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Lodi, New York NJ, United States (1977 – 1983, 1995 – present)

Misfits are an American horror-themed punk rock, or horror punk, band formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey and originally led by singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig (born Glenn Anzalone). Though bassist Jerry Only has been the only consistent member through every incarnation since joining in the early days of the band.

Current members include:
* Jerry Only (Gerald Caiafa) – bass guitar, backing vocals (1977–1983, 1995–present), lead vocals (2001-present)

* Dez Cadena – guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
* Robo (Roberto Valverde) – drums (1982–1983, 2005–present)

Misfits’ iconic skull graphic was lifted from the 1946 television serial, ‘The Crimson Ghost,’ while the typeface is from the 1950s-’60s magazine, ‘Famous Monsters of Filmland.’

Glenn Danzig was very interested in Marilyn Monroe, and took the band’s name from “The Misfits”, Monroe’s last film. The band’s early lyrical and graphical focus was on retro (1930s-’50s) science fiction, horror films, and B-movies.

The early Misfits were often quite melodic, featuring Danzig’s versatile singing, which had a style rooted in Italian tenors such as Mario Lanza and in 1950s doo wop. Early Misfits songs tended to have catchy, sing along choruses backed by Danzig’s distorted keyboard accompaniments. The band began as a largely untrained ensemble. The song

Last Caress (a very rare track for years) is now commonly regarded as the epitome of an early-Misfits song, with blaring instruments and Danzig’s melodic vocals finding a medium between Frank Sinatra and the Sex Pistols.

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Duskus wrote:
39 minutes ago

Latest release is a complete fail... =\

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earache_ wrote:
2 hours ago

Hatebreeders ooh ooOOooOh

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pashelast wrote:
Monday evening

fucking good!

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Samhain138 wrote:
Monday afternoon

Many people (including me) tag the original Misfits with Glenn Danzig "The Misfits", because some of the '77-'83 records have the old logo on it, which reads "The Misfits". They later dropped it and the "new" Misfits didn't use it on album-covers at all. Last.fm corrects most of the "false" tagging, though, that's why they're just listed as "Misfits" most of the time.

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metal_gimp wrote:
Monday morning

I don't get it.... i knew there was misfits pre-whatever the fuck it is now. But there are two Misfits pages on last.fm (of 'The' and 'Misfits' variety)?? Are people doing this to set a distinction or because theres a general blurring between the two accepted titles, or whatever.

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bwcrtime wrote:
Sunday evening

Texas is the reason that the President's DEAD !

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mybloodydreams wrote:
Thursday morning

Dance, Helena, Dance (8)

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alainvegaman wrote:
last week

Yes in fact... Hideous is awesome :)

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bwcrtime wrote:
last week

yes, yes, and yes. check out the footage of it on youtube.

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Samhain138 wrote:
last week

Wow, you just said that having more listeners on Last.Fm makes you a better band. That means Radiohead is the best band of all time? Or that Britney Spears makes better music than the Misfits? Great. I use the Bullet cover because I like the artwork and I infact like most of the Misfits stuff better. I was just saying that Samhain is what Glenn wanted the Misfits to sound like after '83. ...and you didn't answer my question(s).

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bwcrtime wrote:
last week

if Samhain is so great why do they only have 550,029 plays (31,730 listeners) compared to 21,587,038 plays (415,085 listeners) for the misfits. even if we add the Danzing numbers 5,141,532 plays (242,647 listeners) there is still a big gap. P.S. if your such an Samhain fan why do use the bullet single cover as your avatar ?

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Samhain138 wrote:
last week

Let me ask you a question: Would you even care for the new songs, if they weren't recorded by a band that calls itself Misfits? Would you buy the single? Would you even listen to them twice? And I still keep my opinion, it's Glenn's band, he moved on, Jerry didn't. If you want to hear "new" Misfits stuff, listen to Samhain.

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alainvegaman wrote:
last week

Yeh, dude, thanks for pointing out that (he makes reference to a shout i left, that has ever since been deleted... i dunno why, i didn't even used cursing on it)

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bwcrtime wrote:
last week

Thank You, my friend and fellow fiend, Alainvegman, well said. MY mother always told me that if you cant say something nice, don't say anything at all. I wish all the negative posters would think a bit more before posting who they hate, who sucks, or who should or shouldn't be in the band. Feel free to post just say something new, after all its not like Jerry and Glenn are going to see these comments and rush out and regroup. I have listened to the new stuff about 500 times each, (YES that is Jerry singing lead, try reading the lyrics posted on my home page here) no I don't love it, but its still the latest from a band that has been around for a long time, mostly listened to by kids who grow up and move on. I have been a fan since the 80's and will be for life. I do not let the misfist bring me down, even if they are not coming to my city this tour maybe I was too bad this year ( or too good as the case might be ) but that wont make me stop listening. share the 'fits, don't hate em

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Destroy-me wrote:
10 days ago

Elturtle Yeah right Jerry Lonely sucks

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applexeyes wrote:
10 days ago

New misfits disappointed me so bad...

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boredstiff- wrote:
11 days ago

I'm in love with danzig's voice.

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bwcrtime wrote:
11 days ago

new concert dates listed on the misfits site, 04/16/10 MOGORO, ITALY @ OUTDOOR EVENT, 04/17/10 FLORENCE, ITALY @ AUDITORIUM FLOG, and 04/18/10 RONCADE, ITALY @ NEW AGE CLUB

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Elturtle wrote:
11 days ago

jerry only sucks ass.

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Destroy-me wrote:
13 days ago

It`s not Jerry Who? I dont know

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