TIL Glenn Danzig (Misfits, Samhain, Danzig) released a cover album of Elvis songs in 2020.
  • 88 points Bruce-7892

    Not surprising at all if you've listened to his music. He has an unusual singing voice that almost sounds like someone doing an Elvis impression. There is obvious inspiration there.

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    30 points DickbeardLickweird

    I remember people used to call him “Evil Elvis”

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    25 points bananagoo

    They still do, but they used to too.

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    15 points s_m_c_

    I've had to convince some family members that American Nightmare isn't an Elvis recording.

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    9 points RoscoeSgt

    Agreed, always had that thought

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    7 points black_flag_4ever

    He’s directly cited Elvis and Jim Morrison as singers that inspired him.

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    6 points afternever

    Twist of Cain has a fat Elvis thing going on

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    10 points Alantsu

    I always thought he sounded like Jim Morrison back in the early 90s.

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    -1 points Legal-Western5580

    If Morrison could sing, maybe

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    -13 points iwantUineedUohBBohBB

    I have listened to his music. Quite a bit of it. Still never saw this coming.

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  • 24 points L0rdCrims0n

    Mini Evil Elvis

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    10 points iwantUineedUohBBohBB

    Who knows martial arts.

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    11 points InertiasCreep

    Just like Real Elvis did.

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    6 points DaveOJ12

    He still got his butt kicked in a fight. Lol.

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    8 points cdxxmike

    My favorite Danzig history is when he got into arguments on Facebook with 14 year old kids and boy did he look foolish.

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    2 points S_A_R_K

    For those who are curious

    https://youtu.be/3XbjqyOlPWs?si=OkeLo1klY6NrR-iw

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  • 18 points Puzzleheaded-Law-429

    As both a Danzig and Elvis fan; I really enjoyed it.

    What I like about it is, the production actually sounds like something that was recorded in the ‘60s. This could have easily sounded like modern Pro Tools schlock, but it actually sounds like an authentic period piece, true to the era Glenn is honoring.

    It’s definitely a vanity project, no doubt. But he could have done a lot worse. I think it’s cool when artists give us a window into their influences.

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  • 6 points Granitsky

    "Sometimes to have fun you have to dress a little lame". Great sketch with him on Portlandia.

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  • 5 points brycepunk1

    I always thought "Come Back " on Legacy of Brutality sounded like an Elvis song, if a little more abrasive. Love that song!

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  • 6 points eviljordan

    “Saw” Danzig Sings Elvis in Vegas at the Tropicana a few years ago. “Saw” is in quotes because he showed up four hours late, had some random guy play cello solo for a while before the show, and then we left two songs in because it was so bad.

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    2 points Grooviemann1

    What goes through your mind waiting 4 hours to see anyone do anything? I think 90 minutes would have been my absolute limit before giving up and that's pushing it.

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  • 17 points tandkramstub

    That's alright mother

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  • 3 points shadesof3

    I read the other day he's doing a new years concert or something of Elvis covers. Sounds kind of cool.

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  • 3 points RookTheGamer

    He’s also a director.

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  • 3 points NotDukeOfDorchester

    Just listened to it…the producer of that album should never work again. Danzig sounds good, but the reverb/levels are all over the place. Would love to hear him sing on a competent recording.

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    2 points iwantUineedUohBBohBB

    I think he self-produced it.

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    1 points NotDukeOfDorchester

    Leave it to the pros

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  • 4 points GreenLurch

    I personally find it unbelievable that the same man that sang How The Gods Kill could release such a shitty thing.

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  • 6 points S_A_R_K

    Glenn Danzig gets knocked tf out

    https://youtu.be/3XbjqyOlPWs?si=OkeLo1klY6NrR-iw

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  • 7 points Mayonnaise_Poptart

    I heard that guy loves weed, hot dogs, and his own cum.

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    4 points cbih

    I'm with him on the first 2

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  • 3 points Fertile_Arachnid_163

    Beyond Danzig, theres really only the lead singer of Volbeat that sounds more like Elvis.

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    3 points Legal-Western5580

    You've never heard of Ronnie McDowell, have ya?

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  • 2 points Radagast-Istari

    I listened to it: man, it has ZERO charm!

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  • 2 points RepulsiveLoquat418

    the greatest danzig video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XbjqyOlPWs

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    3 points King_Buliwyf

    North Side Kings are UN-DE-FEATED!

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  • 1 points EngineeringRight3629

    YAMS!

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  • 1 points lluciferusllamas

    1968 comeback Elvis (dressed in black leather) obviously 

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  • 0 points DougieSloBone

    It's ironic that Danzig would do a cover album despite being adamantly opposed to anyone doing a cover of his songs.

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  • 1 points its_raining_scotch

    A “Danzig Sings Elvis” show is coming up soon, actually.

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  • 1 points mindinthepsandqs

    He's doing a new years show of Elvis songs at the end of the month.

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  • 1 points Collinzkii

    That’s cool, and also makes sense.

    I remember when I first heard Mother on the GTA San Andreas soundtrack when I was in 6th grade and thinking it sounded like a mix between Elvis and Jim Morrison.

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    2 points iwantUineedUohBBohBB

    I'm old. I had to dub it from the radio onto a cassette because my parents thought he was a Satanist and wouldn't buy me the album.

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  • 1 points SalsaSmuggler

    Would have been better before he lost his voice, but I still love Danzig lol

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  • 1 points zipiddydooda

    Mama!

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  • 1 points RippyMcBong

    His three biggest vocal influences were apparently Elvis, Conway Twitty and Roy Orbison

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    1 points iwantUineedUohBBohBB

    Tight Fittin Jeans is a banger

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    1 points s_m_c_

    I'd kill to hear Glenn sing Hello Darlin'

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  • 1 points Lanky_Comedian_3942

    Its not very good, though

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  • 1 points zzyzx2

    As a Danzig fan...no there was no album. It doesn't exist. It never happened and I refuse to believe anything to say otherwise 

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  • 1 points Repulsive-Tea6974

    Was excited for it. Glad I listened to it first. Dodged that turd.

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  • -2 points LedZacclin

    Woaaaah I bet he made it sooo spooky too. I’m scared to even listen to it, what if he mentions werewolves or something?

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  • -1 points AngusLynch09

    That's right, a musician released an album or songs.

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  • 0 points iamveryassbad

    Better late than never

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  • -9 points Quankers

    maga

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