We wish that Curtis stayed with us longer, but are also thankful that he shared his considerable gifts while he was here. But before they achieved acclaim from the 120 Minutes set, the group released some music that could conceivably be mistaken for acts like Celebrate the Nun (at best) or Anything Box (at worst). The poster boys for Post-Punk existentialism, Joy Division practically invented the goth subculture thanks to their gloomy lyrics and disconnected, often otherworldly melodies. Why choose? Her album Coming in Hot was released under Better Noise Records on June 15, 2018, which featured the songs "Sleepwalking" and "War Cry". From the 1976 music concert film and album of the same name, Cooper scared the bejesus out of everybody with this masterful vaudevillian-esque beauty. This may be blasphemy, but if not for this one song, The Sonics would probably be considered a fairly tame, forgettable early-’60s garage band. You might not imagine the British Fab Four being known for being spine-tingling, but this track being associated with the Manson murders makes it gruesome enough. Breathtaking in its simplicity. Advertisement | Your song has been queued and will play shortly. Although originally written about the AIDS crisis, the song has taken on an added layer of sadness following Reed’s own death (just try not to get emotional when he says “See you next year at the Halloween parade” at the end of the song). Dance like you are already dead. Just knowing that it exists out there in the world is reason enough to celebrate. No one does it better than the shock-rock master himself. But for pure entertainment value, the song’s Biblical reference — accompanied by the Vincent Price-esque spoken-word intro — only strengthens its classically-eerie element. The Weeping City. How? If you’re looking for the “Monster Mash” you may look elsewhere. However, you’ll find no “Monster Mash” or any song from the campy “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on this list. And the “attention all shoppers…” Dawn of the Dead sample that kicks off the tune is absolutely inspired. “Dead Souls” is a typically extraordinary tune from the group that examines the sublime discontent that Joy Division made their calling card. A very cinematic song. Haunted Album has 6 songs sung by K.K., Siddharth Basrur, Jojo. On this eerie instrumental track from the iconic British band’s 1971 “Meddle” album, the only lyrics spoken (“One of these days I’m going to cut you into little pieces”) are a rare contribution by drummer Nick Mason. “A duel of personalities that stretch all true realities” indeed. Land of the Midnight Cure. Evocative imagery? From haunting tales to fun sing-a-longs, this list includes both perennial favorites and lesser known tunes. If you need some of the best Halloween rock songs, we're your ghouls. The game featured a killer soundtrack of modern alternative bands covering ‘50s and ‘60s pop songs, but Phantom Planet supplied an original track, “The Living Dead,” that starts slow and menacing, with singer Alex Greenwald setting the post-apocalyptic scene before the band bursts out into jangly-guitar driven verses and a big shout-sing chorus. Whodini combined the goofy fun of The Fat Boys with the virtuosity of Run-DMC to create what is the rap equivalent of a clever horror movie. Before there was a Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Pink Floyd plumbed the dark side of British psychedelics with this atmospheric almost instrumental. Don’t get confused by the first two minutes of this song, which sounds like any other overproduced ’80s ballad. What nakes this story of a demon trapped on earth trying to find his way home so perfect is that in the song’s chorus (if you could call it that) Screamin’ Jay, swear to god, is literally channeling a demon’s voice. And oh, who’s jacket’s too small?” It’s right on the money. I’ve included the actual film’s opening credits for this, so you can get sucked into that acoustic guitar bit over the Paramount logo before the hypnotic spiral comes in to make you sufficiently stoned to get the most out of the rest of this list. Complete your Whodini collection. This one has everything. It’s hilarious and scary as hell all at the same time. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Haunted - The Haunted at Discogs. Not to mention vocalist Ozzy Osbourne’s terrifying howl of “Oh no, no, please god help me!” Pure horror! Trick or treat...or rock n' roll? Recorded for $50 – a cost split by the group’s five members – in a small studio in the band’s hometown of Portland, Oregon, “Louie Louie” would become the “shot heard round the world” for countless American garage rock bands. With its cold sonics and even colder lyrics—“Save me from the nothing I’ve become”—it’s an anthem for … It is silly and stupid and is absolutely wonderful. California thrash veterans Slayer have proved in the past that they know how to write a factual and horrific tune (see “Angel of Death”), and what’s scarier than a track about Midwest serial killer Ed Gein? “The past keeps knock, knock, knocking on my door, and I don’t want to hear it anymore” he sings, illustrating how a once joyous celebration has lost some of its shine and transformed itself into a funeral procession of memories of colorful figures from his life who aren’t there anymore. Beginnings in the early-1960s, formed by Jurgen Peter [Guitar], together with Al Birmingham [Lead Guitar], Bob Burgess [Vocals], Glenn Holmes [Bass] and Peter Symes [Drums]. Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock. Haunted House (Halloween Mix) MP3 Song by Halloween FX Wizards from the album Haunted Halloween Rock & Roll. Instead, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin steered down the more slightly commercial route in compiling our list. The joke here being that Morrissey is so evil that even Satan wants nothing to do with his shenanigans. While viewing NYC’s annual Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, Reed points out that “you’ll never see those faces again” of such colorful Chelsea staples as Andy Warhol’s Factory staple Rotten Rita. But it’s the lyrics here that really stand out, all about “the pale light of the moon” and “ancient voices” capped off with a reworking of The Wolf Man’s famous poem about lycanthropy to suit the tune, “you may be pure of heart, and pure of soul, but you’ll become a wolf when the moon is full.”. If someone tried a similiar experiment to condense the entire goth scene into a song, the resulting melody would almost certainly sound like Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Halloween.”, read more: The Best Horror Movies on Hulu. Gotta admit, for all it’s cartoon imagery, it’s still pretty catchy. 213 existed only to bring us this song, thank you 213. So thank god for this primitive, staccato wonderment which predated all those witch songs that would come along a decade later with it’s cautionary tale of the new girl in town, the one with the long black hair and long black car who may or may not be a witch. The original “Sadist” became somewhat of a legend amongst garage rock aficionados and was eventually released. But one of the biggest names in horror is underrepresented on this list, and this still has plenty of actual vampire Johnny Thunders blazing lead guitar licks on it. Enjoy your stay and safe travels. Featuring classics such as "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, "Witchcraft" by Frank Sinatra, and "I Put a Spell on You" by Bette Midler, this list is filled with your favorite frightening Halloween songs and a few groovy standbys. 1998. got a way of walking You got a way of talking And there's something about you And now I know I never ever Wanna be without you I wanna be haunted by. Bomp!, on their Voxx label released two albums of music by The Haunted in 1983, in their series 'Rough Diamonds' on garage bands having more than just a few songs available. The anthem of Return of the Living Dead and its many followers plays in minds on loop for most of October. That guitar kicks in at 52 seconds into this clip, and what follows is one of the most perfectly arranged, muscular tunes of its kind, capped off by Tim Curry’s raised eyebrow “zero fucks given” vocal. Here's a look at USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin's list of 12 Most Influential Wisconsin Musicians, compiled by Kelley Simms. This cd is filled with great songs including covers of a Rolling Stones song (Out of Time) and the french version of Jimi Hendrix song Purple Haze (Vapeur Mauve). By having the vocalization’s of lead singer Dean Wareham (the cooler among you may remember his previous band, Galaxie 500) walk a tightrope between cool detachment and soaring enthusiasm. The menacing guitar lines go down before they ascend. For the record, this tune is credited to imaginary vocal group “The Five Blobs” which kinda speaks for itself. Following " Magic's Wand ," "The Haunted House Of Rock" was Whodini's second single, released in time for Halloween, 1983. The Trance. It was a song ready-made and pre-packaged for the teen vampire renaissance that would come along 25 years after it was released. The song "Haunted" was also featured at the end of the second episode of the video game Alan Wake for Xbox 360, as well as the Tai Chi Warmup in the Les Mills BodyBalance/BodyFlow program release number 54. Music | Haunted Rock. Franz Ferdinand roared back to life last year with new album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, with all their stomp, sass, and grooves still punching with full-force. Honorable mention goes to the similary perfect “Science Fiction Double Feature” which we wrote about in detail right here. Crank ’em up, and make your own suggestions in the comments! Happy Halloween. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Provocative/pretentious imagery? Though a touch more psychedelic than horrific, the legendary Erickson has often dabbled in songs about the unseen. read more: George A. Romero and the Meaning of his Zombies. The first song, "Haunted" is my favorite, and that is saying something. Another gem of a rock band with a lot of potential. The Doors Greatest Hits. Author: haunted rock These are songs, poems and images from a life spent chasing visions. His delivery is controlled mania, fearful and rebellious and so vulnerable. 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