Horror-Synth Band THE VIDEO NASTIES Kick Off Halloween Season with Debut Album

Horror-synth band The Video Nasties kick off Halloween season with debut album

Stream, download, & embed We Are The Video Nasties at bit.ly/TheVideoNasties

Phoenix, Arizona-based horror show The Video Nasties have self-released their debut album, We Are The Video Nasties. 10 synth-soaked aural nightmares are available to stream/purchase on Bandcamp.

Walking the line between new wave and synthwave, The Video Nasties sound like a Frankenstein-esque meld of Oingo Boingo and John Carpenter. Vocalist Matt Dougherty and instrumentalist Justin Burning craft songs that reflect the '80s horror films on which they were raised.

Akin to walking through the horror section at a video store of yesteryear, We Are The Video Nasties includes songs directly inspired by such cult classics as From Beyond, TerrorVision, and Deadtime Stories (in collaboration with director Jeffrey Delman), in addition to their own original tales of terror.

"We're two horror geeks who consumed too many '80s horror films as impressionable youth and find ourselves now compelled to recreate the synth-based spooky melodies of the period," explains Burning, who is also a film composer. The result is macabre yet often tongue-in-cheek.

The Video Nasties can be found haunting Bandcamp, Instagram, and Facebook.

We Are The Video Nasties track listing:

1. Terror Vision
2. Bedtime Tales ("Deadtime Stories" cover)
3. Bag of Bones
4. The Jackling Horde
5. Don't Open the Doorway
6. Disciples of the Plastic Mask
7. Eat Your Humanity
8. My Darling Frankenstein
9. Forward from Beyond
10. Season's Ending

The Strangers: Prey At Night Soundtrack

VARÈSE SARABANDE RECORDS TO RELEASETHE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK

 Featuring Original Music by Adrian Johnston

Plus Songs By Kim Wilde, Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply, and Mental As Anything

Varèse Sarabande will release THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 23 and on CD April 13, 2018. The album features original music composed by Adrian Johnston (BECOMING JANE, BRIDESHEAD REVISITED).

THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT is a reboot of Bryan Bertino’s 2008 cult classic The Strangers.  The movie stars Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson and Bailee Madison.  A road trip to visit relatives takes a dangerous turn when a family arrives at a secluded mobile home park that's mysteriously deserted -- until three masked psychopaths show up.

“I had an idea that once we reach Gatlin Lake, just as the strangers are tuning into radio pop from yesteryear, so too should the scoring sensibilities get occasionally dialed across the decades,” said composer Johnston. “I also wanted to treat it as much as possible as a live event, but also incorporating certain ‘musique concrete’ techniques, reverse tape, loops, cut ups etc.”

Adrian Johnston’s film career began after he became known for live multi-instrumental performances of his new scores for classic silent movies across Europe and USA. His first feature commission was JUDE in 1996. Other film credits include BECOMING JANE and KINKY BOOTS.

Johnston thought out of the box in recording the music for THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT.  “The recording sessions took place at night in an incredibly atmospheric (deconsecrated) chapel, centuries old,” he described.  “I projected the film onto a 30-foot high paper screen and improvised to picture, mixing acoustic instruments, vintage synths and organs. There were no nearby neighbors to disturb so I was able to get the entire building thrumming with the cacophony.”

In addition to Johnston’s score, the soundtrack features classic tracks by Kim Wilde, Bonnie Tyler, and Air Supply.


Tracklist
1. Kids in America — Performed by Kim Wilde
2. The Strangers Prey At Night
3. Gatlin Lake Getaway Welcomes You!
4. Is Tamara Home?
5. Is Somebody There?
6. Live It Up — Performed by Mental As Anything
7. Bathroom Assault
8. Under Siege
9. On The Run
10. But We've Just Started
11. Cambodia — Performed by Kim Wilde
12. Hunted
13. Remember That Time?
14. Call 911
15. Total Eclipse of The Heart — Performed by Bonnie Tyler
16. Pulled To Safety
17. The Sheriff         
18. Inferno
19. Making Love Out Of Nothing At All — Performed by Air Supply
20. The Bridge
21. Deliverance
22. End Titles
23. Bonus Track


Varèse Sarabande will release THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 23 and on CD April 13, 2018.

