ALT-STL’S THE BLOODLETTING BALL: One night only come dressed to slay. This isn’t just any show, it’s a full-scale vampire Halloween party. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed to slay, bite, or haunt the night. Whether you’re a creature of the crypt, a glam ghoul, or a bloody aristocrat, this is your chance to show off your Halloween best. Prizes await the most terrifying, creative, and unforgettable looks, Three killer bands, DJ SKELETAL spinning all night, a real hearse-delivered casket photobooth, FX makeup, roaming scare actors, smoke-breathing dragon puppets, an aerialist in flight, a ball-pit mosh pit, vegan eats, vendors, and a costume contest with prizes. One night only, come dressed to slay. Torchlight Parade (8-8:40) : This family of fiends delivers arena-sized theatrics with a macabre twist. Their album Children of the Night is a monster-laden anthem to all things spooky, werewolves, vampires, & creatures of the silver screen, brought to life onstage with confetti cannons, over-the-top costuming, & surprise horror cameos. Beloved as a cult favorite and crowned Best Local Band three years running, Torchlight Parade doesn’t just open a show, they kick open the coffin lid and unleash a full-scale fright-fest. Second Salem 9-9:40) : Detroit’s gothic post-hardcore metal artisans deliver cinematic, emo-steeped darkness tailored to the outsider’s soul. MSTKS (10-10:40): Defined openly as “an ideological expression of all that is toxic, twisted & men,” they channel psychological decay & gothic narration into something unflinchingly human. Relentlessly authentic, it’s music for those who have lived through the fire $ come out haunted but unbroken.
DJ SKELETAL : a cornerstone of the local dark-wave scene, founding Spookhouse Events Productions & curating Rapture, Dark Music Culture. From eerie door beats to suspense between band sets, he will close the night summoning the undead to dance. Vampiric Attractions & Immersive Spectacle | Casket vampire photobooth: immortalize the moment | Special FX makeup booth: Transform into your undead avatar of choice | Vendors: Discover gothic curios, occult art, and artisanal darkwear, terrifying horror novels. | Cari’s Creatures: Encounter mighty, smoke-breathing dragon puppets, creatures you can pet and admire, animated with haunting realism by a master puppeteer. | Scare actors: Creepers on the prowl, delivering theatrically timed frights.
Aerialist: Ghostly grace descending from above, silhouetted against the night. | Ball-pit mosh pit: Whip up glorious chaos with beach balls in the pit of mayhem. | Vegan food: Sinfully delicious bites for all dietary fiends. | Costume contest: Come draped in dark elegance!
