10 Scariest Tracks In Hard Rock

With the late 70's New York scene dominated by punk rock, Suicide came out with one of the more experimental records of the era. The duo's use of keyboards and minimalist production helped pioneer what we now know today as electronic rock. Though people tend to think of synth-rock as plain, one listen to "Frankie Teardrop" will show you just how dark a Casio can get.

Running at over 10 minutes in length, this track drenches you in an ominous mood as songwriter Martin Rev tells the story of a down-on-his-luck street urchin who loses his job in a factory. Seeing no point in continuing further, the titular Frankie pulls out a pistol and kills his wife and young child before eventually turning the gun on himself. The vocal performance from Alan Vega is absolutely blood curdling as he seems to be veering right on the edge of sanity with every line he sings.

By keeping the song dominated by synthesizers, the instrument's sterile tonality helps add even more unease to this tripped-out murder ballad. "Frankie Teardrop" may not pack as much sonic fury as a guitar-centric rocker would, but the pure horror behind this masterpiece has made it one of the most influential tracks in hard rock history.