Live Snippets - The Misfits Reaction - Helena and Last Caress

This is a snippet of a recent live that has since been blocked but i really wanted you to see it, so i chopped it up and uploaded them separately!
I listen to The Misfits and their songs Last Caress and Helena! This certainly took me by surprise!

[@joemighty1463]

Misfits are my favorite band, started listening to them when I was 11, didn't have problem with lyrics hahaha

[@jeremyhodges7956]

1996 for me i was 12 and been listening ever day

[@mrdead4793]

The Misfits. Like the Ramones, see the t-shirts worn everywhere by people that have never heard them.

[@babylonkid]

The other day I saw a guy wearing a Metallica shirt. Talked to him for a moment and he couldn't name 1 song. Saw a girl wearing a Pearl Jam shirt a few days later, she was very knowledgeable thank God. Couple days ago a guy with a Zeppelin shirt, fuckin guy couldn't even carry a conversation.

[@filipneminarz2782]

@@babylonkid I would say that Pearl Jam is not this kind of band - in terms of shirts, hoodies etc. I think people who don’t listen to this kind of music, are going for Metallica, Slayer, Maiden, Ramones, Misfits, Kiss and Zeppelin (kinda) fashion.

[@jeremyhodges7956]

Ho Lee fuk I walked up to a girl she had the fiend on I was like you like The Misfits and she said who are The Misfits

[@brucenadeau5920]

My view on band/artist t-shirts and such, IF they CANNOT name THREE NONE radio songs by a band, they have NO right wearing their merch! More so when it comes to the older punk bands that barely had a radio song and the FANS carried their careers!

[@londonmockett8952]

Yeah and it ruins it for the rest of us

[@brentonbabcock1174]

There are two eras of the Misfits: Glen Danzig (late 70's to early 80's), and Michale Graves (Early 90's to mid-90's). 'Last Caress' is from the former time-frame. 'Helena' is from the latter. Check out 'Dig Up Her Bones' which is from the Graves era.

[@eraigames]

What you need to understand the lyrics is the context. Every Misfits song tells the story of some horror movie or horror TV show. Sometimes the songs are about famous horror movies, but often they are about more obscure stuff or old school B&W era horror.

[@jeremyhodges7956]

For Glenn it was stuff from his childhood movies books whatever and this is what he processed and then came out of his head

[@horrorbizness2043]

TY finally someone knows what they are about.

[@garykirby1666]

From what I gather from Last caress. It's about a person who knows how horrible and evil they are and how they don't care about the actions they inflict, so the chorus is basically saying that death needs to take him away from this world because he's evil. Helena is influenced by the 1993 film 'Boxing Helena' in which a guy kidnaps the woman of his dreams and removes her arms and legs so she cannot escape.

[@porkypuff5884]

some people like to say, either A. that they just wanted to get a shock outta people, or B. a double meaning, something about the serpents seed.

[@eraigames]

Helena is my favorite Misfits song!!!!!!

[@jonnyyen7169]

Metallica actually did a bunch of bands a favor by turning their fans onto a bunch of their favorite bands. Just a way to pay homage and send some money back to the originators.

[@Caroline_Alys]

I wouldnt call it a favor

[@babylonkid]

2 of my fav Misfits songs. Damn good band.

[@brucenadeau5920]

Helena is such a classic! Why don't you love me aaaaaany waaaay!

[@chris_j2665]

' ... That escalated quickly didn't it .... !!' lmao

[@dazzanomas9418]

You reading the lyric did make me laugh, as good as the song is you can understand why back in the day they never got to play on Top of the Pops lol

[@DMSG1981]

The song is based on the film _Boxing Helena_ with Sherilyn Fenn and Bill Paxton.

[@Rafael-pi4md]

My favorite songs from each era Danzig: I Turned Into a Martian, In the Doorway, Theme For a Jackal, Angelfuck Graves: Don't Open Til Doomsday, This Island Earth, Forbidden Zone, Them They're very versatile, if you want long songs, they have two: Come Back (Danzig era - 5 minutes) Dr. Phibes Rises Again(Graves era - 6 minutes) If you like a 50's song vibe, listen to Saturday Night If you like an Elvis vibe, there's American NIghtmare

[@RocArio]

Why did you pick the worst songs my the misfits as your favorites?

