John Christ Events

1987 Samhain transforms into "Danzig"
On July 14, 1986, Samhain performed what was to be their final show, at The Ritz in New York. In attendance was Rick Rubin, who was scouting for potential bands to sign to his record labe...
1988 Aug 30 Danzig releases their self-titled debut album
Danzig is the 1988 debut album of the American heavy metal band Danzig, led by Glenn Danzig who was formerly the songwriter and vocalist of the Misfits and Samhain. The album was also ...
1990 Jun 26 Danzig releases Danzig II: Lucifuge
Danzig II: Lucifuge is the second album by Danzig. It was released in 1990 on Def American Recordings and was reissued in the USA and UK in 1998 by Def American's successor, American Reco...
1992 Jul 14 Danzig releases Danzig III: How the Gods Kill
Danzig III: How the Gods Kill is the third album by Glenn Danzig's band Danzig, and the highest to chart at the time of its release in 1992 on Def American Recordings. It was reissued in ...
1994 Oct 4 Danzig releases 4
Danzig 4p is the fourth studio album by Danzig. It was released in 1994 on American Recordings following 1993's highly successful Thrall: Demonsweatlive EP and singer Glenn Danzig's 1992 ...
1994 Nov Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King and John Christ appear on the cover of Guitar School
1995 Jul 5 John Christ and Eerie Von leave Danzig
Though the band had toured successfully with its new drummer during the fall and winter of 1994-95, by the spring of 1995 Danzig was actively seeking a new guitarist, with Pepper Keenan a...