It’s that time of year again. Time for pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and totally inappropriate costumes. But who can forget Halloween music? Sure, traditional Halloween songs are great, but sometimes it’s nice to get away from the same old playlist. So whether you’re throwing a spooktacular bash or sitting at home stuffing your face with candy this weekend, set the mood with these alternative spine-tingling melodies.

• The Cab, “Disturbia”

You’ve heard the Rihanna original, but check out the Cab’s version from Punk Goes Pop Volume 2.

• My Chemical Romance, “House of Wolves”

The notoriously dark but catchy tunes of My Chemical Romance make for great spooky mood-setters.

• Panic! At The Disco, “This is Halloween”

Panic! gives a little alternative spice to this holiday classic from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

• Phantom Planet, “Ship Lost At Sea”

It’s about love, but it’s mighty creepy, mateys.

• Regina Spektor, “Machine”

Who wants to be hooked into a machine?

• Santigold, “My Superman”

If you’re planning on donning a cape this weekend, this one’s for you.

• Say Anything, “The Word You Wield”

Start running because frontman Max Bemis has a bone to pick with you, and you’ve got nowhere to go.

• Vanna, “Sleepwalker”

Halloween would be nothing without a little scream, and Vanna is just the band for that.

• Bayside, “Tortures of the Damned”

The title says it all. Muah-ha-ha-ha!

• Family Force 5, “Wake the Dead”

Dance your face off, and make ’em roll in their graves.

— by Courtney Spears