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Podcast: FRUMESS
Episode: Bobby Steele & Diana Steele talk Misfits, The Undead and more in Extended Full Interview | Frumess
Description: Bobby Steele and Diana Steele join Frumess for an interview to talk about their new LP record soon to release The Undead Act Your Rage... Again!ORDER HERE - https://theundead.com/?product=act-your-rage-againFRUMESS is POWERED by www.riotstickers.com/frumessJOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!!https://www.patreon.com/Frumess 📹 OR SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL, BUY A CUP OF COFFEE ☕https://ko-fi.com/frumessfilmsllc Bobby Steele is a pioneering guitarist and songwriter whose contributions to horror punk have left an undeniable mark on the genre. Best known for his time in The Misfits (1978-1980) and later as the founder of The Undead, Steele’s career has been defined by his raw, aggressive playing style, horror-infused songwriting, and dedication to DIY punk ethics. Over four decades, Steele has remained a cult figure in punk rock, influencing countless bands with his dark, fast, and hard-hitting sound.🎸 Bobby Steele & The Misfits (1978-1980) – Defining Horror PunkIn 1978, Bobby Steele joined The Misfits, bringing his sharp, biting guitar style to the band just as they were developing their signature horror aesthetic. This era saw The Misfits transition from a raw garage punk sound into the early foundations of horror punk, with Steele’s fast, power-chord-driven approach helping to solidify the band’s aggressive edge.During his time with The Misfits, Steele played on some of the band’s most iconic early recordings, including:"Horror Business" (1979)"Night of the Living Dead" (1979)"Halloween" (1980)"Where Eagles Dare" (1980)Sessions for the unreleased 12 Hits from HellSteele’s guitar work was essential in giving these tracks their raw, menacing sound, blending classic rock ‘n’ roll influences with faster, darker punk energy.However, tensions within the band led to Steele being fired in 1980, reportedly due to conflicts with Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only. His replacement, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, was brought in to re-record many of Steele’s parts, which later led to controversy over credits on 12 Hits from Hell, an album that was ultimately s