Misfits guitarist Doyle recently revealed how he discovered Van Halen through a cassette tape that reignited his passion for guitar playing. He shared his story in an interview with Premier Guitar.<\/p>\n
The musician explained how his cousin introduced him to the legendary rock band after the Misfits had broken up. He described the moment that changed his musical perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the Misfits broke up, what made me start playing the guitar again? My cousin gave me \u2018Van Halen\u2019 tape,\u201d Doyle said. \u201cHe had a shirt. I\u2019m like, \u2018Who the f*ck is Van Halen?\u2019 He said, \u2018You don\u2019t know who that is?\u2019 I\u2019m like, \u2018Haven\u2019t never heard of them.’\u201d<\/p>\n
The guitarist continued to describe the impact of hearing the album for the first time.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere, listen to this. So, I listened to it and it made me want to pick the guitar,\u201d he continued. \u201cThat, and \u2018Number of the Beast.\u2019 I got that and I\u2019m like, \u2018Wow, if I could write songs, they would sound like that.’\u201d<\/p>\n
This revelation provides insight into how musical influences can reshape an artist\u2019s career trajectory. This is particularly true for someone with Doyle\u2019s unique background in the punk and horror punk scenes.<\/p>\n
Doyle\u2019s journey with the Misfits began in an unconventional way. Wikipedia reported that he was originally a roadie for the band and learned guitar from lead vocalist Glenn Danzig and his brother Jerry Only. He eventually joined as a guitarist at just 16 years old. This early start in the horror punk scene shaped his initial musical foundation before his later discovery of Van Halen\u2019s more technical approach.<\/p>\n
After the original Misfits disbanded, Doyle\u2019s musical path took several turns. Wikipedia documented that he and Jerry Only formed the metal band Kryst The Conqueror before eventually reforming the Misfits in 1995. This period of musical exploration set the stage for his openness to new influences like Van Halen.<\/p>\n
The Van Halen album that so profoundly affected Doyle showcased Eddie Van Halen\u2019s revolutionary guitar techniques. Post-Journal noted that Eddie Van Halen developed his distinctive style out of necessity. He couldn\u2019t afford many guitar effects pedals early in his career. This limitation inspired him to create unique tones using his fingers. The approach resulted in techniques such as the iconic tapping method that have influenced countless guitarists.<\/p>\n
Doyle\u2019s story illustrates how cross-genre influences can revitalize an artist\u2019s creativity. His transition from horror punk to incorporating elements inspired by Van Halen and Iron Maiden\u2019s \u201cNumber of the Beast\u201d demonstrates how exposure to different musical styles can spark new artistic directions. This holds true even for established musicians with decades of experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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