Halloween 2013: Our Halloween Playlist

From Michael Jackson to Meat Loaf, here are the best Halloween tunes

Marilyn Manson at the 2005 Kerrang Awards (Getty Images)

Halloween is fast approaching and if you’re looking to get fully into the spooky spirit of things, then your to-do list is probably a long one. But do not fear, we are here to help.

Want a costume that’s terrifying or hilarious or both? Look through the 13 weirdest costumes from yesteryear in our gallery. In desperate need of some inspiration for your pumpkin carvings? Here are some of the best jack-o’-lanterns around. And don’t worry about dressing up your kids, because we’ve got that covered too.

But what about creating that killer Halloween playlist? We’ve put together a collection of 20 tunes that are both creepy and catchy in equal measure. It’s got some Bowie, some Sabbath, and even features an appearance from the King of Pop himself.