Mondo and Death Waltz Updates!

Mondo announced a brand new Death Waltz release this week, THE VOID. They will also have copies of the all new pressing of John Carpenter's CHRISTINE soundtrack, along with a restock of Brave Wave's NINJA GAIDEN BOX SET and a distributed title from Enjoy the Ride, ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS. Please note HELLRAISER will now go on sale 10/11.

As always, all new releases go on sale on Wednesdays at NOON (CT). 

DEATH WALTZ

The Void - Original Motion Picture Score LP. Music by Jeremy Gillespie, Brian Wiacek, Menalon and Blitz/Berlin. Pressed on 180 Gram "Drop in the Void" vinyl. Limited to 500. $25

Death Waltz Recording Co., is proud to present the original motion picture score to THE VOID.

When police officer Carter discovers a blood-soaked man limping down a deserted road, he rushes him to a local hospital with a bare-bones night shift staff. As cloaked, cult-like figures surround the building, the patients and staff inside start to turn ravenously insane. Trying to protect the survivors, Carter leads them into the depths of the hospital where they discover a gateway to immense evil. Heavily influenced by Lovecraft lore and practical horror effects of such classics as John Carpenter’s THE THING. You can listen to the soundtrack courtesy of our friends Lakeshore Records who released it digitally.

The soundtrack is an ominous synth driven beast, genuinely unsettling and thrilling. Shape shifting from ambient to semi-industrial in the blink of an eye. This limited one-time pressing is housed in a laminated reflective jacket, and pressed on 180 gram "Drop in the Void" vinyl (blue, color-in-color) limited to 500 copies.

Christine - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP. Released on Varèse Sarabande. Music by John Carpenter in association with Alan Howarth. Artwork by Gary Pullin. Pressed on Blue Vinyl. $23

Released by our friends at Varèse Sarabande, this classic John Carpenter soundtrack returns fully remastered with an all-new fantastic original art design by Gary Pullin and pressed on blue vinyl.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Released on Enjoy the Ride and Enjoy the Toons. Pressed on Green vinyl. $27

Enjoy the Ride and Enjoy the Toons, in conjunction with Morgan Creek, are proud to announce the first ever official release of the 1995 cult classic film, ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS on colored vinyl and digital download. Composed and conducted by Robert Folk, the album is over 45 minutes of nostalgic adventure!

Housed in an upgraded 400gsm jacket featuring original artwork by Steven Wild, this release also includes a digital download code. This is a true companion piece to the ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE release; not only are both are chock full of easter eggs hidden past the locked grooves, there are also some hidden within the gatefold artwork. 

Pressed on Limited edition Green vinyl.

Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack 4XLP. Released on Brave Wave. Contains Vol.1 and Vol. 2. $85

The newest Generation Series release from our friends at Brave Wave - NINJA GAIDEN: THE DEFINITIVE SOUNDTRACK. Available as separate 2XLPs (Volume 1 and Volume 2), or as a complete 4XLP box set.

Vol. 1 contains the complete soundtracks for Ninja Gaiden on NES and Arcade. There are 59 tracks in total, with 31 for the NES edition and 28 for the Arcade. They were composed by Keiji Yamagishi, Mikio Saito and Ryuichi Nitta.

Vol. 2 contains the complete soundtracks for Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Sword of Doom. There are 29 tracks for Ninja Gaiden II and 30 tracks for Ninja Gaiden III. They were composed by Ryuichi Nitta, Mayuko Okamura, Rika Shigeno and Kaori Nakabai.

My Bloody Valentine from Waxwork Records

Waxwork Records is proud to announce the new double LP soundtrack release of MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981). Praised by director Quentin Tarantino as his favorite slasher movie of all time, MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981) tells the story of a small mining town and it’s residents that fall victim to a vengeful, homicidal maniac on Valentine’s Day. The film has garnered a cult following and has also sparked a major-studio remake in 2009.