[@crishurt642]

You should check out the song Saturday Night by the Misfits

[@brucenadeau5920]

The Misfits were "shock/horror" value and pushed the buttons with songs like Last Caress. A GREAT band with Danzig and Graves!

[@calebthayer262]

“I don’t think it got played on the radio” dude they didn’t even get signed😂

[@TheHellZone99]

LMAO when you pulled up the lyrics!

[@ThomasJ_Music]

😂

[@charliemoss6379]

I've heard arguments that it is about a girl getting an abortion and telling the dude he wasn't worthy of being a father so she killed his baby. And other topics as well

[@princebusta1st1]

Misfits are super melodic, short but really great songs, I’m a lifelong fan they’re just fun

[@devilinthebelfry7292]

Danzig could make anything sound like something to dance to.

[@altaycan389]

8:41 The moment Tommy discovers his true self

[@jameswalker6772]

Bullet is easily their gnarliest song...

[@Falcons8455]

To me I dont mind the lyrics because they are intended as dark comedy, which I've always been in to.

[@tylerrojas2619]

i like this

[@jeremyhodges7956]

What is this Misfit song that's how we start only the best s*** ever love you Misfits

[@erikcartman2749]

Misfits originally did this song. Metallica later did a cover because James of Metallica admired Glen Danzig.

[@MetalED]

Loved your reaction once you realized what the lyrics were! Truthfully, I only watched the Last Caress reaction and for this reason..to me, The Misfits were only The Misfits when Glenn Danzig sang ('77-'83)... everything after that is garbage. That's my opinion,to each his own. If you are not familiar with Danzig, he's been called the "Evil Elvis", check out any of his solo stuff or his post-Misfits band, Samhain. He has a really unique voice in rock/metal. Also, others have mentioned Metallica's cover of this song,also worth a listen. The Misfits were huge influences on Metallica and was a favorite of their late bassist Cliff Burton.They do a couple other songs as well, Green Hell, Die,Die My Darling. If you do get around to Danzig solo stuff,pretty much anything from the first 3 albums is great...some recommendations....Twist of Cain, Mother, End of Time, Blood and Tears, Her Black Wings, Sistinas, How The Gods Kill....

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks for the tips Ed, I’ll definitely give them a listen

[@combatcorncob6334]

Graves era misfits had some good stuff too, definitely different and I totally get why people may not like that, but its not all bad. For example, dig up her bones has honestly become one of my favorite misfits songs over time.

[@eraigames]

I disagree with your assertion that the Danzig iteration is the best. I would say that the best iteration was when Michael Graves was the singer. By then the band were much better at playing their instruments (as stated by the guitarist in interviews) and they had dramatically improved at composing music. They also did a much better job layering their tracks in the studio so the tracks sound MUCH more polished. Graves is also a fantastic singer. Danzig improved TREMENDOUSLY IMO once he left The Misfits, but he wasn't that great of a singer when he first started out. In summary, The Misfits with Danzig seemed like a really basic punk band with a super green singer and The Misfits with Graves were polished, veteran songwriters with a stellar singer.

[@balladofthebroken7569]

eraigames Glenn’s vocals on Static Age alone are by objectively better than Graves’ vocals on any of the Misfits projects & his later bands. Glenn is a true crooner with a blues and punk twist, respected by the likes of Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash (two legends he wrote songs for). The difference is Graves couldn’t sing Danzig tracks & it was shown on every live set. It seemed completely off. Graves even admitted he couldn’t fill those shoes. While Danzig could have easily done American Psycho / Famous Monster. Graves couldn’t do Samhain or Danzig solo especially. Particularly because those album’s foundations were built by Danzig. The lyrics, the imagery, even the fucking name of the band Danzig came up with. I still like Graves era & always have appreciated some of it, but after I’ve gotten older it’s become more & more cringe. There’s a reason Doyle & Jerry are not proud of that era. Doyle won’t even post on his Insta anything to do with 1995-2000 & in recent interviews has admitted he refuses to play American Psycho or Famous Monsters.

