Musician, actor, and celebrated horror icon Courtney Gains, known for his role as Malachai in the 1984 horror classic Children of the Corn, is celebrating Halloween with a brand-new track.

A hook-laden heavy rock horror anthem, “Fear the Boogie,” is a collaboration between Gains and Peruvian guitarist/producer Wal. The song was written for the soundtrack to Barn III, an upcoming horror film starring Gains and Kelly Maroney (Fast Times at Ridgemont High). 

Drums on the track were recorded by Toni Mateos (www.tonimateos.com), an accomplished session drummer with credits spanning rock, pop, and film music.

Stream the track now at this location.

Gains and Wal previously teamed up to contribute a song – titled “Wander and Dream” – to the Marshes to Mountains: Savannah, GA Helps Rebuild Western NC Through Song compilation — a benefit album raising funds for hurricane recovery efforts. This song, along with the upcoming “Fear the Boogie,” hints at the duo’s artistic chemistry, which will be further explored on a full-length album planned for a 2026 release.

“Fear the Boogie” is now available on streaming platforms. Follow Courtney Gains on Spotify for more.

Gains and Wal previously teamed up to contribute a song – titled “Wander and Dream” – to the Marshes to Mountains: Savannah, GA Helps Rebuild Western NC Through Song compilation — a benefit album raising funds for hurricane recovery efforts. This song, along with the upcoming “Fear the Boogie,” hints at the duo’s artistic chemistry, which will be further explored on a full-length album planned for a 2026 release.

“Wander and Dream” is one of over 200 songs featured on the compilation. Download the album at fakefangsrecords.bandcamp.com.

2024 saw Gains celebrate the 40th anniversary of Children of the Corn with a slate of horror-con appearances and a 35MM screening of the film at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, regarded as the biggest horror/sci-fi festival across Europe. Recent projects include The Wrath of Becky, Thy Will Be Done, October 31, Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV, Christmas Cowboy, and a standout role in the heavy-metal-infused horror film, Infernal. The Grime House Films production won Best Horror Feature Film at the Clout Film Fest. Watch the trailer here.

The screening for Infernal took place at the infamous Bastrop, TX gas station featured in the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Gains and his band played an exclusive set at the event. A live recording of the performance

is forthcoming.

In 2023, Gains released his Safe Haven EP — a six-track blend of rock, folk, and Americana that highlights his gritty vocals and honest songwriting. The critically acclaimed record captures a raw, roots-driven sound that reflects Gains’s hands-on approach and unfiltered style

Wal Bio:

Walter Peche, known artistically as Wal, is a Peruvian songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music fuses the intensity of metal with the versatility of rock, blues, and pop. With more than a decade of experience, he has toured internationally across Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia, establishing himself as one of Peru’s most distinctive and versatile musical voices.

While based in Peru, Wal and his band opened for legendary acts including KISS and The Smashing Pumpkins. Beyond live performance, he is also a seasoned mixing engineer and sound designer. A graduate of SCAD’s M.F.A. in Sound Design program, where he received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2024), Wal brings cinematic depth and technical mastery to every project.

As the founder of Rituality Records and Electric Andean Studios, Wal has built a creative hub where he writes, produces, and develops innovative music alongside emerging artists. Driven by vision, independence, and a passion for pushing boundaries, Wal continues to carve out his place as a bold new voice in the global rock and metal scene.

Line-up:
Courtney Gains – Vocals, Lyrics
Wal – Guitars, producer
Toni Mateos – drums

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