What's up with this Glenn Danzig Black Sun controversy? Here is my subjective perspective.
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Glenn Danzig is one of the most iconic and influential figures in punk, metal, and horror-themed music history. From his early days as the founder of the Misfits to his genre-blending work in Samhain and ultimately his solo career with the band Danzig, his dark vision and distinctive baritone voice have left an indelible mark on underground and mainstream music alike.Glenn Anzalone, better known by his stage name Glenn Danzig, was born on June 23, 1955, in Lodi, New Jersey. In 1977, he founded The Misfits, a band that merged punk energy with horror movie themes, effectively giving birth to the genre now known as horror punk. With his Elvis-meets-Jim-Morrison vocal style and the Misfits’ shocking lyrics and visual aesthetic, Danzig created a subcultural movement. Songs like “Last Caress,” “Die, Die My Darling,” and “Where Eagles Dare” became underground classics. The skull logo and Crimson Ghost imagery are instantly recognizable symbols in punk culture to this day.After leaving the Misfits in 1983 due to creative differences and internal tension, Danzig formed Samhain, a darker, more gothic band that blurred the lines between punk, deathrock, and heavy metal. Samhain explored more occult and mythological themes, foreshadowing the direction Danzig would take as an artist. Albums like Initium (1984) and November-Coming-Fire (1986) remain cult classics for their innovation and eerie tone.In 1987, Samhain evolved into Danzig, Glenn’s eponymous band that truly launched him into mainstream metal success. Working with producer Rick Rubin, Danzig released his breakthrough album Danzig in 1988, which included the hit “Mother”—a rebellious anthem that helped push the band into MTV rotation and earned radio success years after its initial release. The Danzig band leaned fully into heavy metal and blues influences while maintaining the dark lyrical themes Glenn had long been known for.Beyond music, Glenn Danzig has also been active in other creative outlets. He founded Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company, and directed the cult horror film Verotika in 2019, followed by Death Rider in the House of Vampires in 2021. His passion for horror and the occult has remained consistent across all mediums.Though Glenn Danzig has been known for his abrasive persona and strong opinions, his legacy is undeniable. He helped shape three major underground music movements—punk, deathrock/goth, and doom-laden heavy metal—while cultivating one of the most fiercely loyal fanbases in rock history.