Scum of the Earth (song)

"Scum of the Earth"
Single by Rob Zombie
from the album The Sinister Urge and Mission: Impossible 2 (soundtrack)
Released2000
Recorded2000
Genre
Length2:55
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)Rob Zombie
Scott Humphrey
Producer(s)Rob Zombie
Scott Humphrey
Rob Zombie singles chronology
"Superbeast"
(1999)
"Scum of the Earth"
(2000)
"Dead Girl Superstar"
(2001)

"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.

Rob Zombie guitarist Riggs formed a band in 2003, sharing the name with this song.

  1. ^ "Rob Zombie — Scum Of The Earth". discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-07-21.