Misfits (band)
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Left to right: Only, Arce, and Cadena in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Original Misfits (2016) |
| Origin | Lodi, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Horror punk, hardcore punk, punk rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1977–1983, 1995–present |
| Labels | Plan 9/Blank, Slash, Caroline, Geffen, Roadrunner, Misfits |
| Associated acts | The Undead, Black Flag, Samhain, Kryst the Conqueror, Danzig, Necros, Dr. Chud's X-Ward, Gorgeous Frankenstein, Graves, Gotham Road, Ramones, Osaka Popstar, Murphy's Law, Balzac, Slayer |
| Website | misfits |
| Members | |
| Past members | Manny Martínez Franché Coma Mr. Jim Bobby Steele Joey Image Arthur Googy Robo Dr. Chud Michale Graves Marky Ramone Dez Cadena Eric "Chupacabra" Arce Jerry "Jerry Other" Caiafa II |
Misfits are an American horror punk band often recognized as the progenitors of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk rock and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery.
Founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey the original lineup consisted of singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig, bassist Jerry Only, and drummer Manny Martínez. Danzig and Only were the only consistent members throughout the next six years. During this time they released several EPs and singles, and with Only's brother Doyle as guitarist, the albums Walk Among Us (1982) and Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood (1983), both considered touchstones of the early-1980s hardcore punk movement.
Misfits disbanded in 1983 and Danzig went on to form Samhain and then the eponymous Danzig. Several albums of reissued and previously unreleased material were issued after the group's dissolution, and their music became influential to punk rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock music of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
After a series of legal battles with Danzig, Only and Doyle regained the rights to record and perform as the Misfits. They formed a new version of the band in 1995 with singer Michale Graves and drummer Dr. Chud. This incarnation of Misfits had a sound much more rooted in heavy metal, and released the albums American Psycho (1997) and Famous Monsters (1999) before dissolving in 2000. Jerry Only then took over lead vocals and recruited former Black Flag guitarist Dez Cadena and former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone for a Misfits 25th Anniversary tour.
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