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Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Isaac — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:16:48 -0000

I'm glad you gathered this information and wrote this article. I was unfamiliar with the musician Glenn Danzig until earlier today, when I ran a quick search on google and wikipedia... and in the very first image of him, he appeared to be wearing an iron cross necklace. I had to go, "hey, is anyone else seeing this?!" This is very informative.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Joe — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:54:09 -0000

Danzig is fantastic and a lot more accomplished than this internet blogger. So what if he doesn't conform to the status quo, he says what he thinks. If there was any "message" he could put across with his music, I think this demonstration of free will would be more important than any words he could use. Most people are too afraid to do that, because free speech is met with ridicule and character assassination these days. Also, metal is supposed to be rebellious. He is a free thinker who questions things with his own logic, and there's no reason to think he's a racist because he's always explored free thought and "taboo" subjects. He is obviously amused by group think and brainwashing, and I would suggest the perceived Satanic angle to his records is his way of pushing people away from that tendency. Today's group think is leftist media, political correctness and the importance of victimhood. The book on occult roots of naziism is not pro-nazi nor in any way a racist book, but I doubt the hack author of this blog would have the intellectual capacity to read the first chapter as it requires reading skills beyond that of an 11 year old. That is also unfortunate for 99% of the general population, who were unwittingly raised on left-wing tabloid trash journalism.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Odyseus — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:28:05 -0000

So---what exactly what is it that makes homosexuality so untouchable? Is it now true it cannot be criticized or examined upon its actual substance, which many claim to be nothing other than a fast and hard lifestyle based solely upon its sexual preference. Ah, I got it, untouchable privilege. Not as we say and do, but just repeat what we want you to say.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Montgomery Richmond — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:50:14 -0000

"The more likely reason is connected to that sweeping phrase “inter-band tensions,” or more to the point, he broke up The Misfits because he could."

From everything I've read in interviews (including other ex-Misfits), the first part of your sentence is true, and not all of that is Glenn Danzig's fault. I'm not sure where you get the second part of that statement. Yeah, Glenn "could" leave the band.. Nobody was going to force him to stay in the Misfits. But if you're saying he broke up the band just for the sake of breaking it up..... lol. In the end, it sounded like Danzig wanted to take things to the next level, and the other members weren't that committed, so it was time for him to part ways with the Misfits. That, and several other reasons no doubt.

I'm not going to sit here and say that I think that Danzig is a swell guy.. I've never met him, but I'm sure there's a reason for his reputation, yet I think people pile on him a bit too much regarding the Misfits thing. I've read enough about Jerry Only to indicate that he didn't exactly help the situation. Other interviews, etc. are all I have to go by, but these are the conclusions I've come up with based on everything I've seen.

Regarding the racist/homophobic comments.. Indeed in today's society, people definitely go out of their way to interpret anyone's comments that way. Someone says "gay", it depends on the context. We all know (and you know it's true) that it was a slang term that some people have also used to mean that something is really lame, etc. But hey, let's just assume that Danzig is making a statement about homesexuals!!! PC'ness run amuck. Who cares??

Can't say I ever remember Glenn Danzig ever being a sellout, either. Sure, he's done a few Danzig videos, but that doesn't automatically equate to "selling out".

I'm sure there's a lot of truth in this article, but the author also seems to be making a lot of assumptions here, often without a whole lot to base it on.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

jim — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:04:38 -0000

also, he worked with rick rubin (a jew) for 4 or 5 albums, and said he was a great producer, if he was a nazi he wouldn't have worked with him. as for the gay jokes, who hasn't made a gay joke here and there? pffffft.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

jim — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:02:01 -0000

lol, you took some shit and twisted it to make him seem racist, you're a fucking idiot.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Stacy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:45:06 -0000

I doubt very seriously if Glenn is racist. Probably more garbage rumors fabricated by some guy somewhere who has nothin better to do than sit and sulk and wank in his mama's basement. Men who are jealous of other men make trouble....or try to. Its a fact. Their male ego is crushed by such a foxy, intelligent beefy doll. Hehe.
But anyways.....Ive always loved Glenn's stuff. Any of it. Especially Samhain and the first 5 or 6 Danzig albums. His Black Aria album is awesome. Very moving,,,,,,yea I said moving.
Just wish he wouldve toured around the southeast more. I dont think he ever came to NC. But I dunno.....love ya Glenn and thank you for everything. x

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Ronnie Lee Dill Jr — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:49:41 -0000

Yeah Glenn is the man and hi's voice is too unmatched and the closest to Elvis i have ever seen in my life. So everybody esle can fuck off.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Ronnie Lee Dill Jr — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:47:00 -0000

Buddy" Who really cares? I like Glenn and always have liked hi's style of music. I'm not going to say i 100 percent agree with him all the time, But he is an artist's artist. I personally don't blame him for being an asshole sometimes, Simply because the media are bunch of scumbag muther fuckers who thrive on anything for their benefit to print bullshit and earn a dollar with their lies. Anybody who does'nt like Danzig are pretty much blinded to Art. If it is'nt always pretty with flowers and shit, People get pissy and offended. People really need to wake up and worry about their lives and everyday routines before they worry about somebody like Glenn who does'nt have to prove shit to anybody.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

F.U. — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:17:41 -0000

With a world filled with so many idiots (much like JohnHughes), one is forced to pat themselves on the back. lol

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

JohnHughes — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:24:52 -0000

Um, you know we can see you and "J.M." have the same IP address, right?

