Misfits

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The Devil's Rain" is the judgment of all others who stand before us, like a prophecy. The old B-movie was an influence to some of the lyrics, but the song itself is as if the heavens opened and swallowed our enemies. They have...and a new “rain” of terror begins" The first US pressing, (as well as the Italian issued import), of the 1982 released LP featured a pink logo and pink cover. The second pressing introduced the purple cover commonly known today. When the album was reissued in 1988, the logo was switched to green and has remained that way since. In connection with the 1988 re-release, Warner Brothers circulated promotional copies of album in custom printed Misfits Halloween bags that have become collector items themselves. It’s estimated that approx. 3,000 of the promo Halloween bags were circulated in 1988. The 1997 live version of Monster Mash (from the B-side of the glow in the dark vinyl single) was provided for completists, but Roadrunner A&R chose not to include it on the comp, using only the A-side studio version from the 1999 single instead. Following the legal proceedings sparked by the “Legacy” album, fans would finally hear many classic-era Misfits recordings as they were originally intended, starting with the long awaited release of the legendary “Static Age” album in 1996. Project 1950 was the first full-length release from the newly launched indie label “Misfits Records” and the first to be distributed under the deal with Rykodisc (now Rykodisc/Warner Bros) as exclusive distributor.

A limited edition of 3,000 pcs pressed on neon-green vinyl was released in Europe, which is also sold out and long out of print.

Releases

The video for “Dig Up Her Bones” features clips from the 1935 horror classic "The Bride of Frankenstein”, (a personal request of the Misfits), as the film provided inspiration for the song. Sarah Karloff, known Misfits supporter and daughter of Boris Karloff, personally gave her permission for the use of her father's likeness and Elsa Lanchester's estate (who represent the woman behind the "The Bride"), gave their consent as well. Two cuts of the “Bones” video were released, both identical except for an intro utilizing the Universal Pictures logo of the 1930’s and a dialogue based clip from the “Bride of Frankenstein”. The box set also includes 30 rare never before released alternate versions and out-takes from the band’s legendary recording sessions including the original versions of “Cough Cool”&“She” from the Misfits first single (1977), the famous MSP sessions (1980) and lots more. For more in-depth info on the history of the “Static Age” album, please see the “Static Age” entry of this discography (above). Earth AD” is often credited as being highly influential on the advent of the hardcore and speed metal scene.

Static Age is the only full-length Misfits album to feature the band’s original guitarist Franché Coma and 2nd drummer Mr. Jim, along with co-founders Jerry Only and Glenn Danzig. Far ahead of its time, “Static Age” is one of the truly great punk records bred in the scene of the late 70s, offering a unique blend inherent only in the Misfits. Lost for nearly 20 years, the record is equally potent, if not more so now, than it was upon conception and will hold-up for generations to come. Acey Slade, Arthur Googy, Bobby Steele, Brian Keats, Dave Lombardo, David Calabrese, Dez Cadena, Eric "Goat" Arce, Frank LiCata, Glenn Anzalone, Jerry Caiafa, Jerry Caiafa II, Jim Catania, Joey Image, Julio Valverde, Kenneth Schalk, Manny, Marc Bell, Marc Rizzo, Michael Emanuel

The first CD release was issued in 1992 by Caroline Records as a limited edition Gold CD (estimated at 15,000 copies). Caroline had continually reissued the album in LP and cassette format since its debut. Fiend Facts: American Psycho was the first album featuring new material from the Misfits in over a decade and followed Jerry Only’s efforts to resurrect the band in 1995. Fiend Facts: North American & European pressings of Misfits Project 1950 include the above-mentioned bonus DVD but the Japanese pressing does not. The CD distributed by Video Arts in Japan included a rare limited edition 5” vinyl record of the Misfits studio version of “Day the Earth Caught Fire” (on Side A) and an unreleased live recording of Jerry Only performing the song with Balzac in concert in Japan (on Side B). Walk Among Us” is widely known by fans as the definitive Misfits album. By the time of these recordings, the band had honed their sound and image entirely. “Walk Among Us” truly portrays the Misfits in their fully realized state. The album is still in print and widely available on CD through Rhino/Warner Bros. A limited edition blue vinyl 45 and promotional CD single were issued for the first single “Dig Up Her Bones”.

The music video for “American Psycho” included the instrumental intro “Abominable Dr. Phibes” and brought Basil Gogos’ cover art to life. The video had its world premiere at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors convention in New York City. The screening was followed by a Q&A (hosted by Fangoria editor-in-chief Tony Timpone) with the Misfits joined by cover artist Basil Gogos and Director John Cafiero. Fiend Facts: Although 1978’s “Static Age” is the first full-length album ever recorded by the Misfits, it remained unreleased in its entirety until nearly two decades later. The album finally received its debut in 1996 in the Misfits Box Set. Dig Up Her Bones” marked the first official music video ever from the legendary Misfits and debuted on MTV’s 120 minutes. The video repeated on MTV several times in addition to being featured on the Sci-Fi channel. The first LP pressing in ‘83 included approx. 1,000 colored vinyl LPs estimated at 100 green, 500 yellow, 200 purple and 200 clear vinyl (most with colored swirls).In it’s initial release on LP and cassette in 1985, 1,000 copies were pressed in colored vinyl (500 red vinyl LPs and 500 white vinyl LPs). Legend has it that as a result of not cleaning the stampers during the color switch in the pressing plant, a small percentage of the 1,000 colored vinyl LPs (rumored to be 16 pcs) include various shades of pink.