Rob Zombie’s “Halloween Horror Nights” Returns to Universal Studios This Fall


Rob Zombie makes a habit of celebrating his favorite holidays by scaring his fans to death! His “Halloween Horror Nights” event will take over Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida this fall. One of “scare zones” will be based on Rob Zombie’s solo debut album Hellbilly Deluxe. Scare zones are areas of the park, between the haunted houses and rides, where guests must travel through hordes of terrifying monsters and demented fiends. This year, the streets will be littered with characters from history, film, and pop culture.Continue reading


The Scabby Ghouls – Scabby Ghouls


There is a certain subset of people that have an inner glee at the strange and macabre. The Scabby Ghouls are most definitely these people. Scabby Ghouls have released an ode to zombies, horror, and fun. Scabby Ghouls (Out-O-Tune Records) is full of merry Halloween Punk. Short punchy songs make up the album. Thematically, Scabby Ghouls may only appeal to a niche audience, which is a shame as the song construction and musicianship are solid.Continue reading


Twisted Tower Dire – Wars In The Unknown


Formed nearly a quarter of a century ago, Twisted Tower Dire is one of those bands that never made it big, but has always been likable and consistent in their music. This Virginia-based act has been rather quiet since their last release, Mark It Dark (Cruz del Sur Music) in 2011, but now they’re back with a much-anticipated new record. Their sixth full-length album, Wars In The Unknown (No Remorse Records), boasts about how this quartet can still accomplish solid and entertaining Heavy Metal.Continue reading


Slipknot Shares Video For Brand New Song “All Out Life”


Slipknot has dropped a bomb for Halloween, a brand new song and video! The video for the track ‘All Out Life’ was directed by M. Shawn Crahan (#6), and the clip is as trippy as the song is heavy! Both have all the classic Slipknot bells and whistles fans have come to expect. You can stream and buy the track today on all DSPs. Watch the video right now!Continue reading


EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Members of Enslaved and Krakow Tell Creepy Stories For Halloween


Halloween is not something we here at Ghost Cult either take lightly or do halfway. We are really more of a Halloween 24/7, 365 type of crew. So keeping with the spirit, here is an exclusive video of Ivar from Enslaved and Frode of Krakow chatting about the creepiest things that have ever happened to them. Check it out below:Continue reading


Slipknot To Open Haunted House, Details About New Album And Reissue Project


You can keep your lame Pumpkin Spice flavored everything, Autumn is for Halloween! Slipknot, not strangers to the spooky side of life, is opening a badass themed haunted house in the spirit of the next month. Dubbed “The Slaughterhouse”, it will be hosted by the Barnum Factory. The 10,000 square-foot Slaughterhouse opens Oct. 5 at the Barnum Factory (97 Indiana Ave.) and runs through Oct. 31. General admission tickets cost $20, with $30 skip-the-line passes also available. The concept was co-created by M. Shawn Crahan (left), co-founding Slipknot member, and Ian Miller, Slaughterhouse owner. In a conversation with the Des Moines Register Crahan detailed the venture and also the prospects of new Slipknot music, and the coming re-issue for All Hope Is Gone (Roadrunner) and more!Continue reading


Rob Zombie To Host 13 Nights Of Halloween On HDNet Next Month


HDNet Movies is once again broadcasting “Rob Zombie’s 13 Nights Of Halloween”. Rob Zombie will host and choose 13 fiendish films leading up to Halloween. The block will highlight a different film every evening at 9 p.m. ET /6 p.m. PT, airing in prime time from Friday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 31. Rob Zombie will be on hand himself to introduce each film and provide his unique insight on their impact to the genre. kicking off with Rob Zombie’s avant-garde occult opus “The Lords Of Salem” on October 19, starring Sheri Moon Zombie, Dee Wallace and Bruce Davison; as well as the influential 1999 found-footage hit “The Blair Witch Project”; the original 1990 afterlife nightmare “Flatliners”, starring Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts and Keifer Sutherland; and genre superstar Bruce Campbell in the beloved cult classics “The Evil Dead” and “Bubba Ho-Tep”, among others.Continue reading


Metal Musicians Dress Up For Halloween


Just like every one of us, several metal musicians decided to dress up to celebrate Halloween last night, and we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite costumes below! Continue reading


King Diamond Posts “Halloween” Performance From Upcoming DVD


King Diamond announced earlier this year that, during the 2015 “Abigail In Concert” tour, the band filmed their shows in Philadelphia and Detroit for an upcoming DVD. Today the legend has shared a “work in progress” video preview of the ‘Halloween’ performance in Philadelphia online, and it’s just awesome. Continue reading


Dani Filth Shares His Thirteen Essential Albums For Halloween


Halloween is a week away, and Cradle of Filth‘s legendary vocalist, Dani Filth, has shared his thirteen essential albums for the holiday online today. Continue reading