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For the first time since their initial release, Danzig‘s first four studio albums are now available on vinyl, as reported by theprp. Glenn Danzig’s gold-certified self-titled 1988 debut album is one of these new pressings, along with “Danzig II: Lucifuge” from 1990, “Danzig III: How The Gods Kill” from 1992, and “Danzig 4” from 1994. You may get each pressing right now at udiscovermusic.com.
In March, the use of an apparent “black sun” (Sonnenrad) on merchandise from Glenn Danzig‘s spring tour has drawn criticism. That emblem has long been associated with Nazism and is still widely used by neo-Nazi organizations today. Danzig‘s West Coast headline tour just ended. He was accompanied by Down, Abbath, and Cro-Mags during that trek. Despite the social media backlash to his use of the sign, Danzig doesn’t seem to have responded to the criticism. Notably, Danzig has long been interested in the occult aspects of Nazism, as evidenced by his notorious 1990 endorsement and display of the book “The Occult Roots Of Nazism.”
The Halo Effect, a Swedish melodic death metal ensemble, just released a rendition of the Danzig song “How The Gods Kill” from 1992. Some members of The Halo Effect‘s roster, like vocalist Mikael Stanne, are In Flamesveterans who have had success in other bands, like Dark Tranquillity.
This cover version was handpicked by front man Mikael Stanne, who shares:
“During my teenage years the darkness and allure of the early Danzig albums introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about what rock and metal could be. Glenn’s vocals and lyrics were also incredibly influential on this aspiring vocalist/lyricist.”
The band brings a new weight and urgency to the track while preserving the brooding mystique of the original. With soaring guitar harmonies, thunderous rhythm, and Stanne’s commanding vocals, The Halo Effect reinvents the classic through the lens of the Gothenburg sound.
