Vampire Girl

Misfits
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"Vampire Girl" is a song released later in the Misfits' discography, appearing as a single in 2015. This version of the band was led by founding bassist Jerry Only on lead vocals and included his son Jerry Caiafa II ("Jerry Other") on guitar and Eric "Chupacabra" Arce on drums. Musically, the song maintains the Misfits' established foundation of horror punk but leans heavily into a punk-infused rockabilly or gothic rock and roll style, which characterized the Jerry Only-led era. It features a slower, more mid-tempo rhythm than the band's early hardcore tracks, allowing for a swinging groove. The production is polished, and the song incorporates elements like handclaps and a driving, slightly twangy guitar lead, giving it a more accessible, classic rock and roll feel that is distinct from the rawer Danzig era. Lyrically, the song focuses on the band's perennial monster-romance themes. It tells a straightforward narrative about a protagonist who is infatuated with a "Vampire Girl," celebrating the dark, gothic appeal of the relationship. It is a thematic continuation of the Misfits' obsession with classic horror figures, framing the monster as an object of desire and fitting neatly into their long-running horror-themed catalog.

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"Vampire Girl" is a song released later in the Misfits' discography, appearing as a single in 2015. This version of the band was led by founding bassist Jerry Only on lead vocals and included his son Jerry Caiafa II ("Jerry Other") on guitar and Eric "Chupacabra" Arce on drums. Musically, the song maintains the Misfits' established foundation of horror punk but leans heavily into a punk-infused rockabilly or gothic rock and roll style, which characterized the Jerry Only-led era. It features a slower, more mid-tempo rhythm than the band's early hardcore tracks, allowing for a swinging groove. The production is polished, and the song incorporates elements like handclaps and a driving, slightly twangy guitar lead, giving it a more accessible, classic rock and roll feel that is distinct from the rawer Danzig era. Lyrically, the song focuses on the band's perennial monster-romance themes. It tells a straightforward narrative about a protagonist who is infatuated with a "Vampire Girl," celebrating the dark, gothic appeal of the relationship. It is a thematic continuation of the Misfits' obsession with classic horror figures, framing the monster as an object of desire and fitting neatly into their long-running horror-themed catalog.

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