Awww yeah, seen the Brains twice, they're from the Montréal, the nearest decent city over, and it's definitely a good time.
You said that Bela Lugosi was too slow and atmospheric, so I don't know if this will fit, but Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath? What's more halloween-y than being sacrificed to satan?
The Conqueror Worm - Sopor Aeternus
Poe's poetry turned to song, I dig it, no one else I hang out with seems to hahaha.