Metol Mix: October
It's the spookiest time of the year... and I'm not talking about bloody tax time! Metol Mix is here again to soundtrack your October with new and classic music for your eardrums
Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day: A reflective anthem about loss and the passage of time, set to a haunting melody.
Taboo – Gene Summers: A rockabilly classic filled with raw energy, focusing on forbidden attraction.
The Witch Queen of New Orleans – Redbone: A funky tribute to the mystical and enigmatic figure of New Orleans folklore.
Monster Mash – The Crypt-Kickers: A lighthearted, Halloween staple with a catchy dance groove, telling the story of a party for monsters.
Lose Your Soul – Dead Man’s Bones: Dark and atmospheric, this eerie track delves into themes of mortality and the supernatural.
They Put a Body in the Bayou – The Orwells: A gritty, rebellious rock song about crime and the sinister side of small-town life.
In the Room Where You Sleep – Dead Man’s Bones: A ghostly, piano-driven tune with a spooky, unsettling vibe.
Lotion – Greenskeepers: A creepy, tongue-in-cheek song inspired by a famous horror film villain.
Underground – Tom Waits: A raw, industrial soundscape that explores the unseen, darker underworld of life.
I’m Going to Heaven – Amigo the Devil: A grim, confessional ballad about sin, death, and redemption.
Thriller – Michael Jackson: The ultimate Halloween hit, complete with iconic choreography and a narrative of horror movie monsters.
Spiderhead – Cage the Elephant: A high-energy rock track that dives into the chaos of inner conflict and self-destruction.
(Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Öyster Cult: A timeless rock ballad musing on the inevitability of death and the allure of the afterlife.
Creep – Radiohead: A haunting anthem of alienation and self-loathing, set against a backdrop of slow-building intensity.
Zombie – The Cranberries: A powerful protest song addressing the horrors of violence and war, driven by Dolores O'Riordan’s impassioned vocals.
Season of the Witch – Lana Del Rey: A dreamy, slow-burn cover of a psychedelic rock classic, infused with a moody, atmospheric tone.
Witches – Phoebe Alice Lou: A mystical and melodic exploration of feminine power and mysticism.
Cherry Bomb – The Runaways: A punk rock anthem celebrating rebellion, female empowerment, and wild youth.
Psycho Killer – Talking Heads: A jittery, new-wave classic about a disturbed mind unravelling into madness.
Witchlove – Nico Yaryan: A dreamy, introspective track about love, longing, and the mystical connection between two souls.
Skeleton Appreciation Day in Vestal – Will Wood and the Tapeworms: A playful and macabre tune blending theatrical rock and existential musings.
Soul in My Body – Pinc Louds: An ethereal and uplifting track that celebrates the spiritual and emotional power of being alive.
Skeletons – Hard Life: A gritty, haunting rock song about confronting the darker aspects of one’s past.
Night Owls – Spooky Mansion: A mellow, surf-inspired tune capturing the late-night wanderings of restless souls.
Ruby Gloom – The Anal Girls: A quirky, darkly whimsical song with gothic overtones and a playful, eerie vibe.
I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone: A soulful and intense rendition of a classic, filled with haunting passion and raw emotion.
I Hope I Become a Ghost – The Deadly Syndrome: A bittersweet, reflective track about life, death, and the desire to linger in memory.
Ghosts in the Shower – Chong the Nomad: A quirky, experimental track exploring supernatural themes with playful, electronic beats.
Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran: An 80s synth-pop hit with a predatory edge, filled with tension and primal energy.
Tainted Love – Marilyn Manson: A dark and edgy cover of the 80s hit, infused with gothic and industrial tones.
What’s New Scooby-Doo – Simple Plan: A high-energy pop-punk theme song, capturing the fun and mystery-solving vibe of the iconic cartoon.
Satan Is His Name – Holly Golightly: A seductive, retro track that plays on themes of temptation and danger.
Red Right Hand – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: A dark and brooding song about power, vengeance, and a mysterious, sinister figure.
Skinned – Blind Melon: A quirky, folk-inspired track that explores disturbing themes with an almost playful delivery.
Down in the Willow Garden – The Kossoy Sisters: A haunting, traditional murder ballad about love, betrayal, and tragic loss.
