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Glenn Allen Anzalone (born June 23, 1955), better known by his stage name Glenn Danzig, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the founder of the rock bands Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig.
Danzig is an American heavy metal band led by former Samhain and Misfits singer Glenn Danzig. Formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey, the group early on became a unique voice in the rock scene, playing a bluesy, doom-laden metal with Glenn Danzig crooning in the style of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.
- Danzig was originally supposed to be Samhain's fourth release. Formed in the wake of the Misfits' messy demise, Glenn Danzig's gothic/pagan-influenced outfit Samhain established a devoted cult following of their own with their first three records — 1984's Initium, 1985's Unholy Passion EPand 1986's Samhain III: November-Coming-Fire, all of which had been released on Danzig's independent Plan 9 label.
- Danzig had no idea who Rick Rubin was before the Def Jam owner approached him about signing to his label. Though Rick Rubin had already established himself as a rising industry talent by the summer of 1986, thanks to his production work with rappers LL Cool J and Run-DMC, and his founding of the influential Def Jam imprint with hip-hop promoter Russell Simmons, Danzig had never heard of him before their paths crossed at The Ritz.
- Rick Rubin was not a Misfits fan — or even a Samhain fan, for that matter. Though Rubin raved backstage at The Ritz about wanting to sign Samhain, the truth was that he really only wanted to sign Glenn Danzig, and build a new group around him.
- "Philthy Animal" Taylor of Motörhead was one of Danzig's original choices for a drummer. After signing with Def Jam (which would be renamed Def American in time for Danzig's release), Danzig and Rubin spent six months searching for the right lead guitarist; they finally found one in John Christ, a previously unknown musician from Baltimore.
Jun 23, 2024 · Glenn Danzig is one of rock’s most influential – and outspoken - figures. As singer with US punk icons Misfits, crepuscular goth-rockers Samhain and his own eponymous band, he’s ploughed a unique furrow while inspiring everyone from Metallica to AFI along the way.
The official site for the band DANZIG and anything related to Glenn Danzig, Misfits, Samhain, and Verotik. Find out the latest news on Death Rider In The House of Vampires, the vampire spaghetti-western film by Glenn Danzig.
Jul 14, 2022 · The singer and producer reflects on the 1992 album that marked a creative breakthrough and a commercial success for his band. He discusses the songs, the sound, the lineup and the message of the record that challenged religious beliefs and violence.
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Apr 29, 2021 · The singer and filmmaker talks about his latest project, Death Rider in the House of Vampires, and his love for horror genres. He also discusses his plans for the Misfits and his opinion on Covid-19 lockdowns.
