Halloween Music Theme Blog

I must admit that the thought has crossed my mind once before, but after reading my buddy Renfro's Halloween music and movie special, I had to chime in.  I, too, love the fall.  Football season, Basketball season and the season of the witch, Halloween.  Ever since I was a kid, I have always thought of Halloween as my favorite holiday.  It's the time of year, the weather, cool, creepy, and the sun is going down earlier and earlier.  I always went to the Haunted Houses and typically had a great time but whenever I left the Haunted House, I always walked away with ideas on what I would have done to make it better.  Scaring people.  That's what it's all about.

If you read this this blog you already know that I am an avid fan of all things "Metal".  Halloween is the time of year that most metal-heads call their own.  I change the playlist of my ipod specifically for this reason.  I like to "hear" Halloween during this time of year.

One of my favorite all-time songs for Halloween is "Scared" by Dangerous Toys.  This song was inspired by Alice Cooper according to the band and I believe it I was in probably 9th grade in high school when I first heard it on Headbangers Ball.  Absolutely pure cheese, but great none-the-less.



Hey Man I think I like being scared!

That is a great, fun song.  Now on to the Evil Elvis...Danzig.  This is a man that has taken Halloween themed music to another level.  I have always enjoyed his music and no matter which of his previous bands(Misfits, Samhain) you listen to, there is always a hint of darkness, evil and Halloween. From the first Danzig album this is "Am I Demon"



Just listen to that riff by John Christ.  Great guitarist, too bad he and Glen could not get along after the fourth Danzig album.

Now this is where I get a laugh from from most folks, but if you love your metal, King Diamond is your King of all things Halloween.  I have no idea why I have enjoyed his music over the years, but I continue to listen to his stuff, album after album, and enjoy every bit of it.  Here is "Halloween (Reissue) (Album Version)" from the King.






Next up is a taste of evil from Megadeth called "The Conjuring (24-Bit Digitally Remastered 04) () [Explicit]" from the classic album "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying".




Finally a classic from one of my favorite bands Metallica, it's a little ditty called "The Thing That Should Not Be"



Those are some of the classic Halloween "vibed" songs that are on my playlist year after year.  There is so much more that I jam out to, but those songs always make me think of Halloween.

There is one more, absolute classic that should be on everyone's playlist.  As you will hear in the background children are crying and the music is intense.  It brings a tear to my eye.  Bottoms up...





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