Designer Disguise Share Their New Version Of “Spooky Scary Skeletons” Just In Time For The Halloween Season

Metal-core band Designer Disguise are unveiling their rendition of “Spooky Scary Skeletons,” originally performed by Andrew Gold, on September 29 via InVogue Records. The track is the follow-up release to the band’s fiery interpretation of iconic early 2000’s songs “Clarity,” “Sexy And I Know It” and “Move Bitch” and part of the upcoming compilation WOW That’s What I Call Metalcore, Vol. 1.

Designer Disguise takes a brutal spin on Andrew Gold’s viral song “Spooky Scary Skeletons.” The band hones in on deep, bold screams as the song introduces itself. Lead vocalist, Jackson Bengtsson adds a rush of theatrics as his clean vocals enter nearing the end. This twist to a Halloween staple is short and sweet while highlighting the band’s distinction. Fans and new listeners are sure to be playing all throughout the spooky season.

Designer Disguise have previously released a viral cover, their rendition of “Get Low” has accumulated nearly 2 million streams stemming from TikTok viral videos and user generated content. Proving that the band and their unique spin is built to last. As they continue to build and activate their ultra rabid fanbase at a feverish pace, they are constantly begging for hints and clues as to what song the band will reinvent next!

“Horror, fall, Halloween, and metal. We love all of these things and these things are inextricably linked. We decided we had to do a little metal version of Spooky Scary Skeletons to bring it all together. As huge horror and spooky season fans we felt adding some screams to this Halloween classic would give it some new life…. Or death. We had a ton of fun putting this version together, really leaning into our theatrical and death metal sides.” Says lead vocalist, Jackson Bengtsson.

This single is the fourth release since the band’s covers of “Clarity,” “Sexy And I Know It” and “Move Bitch” which follows behind the band’s LP, Elswaer. The record threads together 10 tracks that mold a spacious story. The record introduces itself in a massive way, with bold soundscapes that deliver a cosmic environment. Designer Disguise highlights their capability to create unique music while keeping a sense of familiarity alive.

“This album is the story about finding hope when there feels like there is none. It is a classic hero’s journey in which our main character Kai is swept away from his planet Elswaer and taken on an adventure. He joins The Nova Children on their quest to find The Flame and defeat the evil New Order. This album inspects how it feels to fight for good and light when all feels it is in darkness.” Says The band regarding the new record. “The songs are an introspection into the universe we’ve created, but even more so it is an illustration of our feelings living in our own dark world. In many ways this album is in response to the government, covid, and many other tumultuous world events. This is how we coped during this difficult time. We decided to tell a story. Welcome to Elswaer.’”

Elswaer Tracklisting

1.) “Corrupted Cyborg”
2.) “Destroyer”
3.) “Abandon Ship”
4.) “Lifeline”
5.) Everyday is a NewNightmare, But It All Feels the Same
6.) Risen
7.) “Digital Ghost”
8.) “Infinite”
9.) “In the Hollow”
10.) “Stardust”

About Designer Disguise: Designer Disguise is a band on the frontlines of genre bending. Starting out in 2015 as a metalcore group, the band has evolved over the years combining aspects of pop, hip-hop, and metalcore. The music the group creates today draws influence from groups like Linkin Park, Bring Me the Horizon, Twenty One Pilots, Issues, Post Malone, Chon, Dropout Kings, and more. The wide range of influence is apparent in the groups’ songwriting, production, and performance. The Nowhere EP (2020) illustrates the diversity of musical styles that DD brings to the table. They dropped the EP No One’s Alright in 2021. The group values vulnerability and believes that by sharing our stories we can become strong together. The songs written by Designer Disguise are the real manifestation of that value; hoping that by sharing their own stories and being vulnerable they can inspire others to do the same. “Every Day is a New Nightmare, But It All Feels The Same” is one of the leading singles to their 2023 concept album titled Elswaer. The band has played shows alongside Sleep Signals and Osatia and plan on touring the west coast in support of the release of Elswaer.

Photo credit: Marina Boichuk

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