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About The Misfits
The Misfits is a pioneering American horror-punk band whose fusion of primitive rock with classic horror-movie themes and provocative visuals has earned them a sturdy cult following.
â Formed by singer Glenn Danzig in 1977, they introduced their penchant for shock imagery with 1978âs EP Bullet, which graphically referenced John F. Kennedyâs assassination.
â Annual Halloween concerts and singles released on October 31âincluding 1979âs âNight of the Living Deadâ and 1981âs âHalloweenââestablished their long association with the spooky holiday.
â Walk Among Us, their 1982 debut album, showcased their affinity for gruesome sensation in such songs as the sci-fi-fueled âAstro Zombiesâ and the severed-head love letter âSkulls.â
â Metallica covered The Misfitsâ âLast Caressâ and âGreen Hellâ on a 1987 EP, and Guns Nâ Roses recorded the bandâs âAttitudeâ on their 1993 album, The Spaghetti Incident?.
â In 1996, the group finally released their planned 1978 debut album, Static Ageâincluded with their other early catalog in the 105-track collection The Misfits Box Set.
â Project 1950, their 2003 album of vintage rock ânâ roll covers, featured such guest musicians as girl-group star Ronnie Spector and Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri.
Musical InfluencesThe Misfits's musical influences include Black Sabbath, Kiss, Ramones and more.
Influenced by The MisfitsThe Misfits has influenced the music of $uicideboy$, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and more.
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