Misfits are an American Horror Punk band often recognized as the progenitors of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk rock and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery.
Founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey the original lineup consisted of singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig, guitarist Jimmy Battle, bassist Diane DiPiazza, and drummer Manny Martínez.
American Psycho is an album by the Misfits. Released May 13, 1997, it was the first to be recorded and released without the band’s founder and former leader Glenn Danzig. 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 additionally marked the addition of musician Michale Graves.
Originally, the album was going to be titled Dead Kings Rise, a play on the band’s resurrection, but was changed when the title track didn’t make the album. The album was produced by Daniel Rey, who has produced for artists such as the Ramones and White Zombie.
Though it can’t really be The Misfits without GLENN DANZIG’s amazing crooning and songwriting, try holding on to that prejudice after hearing the crunch and pummel of the band’s first LP in 14 years. DANIEL REY’s produced, and Nevermind NIRVANA mixer/Bad Religion’s Stranger Than Fiction producer ANDY WALLACE ferociously mixed.
With their treatment, songs such as “Walk Among Us’ and “The Haunting” are just a few of the tunes that bring back the thrill of 1982’s Walk Among Us. Most of the cuts even reuse the “wooah-wooahs” that were the band’s trademark. New singer MICHALE GRAVES is a good find for a difficult position, and bassist JERRY ONLY and his guitarist brother DOYLE (much improved in the years since he replaced BOBBY STEELE) present an airtight case they they were the Misfits sound as much as Danzig, and can recreate it at will.
In fact, this LP should have been the follow-up to Walk Among Us instead of that awful Earth A.D./Wolsblood hardcore mess that effectively ended the orignal band’s career in 1983, when Danzig split off to form SAM HAIN on the way to a solo metal career. The Misfits return to New York stages is a brilliant, mega-scary sight!
01. “Abominable Dr. Phibes (Instrumental)” (1:41)
02. “American Psycho” (2:06)
03. “Speak of the Devil” (1:47)
04. “Walk Among Us” (1:23)
05. “The Hunger” (1:43)
06. “From Hell They Came” (2:16)
07. “Dig Up Her Bones” (3:01)
08. “Blacklight” (1:27)
09. “Resurrection” (1:29)
10. “This Island Earth” (2:15)
11. “Crimson Ghost” (2:01)
12. “Day of the Dead” (1:49)
13. “The Haunting” (1:25)
14. “Mars Attacks” (2:28)
15. “Hate the Living, Love the Dead” (1:36)
16. “Shining” (2:59)
17. “Don’t Open ‘Til Doomsday” (“Hell Night” hidden track; written by the Misfits and Daniel Rey) (7:58)
LP bonus track
18. “Dead Kings Rise”
All songs written and composed by the Misfits (Michale Graves, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, and Dr. Chud) except where noted.
Companies, etc.
Released: May 13, 1997
Tracked at Dreamland Recording Studio.
Overdubs at Spa Recording Studio.
Additional recording at Baby Monster Studio.
Mixed at Sound Tracks N.Y.C.
Recorded: December 1996
Genre: Hardcore punk, horror punk, heavy metal
Length: 39:26
© 1997
Label - Geffen Records
American Psycho is an album by the Misfits. Released May 13, 1997, it was the first to be recorded and released without the band’s founder and former leader Glenn Danzig. 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 additionally marked the addition of musician Michale Graves.
Originally, the album was going to be titled Dead Kings Rise, a play on the band’s resurrection, but was changed when the title track didn’t make the album. The album was produced by Daniel Rey, who has produced for artists such as the Ramones and White Zombie.
Though it can’t really be The Misfits without GLENN DANZIG’s amazing crooning and songwriting, try holding on to that prejudice after hearing the crunch and pummel of the band’s first LP in 14 years. DANIEL REY’s produced, and Nevermind NIRVANA mixer/Bad Religion’s Stranger Than Fiction producer ANDY WALLACE ferociously mixed.
With their treatment, songs such as “Walk Among Us’ and “The Haunting” are just a few of the tunes that bring back the thrill of 1982’s Walk Among Us. Most of the cuts even reuse the “wooah-wooahs” that were the band’s trademark. New singer MICHALE GRAVES is a good find for a difficult position, and bassist JERRY ONLY and his guitarist brother DOYLE (much improved in the years since he replaced BOBBY STEELE) present an airtight case they they were the Misfits sound as much as Danzig, and can recreate it at will.
In fact, this LP should have been the follow-up to Walk Among Us instead of that awful Earth A.D./Wolsblood hardcore mess that effectively ended the orignal band’s career in 1983, when Danzig split off to form SAM HAIN on the way to a solo metal career. The Misfits return to New York stages is a brilliant, mega-scary sight!
01. “Abominable Dr. Phibes (Instrumental)” (1:41)
02. “American Psycho” (2:06)
03. “Speak of the Devil” (1:47)
04. “Walk Among Us” (1:23)
05. “The Hunger” (1:43)
06. “From Hell They Came” (2:16)
07. “Dig Up Her Bones” (3:01)
08. “Blacklight” (1:27)
09. “Resurrection” (1:29)
10. “This Island Earth” (2:15)
11. “Crimson Ghost” (2:01)
12. “Day of the Dead” (1:49)
13. “The Haunting” (1:25)
14. “Mars Attacks” (2:28)
15. “Hate the Living, Love the Dead” (1:36)
16. “Shining” (2:59)
17. “Don’t Open ‘Til Doomsday” (“Hell Night” hidden track; written by the Misfits and Daniel Rey) (7:58)
LP bonus track
18. “Dead Kings Rise”
All songs written and composed by the Misfits (Michale Graves, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, and Dr. Chud) except where noted.
Companies, etc.
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- A&R – Michael Alago
- Bass – Jerry Only
- Drums – Dr. Chud
- Engineer – Andy Baker, Hillary Johnson, John Smith
- Engineer [Assistant] – Grace Falconer, Steve Sisco, Sue Kappa
- Guitar – Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Mixed By – Andy Wallace
- Producer – Daniel Rey, Misfits
- Vocals – Michale Graves
Released: May 13, 1997
Tracked at Dreamland Recording Studio.
Overdubs at Spa Recording Studio.
Additional recording at Baby Monster Studio.
Mixed at Sound Tracks N.Y.C.
Recorded: December 1996
Genre: Hardcore punk, horror punk, heavy metal
Length: 39:26
© 1997
Label - Geffen Records
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