MUSIC: Bring on the grind and growls for Halloween

Twisted Sister (Credit: JUD FORMAN/ ORLANDO CITYBEAT)

Lindsay. Loves. Gore. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and the only reason it isn't my absolute favorite is because no one exchanges presents on such a bloody occasion. No matter, I'll still celebrate to the fullest. Like any other converted Hallmark holiday, music accompanies October 31, as do monster celebrations. I can't think of anything better than curling up with old school bloodbaths after a Halloween show, and that's exactly what I'm going to be doing this year. Lucky for Orlando, there are to be more than a few Hallow's Eve bashes around town. I plan to be at more than one.

Bat Ranch Party
Kegs and haunted houses- don't forget your DD, you animals.
Where:1333 Plymouth Sorrento Road in Apopka
When: October 30 : 7 p.m. for all ages
October 31 : 9 p.m.  for 18 and older
Price: $10 donation

The Used
Halloween's a great time for The Used to remind Orlando they're not dead...yet.
Where: House of Blues
When: October 31 at 8 p.m. for all ages
Price: $27.75-$28.75

Monster Mosh
Local bands with badass names: Hydrosonic, Fall of Envy, In Violent Times, Mr. Bella, Black In The Mind, Not Tonight Josephine, The rise of Defiance, Cethkyn, Fathem and Lydia Can't Breathe.
Where: Club Firestone
When: October 30 at 5 p.m.
Price: $5 (now that's more like it) for all ages

Halloween Velvet Sessions with Twisted Sister
Nope, they aren't dead yet, either. It's pricey, but probably worth it. If it's illegal for you to have a beer, you aren't on the guest list.
Where: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios
When: October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $40