13 Morbid Songs for Friday the 13th
It’s every goth’s second favorite holiday: Friday the 13th. In honor of the infamous day of moral reckoning, I’ve created a playlist of songs to get blasphemous to.
13. "Killing It" - A Wilhelm Scream
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If Jason Vorhees could pick a song to listen to while stabbing someone, I feel like this would be it.
12. "Back to Hell" - Alkaline Trio
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The dark pop-punk trio created an ode (one of many) to the pits below with lyrics like “send us back to hell/we've had our fill of heaven.”
11. "Bleed Black" - AFI
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The gothic, melodic hardcore have mastered the emotional, heavyhearted sound with their 2003 record Sing The Sorrow. This song as well as every other song off the album would be a perfect fit for a day like Friday the 13th.
10. "Cowboys From Hell" - Pantera
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The groove metal band Pantera are no strangers to being associated to the dark lord, so they embodied the notion with one of their most iconic songs.
9. "The God That Failed" - Metallica
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Denouncing the idea of religion/God is pretty much step one in the metal handbook and that’s the most Friday the 13th-y thing you can do.
8. "Your 666" - H.I.M.
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Throw every last superstition out the window by listening to this song with lyrics like, “I welcome your six six six in my heart/I’m losing my faith in you,” you’re sure to have all of the bad luck today (here’s to hoping).
7. "Hellraiser" - Ozzy Osbourne
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Ozzy says he’ll “put a spell on you” with his tribute to rocking in the hardest way possible; raising hell.
6. "Hang ‘Em High" - My Chemical Romance
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MCR’s hit album, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, made death cool again in the mid-2000’s. My pick for the playlist has everything to do with the eerie, witchy undertones of the lyrics, “climb out from the pine box, well I'm asking you/'cause she's got nothing to say/The angels just cut out her tongue/call her black Mariah, would I lie to you?”
5. "Blood And Thunder" - Mastodon
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While the song (as well as the entire album) is based off the novel Moby Dick, “Blood and Thunder” starts off with, “I think that someone is trying to kill me/Infecting my blood and destroying my mind;” the most brutal thing said about a whale ever.
4. "Killing In The Name" - Rage Against The Machine
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Again, while the song (and band) is about “bringing down the man” and all, the lyrics, “some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses,” fits into the scheme of Friday the 13th.
3. "Crystal Lake’s Legacy" - Voorhees
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A U.K. hardcore gimmick band based off the aforementioned, fictional murderer “killed it” with their salute to Vorhees with their 2001 record Crystal Lake’s Legacy.
2. "Running With The Devil" - Van Halen
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David Lee Roth said in an interview that he always thought the devil was with him; whether it was running (‘living at a pace that kills’), driving, playing music, eating lunch, etc. Ultimately, it sounds like he lives his life like every day is Friday the 13th.
1. "Dead" - Pixies
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Written about the biblical story (2 Samuel, Chapter 11) from the tale of Bathsheba and King David with mixed in lyrics such as, “my heart is dead,” it’s a no-brainer this song is included to the playlist. Also, the horror movie montage trumps all.
Bridjet's Top 10 Albums of 2014
As 2014 comes to a close, I reminisce on all of the albums I've had the pleasure of almost blowing my speakers out to. These are my absolute favorite records of the year and a little memo of why they rule so god damn hard. Like a little league coach to his players, I wish they could all be #1.
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10. Grey Gordon - Forget I Brought It Up
I’ve had the extreme pleasure of seeing Grey perform in my friend’s living room multiple times and I’m glad I heard him when I did. Fusing together the deep rawness of his lyrics with the upbeat, yet soulful guitar, this record is nothing short of amazing.
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9. Mastodon - Once More ‘Round The Sun
Mastodon killed it when I saw them perform Once More ‘Round The Sun at Bonnaroo this year. I honestly felt my face being melted off by the world’s tastiest riffs. When I got home, I was so excited to get the album. I’ve been listening to it ever since.
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8. Against Me! - Gender Dysphoria Blues
When lead singer Tom became Laura Jane Grace in 2012, the scene exploded with praise and understanding, which was amazing to see. What’s even more amazing is this album packed full of heartfelt lyrics and that beautiful folk-punk guitar you can’t help but turn up to.
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7. Interpol - El Pintor
I’ve been an Interpol fan for years, but they haven’t had anything that has caught my attention in a while. When I saw them play El Pintor at Lollapalooza this summer, I felt like I shot myself in the foot for not giving the upcoming album a notion earlier. It’s crisp, clean and nostalgic of Antics.
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6. New Found Glory - Resurrection
Back with a vengeance, NFG released a banger this year after their bassist “left” the band in 2013. Energetic as well as revengeful at times, this album shows that the kings of pop-punk are more than ready to be back on top.
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5. Modern Baseball - You’re Gonna Miss It All
Holy cow, this album is the ultimate pop-punk fairytale of how every 20-something feels 99% of the time, but doesn’t want anyone to know unless they’re on Tumblr. Loaded with goofy and cheesy lyrics, YGMIA is something I’ve played at least once a day since its release.
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4. Angel Du$t - A.D.
Angel Du$t’s first album is 15 minutes of pure, thrashy punk rock at it’s finest. A definite scene favorite, A.D. doesn’t disappoint with this record.
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3. Candy Hearts - All The Ways You Let Me Down
I’m a sucker for cutesy, pop-punk; especially if there’s a female vocalist. Girl power.
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2. Katy Perry - Prism
If you know me at all, you know I’m a huge Katy Perry nerd. I was front row for her show on my birthday and it was the best day of my life. This album has a very 80’s pop feel to it as well as some uplifting tunes. In short, this album makes me feel like I’m Katy; fabulous and sassy.
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1. Every Time I Die - From Parts Unknown
The party kings of southern metal have graced the world with flawlessness that even Beyonce is jealous of. That, my friends, is the perfection From Parts Unknown holds. If you want to gain the wisdom of 100 wizards, go listen to this album.