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Famous Monsters

Famous Monsters is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Misfits, released on October 5, 1999. It is the second in the post-Danzig era of the band, and the last album to feature Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Michale Graves, and Dr. Chud, who would all quit the band in 2000.

Album information

The album's title is an allusion to the horror/sci-fi magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland, from whom the Misfits borrow their classic logo font. The UK release also exclusively includes the song "1,000,000 Years BC", which was later re-released on Cuts from the Crypt in 2001.

The song "Scream!" was turned into a music video directed by George A. Romero. In addition, the band appeared in Romero's film Bruiser. "Kong at the Gates" was the theme music for WCW alumnus Vampiro.

The song "Descending Angel" was re-recorded and released as a single in 2013, with Jerry Only on lead vocals.

The song "Helena" is based on the film Boxing Helena.

Reception

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Misfits (Michale Graves, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, and Dr. Chud), except where noted[2][5]

Personnel

Chart positions

References

  1. ^ "Ed Stasium | Credits". AllMusic.
  2. ^ a b Huey, Dave. "Famous Monsters: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  3. ^ Popoff, Martin (2007). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 3: The Nineties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. p. 283. ISBN 978-1-894959-62-9.
  4. ^ Greenway, Mark (October 2, 1999). "Albums". Kerrang!. No. 770. EMAP. p. 46.
  5. ^ Misfits (1999). Famous Monsters (CD). New York City: Roadrunner Records.
  6. ^ Misfits (2001). Cuts from the Crypt (CD). New York City: Roadrunner Records.
  7. ^ "The Misfits Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard charts. Retrieved 2009-09-25.


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