Danzig Album: “How The Gods Kill”

I'll admit it time and time again. I am very biased when it comes to Glenn Danzig and my scope of what is and is not good when concerning his music widens considerably compared to 99% of the music available today. Most of this has to do with simple fact that as wide as that scope may be, there is often no need for it.

Glenn Danzig has been at the very peak of my list of musical influences since I was a fledgling 12-year old metal fan almost 20 years ago. It's sometimes hard to believe that Danzig's music has been with me for that long and it's harder to imagine that his music dates back to my own infancy. That's quite a lot of music from the man.

What's my point? Since his first appearance in the world of music, Glenn Danzig has been in the midst of countless recordings from the early Misfits EP's to the short-lived Samhain up until the present, many of those recordings the thing of legend. Spanning his entire near-30 year career writing music, one album stands alone as his masterpiece. That album is "III: How The Gods Kill".

No other recording captures the essence, mood and diversity of Glenn Danzig's music quite the same way. If asked, I would proclaim "How The Gods Kill" every but as influential and important an album as Led Zeppelin IV, Slayer "Reign In Blood" and the first Black Sabbath albums. This is not overshadow the greatness of the prior albums or IV that followed. It's merely a matter of how everything just fit together so perfectly all at the right time as this album was being created.

"How The Gods Kill" captures every human emotion so precisely and musically, the album has a multi-faceted feel where no song seems out of place. From the rocking bluesiness of "Godless" to the sheer heaviness of the title track to the haunting beauty of "Sistanis", the flow is constant and determined, never skipping a beat.

It's never too late to experience how masterful and superb "How The Gods Kill" is, even by today's standards. There is so much greatness to be found in these 10 songs that can have a sweeping appeal to many generations of music fans, heavy metal or otherwise. You owe it to yourself to at least hear what this gem has to offer.

I couldnt hold my tongue any longer...any reviewer who thinks Metallicas Master of Puppets sucks and gives The Geto Boys a rave review has no frigging business anywhere near metal. This bonehead hates Bob Dylan, I guess he never took the time to read any of the lyrics to some of the old gems. Im sorry but dude just stick to reviewing rap albums and save us the negative bull****!

I'd have to say that this is definately Danzig's best CD ever. If not this one, then probably Lucifuge. But this one has so much great singing ability from Glenn. especially in the songs, Do You Wear the Mark; Anything; Left Hand Black; Heart of the Devil and When the Dying Calls. Sistinas is a ballad, very, very dark and done in Danzig's creepy style. Lots of people love the title track, but I think there are so many other great loud, jammin' upbeat songs on this CD where John Christ's guitar and Glenn's dark, fierce singing will blow your mind. The first song, Godless, is a slow, yet very, very dark chiller. the second song, Anything, is a absolute downright vicious, smack-you-across-the-face Danzig powerjam that features some of the best damn gothic, loud, passionate singing from Glenn I've ever heard. The first time I heard this upbeat jam, I played it over and over so many times it 's insane!! John Christ's guitar on the song is loud and blistering as hell, too!! I mentioned the ballad Sistinas as another highlight on the album. Another fast, loud gothic rocker on here is Do You Wear the Mark. The CD ends with another highlight; When the Dying Calls. This has AGAIN GREAT loud, gothic singing from Glenn and more blistering guitar from John Christ-sure wish Glenn could've kept him around but, business is business I guess. Anyhow, if oyu're a Danzig fan, this is the best CD to ever buy from Danzig in my oppinion.

this album, Danzig III: How the Gods Kill, is one of Danzigs best albums yet along with Danzig, Danzig II: Lucifuge and Danzig 777: I Luciferi. definitly buy this album!! you will NOT regret it! it kicks sooo much @$$!!!

If this album were just one song, it would be a must have for any true Danzig fan (or metal fan for that matter).

Left Hand Black is one of most intense songs of all time. Its vocals are terrific and the actual music is flat out insipring.

Of course, their are other great songs on the album. But Left Hand Black is potentially one of the greatest songs of all time!