12 songs about serial killers
From Ed Gein to Richard Ramirez, some of history’s most notorious serial killers have been immortalised in rock and metal songs
In recent years, gory tales of serial killers have become big business. From BBC drama series The Serpent and Netflix doc Night Stalker, to countless true crime podcasts, grisly stories about the grim side of human existence are actually kinda fascinating, so it’s no surprise some of our favourite bands have taken inspiration from the world’s most notorious murderers.
Below are the stories behind a dozen songs that have all been inspired by some of the worst people to have ever lived.