Now that the dark doldrums of Winter have passed, we can begin entering the rebirth of nature that is Spring. On top of kicking off allergy season for a lot of people as well as beginning the stormy part of the year (at least where I live), it’s also the beginning of warmer weather. That means we’ll get more opportunities to go outside, to breathe in the fresh air, and, yes, to go out camping.
And when it comes to camping, what better activity is there than telling spooky stories around a roaring, crackling fire?
While there are many books that offer stories to share, we wanted to hear from metal band All Hail the Yeti. Why, you might ask? It’s simple, actually! Their upcoming album Screams from a Black Wilderness, which comes out April 8th via Minus Head Records, is a concept album themed around campfire horror stories! What a perfect idea for an album, right?!
We got vocalist Connor Garritty to share his top five campfire stories, which you can read about ahead! Oh, and make sure to pre-order Screams from a Black Wilderness via iTunes.
The Wendigo or “Burning Feet”
Burning Feet is a scary story about a man who hires a guide to take him hunting in the Canadian wilderness. On the snowy plains, they encounter a horrifying creature from Native American legend. This tale is based on a classic short story by Algernon Blackwood called “The Wendigo”. A shorter version of this story also appeared in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
This one always scared me so much because of where I grew up. The thought of what happens physically to the human body when they ingest another human’s flesh. That to me is terrifying!! This was book that we never forgot to have next to the fire when we were trying scare each other.
“The Hook” or “Hookman”
“The Hook” is an urban legend or scary story, also known as The Hookman, about a boyfriend and girlfriend who park in a deserted Lovers Lane.
This is the staple for campfire stories. This one has been told so many different ways. As a kid this would scare the shit out of me. The thought of someone watching you while you are having a private moment is very unsettling. This story will always be told by the light of fire. It’s not a campfire without it!
Bigfoot or Sasquatch
This is another has be been passed down for hundreds of years. Going back to the ancient peoples of this country. They always spoke of a tall hairy ape looking man that haunted the mountain ranges. Stories of similar creatures have reached every corner of the globe. Every culture has their version of this giant beast!
The Thing in the Cabin
“The Thing in the Cabin” is a scary story about a creature in the woods that has the power to control men’s minds. This was a creepy one for me. More of a psychological thriller than horror. Classic!
The Baby Sitter/When a Stranger Calls
The classic babysitter story. A stranger starts calling and messing with the terrified babysitter. After hours of asking are the children safe the caller unknowingly lets the babysitter know that he is inside the house!! This one changed everything for teenaged girls!!
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Apr 07 Whisky A Go Go Los Angeles, CA
Apr 09 NorCal Tattoo & Music Festival West Sacramento, CA
