This shot of Glenn Danzig captures a landmark moment in punk rock history: the original Misfits reunion at Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois, in September 2016. It had been over three decades since Danzig, Jerry Only, and Doyle shared a stage, making this performance one of the most highly anticipated events in alternative music history. Backed by Dave Lombardo on drums and Acey Slade on second guitar, the lineup delivered a definitive set that fans had anticipated for years.

As the foundational voice of the horror punk movement, Glenn Danzig’s influence extends heavily across generations of heavy music, from his iconic work fronting the Misfits to his subsequent eras leading Samhain and the multi-platinum metal band Danzig. This fine-art print documents his historic return to the catalog that started it all.

I remember the atmosphere was heavy with anticipation. Thousands of fans packed the festival grounds. When Danzig took the stage, his distinct vocal delivery and stage presence immediate dominated the venue. This moment, captured mid-performance, reflects the stark intensity and dark charisma that define his legacy. The leather-clad focus, the sharp stage lighting, and the weight of the performance made it clear that this was a monumental milestone.

This fine-art print serves as a direct document of a historic night. Whether you were in the crowd or are a collector of independent music history, this piece preserves a vital chapter of the band’s ongoing legacy.

Setlist from Riot Fest 2016:

Death Comes Ripping, 20 Eyes, I Turned Into a Martian, Where Eagles Dare, Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight?, Vampira, All Hell Breaks Loose, Hybrid Moments, Teenagers From Mars, London Dungeon, Earth A.D., Green Hell, Devilock, Horror Business, We Are 138, Hollywood Babylon, Who Killed Marilyn, Halloween, Die, Die My Darling, Astro Zombies, Skulls, Last Caress. Encore: Bullet, She, Night of the Living Dead.

Other Artists at the Festival Lineup Included: Tyler, The Creator, Nas, 2 Chainz, Gogol Bordello, Bad Religion, Sleigh Bells, Chevy Metal, Flatbush Zombies, Hatebreed, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Murder By Death, Converge, Lewis Del Mar, Juliette Lewis & The Licks, Pouya, Bleached, Dee-1, Bryce Vine, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas, 3TEETH, Holy White Hounds, Jule Vera, Microwave, High Waisted, Culture Abuse.