The Misfits were an important b-movie punk band, and Samhain a step on from that, but Glenn Danzig's third project was far greater, and darker.This debut album, produced by Rick Rubin (who produced Slayer), is black, Glenn bringing with him the nickname Evil Elvis, as he steps into the dark corners to preach his grim gospel. Musically, it's sparse, riffs coming across like a bleak AC/DC, vocally, a dark drool, an arrogant swagger through the demonic wastelands, giving the listener another dose of much needed real metal without the corny imagery.
Tracks such as 'Twist Of Cain', 'Possession' and the haunting 'Mother' are very much satanically tinged sermons, and Glenn is very much an imposing figure on record, no need for screams when at times ushered tones are all that is required, as the music drives one way, twists the next and sounds like something more akin to a David Lynch movie.
This is a fine record and one which is bathed in darkness, so all metal fans should appreciate such an effort.
8/10
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