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, 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,

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, 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 ''

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'', 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

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. The song "Descending Angel" was re-recorded and released as a single in 2013, with

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on lead vocals. The song "Helena" is based on the film ''

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''.

Reception

*'' CMJ'' (10/18/99, p. 36) - "treads familiar Misfits territory...this classic band shows why it's one of the most revered names in punk rock."

Track listing

Personnel

- vocals * Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein - guitars *

- bass * Dr. Chud - drums

Chart positions

References

1999 albums Misfits (band) albums Roadrunner Records albums Albums produced by Daniel Rey albums produced by Ed Stasium {{1990s-punk-album-stub