The Misfits are an American horror-punk band formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey by Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only. Their late-1970s/early-1980s output (recorded and sometimes released later) established a distinctive horror-themed punk aesthetic. The original Danzig-fronted era ended in 1983; Jerry Only later revived the band and released new records beginning with American Psycho (1997).

Iconic elements: the Fiend skull logo; influential early recordings (Static Age, Walk Among Us, Earth A.D.); widely cited influence on hardcore, thrash and later punk/metal bands; notable covers of their songs by acts like Metallica and Guns N' Roses; Glenn Danzig went on to a solo career after leaving the band.

DeBaser reviews present the Misfits as a foundational horror-punk band whose 1977–early-80s output (Static Age, Walk Among Us, Earth A.D.) shaped punk, hardcore and influenced metal acts. Reviews praise songwriting, image and influence while noting raw production choices and later, more polished reunion records.

For:fans of punk, horror-punk and hardcore; newcomers curious about punk history and the Misfits' influence on metal.

 "\"Static Age\" presents itself to the ears of the (fortunate) listener as typically \"Misfitsian,\" meaning raw, no-frills, and with irreverent, cruel, and ironic lyrics."

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 "The second \"Earth Anno Domini\" stands out from its predecessor for a darker, faster sound, less punk and more hardcore."

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 "For a novice wanting to start delving into the skeletons of their vast and scattered production, \"Misfits\" still represents an excellent and useful start."

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 "The songs (there are seventeen in total) are simple, immediate, short in duration, and played with visceral passion and a desire to have fun."

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