We’re getting into the spooky spirit talking about the scariest songs in our music libraries. While Monster Mash and Thriller do make an appearance, we’re clawing our way past the Halloween clichés to scream about the songs that really get under our skin and linger like the breath of death.  

VIDEOS 

Die Antwoord: Baby’s on Fire (2012)

The Zombies: Butcher’s Tale (Western Front 1914)

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SCARY SONG LISTENER COLLAB PLAYLIST - Share YOUR scariest songs...if you DARE!!

EXTRAS

Jon Savage on song: The Zombies – Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)

Die Antwoord - Umshini Wam (Short Film, Directed by Harmony Korine, 2011)

Die Antwoord: I Fink You Freeky (2012)

Chappie Featurette (2015)

Pitchfork’s Review of Die Antwoord’s Tension (4.2)

Zef: The Die Antwoord Story (2024)

Die Antwoord Accused of Child Abuse

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