WATCH: Get In To The Halloween Mood With New Found Glory’s “Scarier Than Jason Voorhees At A Campfire”
WATCH: Get In To The Halloween Mood With New Found Glory’s “Scarier Than Jason Voorhees At A Campfire”
And don’t miss them LIVE this Friday 10/30 for a very spooky drive-in concert!
Words by: Amanda Marano
Pop-punk legends New Found Glory are known for their love of both music and film, which makes Halloween the perfect time for their vibe to thrive. The gang is getting into the spooky season with their latest release, “Scarier Than Jason Voorhees At A Campfire.” The track is a fun and playful take on romance mixed with horror. With their signature pop-pun sound, they sing, “You don’t like horror movies / This is way more frightening than them / Nothing more scary to me / Than falling in love again.” Sentimental yet witty, the track puts new spins on classic horror films. The music video pokes fun at iconic horror movie scenes, complete with costumes and decor, as lead vocalist Jordan Pundik stars in the visuals. It’s the perfect track to close out the season with a little fun to dance and sing along to.
“This video is about a guy who has seen way too many horror movies growing up. They never bothered him before. But his fear about starting his new relationship has triggered him where in moments of fun he only sees HORROR! Perfect time for Halloween,” shares guitarist and film buff Chad Gilbert. “We are so excited to pay homage to all of our favorites. And pumped to give this song that’s later on our new album some love!”
The spooky track comes straight off their most recent studio album, Forever + Ever x Infinity. The project is riddled with catchy choruses, sing-along anthems, and clever lyricism. The 15 track record includes hit singles “Greatest Of All Time” and “Himalaya”. The album has made its way on to countless fan playlist, as well as Spotify’s Pop Punk’s Not Dead and All New Rock compilations, Pandora’s New Alt Now playlist, Deezer’s Pop Punk Heroes, and YouTube’s Punk Hotlist. In its first week, the project rose to #2 Current Alternative Albums, #4 Record Label Independent, #5 Top Rock Albums and more impressive spots on the Billboard Charts. “This is the record our fans have been waiting for us to make,” Gilbert shares. “The old now feels new and fresh. It was a blast finding ourselves again.”
In addition to their latest killer video, NFG are gearing up to perform live at the Chicago Drive In in Bridgeview, IL this Friday, October 30! They hit the stage for what will surely be an unforgettable night of spooks, screams, costume contests and more! Be sure to stick around after their set though, as you watch one of the most iconic Halloween films to date — Beetlejuice! Doors open at 6:30pm with limited tickets still available, linked below. In case that wasn’t enough ghoulish fun, Halloween night features a live performance by Knuckle Puck and Hot Mulligan before the screening of the creme de la creme of horror, The Exorcist. Doors for the Halloween night performance open at 5:30pm and two-night ticket bundles are still available.
Even after over 20 years on the scene, ten studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and four cover albums, New Found Glory’s grit and passion remain unwavering. Their creativity and fun-loving attitudes are what makes NFG so special, and has fueled the band for nearly three decades. Combining punk, hardcore, and post-hardcore with emotional lyrics and melody with their heartfelt optimism and the DIY spirit has been NFG’s signature process for all of these years.
