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The Misfits are an American punk rock band often recognized as the pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery. The group was founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey , by vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist Glenn Danzig .
Misfits II is controversial among fans because six of the tracks are not songs the Misfits recorded as a functioning band. They were recorded in 1986, several years after the Misfits broke up, by Glenn Danzig and Samhain bassist Eerie Von for a sequel to Walk Among Us.
The impetus for the band's name comes from Marilyn Monroe's last film, [23] combined with Danzig considering himself to be a "social misfit". [2] The band released several singles and two albums, spawning a cult following. Danzig disbanded the Misfits in October 1983 due to personal and professional differences. [2]
American heavy metal band Metallica released a back-to-back cover version of both "Last Caress" and another Misfits song, "Green Hell". [19] The track, titled "Last Caress/Green Hell", was released on Metallica's 1987 EP The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited, as well as on their 1998 compilation album Garage Inc.. [20]
The controversy has brought out some backing for Linkin Park’s decision, though. Brent Smith, lead singer of Florida rock band Shinedown, defended the band’s right to decide their own future.
Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, and drummer Dave Lombardo. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax.
The band’s eighth album, Through Storms Ahead, is set to be released on November 15. They previously courted controversy after Lambesis admitted he was an atheist, despite previously promoting ...
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