Fun Trivia : Danzig

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What was the name of Glenn Danzig's first real band?

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The Misfits. A 70's horror punk band. They're still around, but it's not the same without Danzig.



After the demise of his first band, Danzig and bassist Eerie Von started another horror-based band. What was it called?

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Samhain. In the mid 80's, Samhain was born. Son of Sam is a recent band with a couple of ex-Samhain members. Hallows Eve was an eighties speed metal band. Helloween is a German band.



In 1992, Danzig released an opera-like album called _________?

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Black Aria. In Danzig's words, "this is not a rock record".



All of Danzig's solo albums have a number and a name. Which are in the correct order by release date?

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"Lucifuge", "How the Gods Kill", "Satan's Child". The order is: "Danzig, II-Lucifuge", "III-How the Gods Kill", "4P", "5-Blackacidevil", "6:66 Satan's Child", and "777 I Luciferi".



Danzig had songs on a few movie soundtracks. On which movie did he NOT have a song?

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Strangeland. "Less Than Zero" had the song "You and Me". The "X-Files" soundtrack contained the song "Deep". "The Crow: Salvation" had "UnderBelly of the Beast". "Strangeland" was a movie by Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. The soundtrack had all metal bands, but Danzig was not on it.



Who was the original guitarist on Danzig's solo albums?

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John Christ. John Christ was the guitarist for the first four albums. Chuck Biscuits was the drummer. Eerie Von was the bassist.



Which album contains the following songs: "Snakes of Christ", "Blood and Tears", and "Devil's Plaything"?

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Lucifuge. These songs were originally on Danzig II- Lucifuge.



In what city did Glenn Danzig and company form The Misfits?

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Lodi, New Jersey. They were schoolmates in Lodi, New Jersey.



What song was originally released in 1988, but didn't "hit it big" until a live release in 1993?

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Mother. In 1993, Danzig released an E.P. called "Thrall-Demonsweat Live". A live version of "Mother" was released as a single and video.



The original name of the band "Danzig" was not "Danzig", what was it?

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Samhain. Rick Rubin signed "Samhain" to Def Jam records in 1987. Glenn Danzig changed the name for legal reasons. "The Misfits" and "Black Aria" are Glenn Danzig projects. "Power and Fury" is the name of the orchestra that performed with Danzig on the soundtrack for "Less Than Zero".



Which "Danzig" studio album features no number in the title?

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Circle of Snakes. "Circle of Snakes" is the first album not to have a number. If it did it would be the number eight.



Which line-up was featured on the first four Danzig albums?

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Glenn Danzig, Eerie Von, John Christ, Chuck Biscuits. The line-up of Glenn, Eerie, John, Chuck is considered by many fans to be the classic line-up of Danzig.



What Black Sabbath song was covered on the Danzig album "Blackacidevil"?

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Hand of Doom. The song "Hand Of Doom" featured new lyrics and arrangements. The Danzig version of the song has an industrial style.



Glenn Danzig was featured in an episode of what cartoon?

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Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Other celebrities who have appeared include: Andrew W.K., Geddy Lee, Seth Green, Ted Nugent, Zakk Wylde.



The album "Blackacidevil" was released on Hollywood Records. What company owns this record label?

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Disney. When Danzig signed with Disney, many thought this was an odd relationship. Pulse Magazine created a mock cartoon advertisement, with Glenn Danzig and Disney CEO Michael Eisner shaking hands in front of the entrance to "Danzigland".



The album "Danzig III - How The Gods Kill" features artwork from which famous artist?

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Hans Ruedi Giger. Many bands have featured H.R. Gigers work on their album covers. Some of them are: Celtic Frost, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and Dead Kennedys.



What is the name of Glenn Danzig's traveling festival?

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Blackest Of The Black. Glenn Danzig started this festival in response to "Ozzfests" growing commercialization. The "Blackest Of The Black" tour features underground metal bands that are seen as too aggressive for mainstream appeal.



What song on the "Satans Child" album was originally written for Johnny Cash?

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Thirteen. The song "Thirteen" was originally an acoustic version. Glenn Danzig wrote the song for Johnny Cash when Glenn was signed to Rick Rubens' American Recordings.



What singer provided backup vocals on some of the songs for Danzig's debut album?

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James Hetfield. James Hetfield was featured on the songs "Twist Of Cain" and "Possession". Due to contractual obligations James went uncredited on the album.