My Haunted Head

W.A.S.P. - the legendary hard rock band which shocked and awed its way out of Los Angeles alongside rival bands Mötley Crüe, Ratt and Quiet Riot - has just announced its 40th anniversary tour.  Take a deep dive into the history of this iconic band - from its bloody stage shows, outrageous reputation and legacy of controversy, led by vocalist/guitarist/founder and dark heart of the band, Blackie La...

Episode #44 of My Haunted Head remembers rock and roll legend Meat Loaf, plus a rundown of new releases including HALLOWEEN KILLS, CANDYMAN: DAY OF THE DEAD, Bava's SHOCK and LAST NIGHT IN SOHO.  Also collecting the books of Stephen King. 

Happy 2022!  It's a new year, new episode, new season and - after exorcising the demons from my Mac and my old gear - a new soundboard here at My Haunted Head!  Join me over a cold Sleigh'R ale for a recap of holiday goodies including horror Blu-rays, books and toys...concert t-shirts...and an elusive back issue of Fangoria from WAY back.  Like and Subscribe please, and come along for the ride in...

Episode #42 is another bite-sized edition of My Haunted Head, wherein Toddzilla shares song ideas for a rocking holiday playlist, and adds a few titles to last year's already bloody holiday horror film list! 

November is almost over, which means the madness of holiday shopping is upon us!  For this abbreviated episode #41 of My Haunted Head, Toddzilla shares a chopping list of gift ideas which will thrill the horror fan in your life.  Demonic statues...books of the dead...classic VHS blankets...horror autographs...and more!    

My Haunted Head turns 40!  For this special 40th episode of My Haunted Head, director David Hartman joins me to talk about his remarkable film PHANTASM RAVAGER.  He also talks a bit about his other collaborations with Don Coscarelli, his love of monster art, the synthwave albums he's released as ZORGON, and his extensive work as an artist, animator and director on series including TRANSFORMERS PRI...

It's mid-October!  The weather is cooler, the leaves are falling and there's a new HALLOWEEN movie in theaters!  Episode 39 of My Haunted Head is a SPOILER-FILLED look at the chills, thrills and blood spills of HALLOWEEN KILLS!  I repeat - SPOILERS AHEAD!  Plus a recap of the recent Days of the Dead horror convention, and some music additions for your Halloween playlist.  Enter My Haunted Head if...

Feeling listless?  Episode 38 of My Haunted Head has got you covered!  I solicited October watch lists from a handful of my haunted friends, and found out what's in their haunted heads.  Lindsey, Angela Jane, Linda and Calen offered up lots of great titles.  Joining the conversation is Ian, who brings his own list and together we power through hundreds of titles in our quest for the ultimate Octob...

Episode 37 of My Haunted Head takes Toddzilla back to Dallas, TX for the 15th annual Texas Frightmare Weekend.  Horror celebrities, film screenings, freaky fellow fans...join me for a recap of the entire bloody good time!   

Reptile mania!  A fun herpetological 36th episode of My Haunted Head takes a look at three under-appreciated horror and cult classics - Alligator, SSSSSSS and Hell Comes to Frogtown!  Toddzilla is joined by Ian for a trip through Chicago sewers with Robert Forster, a nightmarish snake farm with Dirk Benedict and the post-apocalyptic Frogtown with Rowdy Roddy Piper.  It's time to scratch the scaly...

Joining me in the studio for a chat about all things horror is my lifelong "fiend" Leviathan.  The man behind the mask is my best bud Matthew, who talks about his own experiences growing up a horror kid, the dark reality behind some of his favorite films, and a hilarious story about meeting some of our Italian horror heroes at our first horror convention.  Lots of great stuff here in this long ove...

No, I'm not dead - but I'm about two months overdue for another trip through My Haunted Head!  In this catch-up episode we'll talk about Jakob's Wife, Spiral, Record Store Day and a little bit of rock n' roll.  And we leave off with a hint at the next couple episodes to come.  Get haunted!

