Six best underrated or obscure Halloween songs

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As a gamer with a penchant for all things spooky, these underrated Halloween songs have become my newfound treasure trove. Growing up, I was that kid who would rather spend hours poring over creepy video games than play outside. Now, as an adult, I find myself gravitating towards music that transports me back to those dark, enchanting days of my youth.

These six best underrated or obscure Halloween songs will help set the mood for the fall holiday.

Are you interested in imagining eerie creatures, chilling silhouettes, and sinister beings as you listen to these tracks? If so, these tunes are perfect for you.

So, throw on this playlist while you dress in costume and prepare your home for trick-or-treaters or adult partygoers!

Spooky songs to help with your Halloween

“Dead Souls” by Joy Division

In 1980, a track by the British post-punk group was issued as a B-side in America. This impactful Gothic rock tune includes an extended instrumental prelude. Its lyrics seem to depict the haunting, twisted world of singer Ian Curtis, who battled epilepsy and intense depression. “Dead Souls” was later included on various collections of the band’s music following Curtis’ suicide. In 1994, industrial group Nine Inch Nails recorded a cover of the song for the soundtrack of “The Crow” film.

“Bark at the Moon” by Ozzy Osbourne

1983 saw the release of this heavy metal track, sharing its name with the album it hailed from. The song’s narrative revolves around a menacing monster terrorizing a quaint little town. In the music video, Ozzy Osbourne takes on the dual role of both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-like mad scientist, transforming into a werewolf under Rick Baker’s skilled makeup effects.

“The Conjuring” by Megadeth

Back in the ’80s, I was completely captivated by a thrash metal tune penned by Dave Mustaine himself. This masterpiece, unleashed in 1986, had its roots in his adolescent fascination with occult practices and witchcraft. The lyrics paint vivid images of spells, hexes, and the devil snatching souls away.

“Pet Sematary” by Ramones

In 1989, a punk rock tune by the group was launched. It was penned for the film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1983 horror novel “Pet Sematary.” This invitation extended to the band came during a visit to King’s home in Maine. The music video for this song was shot using both black-and-white and color footage, with the band members playing inside an open grave within Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This track proved to be one of Ramones’ biggest hits, gaining popularity through radio play.

“Her Back Wings” by Danzig

In 1990, Glenn Danzig from the horror punk band Misfits penned a heavy metal track with a bluesy feel, titled “Her Black Wings”. This song delves into the intriguing figure of a demoness that’s both mysterious and alluring, while also touching upon the intricate dynamics of human relationships. Danzig shared that composing this song was challenging yet necessary for it to achieve its intended effect, as he put it: “Writing ‘Her Black Wings’ was a demanding and time-consuming process – but that’s how it had to be to get the song just right.

“Death’s Door” by Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats

2011 saw the release of a song by a doom metal band, which portrays its main character as a sinister figure causing pain, torment, and distress to others. The album, titled “Blood Lust“, carries a chilling horror motif throughout. Critics have often drawn parallels between the band’s music style and that of early Black Sabbath.

If, similar to you, I appreciate music with somber or melancholic tones, then this season offers an ideal opportunity to immerse oneself in tracks that emphasize minor keys and poignant lyrics.

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2024-10-28 13:00