Formed in Lodi, New Jersey in 1977, Misfits are pioneers of the horror punk genre, fusing punk rock's raw energy with horror film themes and imagery. Founded by frontman Glenn Danzig, the band's early lineup included bassist Jerry Only and guitarist Franché Coma, later adding drummer Manny Martínez. Misfits established themselves with their aggressive sound and darkly theatrical aesthetics, featuring campy, horror-inspired lyrics and a ghoulish appearance that would heavily influence the punk and metal scenes for years to come.

Throughout their career, the Misfits have undergone several lineup changes and periods of inactivity, with bassist Jerry Only becoming the legal owner of the band's name in the late 1990s, leading to a new iteration of the band. Their most recent releases, including "Friday The 13th", "Vampire Girl / Zombie Girl", and "Horror Xmas," continue to showcase their love for horror culture, mixing classic Misfits punk elements with contemporary influences. The band's legacy is marked by classic albums such as "Walk Among Us" and "Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood," as well as the revered "Famous Monsters," which solidified their status as icons of punk and progenitors of horror punk. Despite numerous changes and a diverse discography, Misfits have maintained their status as cult legends, continuing to inspire a legion of fans fascinated by the intersection of punk rock and horror.

Genres

Horror Punk

New Jersey Hardcore

New Jersey Punk

Punk

Alternative Rock

Post-punk

Hard Rock

Hardcore Punk

Gothic Rock

Thrash Metal

Skate Punk

Crossover Thrash

Psychobilly

Garage Punk

Deathrock

Related Artists

The Damned

The Cramps

Black Flag

AFI

The Meteors

Dead Kennedys

Danzig

Tiger Army

Wednesday 13

Blitzkid

Calabrese

The Cure

Latest Release

Friday The 13th

Misfits

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released June 17, 2016