[2026] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

CloserNine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails – Closer (Director’s Cut)

Among industrial rock, Nine Inch Nails is extremely popular.

This track is included on their second album from 1994.

Its atmosphere—like a mind on the verge of collapse—feels perfectly suited to a dark, horror-tinged Halloween.

BatdancePrince

Batdance

This is “Batdance” by Prince, an artist who defined the music scene of the ’80s.

It’s included on the Batman soundtrack.

It was released in 1989, but even now it feels very fresh.

The funky rhythm and soulful vocals are really cool.

Using audio from the movie in the track is so innovative! I recommend it for anyone who wants to enjoy a stylish, unique Halloween.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Sympathy For The DevilThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Sympathy For The Devil (Live) – OFFICIAL

It’s a song about the darker side of humanity.

Released by The Rolling Stones in 1968, its lyrics—inspired by Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita—contain references to the crucifixion of Christ, the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the assassination of Kennedy.

all the good girls go to hellBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – all the good girls go to hell

Billie Eilish, whose fame is skyrocketing around the world right now.

She’s captivating with her simple, loop-based sound wrapped in a dope vibe and her husky, airy vocals.

This track perfectly matches its clammy, damp sound with those uniquely cryptic lyrics.

Doesn’t it make the eeriness stand out even more? The music video, featuring a monster roaming through a town on fire, has a Halloween-ready strangeness—definitely worth checking out.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd continues to pursue original music that transcends genre boundaries.

It might surprise some people to hear that he has a song perfect for Halloween.

The piece introduced here is a track from his 2020 album After Hours.

Driven by ’80s-style synths, it portrays the protagonist’s restless yearning as he roams the city at night to see someone, along with a frenzy that borders on madness.

This blind passion aligns perfectly with Halloween’s slightly dangerous, out-of-the-ordinary atmosphere.

At the 2021 Super Bowl, he performed the song with dancers whose faces were wrapped in bandages, and the nightmarish staging became a hot topic.

If you’re aiming for an artistic and slightly dark Halloween mood, be sure to check it out!

I Walked With A ZombieWEDNESDAY 13

Wednesday 13 – I Walked With A Zombie [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a track by Wednesday 13, a charismatic figure in the horror punk scene, featuring an irresistible combo of a catchy guitar riff and a fast, driving beat.

The song tells a strange, somewhat wistful story about walking alongside someone who has become a zombie.

It’s not just scary; the unique worldview blends melancholy with dark humor to great effect.

The track is included on his solo debut album, Transylvania 90210, released in April 2005.

Inspired by the 1943 horror film of the same name, it’s a real treat for horror fans.

It’s the perfect song to play at a Halloween party packed with serious horror aficionados—guaranteed to get the crowd going.

Hell’s BellsAC/DC

AC/DC – Hells Bells (Official 4K Video)

When it comes to songs that open with tolling bells, AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” comes to mind.

It’s the opening track of their 1980 album “Back in Black,” which is said to be the third best-selling album in the world.

The album was the band’s first release after their vocalist Bon Scott died in an accident, with Brian Johnson joining as his successor.

The lyrics about bells ringing out from hell may have been the band’s way of paying tribute.

It’s also a perfect track for Halloween, a day believed to connect the afterlife with the world of the living.

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Hamada Takuya

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