List of Danzig band members

Current members of Danzig performing live in 2010 (top) and 2013 (bottom)

Danzig is an American heavy metal band from Lodi, New Jersey. Formed in 1987, the group evolved from Samhain and originally included eponymous vocalist and keyboardist Glenn Danzig, guitarist John Christ, bassist Eerie Von and drummer Chuck Biscuits. The band's current lineup includes Danzig, guitarist Tommy Victor (from 1996 to 1997, 2003 to 2005, and since 2008), touring bassist Steve Zing (since 2006), and drummer Karl Rosqvist (from 2007 to 2008, and since 2021).

## History

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### 1987–2000

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Danzig evolved from Samhain and originally included eponymous vocalist and keyboardist Glenn Danzig (real name Glenn Anzalone), guitarist John Christ (real name John Knoll), bassist Eerie Von (real name Eric Stellmann) and drummer Chuck Biscuits (real name Charles Montgomery).[1] After recording four studio albums, Biscuits left Danzig in the summer of 1994 following a contractual dispute with the frontman.[2] He was replaced by former Sugartooth drummer Joey Castillo, after Dave Grohl turned down an offer to join.[3] Christ and Von also left the following year, announcing their departure from the band in July 1995 due to a "breakdown in communication",[4] said to stem from "the monopoly Glenn Danzig [had] on songwriting".[5]

After a brief hiatus, Danzig returned in 1996 with guitarist Mark Chaussee and bassist Josh "Lazie" Resnik (Castillo's cousin and drum technician), although the former left just three months later and was replaced by Prong frontman Tommy Victor.[1] Both new members left in early 1997, after the conclusion of the touring cycle for Danzig 5: Blackacidevil.[1] In September they were replaced by guitarist Dave Kushner and bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson.[6] After one show on October 31, Kushner left the band and was later replaced by Jeff Chambers.[7] Resnik also returned to the group later to take over from Nicholson, who left to join Rob Zombie's band.[8] In the summer of 1999, Chambers was replaced by Todd Youth (real name Todd Schofield),[9] after the former had recorded for the upcoming album Danzig 6:66 Satan's Child.[10]

### 2000 onwards

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Resnik left Danzig for a second time in April 2000, with former D Generation bassist Howie Pyro (real name Howard Kusten) taking his place.[11] The lineup of Danzig, Youth, Pyro and Castillo released Live on the Black Hand Side in 2001 and Danzig 777: I Luciferi in 2002, before Castillo left to join Queens of the Stone Age.[12][13] He was replaced for two shows in October 2002 by Halfcocked's Charlee Johnson, and later by Type O Negative's Johnny Kelly, before Bevan Davies took over the following summer.[14] The rest of the lineup also changed in 2003 – first it was announced that Youth had left the band, with Tommy Victor returning in his place;[15][16] and a few weeks later it was added that Pyro had been replaced by former Nothingface bassist Jerry Montano.[17] This lineup of the band released Circle of Snakes in 2004.[18]

After touring in promotion of Circle of Snakes, Danzig went through more changes in personnel. First, Davies was replaced by the returning Kelly in January 2005.[19] Victor parted ways with the group in June,[20] with Joe Fraulob announced as his replacement a few months later.[21] Fraulob himself left only a year later, with Type O Negative's Kenny Hickey taking over in September 2006.[22] Steve Zing (real name Steven Grecco), Danzig's former bandmate in Samhain, also took over from Montano the following month.[23] Youth returned to replace Hickey for a touring cycle the following year,[24] before Victor returned for the group's 20th anniversary tour in 2008.[25] The group has since released an additional three studio albums – Deth Red Sabaoth in 2010, Skeletons in 2015 and Black Laden Crown in 2017.[26]

## Members

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### Current

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Image  | Name (real name) | Years active  | Instruments  | Release contributions

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| Glenn Danzig
(Glenn Anzalone) | 1987–present  |

* lead vocals
* rhythm guitar
* keyboards
* bass (studio, 1995 and since 2006)
* occasional drums (studio, since 2008)

| all Danzig releases

| Tommy Victor |

* 1996–1997
* 2003–2005
* 2008–present

* lead guitar
* backing vocals
* bass (studio, since 2008)

| all Danzig releases from Circle of Snakes (2004) onwards

| Steve Zing
(Steven Grecco) | 2006–present (touring only) |

* bass
* backing vocals

| none to date – live performances only

| Karl Rosqvist |

* 2007–2008
* 2022–present

| drums  | Black Laden Crown (2017)

### Former

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Image  | Name  | Years active  | Instruments  | Release contributions

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| John Christ
(John Knoll) | 1987–1995  |

