Danzig
Male role models have changed over time. Movies, music, and even T.V., have all made contributions. An MTV cartoon "Bevis and Butt-head" took the rebellious male role model to new depths (at least they lowered everyone's expectations). So dumb, they probably even offended Jerry Lewis; these two characters "blessed" several mediocre or middle level groups and made them "pop" famous. Danzig was among the beneficiaries. "Bevis and Butt-head" picked up on a live version of "Mother" (from "Thrall: Deamonsweatlive") and made it a high rotation hit.
Vocalist Glenn Danzig and his band; guitarist John Christ (perfect last name for a guy in a demonic band), bassist Ernie Von (pretty pedestrian name) and drummer Chuck Biscults (later replaced by Joey Castillo) formed in L.A. Danzig was a veteran of the extreme Metal band Samhain (with Von) and the Misfits. Both groups recorded but failed to reach beyond extreme Metal's narrow confines. Danzig took another shot, naming the group after himself, and this time connected.
Danzig's self-titled debut (which contained the studio version of "Mother"), released in '88, did well but it wasn't until the '90s that Danzig kicked in with "Danzig III: How The Gods Kill" and "4."
Like a lot of Metal bands, Danzig was all about demons and destruction. Hey, it's showbiz. Satan is as good a prop as anything. The PMRC (Parent's Music Resource Committee - led by Tripper Gore - wife of Pres. Clinton's VP) did not approve. And that was great for business.
"Danzig III: How The Gods Kill" ('92) and "4" ('94) are the group's best shots. The former has the driving "Twist of Cain" and the telling "I Am Demon." "How The Gods Kill" opens with the majestic guitar of "Godless." While the title track is a waste, the album also scores with riff Rocker "Dirty Black Summer." "4" has the smoldering "Going Down To Die" but it's the over the top Thrash Metal of "Brand New God" that really delivers. These two albums are what the group is all about. If there is an uncontrollable urge to dig deeper go for the debut album "Danzig."