Glenn Danzig Pens Emotional Open Letter, Hints at 2025 Tour
April 20, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – In a heartfelt surprise to fans worldwide, Glenn Danzig has penned an emotional open letter reflecting on his decades-spanning career and hinting at what could be a farewell tour in 2025. The legendary frontman of Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig released the letter via his official channels early Sunday morning, stirring a wave of nostalgia and excitement in the rock and metal community.
Danzig, 69, has long been a pivotal figure in shaping punk and metal subcultures. Known for his brooding voice, dark lyrical themes, and rebellious persona, his influence has stretched far beyond music into comics, film, and fashion. While he’s remained active in recent years—directing horror films and occasionally performing—this new message suggests a renewed, albeit possibly final, return to the stage.
The letter, written in Danzig’s distinct voice, balances gratitude and weariness. He thanks fans for their enduring loyalty and reflects on his journey, from basement shows in New Jersey to headlining global festivals. He also opens up about the toll years of performing have taken on his body, yet speaks with passion about his love for live music and connection with audiences.
Glenn Danzig’s Open Letter:
“To all my fiends,
It’s been a long, dark, strange road. From the sweaty clubs of Lodi to the big lights and black stages across the world, you’ve been there with me. You screamed, you bled, you howled—and I did it all with you and for you. I don’t say this lightly: without you, there is no Danzig.”
“I’ve spent the last couple years in the shadows, working on films, making the kind of horror stories that haunt you after the credits roll. But something kept pulling me back to the music. Maybe it’s the howl of distortion. Maybe it’s the faces in the front row. Maybe it’s unfinished business.”
“I’ve said before I wasn’t planning to tour again. The road takes a piece of you. But lately, I’ve been thinking—maybe there’s still one last ride. One last chance to tear it up before the curtain falls. So I’m telling you now: if the stars align, 2025 could be it. A few shows. The songs you know. The fury you remember. Nothing polished. Nothing fake. Just raw Danzig.”
“No promises, no gimmicks. Just the truth. I owe that to the music. I owe it to you. You’ve carried me through storms, through silence, through fire. This might be the final chapter—but if it is, I want to write it loud and live.”
The letter ends with a cryptic “See you soon—if you dare,” which many fans believe alludes to a soon-to-be-announced run of select shows in North America and possibly Europe. Danzig’s camp has remained tight-lipped on official dates, but industry insiders say announcements could drop as early as May.
Social media exploded with support after the letter’s release, with fans and musicians alike sharing their memories and appreciation. “Danzig gave us a soundtrack for our rebellion,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “If he’s coming back one more time, I’m there. No question.”
Whether this is truly the end or simply another chapter in Danzig’s mythic saga remains to be seen. But for now, the dark prince of punk has spoken—and fans are ready to follow him into the night once more.
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