The Hunter
Danzig · Danzig [1988]
That's my name
Pretty young thing like you
Is my only game
Don't use no love gun
Don't need no kissing
When I get ahold of you honey
Gonna light you up like Christmas
Ain't no use to run, babe
Ain't no use to hide
'Cause I've got you in the sights
Of my
Burning
Call
Me deliverance
That's ahat I offer thee
Gonna do a million little things to you honey
Your life belongs to me
Don't use no love gun
Don't need no kissing
When I get ahold of you honey
Rip you up to pieces
Ain't no use to run, babe
Ain't no use to hide
'Cause I've got you in the grip
Of my
Endless desire
I don't use no love gun
Don't need no kissing
When I get ahold of you honey
Light you up like Christmas
Ain't no use to run, babe
Ain't no use to hide
'Cause I've got you in the sights
Of my
The Hunter - Danzig
Released on the 1988 debut album Danzig, 'The Hunter' stands as a defining track in the evolution of industrial and gothic metal. Performed by the enigmatic frontman of Samhain, the song blends heavy, distorted guitars with a haunting vocal delivery that established a unique sonic identity for the artist. The track exemplifies the dark, theatrical atmosphere characteristic of Danzig's early work, drawing from occult themes and medieval imagery to create a chilling listening experience. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to merge aggressive instrumentation with atmospheric depth, influencing countless subsequent acts in the extreme metal genre. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording remains a powerful representation of the era's alternative rock and metal landscape.