Happy Halloween

I hoped to post a White/Rob Zombie video fest for All Hallow's Eve, but Universal won't let anyone post his videos. Maybe next year.

Instead, here are some Halloween-themed covers that everyone should listen to on the most metal of holidays.

Secret Chiefs 3--"Halloween"



One of the best avant-bands in the world occasionally throws their startling cover of John Carpenter's unforgettable theme to his best movie into their live shows. Go see them for their jazz/klezmer/surf rock/Bollywood score/metal jams, and maybe they'll treat you to this gem.

White Zombie--"I'm Your Boogieman"



KC and the Sunshine Band's original gained a bite and lost none of its danceability when White Zombie covered it for one of the Crow sequel soundtracks. Further proof that Rob Zombie has a tighter sense of rhythm than nearly any of his metal frontman peers, and makes some of the coolest-looking videos.

Marilyn Manson--"This is Halloween"



The mighty Danny Elfman's past few scores haven't done much for me, and Manson's pretty much a self-parody these days, but this cover of the opening number from Nightmare Before Christmas brings out the best in both parties. Special thanks to whoever dubbed it over the movie's intro.

Sleep with one eye open...

Update: Extra Halloween goody (albeit no surprise:) the new Slayer song is AWESOME!



Updated update: Metal Injection posted pictures of some awesome Halloween pumpkins, definitely check these out.

Updated updated update: Those Who Know Music posted an imaginative lineup for the ultimate monster metal band.