Glenn Danzig is an influential American singer, songwriter, and musician, widely recognized as a pioneer in the horror punk and heavy metal genres. He first gained fame as the founder and frontman of the iconic punk rock band the Misfits in the late 1970s. After the Misfits disbanded, he formed the gothic rock band Samhain before achieving mainstream success with his eponymous band, Danzig. Known for his powerful baritone voice and dark, theatrical lyrical themes, Danzig has left an indelible mark on punk, metal, and rock music.