By working directly with composer Paul Zaza (Prom Night, Curtains, Porky’s), Waxwork was allowed to work directly from the original master tapes to source the complete, haunting score. This release marks the very first time the score to the 1981 slasher-horror classic has been released in any format.
The foreboding score by Paul Zaza is a mix of both minimal synth and orchestral compositions intertwined with bluegrass and country soundtrack cues. Expertly mastered by Thomas DiMuzio at Gench Mastering, the complete score clocks in at over one hour and spans two 180 Gram opaque red vinyl records.

LP Package Details:

• The Complete MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981) Film Score Debut
• Double LP Featuring Over One Hour Of Music
• Pressed to Two 180 Gram Opaque Blood Red Vinyl Records
• Liner Notes By Composer Paul Zaza
• Liner Notes By Director George Mihalka
• Artwork By Ghoulish Gary Pullin
• Old Style Tip-On Gatefold Jacket With Soft Touch Coating
• Printed Inner Sleeves

David Bowie & Trevor Jones' Iconic 'Labyrinth' Soundtrack To Be Remastered & Reissued On Vinyl May 12 For First Time Since 1986 Original Release

DAVID BOWIE & TREVOR JONES’ ICONIC LABYRINTH SOUNDTRACK TO BE

REMASTERED AND REISSUED ON VINYL MAY 12 VIA UMe

WATCH/LISTEN:

“DANCE MAGIC DANCE”

“UNDERGROUND”

“AS THE WORLD FALLS DOWN”

 Extending the 30th anniversary celebration of the beloved film, Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s mesmerizing and enduring fantasy classic, David Bowie and Trevor Jones’ iconic soundtrack will be remastered and reissued on vinyl on May 12 for the first time since its original 1986 release. Long out of print, the album, which was remastered at Capitol Studios, will be available on high quality 120gm black vinyl and include the faithfully replicated original jacket and artwork, including the original EMI America logo and the printed inner sleeve featuring photos of Bowie from the film. Pre-order Labyrinth here: https://UMe.lnk.to/LabyrinthLP

Praised by film critics and moviegoers alike for its astonishing imagery and distinct characters, Labyrinth has been celebrated for being wildly ahead of its time. Directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, the film, which stars David Bowie as Jareth, The Goblin King, is full of memorable creatures brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, working closely with acclaimed artist and conceptual designer Brian Froud.

In a 1986 interview with Movieline, Bowie recalled his first meeting with Henson to discuss the film: "Jim Henson set up a meeting with me while I was doing my 1983 tour in the States, and he outlined the basic concept for Labyrinth and showed me some of Brian Froud's artwork. I'd always wanted to be involved in the music-writing aspect of a movie that would appeal to children of all ages, as well as everyone else, and I must say that Jim gave me a completely free hand with it. The script itself was terribly amusing without being vicious or spiteful or bloody, and it also had a lot more heart than many other special effects movies. So I was pretty well hooked from the beginning.”

Described by The Atlantic as “101 minutes of Bowie rock opera and Hensonian spectacle,” Labyrinth was the second major soundtrack that Bowie worked on, falling between his 16th and 17th studio albums, Tonight and Never Let Me Down. He wrote and recorded five original songs for the film, including "Underground,” “As The World Falls Down” and “Magic Dance” with its famous oft-repeated opening: “You remind me of the babe/What babe? The babe with the power/What power? The power of voodoo/Who do? You do/Do what? Remind me of the babe.” All songs were performed by Bowie except “Chilly Down” which was sung by Charles Augins, Richard Bodkin, Kevin Clash, and Danny John-Jules, the actors who voiced the ‘Firey' creatures in the film. In the aforementioned interview with Movieline around the film and soundtrack’s release, Bowie revealed an obstacle he encountered while recording. “With ‘Dance Magic’ - the song for Jareth and the baby, sung by them and the goblins in the castle throne room - I had problems,” Bowie explained. “The baby I used in the recording studios couldn’t, or wouldn’t, put more than two gurgles together, so I ended up doing the baby-gurgle chorus myself! It’s an up-tempo song, and visually exciting.”

The 12-track soundtrack is rounded out with Trevor Jones’ memorable score. The synth-based instrumentals, described by All Music Guide as “synthesizers blended cautiously into orchestral ensembles to provide a suitably ethereal tone,” represent pivotal moments from the film and include “Into the Labyrinth,” “Sarah” “Hallucination,” “The Goblin Battle,” “Thirteen O'Clock” and “Home at Last.” Jones and Henson previously worked together on the live action fantasy classic, “The Dark Crystal.”

