The Misfits
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: February 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, United States
- Active: 1977 - present
Biography
The Misfits are an American horror punk band formed in Lodi, New Jersey, in 1977 by vocalist Glenn Danzig and bassist Jerry Only. Known for horror and science fiction themes, theatrical makeup and the Fiend Skull logo, they pioneered horror punk with 'Walk Among Us' (1982) and 'Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood' (1983). A second era with singer Michale Graves produced 'American Psycho' (1997) and 'Famous Monsters' (1999), and since 2016 Danzig, Only and Doyle have performed as the Original Misfits with Acey Slade and Dave Lombardo.
Genres
The Misfits Discography
- Bullet (1978) - EP - rated 4.38/5
- Night of the Living Dead (1979) - EP - rated 3.6/5
- Horror Business (1979) - EP - rated 4/5
- Beware (1980) - Compilation - rated 4.08/5
- 3 Hits From Hell (1981) - EP - rated 3.9/5
- Collection II (1995) - Compilation - rated 3.92/5
Members
- Glenn Danzig - lead vocals, keyboards (1977–1983; 2016–Present)
- Jerry Only - bass, vocals (1977–1983; 1995–Present)
- Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein - lead guitar (1980–1983; 1995–2001; 2016–Present)
- Acey Slade - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016–Present)
- Dave Lombardo - drums (2016–Present)
- Michale Graves - lead vocals (1995–2000)
- Dr. Chud - drums, keyboards (1995–2000)
- Dez Cadena - guitar, vocals (2001–2015)