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Back before the Misfits shirt was a cult wardrobe staple, and long before Metallica covered them, the Misfits were a scrappy New Jersey punk gang chasing horror-movie dreams— led by a frontman who thought he was Elvis possessed by Satan.
In this episode of Satan Is My Superhero, we dive into the Danzig era (1977–83)—the fights, the graves, the sticky-floored clubs, and the sound that rewired punk into something darker and bloodier.
Want more Danzig chaos? Check out Episode 74: Danzig for our deep dive on Glenn’s steroidal debut album and his post-Misfits misadventures.
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“The Misfits didn’t just play shows… they haunted them. Literally.”
Sauces: Sources used for each episode are plentiful—let us know if you want the list.
Topics covered this episode: Misfits, Glenn Danzig, the Danzig years (1977–83), horror punk, New Jersey punk history, the rise of the Misfits shirt, the Crimson Ghost, the devilock, Metallica covering Misfits, and why every punk fight smells like stale beer and regret.
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