Gravecast Back from the Grave!
In 2010, I stumbled across gravecast.com (don’t try – it’s long gone), a blog in which one Morbius J. Kromwell (aka Martin L. Collins) created and released thirty soundscapes for Halloween over a period of months. I eagerly downloaded each new one as it was released and they’ve been part of my Spooky Season listening for the past 15 years.
Last year, out of curiosity, I went looking to see if any of the tracks were still available online and discovered that, in fact, they were not. However, I connected the Gravecast site back to a Halloween blog by Mr. Kromwell (https://morbiusjkromwell.wordpress.com/) where he talks about each track, and from there connected his real name to the site and reached out about adding his tracks to the Cult of the Great Pumpkin/Sinister Sonics archive on SoundCloud. He was kind enough to let me do it and now you all get to benefit from the results – you can listen to/download 28 of the 30 tracks at https://soundcloud.com/savagesinister/sets/treats-from-the-grave (SoundCloud removed 2 tracks for potential copyright issues), and if you’re curious about any given track, you can find details on Mr. Kromwell’s blog (link above).
So happy October, everybody, and happy listening – there’s roughly 4 hours’ worth of soundscapage here. Start listening to get into the October SPIRIT!
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More Slasher Dave Goodness! “Halloween Sounds of Horror” Out Now!
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Sam Haynes Unleashes His 13th Annual Halloween Album: A Haunting Fusion of Dark Electro, Gothic Rock & Horror Soundtrack Music
Release Date: September 29, 2025 on all streaming platforms
Pre-orders live now at https://samhaynes1.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp edition contains exclusive tracks that will not be available anywhere else – Use code THIRTEEN to get 40% off digital downloads and the limited edition signed CD & sticker set.
Pre-Save links for streaming platforms here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samhaynes/thirteen
“Sam Haynes celebrates the 13th annual Halloween album with the aptly titled “Thirteen”. It’s an exhilarating horror experience featuring diverse genres from haunting melodies to hard rocking horror hits. Don’t miss this truly thrillingly aural encounter!” – Stevo In Yr Stereo, Nightmare City Radio
Prepare yourself for a chilling musical journey into the unknown. Acclaimed horror soundtrack composer Sam Haynes—a Rondo Horror Award nominee whose work has been featured on BBC Radio, the soundtrack to many movies, podcasts & youtube channels—returns this fall with his 13th annual Halloween album, a sinister blend of Dark Electro, Gothic Rock, Synthwave, and cinematic horror. Known for topping the Bandcamp Halloween charts year after year, this new release is his most ambitious yet.
Crafted for Halloween fanatics and horror lovers, this year’s release is a powerful mix of retro-futuristic beats, gothic atmosphere, and dark rock energy—presented in spine-tingling Ectoplasmic Stereo. Do you listen?
Album Highlights:
- Destini Beard, the queen of haunting vocals, who has previously recorded with Midnight Syndicate, features on two electrifying tracks: “The Dark of You” and “Incantations at Midnight”. Her collaborations with Sam have already earned acclaim, the single ‘Every Night is Halloween’ landed at #11 on The Rock Solid Pressure Show’s list of Top 31 Singles of 2024.
- Jenna Louise delivers the horror-pop synthwave banger “He Returns” —a darkly addictive track pulsing with retro power.
- Gary Bennet cranks the volume to 13 with “In the Dead of Night” and “Ghost Train”—gothic rock meets supernatural chaos in two unforgettable anthems.
Combining the cinematic atmosphere of horror soundtracks with the energy of EDM, synthwave, and gothic rock, this is cutting-edge Halloween music for 2025—designed to thrill, terrify, and keep your speakers screaming all season long.
About Sam Haynes: A UK-based horror soundtrack composer and producer, Sam Haynes is known for creating immersive dark music for film, haunted attractions, and horror fans worldwide. His annual Halloween albums have become a tradition, frequently hitting #1 on Bandcamp’s Halloween charts. His music has been featured on BBC Radio, in indie films, and used by horror creators around the globe.
About Destini Beard: Destini Beard is a celebrated gothic vocalist known for her emotional power, cinematic delivery, and haunting tone. Her collaborations have earned critical acclaim, and her voice is a perfect match for the eerie soundscapes Sam Haynes is known for. Destini has a new EP out now! https://destinibeard.bandcamp.com
About Gary Bennett: Gary is a reknowned multi instrumentalist, and rock producer. Gary has a number of projects including the band, Oktober, an anglo-Transylvanian Band with elements of Prog Rock and Folk music https://oktober1.bandcamp.com
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