is a 2005 album by soca artist KMC after he was signed to the American record label Sequence Records

In 1990, their follow-up album Danzig II: Lucifuge marked an immediate change of musical direction. Danzig II Lucifuge is the second album by Danzig. It was released in 1990 on Def American Recordings and was reissued in the USA and Featuring a strong blues influence, it has often been cited as the most popular Danzig album among fans. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Stand-out tracks included the driving "Long Way Back From Hell", the bluegrass dobro of "777", the hard-rocking "Girl" and "Her Black Wings", as well as the lilting, Presley-inspired "I'm the One" and "Blood and Tears".

In 1992, Danzig once again changed musical direction, releasing the fast, power-chord driven Danzig III: How the Gods Kill. Danzig III How the Gods Kill is the third album by Glenn Danzig 's band Danzig, and the highest to chart at the time of its release in 1992 on Of the 10 songs, only the sad and soft "Sistinas" diverges from the unrelenting, dominant guitar riffs and angry lyrical content of songs like "Left Hand Black", "Godless" and "Bodies".

In 1993-1994, Danzig broke into the mainstream when the live video of "Mother '93" became a hit on MTV, six years after the original song was recorded. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.

In 1994, the release of Danzig 4 saw a revisiting of the hard-blues sound and further development of his vocal range; most notable in songs like "Let It Be Captured" and the haunting "Cantspeak".

In 1996, the band underwent a complete overhaul. The original lineup had fallen apart, as had Glenn Danzig's relationship with their record label, American Recordings. This article is about the record label For the Johnny Cash album released by that same label see American Recordings (album American Recordings He enlisted new bandmates, signed to a new label and recorded Blackacidevil. Danzig 5 Blackacidevil (see Notes is the fifth full-length album from Danzig. Once again, he explored a new musical direction; this time infusing heavy metal with industrial rock. Industrial rock is a Musical genre that fuses Industrial music and Punk rock.

In 1999, during the U. S. touring for the album 6:66 Satan's Child Danzig reunited Samhain along with drummers Steve Zing and London May. Danzig 666 Satan's Child is the sixth studio album from Danzig. Steve Zing (born Steven Grecco June 29 1964) drummed for Implosion, Mourning Noise, and The Undead before joining Samhain London May (born 20 July 1967) is a rock musician best know as the drummer for American band Samhain, which he joined in the summer of 1985. Danzig guitarist Todd Youth was invited by Glenn Danzig to fill in the guitar position for the Samhain reunion tour, replacing Samhain's original guitarist, Pete "Damien" Marshall, who had opted out in order to tour with Iggy Pop. Todd Schofield (born 15 May 1971) more commonly known by the stage name Todd Youth, is a Punk rock and hardcore musician Erie Von was not invited to rejoin Samhain due to personal issues within the band. Both Zing and May handled bass duties. Switching from drums to bass in between the "Blood Show".

Danzig's subsequent three albums, 6:66 Satan's Child (1999), I Luciferi (2002) and Circle of Snakes (2004), all musically and lyrically evolved to a more stripped down, heavier goth metal sound. Danzig 666 Satan's Child is the sixth studio album from Danzig. Danzig 777 I Luciferi (see Notes below for pronunciation is the seventh album from Danzig. Circle of Snakes is the eighth studio Album by Danzig. It was released on August 31 2004 The Danzig lineup continued to change with each album, while Danzig's voice started to show strain after years of touring.

Although Danzig's later releases never got the mainstream attention that the single "Mother" achieved, the band has maintained a worldwide following.

In 2005, Glenn Danzig's tours to support the Circle of Snakes album and the Blackest of the Black Tour were highlighted by the special guest appearance of Misfits guitarist Doyle. Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (born Paul Caiafa on September 15, 1964 in Lodi New Jersey) is an American Guitarist Doyle joined Danzig on stage for a 20-minute set of classic Misfits songs. "To do this right, I invited Doyle to join Danzig on stage at 'Blackest Of The Black' for a special guest set. This is the first time we will be performing on stage together in 20 years. It's the closest thing to a Misfits reunion anyone is ever going to see", Danzig said in 2004 interview with KNAC. com.