[@balladofthebroken7569]

eraigames here’s a challenge. Take the greatest live set of Graves during the 90s era. & then compare and contrast that with Misfits - Max’s Kansas City 1978 live (particularly Danzig’s Blue Christmas cover).

[@JohnMcDowell-iv4vq]

Helena is about the movie "Boxing Helena". Which has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. it is literally about a dude who cuts a girl's arms and legs off because he's in love with her and doesn't want her to leave him. It was a movie from the early 90s starring starring Sherlyn Fenn.

[@matthewhoag2609]

LMAO - I could tell you didn’t catch the lyrics first time through. I was first introduced through the Metallica cover, and you can bet we didn’t play that around our parents. Didn’t want my cassette confiscated. Cheers!

[@miketate8554]

Totally remember those days. I even hid certain ones under my bed when I went to school

[@sydlawson3181]

"We land in barron fields On the Amazon plains The insemination of little girls In the middle of wet dreams" - Misfits, Teenagers from Mars Few bands that will actually as far as Danzig took them lol

[@andyykmeryiddothomsen7411]

Take the lyrics like a horror movie,,😊

[@ronpaul1082]

Should react to danzig next band , samhain - arch angel

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks. I’ve put it on the list

[@coyriddle5810]

1977

[@vulgarprophet2689]

Lolol we didnt get offended easily back in the day. Its a dark world, we survive in it and have fun.

[@m2pmd70]

If you think the song Helena is disturbing, try the movie it's based on. 😳

[@rdoo100]

Metallica also did a cover of this

[@rdoo100]

@kill as one my comment was in reference to another song he reacted to in which metallica covered

[@Bashambar]

And afi.

[@smcauley600]

tthe song was recorded in 1980 due to a break up and legal stuff the album it was on did not come out to 1995

[@okscribbles9556]

You are listening to two different eras of Misfits. Glenn Danzig and Michael Graves

[@FraterTaciturnus]

I love this razor-sharp type of punk. Check out 1 2 X U by the Wire.

[@parnmonkuma5461]

I could see when he shut down like windows 95

[@princebusta1st1]

The content and lyrics are mostly based on old horror movies etc.

[@mommyslittlehamburgerhelpe4700]

If you like this you should try Dayglo Abortion's Feed us a Fetus album. It's bonkers and absolutely KILLS from start to finish

[@jeremyhodges7956]

I'm sorry I can't get through this video he's looking for longer versions that's hilarious

[@ThomasJ_Music]

I mean, at least you know it’s genuine! Viewers had me searching for lyrics to an instrumental last week 😂

[@jeremyhodges7956]

If you want to know what Helen is about watch Evil Dead

[@djmatthewcarreon]

I like the Metallica cover

[@joemighty1463]

Try Green Hell :D

[@neonknees]

Helena isnt a real Misfits tune. Its the new Misfits.

[@ork_oz]

11:37 Thats Metallica - Sanitarium btw. Ripoff or pay homage idk

[@ork_oz]

5:57 React to Metallica - So what :) its a cover but you should listen from them

[@brucenadeau5920]

Why does that remind you of Creeping Death...? BECAUSE Metallica were HUGE Misfits fans and you can hear The Misfits in early Metallica, and why on Garage Days they did Last Caress as a cover. :) Before Metallica sold out with the Load of shit album lol

[@Priggs55]

Yeah, most of Helena is a Metallica rip off.

[@energ8t]

You have to be careful deciphering lyrics. The Misfits lyrics 100% related to old horror movies, death, etc. It’s meant to be slightly tongue in cheek or homage and not some actual manifesto for a crazed madman.

[@energ8t]

BTW, the only real Misfits is with Danzig, IMHO. Replacements singers for any band are just not my cup of tea. Misfits is 100% his brainchild and writing.

[@jonnyyen7169]

The lyrics by the Misfits are a joke. They are deliberately tasteless and controversial. Definitely trying to provoke a reaction. Instead of making horror movies they wrote and performed these songs.

[@jeremyhodges7956]

You need to do some research on Glenn Danzig