Soundtrack of Horror 2

Let's be honest, the number of genuine Misfits aficionados among us is quite modest. This is largely due to two key factors. Firstly, the Misfits emerged from the deep underground scene,long before most of us even saw the light of day. Their initial obscurity, coupled with the raw, gritty nature of their production, makes even Darkthrone’s sound seem polished by comparison. It's a testament to their raw energy and unapologetic fervor that they remain an iconic, if niche, cornerstone of the punk legacy.However, let's be honest, it was just pure noisy chaos until “Garage Days” by Metallica came out. No, not “Garage Inc” the double disc reissue, I mean the $5.98 original version most of us had on vinyl or cassette. The only stream we had back then was a stream of piss. Still, the most underrated Metallica album, in my opinion, introduced us to “Last Caress/Green Hell.” Maybe 3% of us knew the song before then, and I have always been a music nerd, yet I had never heard it. Or if I had, I dismissed it as noisy garbage. Sadly, most of us were missing out on iconic horror punk classics like “Die Die My Darling” and a ton of other killer anthems that existed before Ice Nine Kills were even a twinkle in their parents' eyes. Now, there will be some music elitists out there talking about their knowledge of Samhain and all things Danzig. Good for you. I am so excited you know more than us music plebes and you are the music expert. Still, today, the majority of people wearing a Misfits shirt know nothing about them, and that is a fact.Second bombshell, I think the whole devil horn look is stupid. And well, good ol' Glenn, from a guy who did music press for a long time, I can tell you he is an asshole, like the king of assholes. And though the fight will continue for the ages over pre and post-Glenn days, “Dig Up Her Bones,” “American Psycho,” and “Scream” are classics in my opinion, though “Where Eagles Dare” will always be my favorite Misfits song. The moral of the story is: The Misfits own the horror punk/rock crown, end of story. If you want to actually be cool, don’t just wear the shirt. Crazy idea: listen to the band and know a song or two.

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Soundtrack of Horror 1

 

Just because you should know by now, chapter one is not going to be about a specific band hah-ha suckered ya in, did I?

Instead, I want to focus on just songs, songs I heard that actually kinda freaked me out to songs that actually made me rip apart a chicken and worship Satan (it’s a joke relax, unless that turns you on, I’m 100% serious lol)

Being raised in the 80’s while songs like “White Rabit” by Jefferson Starship and even “Knights in White Satin” or the ever popular “Stairway to Heaven” or “Hells Bells” by AC/DC nah just didn’t do it. I mean Ozzy was quasi. Spooky with “Bark at the Moon” and “Diary of Madmen” but still did not really spook me. So, when I tell you the first song that kinda creeped me out you are going to say WTF?!?!?!

“Somebody’s watching me” by Rockwell. Yes, I said it. Dude, are you serious, you’re in the shower and you feel like someone is watching you? Ok creepapalooza! Just creepy. Kiss never scared me even spitting blood singing “God of Tunder” Blue Oyster Cult and “Don’t Fear the Reaper” was just to kick ass to scare me and besides what in the hell is a Blue Oyster Cult?

As far as Metal goes really again nothing spooked me “Bastard” by Motley Crue kinda hit me with an evil vibe, and still does. Before I get to the 2 creepiest songs, I want to bring up an underrated band and an underrated song.

First the band. Fastway! Yeah, the “Trick or Treat” soundtrack was fucking killer! Spooky? No but dripping with Halloween and just horror rock vibes, it just doesn’t get any better. If you’ve not heard of it, I’m sure you can buy it on cassette for .50 cents at a garage sale near you. And you should! Now on to an underrated song you may not even know about. 

Dangerous Toys more known for other songs including the ode to Alice Cooper with the song “Scared” on their self titled album but the song “Demon Bell” from the Shocker soundtrack is a killer horror number!! Check it out if you’re interested can find it!

So on to my 2 creepiest tracks and an intro.

Creepy song #1 Type O Negative - Black Sabbath from the Satanic perspective on the first edition of “Nativity in Black” a tribute to Black Sabbath. If this song doesn’t make your eyes roll back in your head and make you want to carve s pentagram in your chest while pledging allegiance to Satan, then you need to be reprogrammed. This song is sweet demonic evil from Hell and if you want to kill an older religious relative just duct tape earbuds on them and let it rip!

Creepy Song #2 “Heaven torn Asunder” by Cradle of Filth

Holy vampiric evil Batman I first heard this driving in a storm driving back to OKC from Dallas, alone! Yeah, I’m not afraid to say as a thirty something year old guy I was like “oh fuck me Jesus help me!”

Look the world is jaded to horror and these sings may not affect you like they affect me but pardon my French Goddamn wow the creepiness is oozing from both of these songs.

Honorable mention Pig Destroyer “Natasha” from the album “Prowler in the Yard” not a song but a creepy fucking voice telling a story that is more disturbing than je in a speedo. And the noise effects behind the voice will make your hair stand up on the back of your neck.

Ok next edition will be about…. You don’t think I’m actually going to tell you, do you?

Let me know your comments, those thoughts My monsters.

-J