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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=860 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:02:03 -0500 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:49:38 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=860 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how-misfits-guitarist-doyle-wolfgang-von-frankensteins-relentless-downpicking-helped-shape-james-hetfields-guitar-style-184373 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how-misfits-guitarist-doyle-wolfgang-von-frankensteins-relentless-downpicking-helped-shape-james-hetfields-guitar-style-184373 Features: The key to Metallica's engine came from punk. ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:02:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/early_misfits_drummer_manny_martinez_has_died_aged_69.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/early_misfits_drummer_manny_martinez_has_died_aged_69.html Music News: "More than just a musician," Manny's close friend shared.]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:31:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_this_80s_album_combined_punk_and_metal_into_a_horrific_swan_song_for_hardcores_greatest_band-160042 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_this_80s_album_combined_punk_and_metal_into_a_horrific_swan_song_for_hardcores_greatest_band-160042 Features: Equal parts hardcore, thrash, and B-movie imagery.]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:46:33 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_announce_new_us_shows_openers_include_megadeth_and_afi.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_announce_new_us_shows_openers_include_megadeth_and_afi.html Music News: The band will have 3 more headlining gigs.]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_new_years_eve_concert_in_las_vegas_canceled_due_to_an_unexpected_personal_matter.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_new_years_eve_concert_in_las_vegas_canceled_due_to_an_unexpected_personal_matter.html Music News: "We look forward to hopefully seeing you at a show in 2023."]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:33:35 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_misfits_perform_classic_debut_album_in_its_entirety_live.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_misfits_perform_classic_debut_album_in_its_entirety_live.html Music News: The show took place at Riot Fest.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_original_misfits_announce_halloween_headlining_show_with_alice_cooper.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_original_misfits_announce_halloween_headlining_show_with_alice_cooper.html Music News: The bands will have extra support from The Distillers.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_doyle_starts_new_company_releases_signature_unbreakable_guitar_strings.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_doyle_starts_new_company_releases_signature_unbreakable_guitar_strings.html Music News: The musician's new venture is called Von Frankestein Monster Gear.]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slayers_dave_lombardo_explains_how_he_ended_up_joining_misfits_talks_how_band_treated_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slayers_dave_lombardo_explains_how_he_ended_up_joining_misfits_talks_how_band_treated_him.html Music News: The drummer also discusses how Glenn Danzig acted on-stage during shows.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:12:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_bassist_recalls_being_present_when_sex_pistols_sid_vicious_died_of_heroin_overdose_addresses_theory_it_was_suicide.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_bassist_recalls_being_present_when_sex_pistols_sid_vicious_died_of_heroin_overdose_addresses_theory_it_was_suicide.html Music News: "Sid was outgrowing the Sex Pistols," Jerry Only said.]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 09:37:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/danzig_talks_misfits_plans_says_guys_talked_about_releasing_or_recording_something.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/danzig_talks_misfits_plans_says_guys_talked_about_releasing_or_recording_something.html Music News: The singer also talks about Danzig guitarist John Christ.]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:44:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/its_official_the_misfits_are_playing_philadelphia_in_december_with_dropkick_murphys_and_agnostic_front.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/its_official_the_misfits_are_playing_philadelphia_in_december_with_dropkick_murphys_and_agnostic_front.html Community Feed: The reunited Misfits have confirmed that they will perform at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 14. Support at the show will come from Dropkick Murphys and Agnostic Front.]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:00:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/misfits_to_reunite_at_philadelphias_wells_fargo_arena_in_december.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/misfits_to_reunite_at_philadelphias_wells_fargo_arena_in_december.html Community Feed: Live Nation Philadelphia appears to be teasing a local performance by the reunited Misfits.]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:06:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/glenn_danzig_calls_misfits_comeback_without_him_an_abomination_it_was_really_sad.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/glenn_danzig_calls_misfits_comeback_without_him_an_abomination_it_was_really_sad.html Music News: "Once I left, the band broke up and those guys tried to do a Christian metal band called Kryst the Conqueror," the singer says.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:07:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/danzig_enforcing_very_strict_no_phone_policy_either_your_phone_is_locked_for_entire_show_or_youre_out.