LCD Soundsystem covered Bauhaus‘ 1982 track ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’ on the first night of their LA residency. You can watch some fan-caught footage below.The New York dance pioneers performed a gritty rendition of the spooky track at their show on Halloween (October 31).
The gig marked the first night of their LA residency at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.The haunting track was perfect for Halloween as it was written about the actor known best for his role as Dracula in the 1931 film of the same name.
Bela Lugosi then went on to star in other horror films such as Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), The Raven (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939).
James Murphy and co also debuted their brand new single ‘X-Ray Eyes’ during their set, with fans sharing footage of the moment on Reddit.
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