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The influence The Misfits have had on punk rock, and [[Rock and roll|rock music]] in general, sometimes seems disproportionate to the publicity and [[critic]]al attention they have received. Myriad bands have imitated The Misfits' style, such as [[Blitzkid]] and [[Calabrese]], and these bands have become known as [[horror punk]]. [[Psychobilly]] has various similarities with horror punk.
A number of bands have recently surfaced which, although in some cases less obviously horror punk, are still strongly visibly and audibly influenced by The Misfits. These include, most notably, bands such as [[AFI (band)|AFI]], [[Tiger Army]], [[Balzac (band)|Balzac]], [[Alkaline Trio]], [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]], [[Rob Zombie]], [[Avenged Sevenfold]], [[Wednesday 13 (band)|Wednesday 13]] and the [[Murderdolls]]. Many musical groups whose resemblance to The Misfits seems far removed also cite the band as crucial influences, such as [[Metallica]] and [[Guns N' Roses]]. Other bands who hold The Misfits in high regard are [[Slayer]], [[Pantera]], [[NOFX]] and more recently, [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Transfigural Form]]. Many local New Jersey hardcore, punk, and emo bands, such as [[My Chemical Romance]] and The Banner, cite The Misfits as a main influence. Winnipeg born [[Breakcore]] artist [[Venetian Snares]] considers the Misfits a huge influence, inspired by the subtle, but frequent use of 3/4 time.
The Misfits' far reaching influence can also be evident in the vast number of fans from all different facets of the music world that follow the band. Wildly popular band among [[punk rock]] fans, the band has also received much exposure to the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] community from [[Metallica]]'s numerous Misfits cover songs. Misfits fans themselves can often be easily discerned, as many completely immerse themselves in the band's imagery. At underground shows, and especially at Halloween, it is not uncommon to see many punks and metalheads dressed in black with [[The Crimson Ghost|Crimson Ghost]] facepaint and the [[devilock]] hairstyle. Black leather jackets, oversized leather boots, as well as gloves and bodysuits printed with the skeletal structure are also common.
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