On October 17, 2006, he released his second solo album Black Aria II (the follow-up to his first classical album Black Aria). Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Black Aria II is a 2006 album by Glenn Danzig, intended as a follow-up to his 1992 solo CD of the same name Black Aria is an instrumental album composed by Glenn Danzig, the vocalist/songwriter for Danzig and previously for Samhain and The Misfits

In November 2006, Danzig toured the west coast with Samhain bassist Steve Zing. Steve Zing (born Steven Grecco June 29 1964) drummed for Implosion, Mourning Noise, and The Undead before joining Samhain They played 3 Samhain songs including "All Murder All Guts All Fun. " In Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Doyle joined the band onstage for the encore and played two Misfits songs, "Skulls" and "AstroZombies. "[5]

In October and November 2007, Danzig toured the western United States, along with ex-Misfits guitarist Doyle, who performed in his new metal-influenced band, Gorgeous Frankenstein. Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (born Paul Caiafa on September 15, 1964 in Lodi New Jersey) is an American Guitarist Danzig was also joined by psychobilly group, the Horrorpops. Psychobilly is a genre of Rock music that mixes elements of Punk rock, Rockabilly, and other genres HorrorPops are a Danish band that formed in 1996 The band's sound is rooted in new wave, Punk rock, Psychobilly, and Rockabilly. This "3 Weeks of Halloween" tour was in support of his most recent album, The Lost Tracks of Danzig, as well as the newest graphic novel release from his comic book company Verotik, Drukija: Countessa of Blood. The Lost Tracks of Danzig is a Compilation album by American Heavy metal band Danzig. Verotik is a mature-themed comic book company founded in the On October 23, 2007, Danzig was performing the song "How the Gods Kill" in Baltimore and fell off the stage about four minutes into the piece, injuring his left arm. Despite this injury, he completed the rest of the tour, although he wore a sling on his left arm for the remainder of the tour. Todd Youth (as heard on the I Luciferi album) was chosen to perform on the guitar. Todd Schofield (born 15 May 1971) more commonly known by the stage name Todd Youth, is a Punk rock and hardcore musician Danzig 777 I Luciferi (see Notes below for pronunciation is the seventh album from Danzig.

Discography

The Misfits

Studio albums

Singles

Live albums

Samhain

Studio albums

E. The "Cough/Cool" 7" single was the first release by the Horror punk band The Misfits. Bullet was the first 7" EP and second release by the Horror punk band The Misfits. Horror Business was the second 7-inch EP, and third release by the Horror punk band The Misfits. Night of the Living Dead was the third EP and fourth release by the New Jersey Horror punk band The Misfits. For article about the bosnian nu-metalcore band go to Beware. 3 Hits from Hell was the sixth release from the Lodi New Jersey Horror punk band The Misfits. "Halloween" is a single released by The Misfits. 5000 copies were pressed (10 with black and white sleeve Die Die My Darling is an EP by The Misfits, released in 1984 shortly after the band's breakup Evilive is a Live album by The Misfits. It was initially released as a 7-song EP in December 1982 and later added 5 more songs and released Initium is the 1984 debut album of Samhain, released on lead singer Glenn Danzig 's independent record label Plan 9. Samhain III November-Coming-Fire was the band Samhain 's third release Final Descent is an album by Samhain, first released in 1990 more than three years after lead singer Glenn Danzig and bassist Eerie Von had recruited P.

Compilations

Danzig

Studio albums

E. Unholy Passion is a 1985 EP by Samhain, the band's second release The Samhain Box Set was released in 2000 more than 13 years after Samhain effectively ceased recording and performing Danzig is the 1988 debut album of the eponymous band led by Glenn Danzig, formerly the songwriter and vocalist of The Misfits and Samhain Danzig II Lucifuge is the second album by Danzig. It was released in 1990 on Def American Recordings and was reissued in the USA and Danzig III How the Gods Kill is the third album by Glenn Danzig 's band Danzig, and the highest to chart at the time of its release in 1992 on Danzig 5 Blackacidevil (see Notes is the fifth full-length album from Danzig. Danzig 666 Satan's Child is the sixth studio album from Danzig. Danzig 777 I Luciferi (see Notes below for pronunciation is the seventh album from Danzig. Circle of Snakes is the eighth studio Album by Danzig. It was released on August 31 2004 P.

Singles

Compilations

Soundtracks

Live albums

Official Videography

Glenn Danzig & the Power and Fury Orchestra

Solo

Other

TV/Film

References

  1. ^ Craig Lee. "Horror-movie rock from Misfits". L. A. Times. 15. April 1982
  2. ^ Mike Gitter. "Live Metal". RIP Magazine. 1988
  3. ^ Mike G. "Interview with Danzig". Metal Maniacs. December 1999.
  4. ^ Glenn Danzig trained in Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee (1972). Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  5. ^ Punknews.org | Danzig / Lacuna Coil / the Haunted - live in Los Angeles
  6. ^ a b Official DANZIG Fansite - www.The7thHouse.com

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