The original and the best. Many have tried, but none compare to the voodoo master. When performing this song, Screamin’ Jay would wear a cape and emerge from a coffin on stage–not to mention the fog, real live snakes, tusks in his nose, and a rather charming cigarette-smoking skull called Henry. He’s kind of a lunatic.

2. Bauhaus: Stigmata Martyr

Talk about commitment! The Godfathers of Goth used to drive around in a funeral car called the Bauhearse, and when performing the sorta cliché vampire hit “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” manorexic singer Peter Murphy would hang upside down like a bat. For ten minutes. But now that vamps have been co-opted by sparkly Twihards, we look instead to this tortured ode to a fucked-up Catholic childhood…he and Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy would probably be besties.

3. The Horrors: Sheena is a Parasite

When the big-haired, twig-legged Horrors emerged in 2006 with names like Spyder Webb and Joshua Von Grimm, you kind of knew what you were gonna get. They’ve since ditched the spooky kid names, but their debut single (and creepmaster Chris Cunningham‘s video) can still make the hairs on the back of your neck stick up. At only 90 seconds long, it’ll leave your guests wondering what the hell just happened.

4. The Sisters of Mercy: This Corrosion

There’s an eerie children’s choir, lead singer Andrew Eldritch looking miserable in the rain, and the broad looks like Elvira with less impressive cleavage. ‘Nuff said.

5. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Red Right Hand

Some more song titles from Nick Cave‘s oeuvre: “I’m Gonna Kill That Woman,” “Release the Bats,” “Jack the Ripper,” and an entire album of Murder Ballads. Any song from the coolest Australian ever would do, but it’s this Scream staple that’s regarded as his most disturbing. Cave’s sinster, strained vocals, the skulking beat, and the murderous lyrics sound like a horror movie come to life. That hand’s red for a reason.

6. Roky Erickson and the Aliens: I Walked With a Zombie

This is what happens when you take a lot of hallucinogenic drugs. After spending some time in a hospital for the criminally insane, psychedelic legend Roky Erickson wrote a whole album devoted to ghouls, aliens, demons, and just being totally nuts. That said, you can probably outrun a zombie.

And finally, put on Thriller. It’s a jam, and after all this doom and gloom, your creeped-out friends will probably just want to dance.

What are your favorite spooky tunes?

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LINK LOVE: Fashion Gone Rogue

Faris came up to me at the Tribeca Grand Hotel the other night and was so sweet. I asked him his name because when I get confused or star struck, I get quiet and start lying. I mean, I know who Faris Badwan is. He looked so much like Aris (The.Beautiful.Kids.), I was surprised.

Alex English (GBH) sort of pushed me at Faris, I got scared and asked if he needed a drink. He had two though, so I left to look for a hiding place. It’s hard being a fan.

Later Joshua Grimm and Coffin Joe appeared. They were even better looking than in pictures, but they don’t use their stage names. I think that’s a little disappointing.

I got around to their table after a while and sat down next to Joe, I might have swooned a little. He asked me if I wanted a pick-me-up and put a glass of gin in my hand.  Joshua laughed a lot, but I don’t know what about. Elle and Michael joined later.  Forgot how much I love them. Joshua said Elle and I have the same mouth, and laughed more.

Joe really was the best, Joe and Pinky. Michelle too! I guess I love everyone. Oh, and I nearly forgot Kendra, my favorite door girl. She wore an amazing ruby sequined jacket, the shoulder pads were on the outside and chains and safety pins were strung everywhere. I don’t know how she does it, but no one dresses better.

Some people left for the Jane, but James and Lola kidnapped me. We went over to Home Sweet Home with Nadia.  It was a snooze, but lots of people I love were there. James gave me cab fare home and I slept like a baby.

This past week has been all about black-on-black minimalism. No tulle bows or turbans, no shrugs of human hair, no jeweled brooches but lots of rings. Rings and Chelsea boots and studded jeans, and this cropped double-breasted jacket with rounded shoulder pads. Shoulder pads are back.

Did I mention this little harness Alex Chapman made? I’ve been wearing it everywhere. I love soft Goth with light S&M flourishes, it makes me feel very Factory.

The Old School: Jimi Hendrix

The New School: Omar Rodríguez-López of The Mars Volta can be caught on stage playing mind numbing guitar solos in a skin tight three piece suit and bell bottoms.

Rock and Roll is something that is never going to just go away or disappear. Though along the way things evolve and change, there are always glimpses back into the past that can be seen through it’s predecessors. However one aspect of the genre that stays fairly consistent is the style. Rock and Roll style is a look that I personally love because it seems so effortless yet cool (and I am a Rock and Roll addict). The styles of rock legends like The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix are visible today in the styles of the new school rock style icons.

***Please note this post is about the style and in no way compares their musical talents. 

The Old School: Freddie Mercury

The (Sort Of) New School: Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction is constantly rocking out in flamboyant, shiny outfits that balance on the edge of tranny mess.

The Old School: The Ramones

The New School: The Horrors. Trade in those blazers for leather and you have the same tight pants grungy dudes above.

The New School: Justice. This Euro Duo are my favorite DJ's around and don't really fall so much in the rocker category, but their love for leather, tight jeans and lack of hair washing makes me think of The Ramones rather that piece of crap Moby.

The Old School: The Rolling Stones

The New School: The Jonas Brother. Despite being pop crap, The Jonas Brothers have a style that reminds a lot of those Brits The Rolling Stones. The brothers are always in jackets and scarves with eccentric patterns and colors.

The Old School: The Beatles

The New School: Panic At The Disco. Looking the same but different is the key here. In The Beatles early days they were all about the suits and looking prim and proper. Well suits, ties, and boots are all in the wardrobe of these Vegas boys.

 Got any other favorite rocker looks? Now that you can post images in the comments section, I want to see what yours are.

Thanks to Flickr for the images.