Hotel reservation?  Check.  Photo-ops prepaid?  Check.  Convention tickets?  Oh my god - I forgot to buy my tickets!!  Yep, it really happened.  But I made the most of my first Days of the Dead convention experience, and came away with everything I wanted and more.  Hear all about our first convention weekend of 2021 in episode #33 of My Haunted Head!

Dennis Churchill Dries and his bandmates in White Sister emerged from the early 80's Los Angeles rock scene alongside the likes of Motley Crue, Ratt, Metallica and 45 Grave.  They flirted with success on EMI Records, had songs featured in the films Fright Night, Halloween 5 and Thrashin', and later signed to Atlantic Records as Tattoo Rodeo.  And then they disappeared.  While they never achieved t...

In the early days of thrash metal there arose a handful of bands who brought the genre to the masses - among them Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus and Overkill.  Metallica was to become the biggest of them all, but following close behind was Megadeth, formed by former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine.  Metallica and Megadeth have each had successful careers, carving out legacies which...

Austin-based artist and illustrator Danny Dale Carroll plies his trade with charcoal and watercolor, turning blank paper and canvas into powerful portraits drenched in color and tempered by shadow.  His work captures the heart and soul of whatever he's creating - creatures, villains, heroes and heroines alike.  In our conversation Danny - Dale, to his friends - shares his process, and gives an ins...

Jeff Scott Soto is one of the most prolific and profoundly talented voices in music.  From his early days as frontman in Yngwie Malmsteen's band Rising Force, his later work in Talisman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and most recently with Sons Of Apollo, Jeff has continued to raise the bar and expand the boundaries of a career that has seen him become one of the most respected vocalists today.  His v...

Join us for MOVIE NIGHT!  Cue up FRIDAY THE 13th Part 3 and join Toddzilla for a trip back to Camp Crystal La-...I mean, Higgins Haven.  SEE Jason put on the iconic hockey mask for the very first time!  SEE rats, snakes, eyeballs, yo-yo's, spears, knives, pitchforks, glass shards, popcorn and more fly right into your face with 3-D technology!  SEE Jason unmasked, and the return of Pamela Voorhees!...

February is Women In Horror month, and we're running down a list of women whose work makes horror great.  From Fay Wray to Linda Blair, Sigourney Weaver to Linnea Quigley, Bloody Mary to Mary Shelley...vampire vixens, Final Girls, innovators and heroines...they're all here.  Horror wouldn't be the same without them.  

Picking up at the dawn of the new millennium, part 2 of our discussion of Iron Maiden includes the reformation of the band's classic lineup, the band's shift to a more progressive style, the creation of Trooper beer, the band's incredible documentary 'Flight 666' and more.  More guitars, more epic songs, more side projects - 20 more years of Iron Maiden!  Join Toddzilla and his buddy Ian for this...

Riding high on the crest of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, IRON MAIDEN became one of the greatest metal bands of the last 40+ years.  This is their story - from their classic era in the 80's to their triumphs in the new millennium.  The albums, the solo projects, and the legacy of the beast!  This special 2-part episode covers it all.  PART ONE covers the band's journey from the beginning to...

Happy New Year, my fellow haunted heads!  Everyone knows a few horror films focused on Halloween or Christmas, but did you know there are horror films dedicated to Easter?  Father's Day?  Hanukkah?  Join Toddzilla for a trip through the calendar, where you'll discover the perfect film for that graduation party or New Year's Eve countdown.  Plus a bunch of recent pickups and mail day goodies!  

The holiday season is upon us once again, and that can only mean one thing - Santa has an axe to grind!  For this snowbound episode we dive into Santa's bag of goodies to rummage through a stack of festive horror films.  Gremlins, Krampus, Mrs. Claus and mischievous elves - they're all here!  

Grab a handful of candy corn, dim the lights and kick back for a special holiday episode of My Haunted Head!  A "spirited" conversation about the new HALLOWEEN book Taking Shape II, some cool mail day collectibles, the October scary movie advent countdown, and a few ideas for horror franchise box sets.  Join us! 

October rocks - that's why it's called Rocktober!  And this October is no exception, with two amazing new releases: Friday the 13th Collection box set, and 'The Symbol Remains' by Blue Öyster Cult. My Haunted Head dives into both.  Check 'em out!