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

Psycho KillerTalking Heads

Talking Heads – Psycho Killer (Original Version – Tony Mendes Video Re Edit)

With its eerie atmosphere and addictive rhythm, this track is perfect for livening up a Halloween party.

The lyrics, which depict the confused mental state of a killer, skillfully convey anxiety and tension.

Included on the debut album Talking Heads: 77, released in 1977, it remains one of the band’s signature songs beloved by many.

In 2017, Selena Gomez sampled its bassline, showing how its influence continues across generations.

This piece is recommended for those who enjoy a horror flavor or want to experience a slightly unusual Halloween vibe.

Mirror’s ImageThe Horrors

The Horrors – “Mirror’s Image” official music video premiere

This is The Horrors, a gothic new wave punk band.

Even their name gives off a vibe that feels perfect for Halloween.

This track has a strong shoegaze atmosphere and creates a distinctive mood.

The wavering sound carries an eerie quality that fits perfectly with Halloween’s dark ambience.

Country Death SongViolent Femmes

Violent Femmes – Country Death Song

Hallowed Ground, the 1984 album by the American post-punk band Violent Femmes, is a work where horror elements intermingle with religious themes.

The opening track, Country Death Song, was reportedly composed by member Gordon Gano when he was in high school.

While it adopts an orthodox country music style with banjo and snare rhythms, the lyrics are unsettling and quite intense.

Heads Will Roll ( A-Track Remix )Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Project X – Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll ( A-Track Remix ) (music video) HD

This is a remix of “Heads Will Roll” by the American new wave band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, made for the movie Project X.

It’s a seductive, sexy track! I think the arrangement, which plays with space, is really cool.

It’s definitely not a song you’d want to play in front of your family, but it’s perfect for getting the crowd going at a Halloween party!

I’m In Love With a MonsterFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony – I’m In Love With a Monster (from Hotel Transylvania 2 – Official Video)

Formed from season 2 of the American edition of the audition show The X Factor in 2012, the girl group Fifth Harmony went on hiatus in 2018.

Many fans have continued to follow each member’s activities, including Camila Cabello, who left the group in 2016 and has been thriving as a solo artist.

Their song “I’m In Love With a Monster” was featured on the soundtrack of the 2015 animated film Hotel Transylvania 2.

It’s a passionate love song that portrays the object of affection as a “monster,” and both the movie scenes and the music video—featuring the members in flashy outfits—are sure to amp up the Halloween spirit!

Mad HatterMelanie Martinez

Melanie Martinez – Mad Hatter (Official Music Video)

The gap between the heavy, weighty sound and the cute vocals is great.

It’s a song by the American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, included on her 2015 album Cry Baby.

Everything about it gives off a Halloween vibe!

Highway to HellAC/DC

AC/DC – Highway to Hell (Official Video)

It’s a track released by AC/DC in 1979.

The title “Highway to Hell” is said to be a nickname for Australia’s Canning Highway.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and was used in the films School of Rock and Little Nicky.

The Japanese title, “Jigoku no Highway” (Highway to Hell), adds to the Halloween atmosphere.