Glenn Danzig Gives the King a Dark Revamp on ‘Danzig Sings Elvis’

Even casual Glenn Danzig fans know he loves Elvis Presley. His titular group, formed in 1987, his ’80s death rock/punk band Samhain, and even his renowned late-’70s horror-punk/hardcore group Misfits all covered Elvis songs. But all it takes is a cursory listen to Danzig’s baritone croon — a cross between the King and, maybe, the Lizard King — to tell how important Elvis was to his development as a vocalist.
“Elvis was an incredible singer and performer, and h