A long line snaked around the block awaiting entrance to The Trocadero on Arch Street in Philadelphia on Saturday June 19, 2010. Taking stock of the line revealed a gaggle of individuals who haven't seen the sun light since 1990 or earlier. They also haven't changed their wardrobe (black shirt, black pants) since then. The only man who can bring these individuals from the basement is the timeless Glenn Danzig.

I have never seen someone hold to the "No Photography, No Audio" policy as Danzig does. He is serious about his picture not being taken during the show. Cellphones couldn't be banned, but the bouncers had to watch you turn them off. Of course, you could just turn them back on inside, but you did have to go through the process of turning it off and showing them. I can see how it distracts people around you when you lift your arm to snap a blurry action shot. It is very difficult to get great shots, but even this reporter couldn't get a photo pass for the show because of this policy. So I'll have to paint pictures with my words.

Seventh Void opened the show, a band that contains members of Type O Negative and Uranium 235. Seventh Void shares Danzig's drummer Johnny Kelly. I caught the final songs of this band's set because of how slow the line was moving into the venue. I wasn't impressed. Every song had the exact same beat and bass line. The guitar parts changed only slightly and the lyrics definitely changed. It was hard to determine when one song ended, when they were doing an extended break in the middle of the song, or when it was a different song. I will say that the band did a good job of getting the early arrivals into their set and for that, they should be commended. Some of the crowd even knew the songs.

After a quick set change, the fog machine was turned on and green and black drums were moved onto the stage. The Gorgeous Frankenstein drum set had their logo on the front and was lit from behind creating an ominous glow on the stage. After the Trocadero was sufficiently filled with fog, Gorgeous Frankenstein could take the stage. Dr. CHUD got behind his drums and announced the band was here. Graham Reaper started playing the bassline leading up to Doyle's big entrance. I have never seen Doyle live and he is a very imposing individual. It doesn't help that he was wearing thick soled shoes, but still the man is big.

Gorgeous Frankenstein ripped their Gorgeous Frankenstein CD of horror punk. The band was good, but I was less than enthused about lead singer Alex Story. His singing didn't seem to mesh well with the band. But from what I understand he writes the lyrics, which were perfect for the band. I loved the band, their stage personas and the whole theatrics.

There were a few problems during the set, but this was because Doyle plays the guitar like he is beating a hooker. This lead to many broken strings and out of tuning. However, it wasn't enough to detract from the spectacle. Gorgeous Frankenstein played for about 40 minutes.

We waited for Danzig. Then when we thought he was going to come out, we waited some more. Danzig didn't take the stage until 10pm, which was 45 minutes after the stage was set. The Rolling Stones take an hour between opening act and when they take the stage and Danzig is no Mick Jagger. There really is no need to wait that long and the Philly crowd was getting restless. A few drunkards around me tried to get a few people to join in a giant BOO chant. It wasn't successful, but their frustration was shared by all in attendance.

When Danzig finally took the stage, he was awesome. I have read a few reviews that he is temperamental and you never know what Danzig you are going to get. Well we got the good Danzig. He was loving the Philly crowd and ran through a bevy of his classics. I was afraid he was going to concentrate solely on his new album Deth Red Saboath. He didn't; he played three songs from the album and the crowd enjoyed them.

Danzig had the crowd on his side as soon as he took the stage. The crowd of late 30's early 40 somethings were moshing and circle pitting like they were in their teens. I would describe the outfits of the band, but it was all black. Danzig hasn't changed his stage wear since the 80's. It still amazes me the reaction Danzig's song Mother gets. It is a great song, but set along songs like Bringer of Death, Do You Wear the Mark and Dirty Black Summer, it isn't the hardest rocking song.

I was a bit disappointed that Doyle didn't join Danzig on stage for at least one song maybe two. You have a guy you taught guitar and played with for many years. The crowd wanted to see it too. But I guess Danzig and Doyle are trying to maintain separation for their respective bands. I appreciate that, but as a fan of both, I wanted to see them do one song together. It didn't even have to be a Misfits song. It could have been a cover of Ram Jam's Black Betty for all I care.

If you are a Danzig fan you shouldn't miss this mini tour. He still rocks as he did when he was with the Misfits and the added billing of Gorgeous Frankenstein, make this a great bill despite the Ticketmaster ticket fees (read my rant here).

Danzig setlist

Skin Carver
Twist of Cain
Hammer of the Gods
Her Black Wings
Tired of Being Alive
How the Gods Kill
Do You Wear the Mark
On a Wicked Night
It's Coming Down
Thirteen
Unspeakable
Bringer of Death
Black Angel, White Angel
Mother

Encore
Dirty Black Summer
Am I Demon