Danzig Songs Ranked
Danzig is an American heavy metal band led by former Samhain and Misfits singer Glenn Danzig. Formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey, the group early on became a unique voice in the rock scene, playing a bluesy, doom-laden metal with Danzig crooning in the style of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Danzig’s openly satanic lyrics and image stirred a degree of controversy. After a major hit with a live version of its 1988 song “Mother”, the band experimented with industrial music but later returned to heavy metal. To date, Danzig has released twelve studio albums (two consisting entirely of cover versions), two EPs, one live album, and one compilation album. Here are all of Danzig’s songs ranked.
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15. Left Hand Black (Danzig III: How the Gods Kill, 1992)
“”Left Hand Black” follows much in the same manner of just tight playing, heavy riffing (without being Death Metal or Grunge – the flavors of the day) and great singing.”
14. Do You Wear the Mark (Danzig III: How the Gods Kill, 1992)
“This type of thing worked on the first record because it was just such a crazy mix but now, with an entire genre of Sab-a-likes (stoner rock), it just sounds a bit lazy from a song writing perspective.”
13. I’m the One (Danzig II: Lucifuge, 1990)
“The first shock for the listener comes “I’m the One”, which is a lively, rocking, fully acoustic composition with a balladic mood, in which Glenn sensationally imitates the manner of Elvis Presley. It is one of the most interesting pieces in all of Danzig’s oeuvre.”
12. Her Black Wings (Danzig II: Lucifuge, 1990)
“This song resonates a sinister pulse that pre 1995 Danzig is all about. Glenn’s voice is still in its peak form here. His underrated writing abilities have never been compared to the greats, but they should be.”
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11. Sistinas (Danzig III: How the Gods Kill, 1992)
“”Sistinas” is Danzig taking on the pre-Beatles pop ballad and, of course, killing it. I’m shocked he’s never just gone ahead and done a record of this type of material as he’s uncannily good at it. It would draw focus back on him, that’s for sure. Maybe when he’s fixin ‘to die, eh?”
10. Black Angel, White Angel (Circle of Snakes, 2004)
“You can pretty much say the same thing about this album, as the last album. However, there is one standout track : Black Angel, White Angel. Otherwise, just another dose of melodic type metal. Given that that is the type I generally like the most, that is definitely a good thing. Enough to make this album get an above average rating.”
9. She Rides (Danzig, 1988)
“”She Rides” is a longer, slower, swinging composition, enriched at times with the delicate sound of Hammond’s organ, in which you can clearly feel Glenn’s blues fascination.”
8. Devil’s Plaything (Danzig II: Lucifuge, 1990)
“Dark and bluesy rock with great guitar melodies and Danzig’s wonderful “howling” voice fitting in perfectly. The music creates a dark atmosphere for the listener, and in all it’s darkness the music is actually scaringly catchy as a big contrast.”
7. Long Way Back from Hell (Danzig II: Lucifuge, 1990)
“One of the first Danzig songs I ever heard and it hooked me! The divebomb guitar and dark lyrics make this his best song of all time! Classic Danzig song, should be the first thing anybody thinks of when they hear Danzig”
6. Am I Demon (Danzig, 1988)
“Am I Demon Is brilliant, perfection, this is simply one of the best hard rock heavy metal songs ever. Melodically heavy, staunch, typical Glanzig metal. Love it”
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5. Dirty Black Summer (Danzig III: How the Gods Kill, 1992)
“The most hit, enriched with dark riffs and great rhythm “Dirty Black Summer”; rocking and melodic”
4. Twist of Cain (Danzig, 1988)
“The opener Twist of Cain will stomp all over you and leave you with a massive bruise on your forehead, Not of this World starts really really promising but the rest of the song just doesn’t hold up. “
3. How the Gods Kill (Danzig III: How The Gods Kill, 1992)
“The lyrics are something else. Glen is basically talking about reaching into your soul, staring yourself dead in the eyes and asking yourself if you have what it takes to really be the real you and achieve all that you are. “would you let it go? ” “show me how the gods kill”
2. Bodies (Danzig III: How The Gods Kill, 1992)
“Bodies” is built on Led Zeppelin’s “How Many More Times”, sure to keep Rockin’ Rick happy, but there’s a lot less ‘sampling’ going on here.”
1. Mother (Danzig, 1988)
“Danzig, without doubt sound like Jim Morrison on steroids, they have unjustly been underrated in the circles, but there can be no doubting the singing ability of Glenn Danzig and the pure adrenaline of his better songs.”