Pet Sematary by The Creepshow

This 2007 cover from The Creepshow is a little bit o' punk, a little bit o' country, a little rock 'n' roll, and a whole lotta cool! It was included as a bonus track on the band's debut CD, Run for Your Life!



That's the final trip to the Pet Sematary for this year! Have a great Halloween!

Pet Sematary by Backyard Babies

In 2012, the Backyard Babies recorded a cover album in tribute to the Ramones. Among the songs they did was this straight-forward cover of "Pet Sematary" that does Joey and the rest of the boys proud.

Pet Sematary by Hatchem Social

This eerie, jazzy version of "Pet Sematary" may be one of the most undeservedly obscure, most creative, best executed, and creepiest renditions out there! It was recorded for a 2014 limited edition EP.

Pet Sematary by Midwinter

I'm not a fan of the speed-/death metal where the lyrics are growled in a fashion that almost always puts me in mind of the Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. Nonetheless, Midwinter turned out an excellent cover of "Pet Sematary" and included it on their 2010 CD Between Wisdom and Lunacy.


(I can't really fault a band for their chosen style and genre, but I think that the lead singer of this band has more potential than is heard here. There seems to be a really good voice shining through every now and then.)

Pet Sematary by Helalyn Flowers

In 2013, Helalyn Flowers included a cover of "Pet Sematary" on their White Me In/Black Me Out CD. This Italian rock duo put their original spin on the song while still maintaining the spirit of the Ramones throughout. My only complaint is that the mixing seems off; I wish the lead vocalist was a little clearer.

Still, it's an excellent version that should have you nodding your head to the beat as the October shadows grow darker during this Halloween season...

Pet Sematary by Starcrawler

This cover of the Ramones masterpiece was played during the end credits of the 2019 remake of the "Pet Sematary" movie. It's a great cover, in that Starcrawler has unquestionably made this song their own, but you can still feel the spirit of the Ramones hovering in the background.




FYI, Starcrawler is spending this October touring the American West and Midwest. Click here for their schedule; if they're going to be near you, maybe you should see if there are still tickets to the show!

Pet Sematary by Mega5 Mu5ic

Then there was that time Mario buried Bowser in the Pet Sematary...



(It's almost surprising how good this version is... but they were working with some great material! There will be many more covers of the Ramones masterpiece "Pet Sematary" next month during the 31 Nights of Halloween, right here!)

Pet Sematary by Top Cats

I launched my journey through "Pet Sematary" cover tunes in the hopes of finding a swing or a blues version. I have yet to find one, but this rockabilly cover from Top Cats comes close.., and it's pretty spectacular! I really love the guitar work on this one.

31 Nights of Halloween: Movies You Didn't See

We're taking a break from the short films today in order to bring you some previews for famous movies as they manifested themselves in alternate realities.

As you will see, there's a fine line between humor and horror, and between the heart-warming and the heart-pounding.