[2025] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

Dracula’s WeddingOutKast

Outkast ft. Kelis Dracula’s Wedding Lyrics

It’s a song by the Atlanta-based hip-hop duo OutKast in which the narrator compares himself to Dracula.

Even though he’s Dracula, he’s afraid of a certain woman.

The track has a mysterious vibe that makes you think that woman might be some kind of monster too.

Deal With The DevilPop Evil

Pop Evil – Deal With The Devil

This is a track released as a single in 2013 by the American rock band Pop Evil.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video is the second part of a three-part visual work themed around addiction and abuse.

Its eerie atmosphere makes it a great fit for Halloween.

Boris the SpiderThe Who

The Who – Boris The Spider

“Boris the Spider,” a popular song composed and sung by the late John Entwistle, the bassist of The Who—the legendary British rock band the UK proudly boasts to the world.

From the very beginning, the heavy unison riff between guitar and bass conjures a mix of eeriness and humor, and John’s theatrically charged vocals leave a strong impression.

The low-register part of the chorus, in particular, delivers a powerful impact on listeners.

As Entwistle himself called it a “horror song,” it’s also popular overseas as a Halloween track.

If you’re squeamish about bugs, I recommend not reading the lyrics (lol)!

Little Drop Of PoisonTom Waits

Tom Waits: Little Drop Of Poison

Known by the nickname “the drunken poet,” Tom Waits has plenty of songs—and that gravelly voice—that are perfect for Halloween.

Among them, this particular track evokes a spooky atmosphere, making it a great recommendation to listen to on Halloween!

CloserKings Of Leon

Kings Of Leon – Closer (Live on Letterman)

Kings of Leon is a rock band from Tennessee.

This track opens their massively successful 2008 album Only by the Night and is also one of their signature songs.

The lyrics convey an atmosphere of fear, so it’s perfect for Halloween.

Monster HospitalMetric

Metric – Monster Hospital (Official Video)

It’s an upbeat punk track by the Canadian pop-rock band Metric.

The literal translation of the title is “Monster Hospital,” which feels perfect for Halloween, doesn’t it? If you like punk music, why not enjoy Halloween with a danceable punk song like this?

A Wolf At The DoorRadiohead

A Wolf At the Door

From the eerie atmosphere of the intro, a delicate, fragile voice can be heard.

Then in the chorus, a faint light appears before it grows dark again—perhaps this structure reflects songwriter Thom Yorke’s influences from Nordic artists like Björk and Stina Nordenstam.

It evokes the mood not of a bright American Halloween party, but of a dark, cold European night.

The wolf evoked in the lyrics, too, seems to carry a broader and deeper meaning than just a Halloween costume.