King Diamond’s "Halloween," the three-track LP picture disc originally released in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on Oct. 23, 2026, via Metal Blade Records. The "Halloween" title track comes from King Diamond's debut album, "Fatal Portrait" (1986), as does “The Candle,” which served as the opening track on "Fatal... Continue Reading →
This October, Ice Nine Kills and AMC Theatres are teaming to bring five film classics back to the big screen for "Welcome to Horrorwood," a month-long AMC "Thrills & Chills" series at 300 movie theaters across the United States. Inspired by Ice Nine Kills’ "The Silver Scream" and "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood"... Continue Reading →
Just in time for Halloween, Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is bringing back his "Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights" collections with two limited-edition vinyl variants through Snakepit Records LLC and Deko Entertainment. Get them here. Following multiple sellouts in previous years, the two volumes of "Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights" return as exclusive vinyl-only... Continue Reading →
Just in time for the season, rising metalcore act Dark Divine has shared its latest single, "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home," via Thriller Records. "'Halloweentown II: Welcome Home' means exactly what the title implies," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. "We depicted the original Halloweentown as a place to be feared. However, what happens when you realize you... Continue Reading →
German band Venues is taking us on a dark and twisted journey with the visualizer for their its single "Praying Mantis." Watch it below, and stream the song here. Dropping as a special release in collaboration with Traumatica—one of the world's largest and most intense horror festivals — this track is set to become the anthem of... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki If you’re like me, music is a big part of spooky season, and spooky season is not confined to October; it’s whenever you want it to be. This year, a new band out of Central Florida, has loudly crashed my Halloween playlist and is sure to remain in heavy rotation when the... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Is this it? Is this really the end? Forty-four years after Michael Myers stabbed his way and prototypical “final girl” Laurie Strode screamed her way into the hearts of movie-goers in John Carpenter’s slasher masterpiece “Halloween,” director/co-writer David Gordon Green wraps his sequel trilogy with a period rather than the ellipsis we’re... Continue Reading →
Horror-themed band Dark Divine has released a music video for the new song "No Escape" featuring Ricky Armellino. The track is from the band's debut EP, "Halloweentown," which is out now via InVogue Records. Buy or stream the EP here. "'No Escape' is about experiencing the paranormal and the feeling of insanity that is often... Continue Reading →
Heavy horror punk icon Wednesday 13 will release the new album "Horrifier" on Oct. 7, 2022, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. Get a first of the album with its first single, "You're So Hideous," out now and accompanied by an "Exorcist"-inspired official music video. “'You’re so Hideous' is such a catchy track and it’s one of... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White and Black Veil Brides have expanded their popular "Trinity of Terror" triple headline tour to a third leg kicking off--appropriately--on Halloween (Oct. 31, 2022). This leg also will feature special guest Atreyu. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time Friday, Aug. 5, at trinityofterrortour.com. The bands previously... Continue Reading →
