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CONCERT REVIEW: The Misfits – Megadeth – Fear Live at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

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I am not going to say that reunion tours are not shameless cash grabs. Up to this point, KISS and Bauhaus are the only bands successful at luring me out to them. However, The Misfits were an equally important part of my youth. The mere thirty-minute drive into Tampa, was too tempting, despite my lingering resentment with Danzig’s terrible Elvis tribute album. Going to an outdoor venue in Florida after May, added to the difficulty level of taking my misanthropic self into a 20,000-seat-capacity amphitheatre. Fear being on the bill provided more motivation, however thanks to misinformation regarding the start time at the venue and Tampa traffic, Fear had finished their set as I set foot into the venue.  

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The Misfits Have Been Forced to Cancel Their Planned Headline Show on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

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Misfits whave been forced to cancel their highly-anticpated New Year’s Eve arena concert December 31st at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. They revealed this in a post to Instagram, sharing  the cancelation is due to an unexpected personal matter, also expressiing regret and letting fans know they have plans to perform in 2023. The current lineup includes Glenn Danzig and original bassist Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar, were set to be joined at the New Year’s Eve gig special guests Circle Jerks and Tiger Army. Full refunds are avaialble at the point of purchase. 

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The Original Misfits Book Halloween Headline Show in Dallas with Alice Cooper 

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Hardcore Punk legends The Original Misfits have booked a headline show in Dallas, their only headline show of 2022 at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas for Halloween weekend on Saturday, October 29. The Original Misfits features singer Glenn Danzig and original bassist Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar, supported by special guest Alice Cooper and The Distillers. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at the link below. Misfits will headline Riot Fest 2022, along with My Chemical Romance. 

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Misfits Drop Lawsuit Over “Fiend Skull” Trademark Infringement

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The Misfits (aka Original Misfits) have dropped their lawsuit they previously filed a lawsuit against publisher Abrams “alleging misappropriation of the group’s iconic Punk logo for a coffee table book, according to the website www.worldipreview.com. The complaint was filed by Misfits AD, a company established by founding members of the band Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only to manage activities related to their reformed version of the band, on March 9th 2020. Abrams was accused of reproducing the band’s “Fiend Skull” design, registered with the US Copyright Office, without authorization. In July 2019, Abrams, which specializes in publishing illustrated books, released “Scream With Me: The Enduring Legacy of The Misfits”.  The band had accused Abrams of both copyright and trademark infringement, as well as a false designation of origin. The Misfits logo itself comes from the Crimson Ghost cult serial and has been copied, parodied, and produced on millions of shirts and other merch for decades. The book is a coffee-table book and is no longer advertised on the publisher’s website. It is avaialble on Amazon and other sellers as the “ultimate visual history paying tribute to one of punk’s most iconic bands”. According to the no dropped suit, the “Fiend Skull” design is displayed prominently on the front cover and repeatedly throughout the book. Continue reading →


Misfits Sue Publisher Over “Fiend Skull” Trademark Infringement

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The Misfits (aka Original Misfits) have filed a lawsuit against publisher Abrams “alleging misappropriation of the group’s iconic Punk logo for a coffee table book, according to the website www.worldipreview.com. The complaint was filed by Misfits AD, a company established by founding members of the band Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only to manage activities related to their reformed version of the band, on March 9th 2020. Abrams is accused of reproducing the band’s “Fiend Skull” design, registered with the US Copyright Office, without authorization. In July 2019, Abrams, which specializes in publishing illustrated books, released “Scream With Me: The Enduring Legacy of The Misfits”. The book is a coffee-table book advertised on the publisher’s website as the “ultimate visual history paying tribute to one of punk’s most iconic bands”. According to the suit, the “Fiend Skull” design is displayed prominently on the front cover and repeatedly throughout the book. The band has accused Abrams of both copyright and trademark infringement, as well as false designation of origin. The Misfits logo itself comes from the Crimson Ghost cult serial and has been copied, parodied and produced on millions of shirts and other merch for decades. Continue reading →


Watch Fan-Filmed Video of The Original Misfits Performing in Philadelphia

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The Original Misfits (Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle, Dave Lombardo, Acey Slade) played last night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Wells Fargo Arena for what might be the final time, following the show earlier this fall at Madison Square Garden in New York, that Glenn Danzig had said would be the very last. Direct support came in the form of Dropkick Murphys and Agnostic Front. In spite of the bands; notorious cell phone policy, watch fan-filmed video from the show and check out the setlist.

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Glenn Danzig Says Upcoming New York City Show Will Be Final Misfits Reunion Show

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In an interview at the premiere of Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell movie the other night, Glenn Danzig was quoted as saying nest month’s show at Madison Square Garden, on October 19, will be the last. The initial comeback performance by MISFITS members Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein took place at the 2016 Riot Fest. The estranged bandmates played together for the first time since 1983 and were backed by former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo and guitarist Acey Slade.Continue reading →


UPDATED: Original Misfits Book October Show at Madison Square Garden

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Original Misfits have now officially announced they will perform October 19th at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”, Madison Square Garden. Featuring Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein on guitar, the band will bring their legendary show and songs to the Garden, site of some of the most famous concerts ever by bands such as Led Zeppelin, Metallica, KISS, Slayer, Billy Joel and more. Tickets go on sale at on July 12th at 10 AM local time at the link below. The band has also been rumored to have planned several other North American shows beyond the current ones planned for September. in Denver, Oakland and Seattle. Check out the image below. Also, you can meet Jerry today at Forbidden Planet, where he will be signing his Super7 ReAction Figure!Continue reading →


Original Misfits Tease New York Area Show

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Original Misfits continue to rack up miles and respect for their exclusive comeback run of arena shows. Featuring Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein on guitar, the shows have been must-see concert events. The band posted an ominous photo to their Facebook account, with just their iconic skull logo on the marquee at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”, Madison Square Garden. The band has also been rumored to have planned several other North American shows beyond the current ones planned for September. in Denver, Oakland and Seattle. Check out the image below. Also, you can meet Jerry today at Forbidden Planet, where he will be signing his Super7 ReAction Figure!Continue reading →


Super7 Toys Releases Three New Misfits ReAction Figures

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Right after releasing a great Jerry Only toy, Super7 has unveiled three more Misfits Reaction “Fiend” figures joining their growing offerings! “Die Die My Darling”, “Collection 1”, and “Collection 2” are all out now. Super7 will also once again have a booth at San Diego ComicCon.Continue reading →