"Scum of the Earth" is a song by heavy metal musician Rob Zombie.[1] It was originally featured on the Mission: Impossible 2 soundtrack and later included on Zombie's album, The Sinister Urge as the lead single. It found considerable radio play upon release.
| "Scum of the Earth" | ||||
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| Single by Rob Zombie | ||||
| from the album The Sinister Urge and Mission: Impossible 2 (soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
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| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rob Zombie Scott Humphrey | |||
| Producer(s) | Rob Zombie Scott Humphrey | |||
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The song features an intense chorus featuring heavy guitars and a repetitive "hey!" chant. The final chorus culminates with female background vocals.
Rob Zombie guitarist Riggs formed a band in 2003, sharing the name with this song.
Personnel
- Tom Baker - Mastering
- Scott Humphrey - Producer, Programming, Mixing
- Blasko - Bass
- Riggs - Guitar
- Tempesta - Drums
- Rob Zombie - Vocals, Lyricist, Producer, Art Direction