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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror Punk Rock band.
It was the first album to be recorded and released without the band's founder and former leader, Glenn Danzig. But band's goofy formula of lyrics, inspired by bad horror movies, Poppy vocals, and blasting Hardcore is still excellent mosh-pit fodder!
Bassist Jerry Only, after years of litigation, reached a settlement with Danzig and was granted the rights to use the band's name and image to record and perform. The album also marked the addition of singer Michale Graves and Dr. Chud on drums.
The album was produced by Daniel Rey (Ramones, White Zombie, etc.).
Misfits return to New York stages is a brilliant, mega-scary sight!!
Geffen Records, 1997 (GED24939 / 424 939-2). Made in EU. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Abominable Dr. Phibes 1:42
2. American Psycho 2:07
3. Speak Of The Devil 1:48
4. Walk Among Us 1:23
5. The Hunger 1:43
6. From Hell They Came 2:17
7. Dig Up Her Bones 3:02
8. Blacklight 1:28
9. Resurrection 1:30
10. This Island Earth 2:15
11. Crimson Ghost 2:01
12. Day Of The Dead 1:50
13. The Haunting 1:26
14. Mars Attacks 2:28
15. Hate The Living, Love The Dead 1:37
16. Shining 3:00
17. Don't Open 'til Doomsday 2:37
18. Hell Night (Hidden Track) 2:21
Total playing time: 39:35 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in August 1988, it was the first release on producer Rick Rubin's new label, Def American Recordings. Def American's successor, American Recordings, reissued the album.
Danzig debuts with a record of simple, pounding, Bluesy Metal, featuring lead singer Glenn Danzig's trademark "Elvis-meets-Jim Morrison" below and outlandishly dark, evil lyrics. It is a crunchy and lusty demonic cross between The Doors, Misfits and Black Sabbath. The album provides a heavy dose of pure entertainment that has awesome momentum and pile-driving fury. The band powers its way through such signature tunes as "Twist of Cain", "Am I Demon", and the hit "Mother" with a primal energy. "Danzig" becomes more impressive with every listen.
James Hetfield of Metallica recorded some backing vocals on track "Twist of Cain", as well as backing vocals on track "Possession". However, due to contractual reasons, he could not be credited on the album insert. Track “The Hunter” is a re-written version of a Blues song, originally performed by Albert King in 1967.
Music videos were released for the songs "Twist of Cain", "Am I Demon", "Mother" and "She Rides". Upon its release, the music video for "Mother" was banned by MTV for containing controversial imagery.
The album remains the band's best-selling, having been certified Gold in the U.S. in 1994, and has since been certified Platinum.
In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked "Danzig" as 23rd on their list of 'The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time'.
American Recordings, LLC/Universal Music International B.V., 1988/2013 (731458695325). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Twist Of Cain 4:18
2. Not Of This World 3:43
3. She Rides 5:11
4. Soul On Fire 4:37
5. Am I Demon 4:58
6. Mother 3:26
7. Possession 3:56
8. End Of Time 4:02
9. The Hunter 3:31
10. Evil Thing 3:17
Total playing time: 40:58 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Blues Metal band.
"Lucifuge" was recorded over an eleven-month period, between June 1989 and May 1990; up to this point, it was the longest time Danzig had taken to make an album. It has a pronounced Blues influence that adds a sinister edge akin to records by Howlin' Wolf or Robert Johnson, who have both been accused of playing the "Devil's music". Thematically, a number of songs throughout the album ask questions about the concept of evil.
The album is stronger than its predecessor is. A dank Bluesy influence makes thundering riffs crunch and groove as the band delves into more styles than ever before. Rubin's production now is much fleshier, and Glenn exercises the theatrical Satanic-Pagan muscle-stud angle to entertaining effect. It was one of the most accomplished and absorbing Rock albums of the year, and a quantum leap for Danzig.
As with the debut album, "Lucifuge" was distributed by Geffen Records, but due to the nature of Danzig's music, the company refused to put its name on the packaging.
Music videos were released for the songs "Her Black Wings", "Killer Wolf", "I'm the One" and "Devil's Plaything".
In 2002, Spin Magazine named "Danzig II" the 33rd greatest Metal album of all time.
American Recordings, LLC/Universal Music International B.V., 1990/2013 (731458695424). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Long Way Back From Hell 4:23
2. Snakes Of Christ 4:34
3. Killer Wolf 3:59
4. Tired Of Being Alive 4:03
5. I'm The One 3:21
6. Her Black Wings 4:47
7. Devil's Plaything 4:13
8. 777 5:40
9. Blood And Tears 4:19
10. Girl 4:12
11. Pain In The World 5:52
Total playing time: 49:22 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Blues/Gothic/Doom Metal band.
The highest to chart album at the time of its release in 1992 on Def American Recordings. It's marks a departure from the previous Danzig albums and featured more of a Doom and Gothic Metal sound.
