One time frontman for Misfits, Glenn Danzig, is set to join his old band on stage again. Danzig has agreed to step back in to the group for two festival appearances in September.
The gigs will include slots at Riot Fest and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado over the weekend of September 2 to 4 and at Riot Fest and Carnival in Chicago, Illinois from September 16 to 18. The original Misfits line up consisted of Danzig, guitarist Jimmy Battle, bassist Diane DiPiazza, and drummer Manny Martínez. They first came together in Lodi, New Jersey in 1977.

'Original Misfits' Glenn Danzig & Jerry Only Reunite to headline @RiotFest! Details: https://t.co/ZbS9SMXJml pic.twitter.com/0JzWgbhxjJ

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The group disbanded in October 1983 after a calamitous performance in Detroit. The then recently recruited drummer Brian Damage became intoxicated before a gig and was unable to complete the set. He was replaced and once the set had been completed Danzig told the crowd it would be Misfits' last performance.
In the 1990's bassist Jeremy Only won the legal battle over the use of the band's name and material and recorded and toured under it. Danzig went on to form another band, a heavy metal outfit called Samhain. In 1987 Samhain signed a major record deal and Danzig replaced most of the rhythm section. The new shows have been billed under the slogan, "they said it would never happen".