Description
Misfits – Twilight Of The Dead – Vinyl Record
“Twilight of the Dead” is a track by the American horror punk band Misfits, initially released as part of the “Land of the Dead” single on October 27, 2009. This single marked the band’s first release of original material since the 1999 album Famous Monsters and featured two tracks: “Land of the Dead” and “Twilight of the Dead”. Both songs pay homage to George A. Romero’s zombie films, with “Twilight of the Dead” referencing the working title of Romero’s 2005 film Land of the Dead.
The lineup for this recording included Jerry Only on bass and vocals, Dez Cadena on guitar, and Robo on drums. The cover art, created by Arthur Suydam, is notable for its depiction of the band’s iconic Crimson Ghost skull amidst a zombie apocalypse, reflecting the song’s thematic connection to classic horror imagery.
In 2011, “Twilight of the Dead” was re-recorded and featured on the Misfits’ album “The Devil’s Rain”, which was released on October 4, 2011. This version of the song showcased the band’s evolving sound and was part of an album that continued their tradition of blending punk rock with horror themes.
The “Twilight of the Dead” 12-inch maxi-single has been released in various limited edition vinyl pressings. In 2011, it was available on blue vinyl, and in 2016, a re-pressing was done on opaque deep purple with black transitional vinyl. These editions are sought after by collectors and feature the same tracks: “Twilight of the Dead” (album version) on Side 1 and “Land of the Dead”
This song exemplifies the Misfits’ enduring commitment to horror punk, blending macabre themes with their signature musical style, and continues to be a notable entry in their discography.
Limited edition
Misfits Records
Brand new, never played and still in factory plastic
Track Listing
Twilight Of The Dead
Land Of The Dead
