album · August 12, 2003

Freddy vs. Jason

various artists

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Atlantic Records/Roadrunner RecordsSee this day

metalhard rock

The 2003 soundtrack to Freddy vs. Jason collates hard rock and metal tracks from the era, riding the coattails of the cinematic slasher crossover event. It features contributions from artists that were either established names or up-and-coming acts in the nu-metal and hard rock scenes.

• The album charted at number 32 on the US Billboard 200.
• It features two original songs: "Inside the Mind" by Ill Niño and "How Can I Live" by Ill Niño, the latter of which was featured in the film.
• Alice Cooper contributed "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" from his 1989 album of the same name, which was also featured in the film "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare."

Various artists compilations, particularly those tied to media tie-ins, aggregate musicians from different scenes. This album was released during a period of increased crossover between metal and horror soundtracks.