Queen Of The Damned Soundtrack (2LP Red Vinyl)

Few soundtracks have left as lasting an impression on heavy music fans as Queen of the Damned. Released alongside the 2002 cult vampire film inspired by Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles, the soundtrack became an instant classic, standing on its own as one of the greatest hard rock and metal compilations ever assembled. More than two decades later, Rhino’s 2026 Red Vinyl reissue finally gives this landmark release the deluxe treatment it deserves.

At the heart of the soundtrack are the songs performed by the fictional vampire rock star Lestat, written by Jonathan Davis of Korn. Although contractual obligations prevented Davis from appearing on the original soundtrack album, his compositions became iconic through performances by an extraordinary lineup of guest vocalists including Wayne Static, Chester Bennington, Marilyn Manson, David Draiman, Jay Gordon and Deftones’ Chino Moreno. The result is a unique collection where each vocalist brings their own identity while preserving the dark vision Davis created.

Tracks like “Not Meant for Me,” “Forsaken,” “System,” “Redeemer,” and “Slept So Long” remain defining moments of early 2000s alternative metal. Their blend of gothic atmosphere, crushing riffs and infectious hooks perfectly captures the film’s seductive, supernatural aesthetic.

The soundtrack is further elevated by standout contributions from Disturbed, Papa Roach, Static-X, Linkin Park, Godhead and Kidneythieves, creating a time capsule of one of heavy music’s most exciting eras. Rather than feeling like a collection of unrelated songs, Queen of the Damned flows as a cohesive album, balancing industrial textures, nu metal aggression and gothic mood from beginning to end.

More than twenty years after its original release, Queen of the Damned remains one of the most celebrated rock soundtracks ever assembled. Rhino’s 2026 Red Vinyl edition presents the album with remastered audio and striking coloured vinyl, making it an essential release for soundtrack collectors, horror fans and lovers of modern heavy music.