Within black metal, Cradle of Filth has always been an (ahem), black sheep of sorts. Yet in taking parts of the genre’s conventional sound, they’ve carved out an exciting path for their material. In providing a symphonic edge to their blackened speed, the band’s exploration of the occult and fantastical is nothing short of theatrically […]
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Konami Releasing Massive ‘Castlevania’ Soundtrack Boxset This December
If you’ve never heard any of the Castlevania soundtracks, you should rectify that immediately. For those who missed out on the massive boxset that Konami put out ten years ago, Konami will be upping the ante for you this December for the series’ 35th anniversary. Up for pre-order on the official Japanese Konami store are the […]
The Man From Alphabet’s First Music Video Covers Classic ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Theme! [Exclusive]
One of the most iconic things about the horror-comedy classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space is the theme song, which was performed by The Dickies. Paying tribute to that classic theme, the band The Man From Alphabet has arrived on the scene with a cover of their own, which comes along with a fun Klowns-infused […]
Ghost’s New Single “Hunter’s Moon” Will Feature on ‘Halloween Kills’ Soundtrack [Video]
David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills is finally headed our way on October 15, and we’ve learned today that Ghost‘s brand new single will feature in the movie’s soundtrack. “Hunter’s Moon” marks Ghost’s first new single in two years, arriving a week after tickets to their upcoming tour went on sale. The track’s release was accompanied by a […]
Haunting New Track from John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween Kills’ Soundtrack Explores “Michael’s Legend” [Video]
David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills is finally headed our way on October 15, and we recently learned that the film’s official soundtrack will release on the very same day. From John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies, the album is releasing on October 15 via Sacred Bones Records, and the track “Michael’s Legend” is available NOW. The press release explains the new […]
[Listen] Converge Collaborates With Chelsea Wolfe on ‘Bloodmoon: 1’; Release Sprawling Single & Video for “Blood Moon”!
If the Emma Ruth Rundle x Thou collaboration May Our Chambers Be Full wasn’t badass enough, Converge has collaborated with the great Chelsea Wolfe on a brand new full-length album, Bloodmoon: 1, out digitally November 19th and on CD/Digital & on vinyl June 24th. “We wanted to do something grander than the typical four-piece Converge […]
[Listen to This!] New Albums From Succumb, Employed To Serve, and Poppy!
It’s been a great year for new music and the past two weeks have been nothing short of fruitful, with the highlight being last week’s release of Employed To Serve‘s critically celebrated fourth LP, Conquering, from Spinefarm Records. “Employed To Serve’s latest release is a fully realized metamorphosis into the band they’ve always wanted to […]
Iconic Villains, Atmospheric Darkness, and Horror Lyricism: An Interview With Aborted’s Sven de Caluwé
For two and a half decades, Aborted have been a constant force of death metal ferocity. With their 11th studio album ManiaCult having released last week, the band once again delivers a visceral presentation of bloodthirsty riffs, skull annihilating blast beats, and soul-splitting shrieks. Among their contemporaries, Aborted not only stands as one of the […]
Bring Me the Horizon’s Music Video for “DiE4u” Is a Bloodbath Inspired by ‘Blade’
Bring Me the Horizon continues their ongoing EP series with the launch of a new single entitled “DiE4u” that has an accompanying music video that’s clearly inspired by Marvel’s Blade starring Wesley Snipes. Watch as vampires take over a show that ends with blood sprinkling down all over the band. Recorded remotely during the pandemic […]
CHVRCHES Shares Cover of Classic ‘The Lost Boys’ Theme “Cry Little Sister” [Listen]
CHVRCHES, on the heels of celebrating the release of their horror-inspired LP Screen Violence, has just shared a brand new rendition of Gerard McMahon‘s “Cry Little Sister”, the iconic theme song to Joel Schumacher’s 1987 The Lost Boys! The band’s cover was recorded for Netflix’s new gateway horror Nightbooks, which hails from producer Sam Raimi and director David Yarovesky (Brightburn). “We […]
‘Beetlejuice: The Musical’ Will Return to Broadway in 2022!
He’s back… and deader than ever. Well over a year after the Broadway run came to an end, the Tony-nominated Beetlejuice: The Musical (read our review) is headed back to Broadway, THR is reporting today! According to the site, Beetlejuice: The Musical will take the stage at the Marriott Marquis Theatre beginning Friday, April 8, 2022, with […]
[Listen to This!] Get Fuzzy With New Tracks From Slow Crush, Shedfromthebody, Warm, and Gena
Writing about music is difficult because everyone has such vastly different tastes, but I do love to share some of my own personal discoveries in the event I can turn a handful of you onto a new band. There have been a few new releases over the past few weeks that are all in the […]
Rob Zombie Finds Himself in the ‘Shadow of the Cemetery Man’ With Brand New Music Video
While we continue waiting for his next movie The Munsters, Rob Zombie is back today with a brand new music video from his latest album The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy. The track is titled “Shadow of the Cemetery Man,” and the video is made up of recent concert footage of Zombie and his […]
Killer New Track from John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween Kills’ Soundtrack Previews Michael’s Brutal “Rampage”
David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills is finally releasing in theaters on October 15, and we recently learned that the film’s official soundtrack will release on the very same day. From John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies, the album is releasing on October 15 via Sacred Bones Records, and the track “Rampage” is available for listening NOW. The press release details, “Renowned composer […]
For All the Poetic Rage, Carnifex’s ‘Graveside Confessions’ Plays It Too Safe [Haunted Riffs]
The trajectory of Carnifex’s musical growth has been both promising and odd over the years. Always a band to count on when it comes to vicious sounding music, a major component that has set them apart from other deathcore acts is their approach to atmosphere. With their past few records, Carnifex has woven elements of […]