* lead guitar
* backing vocals

* all Danzig releases from Danzig (1988) to Danzig 4 (1994)
* Live on the Black Hand Side (2001)

| Eerie Von
(Eric Stellmann) |

* bass
* backing vocals

| Chuck Biscuits
(Charles Montgomery) | 1987–1994  | drums

| Joey Castillo | 1994–2002  |

* all Danzig releases from Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (1996) to Danzig 777: I Luciferi (2002)
* Black Laden Crown (2017) – guest appearances on two tracks only
* Danzig Sings Elvis (2020) one track only

| Josh "Lazie" Resnik  |

* 1996–1997
* 1998–2000

| bass  |

* Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (1996) – one track only
* Danzig 6:66 Satan's Child (1999)

| Mark Chaussee | 1996  | lead guitar  | Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (1996) – two tracks only

| Rob "Blasko" Nicholson | 1997–1998  |

* bass
* backing vocals

| none – live performances only

| Dave Kushner | 1997  | lead guitar
| Jeff Chambers  | 1998–1999  | Danzig 6:66 Satan's Child (1999)
| Todd Youth
(Todd Schofield) |

* 1999–2003
* 2007–2008 (died 2018)

* Live on the Black Hand Side (2001)
* Danzig 777: I Luciferi (2002)

| Howie Pyro
(Howard Kusten) | 2000–2003 (died 2022) |

* bass
* backing vocals

| Charlee "X" Johnson | 2002  | drums  | none – live performances only

| Johnny Kelly |

* 2002–2003
* 2005–2021

* Deth Red Sabaoth (2010)
* Skeletons (2015)
* Black Laden Crown (2017)

| Bevan Davies | 2003–2005  | Circle of Snakes (2004)
| Jerry Montano  | 2003–2006  |

* bass
* backing vocals

| Joe Fraulob  | 2005–2006  | lead guitar  | none – live performances only

| Kenny Hickey | 2006–2007

## Timeline

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## Lineups

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Period  | Members  | Releases

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March 1987 – August 1994  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Eerie Von – bass, backing vocals
* John Christ – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Chuck Biscuits – drums

* Danzig (1988)
* Danzig II: Lucifuge (1990)
* Danzig III: How the Gods Kill (1992)
* Thrall-Demonsweatlive (1993)
* Danzig 4 (1994)
* Live on the Black Hand Side (2001) – eight tracks

September 1994 – July 1995  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Eerie Von – bass, backing vocals
* John Christ – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Joey Castillo – drums

* Live on the Black Hand Side (2001) – six tracks

July 1995 – June 1996  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums

* Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (1996)

June – September 1996  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Josh Lazie – bass
* Mark Chaussee – lead guitar

* Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (1996) – two tracks

September 1996 – March 1997  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Josh Lazie – bass
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, backing vocals

| none
September – November 1997  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Dave Kushner – lead guitar
* Blasko – bass, backing vocals

May 1998 – July 1999  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Josh Lazie – bass
* Jeff Chambers – lead guitar

* 6:66 Satan's Child (1999)

September 1999 – March 2000  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Josh Lazie – bass
* Todd Youth – lead guitar

| none
March 2000 – August 2002  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Joey Castillo – drums
* Todd Youth – lead guitar
* Howie Pyro – bass, backing vocals

* Live on the Black Hand Side (2001) – 14 tracks
* 777: I Luciferi (2002)

October – November 2002  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Todd Youth – lead guitar
* Howie Pyro – bass, backing vocals
* Charlee X – drums

| none
November 2002 – February 2003  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Todd Youth – lead guitar
* Howie Pyro – bass, backing vocals
* Johnny Kelly – drums

March – June 2003  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Johnny Kelly – drums
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Jerry Montano – bass, backing vocals

June 2003 – January 2005  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Jerry Montano – bass, backing vocals
* Bevan Davies – drums

* Circle of Snakes (2004)

January – June 2005  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Jerry Montano – bass, backing vocals
* Johnny Kelly – drums

| none
September 2005 – September 2006  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Jerry Montano – bass, backing vocals
* Johnny Kelly – drums
* Joe Fraulob – lead guitar

September – October 2006  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
* Jerry Montano – bass, backing vocals
* Johnny Kelly – drums
* Kenny Hickey – lead guitar

October 2006 – September 2007  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards
* Johnny Kelly – drums
* Kenny Hickey – lead guitar
* Steve Zing – bass, backing vocals (touring)

September 2007 – September 2008  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards
* Johnny Kelly – drums
* Steve Zing – bass, backing vocals (touring)
* Todd Youth – lead guitar

September 2008  |

* Glenn Danzig – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums
* Steve Zing – bass, backing vocals (touring)
* Karl Rosqvist – drums (touring)

