Samhain 8211 Initium LP

Initiumis the 1984 debut album by AmericandeathrockbandSamhain, released on lead singerGlenn Danzig\’s independent record labelPlan 9. In various interviews, Danzig stated that the album\’s title, which translates from Latin to English as \”beginning\”, represents his new start after disbanding his prior band,Misfits, in 1983. Most of the final track, \”Archangel\”, was actually recorded in March 1981, and was originally meant to either be a Misfits song featuringDave Vanian(who never did vocals for the song) or a track for the bandthe Damned. The track \”Horror Biz\” likewise dates to Danzig\’s Misfits era, as it is a new version of \”Horror Business\” with different musical arrangements. The album was recorded at Reel Platinum studio in Lodi, New Jersey, excluding the introduction which was recorded at Eerie Von\’s home on a four track cassette.[3] Also appearing on this recording areLyle Preslar, guitarist for the influential D.C. bandMinor Threat(4 tracks), and Al Pike, bassist forReagan Youth(1 track).-Wiki