The iconic song was first released in August 1962 and spent two weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart that October.

There are classic rock songs for every occasion. For example, there are a number of great Satanic rock tracks that make great Halloween songs. Here’s a look at how Lucifer inspired rock stars across ...

Miramax is turning the 1962 Halloween anthem Monster Mash into an animated movie. The project is being developed under the ...

We think you’ll agree that Lydia Lunch of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks gives Dusty Springfield’s classic a considerably spookier edge. David Byrne’s impression of a psycho killer is so upbeat, you’ll ...

Do you know all the words (and moves) to "Thriller," or are you more of a "Monster Mash" fan?

Billboard ranked what they consider the best Halloween songs. All Things Considered staffers have strong opinions about Billboard's take.

It’s Halloween! Darkness falls across the land, and the midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of creepy bops and bloody bangers to make all the cretins hop. Halloween can raise the ...

As one of the biggest holidays on the calendar, Halloween is a ripe subject for song-writing material. While it might not touch Christmas in terms of overall scope, there are so many songs that fall ...

Spooky season is officially upon us. Do you have your Halloween playlist ready to go? Are you tired of the “Monster Mash” and “Thriller?” If so — and even if you still love them but want more ...