Horror & Rock

About this episode

Dan Richmond joins Bruce Marvel to explore the connection between horror and heavy music.

Writer and educator Dan Richmond joins the host with the most, Bruce Marvel, for a deep dive into the bloodline between horror and heavy music. From shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper to the horror-punk legacy of Misfits, they explore how the macabre shaped the sound of metal. The conversation cranks up talking about the gnarly band GWAR, plus a rundown of their favorite heavy tracks and unforgettable horror soundtracks. If you like your riffs loud and your horror louder—this one’s for you.

People in this episode

Host: Bruce Marvel

Guest: Dan Richmond

Topics covered

• horror
• heavy music
• shock rock
• horror-punk
• metal soundtracks

Keywords

• horror
• heavy music
• Alice Cooper
• Misfits
• GWAR
• metal
• soundtracks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alice Cooper, Misfits, GWAR

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