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In a rare partnering of sister labels, Warner Bros. Records and Reprise Records released the soundtrack for the film "Queen of the Damned" on February 19, 2002. Making this pairing particularly unique was the simultaneous release of "duel" singles to radio, one on each respective label – "Cold" from Static-X (Warner Bros.) and "Forsaken" featuring David Draiman of Disturbed (Reprise).
The film, "Queen of the Damned," taken from famed goth author Ann Rice's "Vampire Chronicles" series, hit theatres on February 22. The soundtrack features five original recordings crafted by the songwriting team of Jonathan Davis and veteran score composer Richard Gibbs. Each track features its own special guest vocalist, borrowing the talents of rock revolutionaries Chester Bennington from Linkin Park, David Draiman of Disturbed, Wayne Static from Static-X, Jay Gordon from Orgy and the ubiquitous Marilyn Manson.
"Queen of the Damned" is an adaptation of the novel by the same name, which tells the tale of legendary vampire Lestat, a creature who steps from murky shadows of anonymity to rise to superstardom as rock star worshipped by all. In the film's musical segments, Lestat is voiced by Davis. Unknowingly, Lestat and his music have lured the long banished vampire queen, Akasha, from her crypt, reawakening her thirst for world domination. The film also has the distinction of being the last completed project by the late songstress Aaliyah in the title role of Akasha, Queen of the Damned.
Also making musical contributions to the "Queen of the Damned" soundtrack are Deftones, Papa Roach, Godhead, Disturbed, Static-X and WB/Reprise newcomers Dry Cell and Earshot. Gibbs, former Oingo Boingo keyboardist, has created the sound for several other films including "Say Anything" and "10 Things I Hate About You." Davis and Gibbs have also teamed up to create the film's score with a full symphony orchestra.
Tracks on "Queen of the Damned" include:
1. "Not Meant For Me" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Wayne Static of Static-X
2. "Forsaken" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring David Draiman of Disturbed
3. "System" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Chester Bennington of Linkin Park
4. "Change" - Deftones
5. "Redeemer" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Marilyn Manson
6. "Dead Cell" - Papa Roach
7. "Penetrate" - Godhead
8. "Slept So Long" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Jay Gordon of Orgy
9. "Down With The Sickness" - Disturbed
10. "Cold" - Static-X
11. "Headstrong" - Earshot
12. "Body Crumbles" - Dry Cell
13. "Excess" - Tricky
14. "Before I'm Dead" - Kidney Thieves
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