Halloween season is here again🎃
While decorations and costumes around town are fun, it’s really the music that sets the mood.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected the latest Halloween songs you’ll want to listen to in 2025, divided into Western and Japanese music sections. From spooky tracks to high-energy party tunes, we’ve gathered songs full of groove, chills, and visual impact — perfect for your home playlist or Halloween party background music.
All songs come with links to Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube so you can listen right away👻
And at the end, don’t miss our Scariest Music Videos Special to enjoy Halloween through both sound and visuals.
Western Music Edition｜The World's Choice for Classic Halloween Songs
Thriller／Michael Jackson｜The Legendary Music Video Featuring the Eternal King of Horror Dancing
Imitated by young people all over the world,Zombie dance,A song that became an iconic masterpiece of the 1980s, with a movie-like storyline and its unique choreography that swept the world. Even today, it remains a Halloween playlist essential.
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Disturbia / Rihanna｜Disturbing and bewitching, a pop horror sinking into darkness
A masterpiece where dissonance and rhythmic madness merge. Known as one of Rihanna’s signature songs, it’s also a staple ofdark pop perfectfor Halloween nights.
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Bury a Friend／Billie Eilish｜The whispering voice in the nightmare is addictive
Minimal yet terrifying — a sound that leaves a haunting impression.The sound is striking; the music video, told from the viewpoint of a monster under the bed, has been praised for its artistic quality.
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Somebody’s Watching Me (Watching Me) / Rockwell｜An 80s synth-driven song that makes you feel like you're being watched
Light but eerie — a Halloween BGM classic that makes the list every year. By the way, Michael Jackson took part as a backing vocalist.Michael Jackson participated as a chorus singer.in this track.
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Ghostbusters / Ray Parker Jr.｜The upbeat theme song for “ghost hunting”
The theme song from the beloved movie 'Ghostbusters,' loved all over the world.Ghostbusters' theme song.Rather than scary, it’s an upbeat track perfect for Halloween parties.
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Dracula／Tame Impala｜Fantasy Pulse Echoing Through the Night
Tame Impala’s latest single, released in September 2025. With a new wave beat and an eerie atmosphere, it delivers the perfect dark pop sound for Halloween night.Dark pop sound.Indeed, a new classic for the season.
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Japanese Music Edition｜Stylish and Slightly Spooky Japanese Halloween Songs
HALLOWEEN PARTY／HYDE｜The Rock Anthem Representing Japan's Halloween Songs
Rock and glamorous,The “Japanese version of Thriller.”Featuring artists like Acid Black Cherry and Anna Tsuchiya in costume, the music video is truly spectacular. Its cinematic worldview will have you glued to the screen.
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Crazy Party Night～Pumpkin's Revenge～／Kyary Pamyu Pamyu｜A one-of-a-kind world where cute meets horror
A pop yet slightly eerie music video that’s irresistibly catchy. A Halloween carnival anthem that both kids and adults can enjoy!The signature song of the Halloween Carnival!
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Welcome To The Halloween Town／HSMS feat. TERU｜Synth × Rock Fantasy Sound
A song written by TERU from GLAY specifically for a Halloween event. Arranged by the unit HSMS — guitarist HISASHI and DJ Mass MAD Izm* — it fuses synth sounds with rock vocals, creating the exhilarating feeling of aHalloween paradein a city of costumes.
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Black Cat～Adult Black Cat～／Acid Black Cherry｜A bewitching, gothic track perfect for Halloween night
Popular for its addictive melody and story-driven music video. A mature Halloween song that combines rock, horror, and sensuality,This is an adult Halloween song andalso one of Acid Black Cherry's signature tunes.
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SO BAD／King Gnu｜Darkness and light sway in the autumn night's rock lyricism
A track released by King Gnu in 2025. With emotional lyrics and a wavering sound,It evokes both the stillness and uneaseof Halloween.
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These Music Videos Are Way Too Scary! 5 Masterpieces of Horror Visuals (With YouTube Links)
It's not just the sound—experience spine-chilling Halloween music videos with visuals too. We've picked five classic MVs that became famous for their horror-themed production and eerie worlds.
Bury a Friend／Billie Eilish｜Billie in a nightmare, myself under the bed
Director: Michael Chaves (Director of the film “The Conjuring: The Final Rite,” released October 17, 2025)A psychological horror music video themed around “another self” emerging from under the bed. Billy's figure—eyes rolled back, needles piercing his skin, controlled by someone else—is the very embodiment of a sleepless night's nightmare.
Wearing Humanity／DIR EN GREY｜Visual Beauty of Madness Stripping Away Reason
Director: Hiroyuki Kondo.A sinister world where members with black lines drawn around their mouths sit around a round table, with a monstrous presence seated at its center. The visuals evoking blood and decay, combined with raw human depictions, leave a powerful impression. A DIR EN GREY-esque psychological horror music video expressing the “monster” lurking within humanity.
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Thriller / Michael Jackson | The Origin of Horror Music Videos
Director: John Landis.A landmark horror music video that revolutionized the genre in the 80s. Through zombie dance and cinematic direction, it demonstrated the fusion of music and visuals.
All Your Light／Portugal. The Man｜Authentic Horror Music Video
Director: Dan Brown.Not for the faint of heart. What seems like a cheerful family scene quickly turns grim as a mysterious severed head appears early on. Despite the refreshing music, an unsettling story unfolds, leading to a shocking ending.
May Flies / RADWIMPS｜A horror allegory questioning the shape of love, exploring pain and obsession
Director: Kensaku Kakimoto.A controversial work depicting the end of a romance as the grotesque remnants of love.
Summary｜Halloween 2025: Trick & Treat with Music!
In this article, we will focus on classic Halloween songs, as well as the latest Halloween songs and scary music videos for the year 2025. We have carefully selected music to liven up your parties and home time, so you can enjoy ”Trick or Treat” with music this Halloween.
Scary, cute, and danceable—check out our new playlistCandy & Chaos: Halloween Mix 2025is now available! Packed with Western and Japanese hits, this is the perfect selection for a truly chaotic and candy-filled night.
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*The information on this page is current as of October 2025. Please check the official website for the latest distribution status.
