"Scum of the Earth" is a song by
heavy metal musician
Rob Zombie.
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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.
Rob Zombie guitarist
Riggs formed
a band
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in 2003, sharing the name with this song.
Personnel
* Tom Baker - Mastering
*
Scott Humphrey
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- Producer, Programming, Mixing
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- Bass
*
Riggs - Guitar
*
Tempesta - Drums
*
Rob Zombie - Vocals, Lyricist, Producer, Art Direction
References
Rob Zombie songs
2000 singles
Mission: Impossible music
Songs written by Scott Humphrey
Songs written by Rob Zombie
2000 songs
Geffen Records singles
Mission: Impossible (film series)
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