"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 | |||
Rob Zombie singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
The song features an intense chorus featuring heavy guitars and a repetitive "hey!" chant. The final chorus culminates with female background vocals.
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