Featuring disturbing cover art from H.R. Giger, the album continues to expand the band's musical range; rather than pounding away at simple Blues riffs, the Atmospheric title track and the haunting ballad "Sistinas" attempt to match their music with the darkness of Glenn Danzig's lyrics, resulting in two of the album's high points.
Danzig's vocals are more subtle in places, and John Christ's guitar work continues to improve.
Blues legend Willie Dixon had agreed to guest on the track "Heart of the Devil", but died before the recording session was scheduled.
Music videos were released for the songs "How the Gods Kill", "Dirty Black Summer", "Bodies" and "Sistinas". A live performance of the song "Left Hand Black" has also been released.
Retaining and perfecting all their Rock and Roll glory, while adding a thick layer of Atmosphere, Danzig reached their apex with their third album. Twenty years later, it hasn't shown its age in the slightest.
American Recordings, LLC/Universal Music International B.V., 1992/2013 (731458695523). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Godless 6:51
2. Anything 4:49
3. Bodies 4:25
4. How The Gods Kill 5:57
5. Dirty Black Summer 5:14
6. Left Hand Black 4:30
7. Heart Of The Devil 4:40
8. Sistinas 4:25
9. Do You Wear The Mark 4:47
10. When The Dying Calls 3:31
Total playing time: 49:09 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Gothic/Industrial/Dark Metal band.
Band's final album on American Recordings, and the last to feature the original lineup of John Christ (guitar), Eerie Von (bass), and Chuck Biscuits (drums). "Danzig 4" followed 1993's highly successful "Thrall: Demonsweatlive" EP and singer Glenn Danzig's 1992 instrumental solo effort, Black Aria.
The album cover features artwork by Glenn Danzig. Glenn Danzig has referred to the symbols on the album cover as "Vehmic runes" that spell out "Danzig". They were taken from the alphabet of a secret tribunal group from Medieval Germany called the Vehmgericht. In various 1994-95 interviews, Danzig explained that he did not wish to give the album a title, as he felt that a logo or printing would ruin the artwork, which he wished to stand on its own. After pressure from representatives from American Recordings, who did not want to release an unlabeled album for fear that sales would plummet, Danzig relented and allowed a sticker reading "Danzig 4" to be placed on the album's cellophane wrapper in both the vinyl and CD formats. To the right of the "4" is a tiny uppercase letter "P", in reference to the Four P movement. The following information was supplied by American Recordings in 1994: "The Four P movement is an alleged Satanic cult operating throughout the United States. An offshoot of the notorious Process Church of the Final Judgment, the Four P movement takes its name from the Process' original sigil: a swastika-like form composed of four interlocking Ps. The Four P movement was supposedly begun in 1967, and has been connected to a number of ritual killings across the country, including the Son of Sam killings in New York and the Manson Family murders in California." In interviews, the band members themselves usually refer to the album simply as Danzig 4, which is printed on the CD itself, the inlay spine, and the labels on the vinyl LP. In the liner notes to the 2007 compilation "The Lost Tracks of Danzig", however, Glenn Danzig refers several times to "Danzig 4P".
The album is more experimental than its predecessors, and Glenn Danzig described it as "A very challenging record, philosophically, vocally and musically". Danzig's experiments with using texture and atmosphere to evoke their trademark mood of Darkness and Evil, come to the forefront on this album, with John Christ contributing more effects and fuller chord voicing. The band has also started to craft their songs, using different instruments and a few Industrial sounds in the background of some tracks. Out of all their releases, the music here comes the closest to reflecting the darkness of Glenn Danzig's lyrics.
Music videos were released for the songs "Until You Call on the Dark", "I Don't Mind the Pain", "Cantspeak" and "Sadistikal". "Until You Call on the Dark" video was initially rejected by MTV's Standards and Practices department due to its lyrical content.
Shortly after the album had been recorded, Biscuits left the band, returned, and was finally fired. Just prior to the album's release, he was replaced by Joey Castillo. Eerie Von and Christ also intended to leave the band, but decided to stay for the remainder of the tour supporting the album and left the band on July 5 the following year.
Maintaining a mysterious, dark and primal attitude seems to come easy to Danzig, as the band proves itself once again on "Danzig 4". "Danzig 4" is definitely not for the meek!
American Recordings, LLC/Universal Music International B.V., 1994/2013 (731458695622). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Brand New God 4:30
2. Little Whip 5:09
3. Cantspeak 4:06
4. Going Down To Die 5:01
5. Until You Call On The Dark 4:23
6. Dominion 4:15
7. Bringer Of Death 4:40
8. Sadistikal 5:06
9. Son Of The Morning Star 5:03
10. I Don't Mind The Pain 4:45
11. Stalker Song 5:48
12. Let It Be Captured 5:18
13. Invocation (Hidden Track) 2:59
Total playing time: 61:03 min.

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