September 2008 – August 2021  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards, drums
* Steve Zing – bass, backing vocals (touring)
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, bass, backing vocals
* Johnny Kelly - drums

* Deth Red Sabaoth (2010)
* Skeletons (2015)
* Black Laden Crown (2017)
* Danzig Sings Elvis (2020) without Kelly

May 2022 - present  |

* Glenn Danzig – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards
* Steve Zing – bass, backing vocals (touring)
* Tommy Victor – lead guitar, bass, backing vocals
* Karl Rosqvist – drums

| none as of yet

## References

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1. ^ a b c Lindsay, Cam (May 22, 2010). "Glenn Danzig: Legacy of Brutality". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
2. ^ "Glenn Danzig's Sympathy for the Devil". Entertainment Weekly. October 14, 1994. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
3. ^ "Chuck Biscuits: Punk Journeyman". Modern Drummer. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
4. ^ "Former Danzig Guitarist John Christ Back To Work". Blabbermouth.net. January 7, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
5. ^ Chirazi, Steffan (1995). "Christ on His Bike!" (Transcript). Kerrang!. London, England: EMAP. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
6. ^ "Blasko: EV Wireless at the Forefont of Ozzfest". Electro-Voice. June 1, 2006. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
7. ^ "Devilman138 talks with Jeff Chambers of Danzig". Devilman138. February 3, 1999. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
8. ^ Kaufman, Gil (July 31, 1998). "Rob Zombie Solo Debut Is Monstrous". MTV. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
9. ^ "Nardwuar the Human Serviette vs. Glenn Danzig (Part One)". Nardwuar the Human Serviette. September 1999. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
10. ^ "6:66 Satan's Child - Danzig: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
11. ^ "April 7–13: This Week In..." Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. April 14, 2002. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
12. ^ "Danzig Part With Drummer, Cancel On The Waterfront Appearance". Blabbermouth.net. August 29, 2002. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
13. ^ "Former Danzig Drummer Lands In Queens Of The Stone Age". Blabbermouth.net. August 29, 2002. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
14. ^ "Danzig Land New Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. June 15, 2003. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
15. ^ "Danzig Part Ways With Guitarist, Singer Dismisses Misfits Reunion Rumors". Blabbermouth.net. March 2, 2003. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
16. ^ "Prong's Tommy Victor Rejoins Danzig!". Blabbermouth.net. March 18, 2003. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
17. ^ "Danzig Announce New Bassist". Blabbermouth.net. March 27, 2003. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
18. ^ "Circle of Snakes - Danzig: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
19. ^ "Danzig To Schedule New Circle Of Snakes Euro Tour Dates, Type O Negative's Johnny Kelly Returns". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 24, 2005. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
20. ^ "Danzig Part Ways With Guitarist Tommy Victor". Blabbermouth.net. June 17, 2005. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
21. ^ "Danzig Announce New Guitarist". Blabbermouth.net. September 12, 2005. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
22. ^ "Danzig Comments On Future Live Shows, Enlists Type O Negative Guitarist". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. September 30, 2006. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
23. ^ "Danzig Announces Surprise Bassist For Blackest Of The Black Tour". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. October 12, 2006. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
24. ^ "Danzig Rejoined By Guitarist Todd Youth For Forthcoming Tour". Blabbermouth.net. September 21, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
25. ^ "Danzig: Band Lineup Announced For 20th Anniversary Tour". Blabbermouth.net. September 30, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
26. ^ Huey, Steve. "Danzig: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2018.

## External links

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* Danzig official website

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Danzig

* Glenn Danzig
* Johnny Kelly
* Steve Zing
* Tommy Victor

* John Christ
* Dave Kushner
* Kenny Hickey
* Todd Youth
* Eerie Von
* Rob Nicholson
* Howie Pyro
* Jerry Montano
* Chuck Biscuits
* Mark Chaussee
* Charlee Johnson
* Bevan Davies
* Joey Castillo

Studio albums|

* Danzig
* Danzig II: Lucifuge
* Danzig III: How the Gods Kill
* Danzig 4
* Danzig 5: Blackacidevil
* 6:66 Satan's Child
* Danzig 777: I Luciferi
* Circle of Snakes
* Deth Red Sabaoth
* Skeletons
* Black Laden Crown
* Danzig Sings Elvis

Glenn Danzig albums|

* Black Aria
* Black Aria II

EPs|

* Thrall-Demonsweatlive
* Sacrifice

Notable songs|

* "Mother"

Live albums|

* Live on the Black Hand Side

Compilations|

* The Lost Tracks of Danzig

Video albums|

* Archive de la Morte
* Il Demonio Nera

Related articles|

* Full discography
* List of band members
* Misfits
* Samhain

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