It’s the nightmare before Halloween, and the horror business at hand consists of Akron’s hardcore stars playing Misfits songs all night. Hear how they turned into a Martian. Shriek as they grasp for your skull. Gasp as Vampira bares her teeth. Then grab another PBR pounder — Annabell’s has them cheap — and sing along some more.

This article appears in Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2004.