Glenn Danzig: Last News

Danzig are facing criticism for using a Nazi-associated symbol on their new official merchandise.The New Jersey heavy metal band are currently out on the road for a run of US West Coast headline shows, which kicked off earlier this month.As Metal Injection reports, the group are selling some new T-shirts and posters with a questionable design at the dates. Numerous fans have noted the use of the Sonnenrad – aka Sunwheel or Black Sun – on the merch.According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), this symbol is “one of a number of ancient European symbols appropriated by the Nazis in their attempt to invent an idealised ‘Aryan/Norse’ heritage”.The ADL added: “The sonnenrad appears in the traditional symbology of many countries and cultures, including Old Norse and Celtic cultures.

Misfits, has died aged 69.The news was announced on social media by Zach Rector, a friend of Martinez’s. No cause of death has been given.“Going to miss you Brother Manny Martinez” he wrote, also calling him “a true living legend” and “a student of Buddy Rich”.He continued: “I remember Manny telling me Multiple occasions of Buddy bringing up his chops while coming up, & his stories of his family’s notorious bar …An Original MISFITS period.” Rector added that Martinez was an “all around stand up guy,” often checking in with the renovation of his house built in 1872.“More than just a musician, artist & carpenter…he was my friend,” he finished.

horror punk kings are coming home.On Saturday, July 8, The Original Misfits will return to the Garden State for a huge gig at Newark’s Prudential Center.The concert, part of their abbreviated three-show summer tour, is their first official performance in their home state since May 2018.And you wouldn’t believe it but you can see Jerry Only, Glenn Danzig, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade for incredibly affordable prices.How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for $15 before fees on Vivid Seats.T-Shirts at the merch table will cost you more than that.Plus, they’re bringing along The Gaslight Anthem, Fear and Mourning Noise along for the ride too.Now, that’s a steal.So, if you’ve always wanted to hear “Last Caress,” “Hybrid Moments,” “Halloween” and so many more of the band’s indelible classic tracks live, we’ve got everything you need to know below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of The Misfits’ two upcoming summer 2023 concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Danzig have announced details of a new US tour celebrating 35 years of their debut album.Glenn Danzig’s band will hit the road later this year to perform their 1988 self-titled debut LP in its entirety, with support coming from Behemoth, Twin Temple and Midnight.The tour begins in late Las Vegas in late August and runs through until mid-September.A social media post from the band teases that the tour will be “the Only DANZIG Shows for the foreseeable future”.Tickets for the gigs go on sale on Friday, June 2. You can buy your tickets here from then.See the list of dates below.AUGUST 202325 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theatre At Virgin Hotels26 – Norco, CA @ Silver Lakes Park27 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa AmphitheatreSEPTEMBER 20231 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory2 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center At Tech Port3 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall6 – Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre8 – Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival9 – Atlantic City, @ NJ Ovation Hall11 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall At Fenway13 – Cleveland, OH @ Masonic Temple14 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre16 – Newport, KY @ Megacorp Pavilion17 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon BallroomThe announcement of the tour comes not long after Glenn Danzig said his current tour in May of this year could likely be his last.Danzig gave an interview with Revolver, saying he doesn’t see himself undertaking further runs such as this.

Danzig and Misfits – has said his current tour could likely be his last, though one-off appearances aren’t off the table.Currently on a ten-day US tour with his eponymous band, Danzig gave an interview with Revolver, saying he doesn’t see himself undertaking further runs such as this. “[It’s] not really much of a tour,” Danzig said of his current stint. “It’s ten shows.

COVID-19-related pneumonia yesterday (May 4) following a long battle with liver disease.Describing Pyro as “my best friend and brother”, Malin wrote on his social media channels: “He fought real hard right till the end. He changed my life and so many others in ways I can’t even begin to say.

Even casual Glenn Danzig fans know he loves Elvis Presley. His titular group, formed in 1987, his ’80s death rock/punk band Samhain, and even his renowned late-’70s horror-punk/hardcore group Misfits all covered Elvis songs. But all it takes is a cursory listen to Danzig’s baritone croon -- a cross between the King and, maybe, the Lizard King -- to tell how important Elvis was to his development as a vocalist. “Elvis was an incredible singer and performer, and his range was insane,” says