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

Dracula’s Wedding (ft. Kelis)OutKast

Outkast – Dracula’s Wedding (Official Audio) ft. Kelis

“Dracula’s Wedding” is a track from OutKast—one of the most successful hip-hop groups—released on their 2003 album The Love Below.

Featuring American R&B singer Kelis, the song stands out for its darting synth bass and strummed acoustic guitar.

The lyrics, which portray Dracula feeling fear in the presence of the long-awaited woman he desires, are memorable as well.

Why not play “Dracula’s Wedding” at your Halloween party? And don’t forget the Dracula costume.

Pet SemataryRamones

Ramones – Pet Sematary

This song was released in 1989 by the American punk rock band the Ramones.

It was written for Stephen King’s horror film of the same name, and many people may have discovered it through that connection.

It is one of their signature songs and became an essential number in their concerts throughout the 1990s.

Living Dead GirlRob Zombie

Rob Zombie – Living Dead Girl

Rob Zombie is an American musician and filmmaker.

He is also known as a founding member of the heavy metal band White Zombie.

This song was released as a single in 1999 and reached No.

7 on the U.

S.

charts.

Its eerie vibe makes it perfect for Halloween.

CradlesSub Urban

Sub Urban – Cradles [Official Music Video]

Sub Urban, a U.

S.

-born music producer who enjoys massive popularity in the pop and indie-pop scenes.

Active since 2016, he has had a significant influence on indie pop.

Among his works, the perfect Halloween party track is “Cradles.” Since it’s frequently used on TikTok, many of you may already know it.

Its downbeat, surreal vibe fits perfectly with Halloween’s eerie atmosphere.

Walking On AirKerli

Kerli – Walking On Air

Kerli, an artist who represents Estonia, is acclaimed worldwide for her music that blends electronic elements with pop, alternative rock, dance-pop, and gothic influences.

Among her works, the one I recommend as a Halloween party song is Walking On Air.

It starts off quietly and then shifts into a stylish, fast-paced melody when the chorus hits.

Perfect for anyone looking for a sleek, stylish Halloween track.

The Number Of The BeastIron Maiden

Iron Maiden – The Number Of The Beast (Official Video)

Iron Maiden, the heavy metal band that led the NWOBHM movement.

Their third album, “The Number of the Beast,” is one of their signature works and is often hailed as a historic masterpiece in the world of heavy metal.

Here is its self-titled track!

Welcome to My NightmareAlice Cooper

Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare (from Alice Cooper: Trashes The World)

Blending hard, catchy rock with theatrical performance through his own unique sensibilities—a style dubbed “shock rock” that profoundly influenced the following waves of glam rock and hard rock musicians, and even Japan’s visual kei—is America’s proud superstar, Alice Cooper.

Cooper’s catalog includes many tracks perfect as background music for Halloween parties, but today let’s spotlight the title track from his landmark 1975 solo debut album, Welcome to My Nightmare.

The straightforward Japanese title, “Akumu e Yokoso” (“Welcome to the Nightmare”), is brilliant, and even if you’re not a hard rock fan, the song’s seductive, eerie atmosphere makes it ideal Halloween BGM.

Be sure to check out the live performance footage too—it’s like watching a piece of theater!