Danzig is a metal band originating from New Jersey in 1987. Overtime, the lineup has lost and gained many musicians. Glenn Danzig, the vocalist and songwriter, is the only member who has been in the band from the start. Danzig is well known for the old hit “Mother” released in 1989 on the band’s self-titled album. As of April 2018, Danzig has released 11 studio albums. Each album from “Danzig II: Lucifuge” to “Danzig 777: I Luciferi” somehow incorporate the number of the album into the title. The first three Danzig albums have bluesy-metal sounds, and are seen as the highlight of Danzig’s music. “Danzig 4”, or “4p,” is the final album to include the original lineup of Chuck Biscuits on drums, Eerie Von on bass, and John Christ on guitar. Biscuits left shortly after the album’s release due to a contract dispute, and Von and Christ left because they didn’t like what Glenn was planning for the band. “Danzig 5: Blackacidevil,” as well as the two albums following it, have dark, industrial metal sounds. It is obvious that Glenn’s voice had begun weakening due to years of constant touring. “Circle of Snakes” is heavy doom metal, featuring the song “Skincarver” that is frequently played at Danzig concerts. A six year break followed in which “The Lost Tracks of Danzig” was released, a compilation of tracks Glenn believed did not fit in with the mood of the albums they were written for. The break ended when “Deth Red Sabaoth” was released, with heavy metal sounds. Glenn’s voice was surprisingly strong in this album. “Skeletons” was released 5 years later, featuring a few covers such as Glenn’s metal-ifying of Elvis Presley’s “Let Yourself Go.” In 2017, Danzig released “Black Laden Crown,” which received a bit of backlash due to Glenn’s weak vocals on a few of the tracks. Glenn actually played drums, guitar, and bass on some of the songs. 2018 is Danzig’s 30th anniversary, where they will be playing multiple shows in Europe and in the US.

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