SCORPIONS, QUIET RIOT, ACCEPT, CINDERELLA Featured On 'The Wrestler' Soundtrack

January 29, 2009

Koch Records has announced the release of the soundtrack to one of 2009's most acclaimed films, "The Wrestler", now in theaters.

The motion picture soundtrack is available now on iTunes. The CD release will follow on February 24, 2009.

Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home — inside the ring.

"I love the music presented on this soundtrack. Put together, it helps to tell the story of The Ram. Each song was chosen to push the movie forward," says Darren Aronofsky (film director/producer and executive soundtrack producer).

Scott Franklin (film producer and executive soundtrack producer) adds, "You could easily see this soundtrack being the playlist, or mix tape, from any '80s era icon. Any fan of '80's hair metal will appreciate the mix of hits and more obscure tracks with a little current hip-hop thrown in. It perfectly tells the story of Randy 'The Ram' Robinson's past."

The Bruce Springsteen title track will not be a part of the soundtrack but is currently available on his new studio album, "Working On A Dream".

Mickey Rourke recently won a Golden Globe for his riveting portrayal of "The Ram". Additionally, both Rourke and costar Marisa Tomei have been nominated for Academy Awards for "Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" and "Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role," respectively.

"The Wrestler" had its North American premiere at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival and won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Rob Siegel, "The Wrestler" stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. The film was produced by Scott Franklin and Darren Aronofsky through Protozoa Pictures. Vincent Maraval, Agnes Mentre and Jennifer Roth served as executive producers and Mark Heyman co-produced.

"The Wrestler" track listing:

01. QUIET RIOT - Bang Your Head (Metal Health)
02. CINDERELLA - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
03. BIRDMAN & LIL WAYNE - Stuntin' Like My Daddy
04. FIREHOUSE - Don't Walk Away
05. RHINO BUCKET - Soundtrack To A War: Welcome to Hell
06. SOLOMON - Blowin' Up
07. DEAD FAMILY - Mirror
08. RATT - Round And Round
09. SLAUGHTER - Dangerous
10. RATT - I'm Insane
11. ACCEPT - Balls To The Walls
12. SCORPIONS - Animal Magnetism

"The Wrestler" trailer:

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