Album Review- Danzig: Danzig

This is the Self Titled Debut from former Misfits frontman Glenn Danzig and was released in 1988. As a huge Misfits fan this album is quite a surprise to hear since its more of a bluesy kind of metal album which is interesting but does it really hold up to Danzigs name? Lets find out.

Track Rundown

1.Twist Of Cain- i really like the main riff in this song its got a cool groove to it i just wish there was more of a backbone here it sounds flat behind the guitar. I also see where Glenn gets his moniker Evil Elvis since he sounds like the king drenched in Gothic tones.

2.Not Of This World- This song sounds very ACDC-ish but again sounds darker i wish the production was a tad better the power could be much greater but it kind of falls flat still has some good rhythm to it. I do really like the solo even though its quick but its got a dirty tone to it which i like.

3.She Rides- This song just has the Blues riffs oozing out of it i like the rhythm again just has a great groove with Danzigs vocals in it to again very reminiscent of ACDC.

4.Soul On Fire- The song starts out very slow with Danzigs crooning voice then into a nice basic but effective Hard Rock riff the chorus has a weird southern twang in the backround which goes by very quick but is pretty cool and an interesting take.

5.Am I Demon- A faster track which is a nice change of pace and shows the more metal aspects in this album even though the guitars seem a bit weak. The production could have really made this album bigger than it already is.

6.Mother- Undeniably their biggest hit, the riff is pretty catchy with the vocals as well and definitely is the most quote "Metal" track on the album and for some strange reason it sounds so apart from this album maybe its because ive heard it so much.

7.Possession-This probably the weakest rack on the album it starts out very creepy but then when the band kicks in it kind just feels there is no direction here the guitars sound really flat its just a really meh track.

8.End Of Time-An acoustic intro which is nice the song overall is an improvement over the previous track i like the riffs in it but again I REALLY WISH THEY HAD MORE POWER!!!!

9.The Hunter- My favorite track on the album i just love the bar blues feel on this track and the subtle double bass drums make the rhythm sound heavier and Danzig sounds best here i think just his lyrics are infectious just a badass track.

10.Evil Thing- Some cool grooves here nothing special though just a nice fun track with a more southern guitar presence.

Overall, i give this album a 6 out of 10. It is a nice listen once in awhile and honestly Danzigs later work has more improvements but this album although having some awesome tracks that are just enough to save it, still kind of comes off boring at some points coming from the guy who fronted the original Misfits but its a fun groovy bluesy rock album just nothing special.

Album Review- DOYLE: Abominator

Abominator is the debut album from former Misfits guitarist Doyle Von Wolfgang Frankensteins new Horror Metal band/supergroup DOYLE and was released in 2013. This to me was one of my most anticipated albums of last year since i am such a Misfits fanatic and Doyle is my all time favorite Punk guitarist but when i found out he would again be doing more metal material as he did with Gorgeous Frankenstein i got really excited. However, does it hold up for one of horror punks founding fathers? lets find out.

Track Rundown

1. Abominator- This song starts out with a blood curdling scream from Alex Story from the the notorious CancerSlug and Doyle comes in with an awesome Doom riff thats very Black Sabbath worthy. The drums sound extremely heavy as well with Graves era Misfit Dr. CHUD back behind the kit. the fast riff then picks up and is very infectious but to me the verses are the best part of the track with Doyle doing some chugging and palm muting while Story sounds as badass as ever singing here. This is definitely a standout track.

2.Learn To Bleed- The beginning riff has so much groove i try so hard to resist going crazy. i really love the chorus how it goes into a hardcore punk kind of rhythm which gives this record a kind of crossover sound as well. this is a really infectious song.

3.DreamingDeadGirls- CHUDs drumming really stands out to me the most here with his very fast double pedal hitting showing that his abilities have broadened. Alex Storys lyrical content really is really funny here singing about what else? necrophilia! and Doyles riffs are very doom sounding with a ballad kind of rhythm during the chorus parts. i really like his squealing solo which reminds me of Panteras Suicide Note part 2. another very cool song very fun to sing to.

4.HeadHunter- a very thrashy sounding song that would get any mosh pit riled up. its a very fun and fast track.

5.Valley Of  Shadows- this song sounds like the combination of Pantera with horror movies. It s a very strong song that again has a very strong element of groove in it. the fast punky part in the middle is a left turn that you totally dont expect on first listen.

6.Land of the Dead- another very sludgy sounding riff in the beginning with Doyles now signature squeal harmonics but then picks up into a riff that sounds like it would be on Black Sabbaths Master of Reality. Alexs vocals sound very sludgy here as well which i really like. not one of the best tracks but a good one.

7.CemeterySexx- finally the bass gets a chance to shine that Doyle actually recorded on the album(Left Hand Graham plays with them live) and is very groovy with guitar as well and Story singing with a caress in his voice gives this song a very Alice In Chains kind of vibe to me. another song with great riffs.

8.Love Like Murder- this song has a very southern metal/ DOWN feel to it but its nothing amazing like a couple songs before it. its still pretty good but not great.

9.Mark of the Beast- This song sounds like it could be off of Rob Zombies Educated Horses for some reason to me i don't know why but it has that more industrial feel to it the chorus is very vicious its pretty good.

10.Drawing Down the Moon- this oddly has a more upbeat riff to it but i think this is the weakest track here its not really special or groundbreaking.

11.Bloodstains- this song returns to the heavy riff squeal heavy riff style of past songs and is pretty headbangable(is this a word?) its very Godsmack sounding too which i really appreciate.

12. Hope Hell Is Warm- the album really goes out swinging with a track as ferocious as this one. the chorus is one of my favorites on here its awesome to sing along to as the album ends with a bang.

Overall this album receives a 9 out of 10. This album really is a trip through a graveyard of hell and i was extremely pleased it didnt sound like The Misfits at all but more like a Pantera/Godsmack/Alice In Chains mashup thrown into the middle of a haunted house and i hope Doyle pulls more of this stuff out in the future.