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Danzig – Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (new)
Danzig – Danzig 5: Blackacidevil (new)
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Danzig – Danzig 5: Blackacidevil
"Danzig 5: Blackacidevil" is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band
Danzig, released on October 29, 1996, by Hollywood Records.
Key Information:
- Genre: The album marked a shift in Danzig's sound, incorporating elements of industrial metal and dark electronic music.
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Significance:
- This was the first Danzig album released after their departure from Rick Rubin's record label, American Recordings.
- It was also the first album without the band's "classic" lineup.
- Glenn Danzig, the band's leader, wanted to experiment with incorporating industrial and techno elements into their music.
- Controversy: The album caused controversy due to Danzig's satanic imagery and violent music being released on Hollywood Records, which was owned by Disney. As a result, the label pulled support, and the record deal was severed.
- Commercial Performance: The album charted at number 49 in Sweden but did not perform as well commercially as previous Danzig albums.
- Singles: "Sacrifice" was released as the album's first single.
- Production: Glenn Danzig produced the album.
- Personnel: The album features Joey Castillo on drums, Joseph Bishara on keyboards and programming, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains on guitar on three tracks, and Mark Chaussee on guitar on two tracks. Glenn Danzig played all other instruments on the remaining tracks.
- Tracklist: The original 1996 version of the album contains 10 tracks, including the Black Sabbath cover "Hand of Doom: Version" with new lyrics and arrangements by Glenn Danzig.
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Reissues:
- The album was reissued in 2000 through E-Magine Records with three bonus tracks, including "Deeper," "Bleedangel," and "Don't Be Afraid".
- Cleopatra Records also reissued the album in 2021.
- Reception: "Blackacidevil" received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it a disappointment due to the shift in musical direction. However, others appreciated the experimentation and unique sound. Glenn Danzig said the album achieved its goal of shaking things up and attracting new fans.
- Formats: The album was originally released on CD and later reissued on various formats, including vinyl.
"Danzig 5: Blackacidevil" is a notable and sometimes divisive album in Danzig's discography due to its stylistic changes and the controversy surrounding its release. It remains a point of interest for fans interested in the band's evolution and musical experimentation.
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