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Fun Fun Fun fest review: Danzig
Glenn Danzig is know for his voice, a punk rock bellow that’s part Elvis and part Crypt Keeper. It powered such influential bands as the Misfits, Samhain and the self-titled Danzig, all of which inspired serious rock ‘n’ roll devotion.
He is known for long black hair and a fondness for evil and horror and comics and fantasy images that ends up more cartoonish than scary. He is known for pounding heavy metal and one of the very best skull logos of all time (lifted from the cover of the otherwise-not-very-interesting comic book “The Saga of Crystar” #8, since everyone should know that).
For all of this, his fans adore him. Which they did Sunday night at Fun Fun Fun, which Dazing and his band closed out.
However, it seems astonishing that his between-song banter has not been anthologized. Oh, sure, it was great hearing pounders such as “Skincarver” and “Am I Demon?” and the “Her Black Wings” in all their loud, Black Sabbathian glory.
But that’s little compared to “I heard you guys were having a drought so I brought the Danzig Black Clouds Of Rain with me. Hope you appreciate it.” Um, thanks?
Or how about “(This is) a tender little ditty called ‘Do You Wear the Mark’?” And oh, was it tender indeed. Fist-pumping, sing-alongish and, OK, fine, not very tender.
But folks loved him liked they loved their first punk rock record, first R-rated movie and first leather jacket, monk-level bald spot and all. No demonspawn would let a mane of evil like Danzig’s thin out — maybe he’s human after all.
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By TXn
November 9, 2009 11:00 AM | Link to this
Really disappointed I missed Danzig cause the weather. But Thank God for a clear day Sat. cause THE JESUS LIZARD RULED the fest!
So great live
By negative nancy
November 9, 2009 2:41 PM | Link to this
Tommy Victor’s guitar parts unfortunately lowered the quality of the set after the time wasting sound check with his finger tapping solos, botched notes and out of place ***. Glenn’s performane was impressive but cut short due to their 40 minute late start. First time Danzig audience members should know that performances in the past were of the highest quality(John Christ, Erie Von, Chuck Biscuits). Maybe Glenn could at least get Joe Castillo back in the band and quit playing any of his catalog past Danzig 4.
By rob
November 9, 2009 7:56 PM | Link to this
thanx negative nancy….next ur gonna talk about how GLENN is now bald and his pecs r not what they used to b in 1990…..
he’s what like 60?? (idk his age & i dont care)…and he still rawks….
he also (according to him) is helping end the drought!!
just dont take a picture of the man….
DANZIG is the MORRISSEY of METAL….
rob
PS—did i mention it was a f’n blast!!…thank you FFFfest……and u too GLENN!!
By Chinlock
November 11, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this
Danzig ruled, the show was exciting and he delivered big time. His band was tight and all the haters out there were singing along to all of his songs, and they all know it.
By PushingMongo
November 13, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this
The Danzig set was awesome! He still brings it. I do agree about Tommy Victor though…not my favorite Danzig guitarist. At least he stopped doing his lame scissor kicks he was pulling last year at the SF and SD shows.