Songs of the macabre

Musicians have also mined Gein’s legacy. Slayer referenced him on Dead Skin Mask, while artists like Rob Zombie (pictured), Mudvayne and The Misfits have woven his name into lyrics about obsession and death. Zombie once said Gein “became part of rock folklore,” a reminder of how horror and music often share the same dark fascination with the forbidden. Even decades later, his name still provokes unease and creativity.