Anti-Hero is an album by Jerry Only, released in 2022. The album is a punk CD. -
2022 solo album from Jerry Only of the Legendary Misfits! CD in Deluxe Gatefold packaging with Glow-in-the-Dark ink and spot UV finish. Includes lyric sheet and free poster!
CD is issued in shrinkwrapped Deluxe Gatefold eco-jacket packaging with Glow-in-the-Dark ink and spot UV finish.
Includes a fold out poster with lyric sheet on back side.
Shrinkwrap features a hype sticker noting Jerry's Misfits fame and mentions the free poster.
"Anti-Hero" on CD presents Jerry Only's unmistakable blend of aggressive energy, dark melodic hooks and punk-rooted attitude in a focused, studio-crafted format. Known worldwide as the iconic bassist and frontman of the horror punk institution The Misfits, Jerry Only brings his signature growling vocals, heavy, driving bass lines and chant-along choruses to a collection of songs that feel both classic and contemporary. The tracks on "Anti-Hero" are built around tight riffs, pounding rhythms and instantly memorable refrains, resulting in an album tailored for dedicated punk fans as well as listeners discovering this universe for the first time. Lyrically, the record moves between themes of rebellion, outsider identity and comic-book-like anti-hero mythology, always with a cinematic, slightly sinister edge that recalls the aesthetic Jerry Only helped define.
As a key figure of the legendary Misfits, Jerry Only has left a lasting mark on alternative music and pop culture. Across decades of touring and recording, he helped popularize the horror punk style, influencing countless bands with his instantly recognizable look, stage presence and songwriting approach. From playing to sold-out crowds worldwide to keeping the Misfits catalog alive for new generations, his career is synonymous with perseverance and cult status. "Anti-Hero" channels this legacy into a concentrated dose of powerful, anthemic punk that showcases him not just as a bassist, but as a commanding vocalist and bandleader in his own right.
The CD format underlines the album's character as a collectible and durable physical release: with clear sound, structured track sequencing and space for artwork steeped in the dark, graphic visual language associated with Jerry Only's world. Fans can experience the record as a complete work, from opening track to closing note, with all the nuances of production preserved. "Anti-Hero" is therefore not only a musical statement, but also a tangible piece of punk history to own, play and revisit.
Misfit Records, working here with Cargo, is dedicated to preserving and promoting music from the punk and alternative underground, with a strong focus on artists connected to the Misfits heritage and related scenes. As an independent label operation, Misfit Records stands for artist-driven releases, fan-oriented packaging and a close bond between musicians and their audience. Cargo, known as a long-established distribution and label partner in the independent sector, brings its wide-reaching network and experience in physical distribution, ensuring that releases like "Anti-Hero" find their way into record stores and collections around the world. Together, Misfit Records and Cargo underline the importance of authentic, uncompromising music culture and physical media for serious fans.
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