SPOOKYSONGS

Nightmare – Tuesday Knight

Nightmare – Tuesday Knight

The Nightmare on Elm Street film series has not only inspired a ton of great spooky songs, it has also spawned some great soundtrack moments. Nightmare on Elm Street 3 featured the epic Dokken theme "Dream Warriors", Nightmare 4 features the incredible "Are You Ready...

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Monster – Fred Schneider

Monster – Fred Schneider

The B-52s were custom built for Halloween music. Their whole vibe is that of a forgotten 50s drive-in movie vaguely about beaches and surf creatures. Plus they have a slew of songs that fit on any Spooky Songs playlist, like “Rock Lobster” and “Devil In My Car”. Plus they have Fred Schneider.

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Lost in the Shadows – Lou Gramm

Lost in the Shadows – Lou Gramm

The “Lost Boys” soundtrack is a treasure trove of horror-movie goodness, full of perfect late-80s semi-goth cheese. You have Gerard McMann, Tim Capello, Echo and the Bunnymen covering the Doors with a member of the Doors… and Lou Gramm!

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Vampire – Peter Tosh

Vampire – Peter Tosh

https://www.youtube.com/embed/yg0dTts2yew Peter Tosh was one of The Wailers, Bob Marley's backing band. Only two things scared him, and one is nuclear war. The other is old vampires, exemplified best in his song Vampire. Released in 1988, sadly after his murder during...

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Shocker – The Dudes of Wrath

Shocker – The Dudes of Wrath

https://www.youtube.com/embed/y1Nt91lGPWY This is an 80s metal-head's dream come true. Members of Kiss, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, and friggin' Guy Mann-Dude all come together to sing a Desmond...

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