It’s happening! Classic Misfits members Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein are reuniting for two festival shows this year!
Next to Guns N’ Roses, a Misfits reunion was thought of as the most unlikely to ever happen due to bad blood and lawsuits between classic bandmates. But for the first time since 1983, vocalist Glenn Danzig, bassist Jerry Only and guitarist Doyle will all share the stage together at Riot Fest Denver and Riot Fest Chicago under the moniker The Original Misfits.
Riot Fest Denver will be held on Sept. 2-4 while Riot Fest Chicago will take place Sept. 16-18. The Original Misfits’ slot hasn’t been revealed yet, but the announcement is expected to hit shortly.
Back in 2014, we spoke with Doyle about the possibility of a reunion. “I’m ready right now,” Doyle said. “I’m dressed, let’s do it. Those guys? Just gotta talk to ‘em. I’ve started talking to them. Everything’s got to be ironed out.”
Later in the year, we caught up with Jerry Only, getting his take on a potential reunion as well. “All the money in the world ain’t gonna make me sell out my fans,” Only said. “What I feel is that, I’d rather be where I am and be happy and be a positive influence than to be the richest man in the world and miserable and be a scumbag to the kids that follow us. I’m not doing that. I told Doyle that. I told him, ‘Hey look, if Glenn wants to come be a team player and leave that s–t at home, we’re good.’ That’s the name of the game.”
Tickets for Riot Fest Denver and Chicago are both available right now. To grab passes, click here. Full lineups for each festival are expected to be announced shortly.

I thought one of them was dead?

My mistake. I didn't think these were the original Misfits though? Wasn't one of them a girl, the bassist maybe?

Jerry Only sounds just like Chuck Norris, being that he won't do it unless Glenn gets rid of all the "satanic" stuff, since it's a bad influence on kids...I guess he doesnt realize who The Misfits audience is.

I had the same thought when I first heard the news (about it being a cash grab) but at the same time I know a lot of die-hard fans who are going to be really excited about this. And from the sounds of the article this is by no means a permanent reunion, I think they're just doing it for the festivals.

Money is definitely one factor that influenced their decision but who knows? Maybe they wanted to revisit their early days by playing a couple one-off shows. Any time something like this happens I've noticed that peoples' first initial reaction is to think that it's a cash grab, and it may be, but I don't blame them for doing it. They know it is going to excite fans young and old; plus they already have an established name and brand that has been built up over the years so why not do it?

(...) I'm only torn about this reunion, though, because I fear it'll just suck. I love the Misfits but I have no illusions about their musical prowess. Doyle's not a good guitarist (...)

I wish it was Robo, but I assume its not going to be any of the guys who played with the band 1977-1983.

I didn't realize that's an issue that they had with each other. Is that what he meant when he said, "...leave that shit at home?" in the above quote?

I didn't realize that's an issue that they had with each other. Is that what he meant when he said, "...leave that shit at home?" in the above quote?

So when did Jerry Only become the Dave Mustaine of punk rock (i.e. right-wing Christian playing supposably subversive music?)

Sell out shmell out; I cant pretend it isn't what it is, but if I had a chance I would probably still go see it and enjoy it. Although I'm guessing tickets are what, like $100 "General Admission" with $250 "Special Pit Pass To Be Within Moshing Distance Of The Stage" tickets available or something?

Sporting a devilock.

I want it to continue. I know Doyle wants it to continue. I know Glenn wants it to continue. We just have to be big enough people to make it continue. And that's where we're at. Whatever it takes. We're going into our 40th anniversary so the timing couldn't be more perfect. Eventually, Doyle's got to write a new album; I've got to write a new album; Glenn's got to write a new album. Why don't we work together and make the greatest album ever? Now we've got different elements. We've got Doyle playing more of a metal kind of thing. We've got Dave who we're trying to figure out what the fuck he's doing. And Glenn's got his own thing. And Acey [Slade, second guitar] fills in good too. And I've got the band where it is today. So it's a matter of remolding and using all the different elements that I've got.

Quote from Jerry Only:



Full article here...

It's difficult to see any validity to this... what do y'all think?

Quote from Jerry Only:



Full article here...

It's difficult to see any validity to this... what do y'all think?