For the first time since their reunion at Riot Fest, The Original Misfits (featuring Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only) will be returning to Chicago on Saturday, April 27th at Allstate Arena for one last caress. Since first forming in 1977 at the dawn of the punk movement, The Misfits wound up making history and created a legacy that has truly withstood the test of time.
Boasting a massive catalog of music old and new, and an influence felt around the world, the Misfits are arguably generating more interest than ever before. Their show at Allstate Arena in Chicago will be a special one, as it is one of only a select handful of reunion shows the band has scheduled since first reuniting in 2016. There are still limited tickets available HERE. Opening up for the Misfits are FEAR, Venom Inc., and Power Trip.
From its inception, the Misfits were primal. Their music was aggressive, confrontational and dangerous with violent lyrics as seen through the eyes of a monster, coupled with timeless vocal melodies bred from 1950’s rock and roll. Immortalizing black and white B horror films in their music, the Misfits developed a ghoulish and totally unique persona; from their hand made musical weapons to the stiletto hairstyle they called the “devil lock.” It was the early days of punk and they had created a rebellion all their own.
Today, The Misfits remain more aggressive, more topical and more sought after than ever before, led by founding member Jerry Only (Bass/Vocals)—the only consistent member since the band’s inception in 1977 through all incarnations to present. The band continues to sell out shows and draw thousands of fans night after night around the globe. “When fans come to a Misfits show, they get a band who gets up there and gives them all they’ve got,” says Only. “We give them the real thing – that’s how we’ve always done it. At a show, everyone’s just part of the band, there’s no them and us – we’re all us.” It is this inclusive approach and attitude of dedication and devotion to fans that have kept the group alive.
For any punk fans, this show will be a must see.
