Famous Monsters

Famous Monsters is a 1999 album by the Misfits. It is the second in the post-Danzig era of the band, and the last album to feature Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Michale Graves, and Dr. Chud, who would all quit the band in 2000. The album's title is an allusion to the horror magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. 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 Vampiro.

The song "Descending Angel" was re-recorded and released as a single in 2013, with Jerry Only on lead vocals.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[2]

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

^[2]^[3]

All tracks written by the Misfits (Michale Graves, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, and Dr. Chud), except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kong at the Gates (Instrumental)"	1:22
2.	"The Forbidden Zone"	2:23
3.	"Lost in Space"	2:27
4.	"Dust to Dust" (Misfits, Daniel Rey)	2:43
5.	"Crawling Eye"	2:22
6.	"Witch Hunt"	1:31
7.	"Scream"	2:33
8.	"Saturday Night"	3:28
9.	"Pumpkin Head" (Contains line of "Pumpkinhead", written by Ed Justin)	2:16
10.	"Scarecrow Man"	3:10
11.	"Die Monster Die"	2:00
12.	"Living Hell" (Misfits, Rey)	2:54
13.	"Descending Angel" (Misfits, Rey)	3:46
14.	"Them"	2:43
15.	"Fiend Club"	2:52
16.	"Hunting Humans" (Misfits, Rey)	2:06
17.	"Helena"	3:20
18.	"Kong Unleashed (Instrumental)"	0:46
Total length:		44:42

European and Japanese edition bonus tracks^[4]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
19.	"Devil Doll"	Doyle, Graves	3:12
20.	"1,000,000 Years B.C."	Only	2:22
21.	"Helena 2"	Graves, Doyle	3:21
Total length:			53:37

Chart positions

Chart	Peak Position
Billboard 200	138^[5]

Credits

Michale Graves - Vocals
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein - Guitar
Jerry Only - Bass
Dr. Chud - Drums

References

↑
1 2 Huey, Dave. "Famous Monsters: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
↑ Famous Monsters (CD). the Misfits. New York City: Roadrunner Records. 1999.
↑ Cuts from the Crypt (CD). the Misfits. New York City: Roadrunner Records. 2001.
↑ "The Misfits Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard charts. Retrieved 2009-09-25.

Misfits

Jerry Only Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Glenn Danzig Dave Lombardo Manny Martínez Franché Coma Mr. Jim Bobby Steele Joey Image Arthur Googy Robo Brian Damage Dr. Chud Michale Graves Marky Ramone Dez Cadena Eric "Chupacabra" Arce Jerry Caiafa II

Studio albums	Walk Among Us Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood American Psycho Static Age Famous Monsters Project 1950 The Devil's Rain

Live albums	Evilive Evillive II Dead Alive!

Compilation albums	Legacy of Brutality Misfits Collection II The Misfits Cuts from the Crypt

EPs	Beware Evilive "Die, Die My Darling" "Horror X-Mas" "Friday the 13th"

Singles	"Cough/Cool" "Bullet" "Horror Business" "Night of the Living Dead" 3 Hits from Hell "Halloween" "Dig Up Her Bones" "I Wanna Be a NY Ranger" "Scream!" "Monster Mash" "Day the Earth Caught Fire" "This Magic Moment" "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Psycho in the Wax Museum "Land of the Dead" "Twilight of the Dead" "Descending Angel" "Zombie Girl" "Island of Misfit Toys"

Associated acts	The Undead Black Flag Samhain Kryst the Conqueror Danzig Dr. Chud's X-Ward Gorgeous Frankenstein Graves Gotham Road Ramones Osaka Popstar Murphy's Law

Related articles	Discography List of members List of cover versions 12 Hits from Hell Violent World Hell on Earth Fiend Club Lounge Plan 9 Records Misfits Records

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