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/danzig_enforcing_very_strict_no_phone_policy_either_your_phone_is_locked_for_entire_show_or_youre_out.html Music News: You lock the phone in a special bag, carry it (locked) with you, only get to unlock it after the gig is over.]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:44:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/classic_misfits_lineup_announce_show_in_las_vegas.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/classic_misfits_lineup_announce_show_in_las_vegas.html Community Feed: One more show for this December.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 01:12:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/misfits_guitarist_doyle_to_star_in_horror_movie_death_ward_13.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/misfits_guitarist_doyle_to_star_in_horror_movie_death_ward_13.html Community Feed: ... a remake of the cult-classic film "Don't Look In The Basement."]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:48:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_heres_what_dave_lombardo_sounds_like_as_the_drummer_of_reunited_misfits.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_heres_what_dave_lombardo_sounds_like_as_the_drummer_of_reunited_misfits.html Music News: Drummer shares a sample of "Green Hell" from Riot Fest soundcheck, video inside.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:41:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/reunited_misfits_may_hit_studio_to_record_greatest_album_ever.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/reunited_misfits_may_hit_studio_to_record_greatest_album_ever.html Music News: "It's a matter of remoulding and using all the different elements," says Jerry Only.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:52:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/check_out_the_first_footage_of_the_misfits_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/check_out_the_first_footage_of_the_misfits_reunion.html Music News: Band performed at Sunday's Riot Fest.]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:06:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_dave_lombardo_is_the_new_misfits_drummer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_dave_lombardo_is_the_new_misfits_drummer.html Music News: "Dave is one of the best drummers around, and I can't wait for..."]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:19:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rumor_dave_lombardo_is_the_new_drummer_of_misfits.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rumor_dave_lombardo_is_the_new_drummer_of_misfits.html Music News: The reunited Misfits featuring Danzig, Jerry Only, and Doyle...]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:20:54 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/classic_misfits_featuring_danzig_jerry_and_doyle_have_reunited_for_the_first_time_since_1983.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/classic_misfits_featuring_danzig_jerry_and_doyle_have_reunited_for_the_first_time_since_1983.html Music News: They'll be rocking the Riot Fest...]]> Thu, 12 May 2016 22:06:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/glenn_danzig_suing_jerry_only_over_misfits_rights.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/glenn_danzig_suing_jerry_only_over_misfits_rights.html Music News: Singer claims the bassist registered trademarks for everything Misfits-related behind his back.]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 13:33:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/key_to_unique_guitar_sound_is_in_how_you_hold_your_guitar_misfits_doyle_explains.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/key_to_unique_guitar_sound_is_in_how_you_hold_your_guitar_misfits_doyle_explains.html Music News: Doyle talks legendary guitar tone in new interview.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:06:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/doyle_wolfgang_hoping_to_reunite_original_misfits.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/doyle_wolfgang_hoping_to_reunite_original_misfits.html Music News: Guitarist wants Danzig and Only back on board.]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:13:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ex-misfits_guitarist_i_wish_lars_ulrich_would_sue_the_whole_internet_and_fix_piracy.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/ex-misfits_guitarist_i_wish_lars_ulrich_would_sue_the_whole_internet_and_fix_piracy.html Wtf?: "You wouldn't believe how many huge musicians have regular jobs," says Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein.]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:16:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_misfits_unleash_extensive_fall_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_misfits_unleash_extensive_fall_tour.html Music News: With a handful of early August shows under their belts, The Misfits will kick off an expanded fall run in October after a six-week hiatus.]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:29:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/the_classic_albums_the_misfitss_walk_among_us.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/the_classic_albums_the_misfitss_walk_among_us.html Interviews: Joe Matera speaks to Misfits Glenn Danzig about the band's Walk Among Us, which has gone on to become an all time classic.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:49:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_plot_us_headlining_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/misfits_plot_us_headlining_shows.html Music News: The Misfits will return to the road later this year, with the veteran band lining up a slate of summer and fall headlining shows.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:49:38 -0400