February 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey by singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig .
They popularized the "Fiend Skull" logo (borrowed from the 1946 film The Crimson Ghost ) and the Devilock hairstyle created by bassist Jerry Only. The Three Main Eras
Jerry Only took over lead vocals for several years before the "Original Misfits" (Danzig, Only, and Doyle) began performing reunion shows in 2016. The Misfits YIFY
The are the undisputed creators of horror punk , a subgenre blending high-energy punk rock with horror film themes and imagery.
For someone looking to "get into" the band, fans often recommend starting with these compilations and albums: February 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey by singer/songwriter
In 1982, the entire band was famously arrested in New Orleans on charges of grave robbing while looking for the tomb of Marie Laveau.
: A staple compilation featuring many of their early hits like "Bullet" and "Where Eagles Dare". The are the undisputed creators of horror punk
Walk Among Us (1982) and the more aggressive Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood (1983).