I mean, you know it's 2009? You must. C'mon.

I love how you gave big ups to yourself! Cute!

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Erik — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:47:14 -0000

Now there's a person with a valid opinion. Good call Tara.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

J.M. — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:30:49 -0000

Erik sounds like the one who should be writing articles about Glenn Danzig. Sounds like he knows much more about the subject (Danzig) than the clown who wrote the crap above.

Oh yeah, I'm with Tara on that being the worst cover I've ever heard. It ranks somewhere between funny and really, really sad.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Tara Chanel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:23:46 -0000

Preach it :D haha
Can't stress it enough
The cover was just horrid.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Tara Chanel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:19:50 -0000

That video was that worst cover i've ever seen in my entire life
There will never be any danzig cover that is good or the best to date.
That was just horrible
Evidently people do not know good music at all.
Danzig is the greatest singer/songwriter in history.
Like anyone would even dare to compete with that.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Charlélie — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:29:43 -0000

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To the author of this article :
Don't get too personal about danzig, because your anger towards him gives you too much imagination.

As a matter of fact, this article is a big package of false facts.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

D.J.Sykes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:11:43 -0000

Hi , i've known Mr. Anzalone(Danzig)since the late seventies in Jersey. I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Newark N.J. He grew up in Lodi , N.J. I was just a kid when i saw the the Misfits in 78 at a Club in Newark N.J. I get Glen because i'm an Italian kid who grew up in a ghetto in Jersey. You learn to hate everyone. Aslo it breeds a sick sense of humor. I love all the Misfits stuff, some Saimhain, and the first Danzig album. Also the fact that he has you guys worrying about who the fuck he is ,is probably giving him the giggles You guys should be worring about your leaders phsychological makeup not some punk screamer from jersey it's just fucking a show D.J.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Erik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:48:15 -0000

Oh yeah...one more thing. Aside from the fact that the video covering "Devil's Plaything" is an obvious promo-pop for those appearing in it, it has nothing to do with the subject matter you are writing about aside from it being a Danzig song. Seriously, I hope they paid you to post that video because in my opinion, it's a pretty god-awful cover of a great song.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

Erik — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:42:36 -0000

Ok, I know we're commenting on one person's written opinion here, BUT it's quite obvious that this person knows VERY little about Glenn Danzig. Has this person done a little research? Yes. Did they do good research? No.

In the "fight" incident, Glenn did not steal another bands slot. Danzig was the headliner and didn't need to steal anything from anyone. That being said, the opening band in question had cameras everywhere, confronted Danzig while he was signing autographs and meeting with fans, interrupted him, and wouldn't let it go. It was unfortunate, but it happened. The fact is that the North Side Kings got screwed out of the show because of the PROMOTER of the show....not Glenn. Then again, what publicity could they get by confronting the promoter? None. So they go after Glenn with cameras rolling. Truly pathetic.

As far as the racist and homo-phobic comments go...give me a break. the song "White Devil Rise" was indeed written as a response to Farrakhan's racist remarks, but the song itself was actually suggested by Rick Rubin who was Glenn's producer at the time. They recorded it and no big deal became of it. Glenn has never been associated with racist groups. If you did your homework, you would have known that Danzig was supposed to have recorded one of his songs (from Lucifuge) with a guest vocalist....an african-american blues artist whose name I won't mention. The collaboration never took place due to the artist passing away shortly before the song was to be recorded. So there goes your theory on that one. As for him using the word "gay" in a statement about the X-men movie....come on! Are we so stupid that we take every word anyone says and hold it to a literal and serious meaning? You've got to be kidding me. That accusation is just "gay". See? Get the point? I didn't mean it in the way you think i did!

Finally...Glenn Danzig, aside from being a great musician/singer/song-writer who even wrote songs for Johnny Cash (who everyone seems to love these days), Glenn is also very kind to his fans. He takes time to meet with, take pictures with, and sign autographs for any fan who wants one. Is he a bit eccentric? Sure...but as long as you're not an asshole to him, he won't be one to you. Kind of like how it is with most everyone. So, yes....he is actually a very cool person if you get the chance to meet him.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

777style — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:39:17 -0000

DUDE THESE LADYS ARE FUCKING HOT AS SHIT

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

777style — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:36:51 -0000

DANZIG IS THE MAN LOL DEVILS PLAYTHING SOUNDS GOOD BY THIS CHICK

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

MichaelWSP — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:52:51 -0000

I've always kind of loved the "creepy elvis" vibe of Danzig music.

Quite liked the Auf der Mar version as well.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

TaylorKLong — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:02:36 -0000

I actually really like his first album. I'll have to check out this one, as well. Nicely written.

Re: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Glenn Danzig, “Danzig II: Lucifuge”

steed — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:00:03 -0000

This is a nice look at Glenn.

Unfortunately I've never seen a Danzig show or met the guy, but he is one of my favorite artists. Everyone in the world has said he's a douche - so he must be. I mean, I don't think I've ever heard anyone say how cool he is - so he must be an ass.

I wouldn't judge how dark and evil he is based on the type of sounds on these discs though. So much death metal is complete crap so I applaud him for putting some blues in his metal. My favorite disc is Danzig 4 and that's a pretty dark and dismal recording. And - 7 and 8 are both great full blown rock records.

It's a great thing though that i don't give a crap about what he does outside of recording or I would certainly never had made it all the way to the lost tracks. Just like i would have never made it all the way to now with Slayer if I actually cared about what they did outside the studio.