Eminem Is Back! He Makes Strong Gun Reform Statement with Surprise ‘Darkness’ [Video] and Album Release

Eminem is going full horror on a surprise album drop that left his fans stunned and got him trending on social media. Alongside the full album, the artist also known as Marshall Mathers and Slim Shady released a video for the lead single, "Darkness."

The album cover -- and title, actually -- is a total homage to Alfred Hitchcock's "Music to Be Murdered By," with Em standing in for Alfred. But Em's "Music to Be Murdered By" is certainly very different in tone and language.

Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, "Music to Be Murdered By" doesn't shy away from real-life tragedies like the Ariana Grande and Las Vegas concert mass shootings.