Danzig is back with his first release since 2010’s Deth Red Sabaoth, in the form of an all covers album titled Skeletons. Initially surprising, and immediately welcome, is the recording style utilized for these ten tracks as it harkens back to the beloved sound lurking on the classic Misfits album Walk Among Us. Skeletons starts with a song most have probably never heard of – “Devil’s Angels”, from the soundtrack to the 1967 biker film of the same name. And what a brilliant way to begin! It fits perfectly within Danzig’s wheelhouse. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for another unfamiliar tune, “Satan” from the soundtrack to a 1969 biker movie called Satan’s Sadists. Glenn’s crooning is damn near painful on this one, and with repeated listens you’ll be hitting the skip button.
 
Long since nicknamed The Evil Elvis, Danzig tackles “Let Yourself Go”, initially done by The King himself; resulting in a dark transformation that brings a sly grin to your lips. Moving into more recognizable musical territory, Black Sabbath’s “N.I.B.” and Aerosmith’s “Lord Of The Thighs” perfectly straddle the line of making the song your own while staying true to the original. Up next is “Action Woman” by ‘60s American psychedelic garage rockers The Litter. Not a household name but the song stands strong. ZZ Top’s “Rough Boy” gets taken for a ride, during which Danzig strips away the ‘80s MTV polish, replacing it with sinister honesty. Once again Glenn revisits the ‘60s, taking The Troggs’ “With A Girl Like You” and quite admirably putting it through the punk rock wringer, while “Find Somebody” by The Rascals is made undeniably heavier. Ending with an almost cinematic, haunting take on “Crying In The Rain” by The Everly Brothers, Danzig proves there is a tender side underneath the muscles and makeup.