It may be mildly sacrilegious to say that Glenn Danzig's creative output has been in a steady nose dive since the Misfits fell apart in 1983 but I'll put it out there for debate.

Having dumped Jerry and Doyle with great acrimony, GD immediately launched his punk super group Samhain but it took the guidance of Rick Rubin and a name change to simply Danzig for the band to reach its full potential.

From 1988's self titled debut LP through to 1994's 'Danzig 4' the band (as it was then) produced some class death-rock, though within the next two years the band, label and any semblance of musical direction had completely disappeared!

Over the decade that followed and with a constantly revolving line-up, GD plodded on churning out four below par albums while living on past reputation such as the recent mini Misfits sets integrated into the band's live show with the legendary Doyle Von Frankenstein on guitar.

So, 22 years after the band's debut album, GD releases his 9th full studio album 'Deth Red Sabaoth'. This is easily Danzig's finest sonic offering since 1994's 'Danzig 4' and may actually signal an official return to form. Gone is the cod industrial production that has marred his more recent releases (if six years can be considered recent), having been replaced by a swampy-bluesy-voodoo vibe.

The opening track of Deth Red Sabaoth - 'Hammer Of The Gods' - sets the mood for the entire album, with a slowed down almost 'Where Eagles Dare' feel. While GD did not quite quit his control freak tendencies, having played most of the instruments on the album, the presence of Tommy Victor and John Kelly have added some stability to the line up, even being allowed to tap into GD's vision and lay down a few tracks themselves.

Danzig's Presley meets Morrison vocal howl makes a powerful sonic statement which echoes the legacy and reaffirms the musical legitimacy of this legendary man and band. For anyone who lost faith after 'Danzig 4', 'Deth Red Sabaoth' is certainly worth checking out. 

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