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Spooky season 2024 witnesses the return of Dark Harbor aboard the Queen Mary. After a three-year hiatus, the Halloween festival is rising from the grave and is aptly themed, “The Spirits Rise.” Many were excited when the news was announced on April 30th, which is Walpurgis Night and the halfway to Halloween mark. It’s no doubt one of the most highly anticipated events happening this fall.
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So here in the U.S., many have deemed the day after the Fourth of July the official start to spooky season. And, why not? There are no other major holidays that happen in the states until October. I noticed tons of people take to social media on July 5th announcing the official countdown to Halloween. It made me giddy! It also signaled that it’s time to release my annual Countdown to Halloween Guide, which I tend to publish around the 100-day mark on July 23rd (because that’s also a big deal in the Halloween community). While not an exhaustive list, I’ve compiled information regarding shopping, costumes, music, events and more. Happy Haunting!
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I began to stray from my Catholic upbringing and explore other spiritual beliefs as a teen. There was something lacking in my religious education and so I found enlightenment elsewhere. It began with an interest in ancient religions and witchcraft. Then, my teenage self was in absolute awe when I learned there was a Church of Satan and that was how I was introduced to the occult. As I’ve evolved spiritually over the years, I’ve sustained a connection with the Left Hand Path. When I discovered The Crooked Path was featuring a series on the subject with Shea Bilé, who’s an authority on esotericism, I had to attend.
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Dark soundscapes are emanating from Scandinavian lands, generated by Mörksugga. This one-man band was formed by Ulrik who’s based in Sweden and has been involved in the music scene since he was a teen. He recently released his first full-length album titled Så Småningom Tar Allting Slut, which translates to “eventually, everything ends.” The work is riveting and has a pounding intensity that persists from start to finish.
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Much of the music that is popular in mainstream media and plays on radio stations appears to adhere to a fixed formula dominated by monotonous themes and superficiality. So, listening to a group like Castle De Crux is quite revitalizing and enlightening. The band’s debut EP, Demons We Create, and new single “So Many Monsters” aren’t afraid to deviate from the norm and explore the shadows that society attempts to hide.
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Within Los Angeles County, there’s a city filled with spooky things to do—Long Beach. This SoCal city is where I grew up and holds a special place in my black heart. While there are many creepy activities and events sprawled across LA, I wanted to hone in on this slice of the California coast. I figured it’s time I create a travel guide to the LBC, mapping out macabre places you must check out. Whether you’re a visitor or local who’s pining for new spots to discover, this list is brimming with spooky finds and is meant for the traveler who appreciates the darkness.
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The Boulet Brothers have worked their dark magic yet again and put on an amazing show for the LA stop of their Dragula season 5 tour. The fifth season finalists include Blackberri, Orkgotik, Throb Zombie and winner of the Super Monster title, Niohuru X. The wicked coven has been touring across the U.S. for the past month and has been joined by various special guests along the way. Here’s a recap of the night!
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When you play 7 Uthras, be prepared to enter a post-apocalyptic world where shadows prevail. This is the second album by Ulvtharm, a musical project from the creative mind of Jouni Ollila, who is also the co-founder of the black industrial group MZ 412. In this new work, he constructs a decaying landscape where all hope is seemingly lost for humanity. The amalgamation of dark ambient and industrial sounds delivers an enigmatic and cinematic listening experience.
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“Do you like scary movies?” -Ghostface from Scream (1996)
This is the question Ivotres Littles explores through her platform, Horror Movies and Beyond. Her YouTube channel is a treasure trove of horror content, from scary movie reviews to celebrity interviews to explorations into the unknown. Through her features, she analyzes, in an entertaining way, what makes horror so enticing.
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There’s no denying that the goth music scene continues to grow, and Black Rose Moves is a testament to that. The duo consists of Grant Leon and Mark Neat who are based in Birmingham in the UK. They’re a new band that’s putting their own twist on the darkwave and post-punk genres. Their single, “Summer of Sorrow,” marks their grand debut and, despite the title, makes you want to dance your sorrows away instead of wallow.
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