Labyrinth celebrated its 30th anniversary last year and the film and soundtrack have only grown in popularity since its release on June 27, 1986. Last year, a newly restored 4K version of the movie was released back in theaters with a limited engagement theatrical run in the United States giving fans the opportunity to see it back on the big screen. On September 20th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the film on Blu-ray, next-generation 4K Ultra HD™, and as a multi-format 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition complete with unique “mirrorbox” packaging that included a mini replica of the film’s climactic and iconic final scene. All versions include a host of all-new bonus content and a gorgeous 24-page Digibook filled with rare photos and a look behind the scenes.

LABYRINTH OST TRACK LISTING

SIDE 1
1. Opening Titles Including Underground
2. Into The Labyrinth
3. Magic Dance
4. Sarah
5. Chilly Down
6. Hallucination

SIDE 2
1. As The World Falls Down
2. The Goblin Battle
3. Within You
4. Thirteen O’Clock
5. Home At Last
6. Underground

A Glimpse Into The New Horror Flick The Vessel

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VESSEL TRAILER

Hanan Townshend, the New Zealand-born film composer finishes director Terrence Malick's mind-bending film and dives into Horror with, The Vessel.

The film written and directed by Julio Quintana stars Lucas Quintana, Martin Sheen, and Jacqueline Duprey. Townshend scores the latest in the horror genre due this spring. 

The thrilling and bone chilling tale recalls how ten years back a tidal wave destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside. Suddenly a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.

He recently also finished work on Knight of Cups which starred Christian Bale, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, Antonio Banderas, Wes Bentley, Teresa Palmer, Joe Manganiello, Haley Bennett, Imogen Poots, Joel Kinnaman, Jason Clarke, Nick Offerman, and Ben Kingsley.

Townshend has a penchant for approaching film music from a less conventional perspective and producing clever, memorable pieces that support just as much the picturesque as they do the auditory experience.

He has scored over a dozen large commercials for brands such as Apple, American Express, Nike and Google. He has also collaborated with producers such as Mike McCarthy and the legendary Daniel Lanois.

 Turbo Kid (Chronicles Of The Wasteland) 2XLP

By Le Matos $35.00

Death Waltz Recording Company is proud to present another contemporary classic from the depths of genre cinema with Quebec-duo Le Matos’ score to acclaimed science fiction picture TURBO KID. A stirring tale of a boy, a girl, and a BMX amidst a post-apocalyptic landscape, the film is a delightful throwback to the teen wish-fulfilment fantasy films of the 1980’s through the prism of modern splatter, complete with a deliciously villainous performance by legendary genre character actor Michael Ironside (SCANNERS, TOTAL RECALL).

Propelling this insanity is an incredible score that cherry picks its influences from the best of electronic film music from the past thirty five years, running the gamut from the inevitable John Carpenter bleedthrough – with some beautifully malevolent atmospheric pieces – to riffing off of the classics of Van Halen all the way through to Modern French electronic music from the like of Daft Punk & Ed Banger Records. TURBO KID is diverse but not disparate; it plays fast and loose but not at the expense of cohesion, so there are moments where you can just lie back and relax to the mesmerising ambience and dream of authentic alien landscapes, or freak out to the best of the 80’s hedonistic synthpop, or let yourself be inhabited by an eerie chill from the evocative electro-goth vocals. TURBO KID – A place beyond your dreams, a record beyond your imagination.
Deluxe 425gsm gatefold sleeve, with insert and obi strip, housing 2x 180 gram vinyl LPs. Available on limited edition Green, Red, and Black tri-color vinyl records. Also available on Black Vinyl.

Disc 1
Side A

Intro
Wasteland
The Good Plan
No Tomorrow 9feat Pawws)
Kid’s Dream
Our Last Hope

Side B
The Dual
Kid’s Nightmare Pt.1
Highway 64
Like Faith Or Some Shit

Disc 2 
Side C
Eyes Throat Genitals
Playtime Is Over
Skeleton’s Last Stand

Side D
Last Breath
Tequila Sunrise
The Kid