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Legacy of Brutality

Misfits · 1985

27 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk

A raw, frenetic fusion of punk energy and horror-themed lyricism that defines a genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts throughout
  • raw intensity for adrenaline seekers
  • for quick listening sessions
  • horror-themed lyrical intrigue
  • ideal for party ignition

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive tracks
  • seek melodic calmness

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Legacy of Brutality' is a compilation of previously unreleased tracks from the Misfits' early sessions, highlighting their evolution before the band's eventual breakup. This album arrives after their influential EPs like 'Static Age' and serves as a glimpse into the band’s formative sound, showcasing their signature horror punk aesthetic during a time when they were solidifying their place in punk history.
Stylistic neighbors
The Damned· AFI· Balzac

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Static Age 1:47
  • 2 TV Casualty 2:34
  • 3 Hybrid Moments 1:39
  • 4 Spinal Remains 1:24
  • 5 Come Back 5:00
  • 6 Some Kinda Hate 2:08
  • 7 Theme for a Jackal 2:37
  • 8 Angelfuck 1:34
  • 9 Who Killed Marilyn 1:56
  • 10 Where Eagles Dare 1:58
  • 11 She 1:22
  • 12 Halloween 1:46
  • 13 American Nightmare 1:42

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata