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"Super-Charger Heaven"
Single by White Zombie
from the album Astro-Creep: 2000
B-side"Where the Side Walk Ends, the Bug Parade Begins"
Released1996
Recorded1995 at NRG Studios, Los Angeles
Length3:37
LabelGeffen
SongwritersRob Zombie, White Zombie
ProducerTerry Date
White Zombie singles chronology
"Electric Head, Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)"
(1995) 		"Super-Charger Heaven"
(1996)
Astro-Creep: 2000 track listing
  1. "Electric Head Pt. 1 (The Agony)"
  2. "Super-Charger Heaven"
  3. "Real Solution #9"
  4. "Creature of the Wheel"
  5. "Electric Head Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)"
  6. "Grease Paint and Monkey Brains"
  7. "I, Zombie"
  8. "More Human than Human"
  9. "El Phantasmo and the Chicken-Run Blast-O-Rama"
  10. "Blur the Technicolor"
  11. "Blood, Milk and Sky"
Audio
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"Super-Charger Heaven" is the third and final single off White Zombie's 1995 studio album, Astro-Creep: 2000. The song can also be found on Rob Zombie's Past, Present & Future, the greatest hits album The Best of Rob Zombie, and a remix can be found on Supersexy Swingin' Sounds. The artwork for the single incorporates the Japanese superhero Devilman, who is also referenced in the chorus of the song.

Music and lyrics

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Like many White Zombie songs, the song contains clips from old horror films. The song opens with spoken words: "Look, I know the supernatural is something that isn't supposed to happen, but it does happen", a sample from the 1963 film The Haunting.

The song contains a section of spoken Latin, from the 1976 horror film To the Devil a Daughter. The Latin states: Insipiens in corde suo, non est deus. Non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum. Es excommunicatus, ex unione fidelium. ("The fool (hath said) in his heart, There is no God. There is none that doeth good, no, not one. Thou art excommunicated from the union of the faithful.") The first two sentences of the Latin passage are quotations from Psalm 53.

Another line from the same film, "It is not heresy, and I will not recant!", is also spoken by actor Christopher Lee and sampled in "Super-Charger Heaven".

The lyrics contain the line "Bury me an angel,/God, I need some inspiration", a reference to the 1971 film Bury Me an Angel. The song also includes the line "ring-a-ding rhythm", which was a film about jazz by Amicus Films.

Music video

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The music video, the third music video made for a song off the album, features the band playing live on stage at California, Las Vegas, and Detroit. Alice Cooper joins the band on stage for a few brief seconds during the video.

Appearances

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  • It is featured in the 1995 action movie Judge Dredd, starring Sylvester Stallone.
  • It is featured in the 1996 Nicolas Winding Refn's neo-noir crime drama Pusher.
  • It is featured in the freestyle motocross movie 'Crusty Demons of Dirt'.
  • It is used in the Daria episode "Ill".
  • It is used in numerous promos for the Ocean dub of Dragon Ball Z for Cartoon Network in the mid-1990s.
  • in 2001 the staff of KBPI in Denver, CO produced a parody titled "Bronco Fan".

First single track listing

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  1. "Super-Charger Heaven (LP version)" - 3:37
  2. "Where the Side Walk Ends, the Bug Parade Begins" - 2:41

Second single track listing

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  1. "Super-Charger Heaven (LP Version)" - 3:37
  2. "El Phantasmo and the Chicken-Run Blast-O-Rama (LP version)" - 4:13
  3. "More Human than Human (Princess of Helium Ultra Mix)" - 4:17

Charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[1] 39

References

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Super-Charger Heaven

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"Super-Charger Heaven" is a song by the American band White Zombie, appearing as the second track on their fourth and final studio album, Astro-Creep: 2000 – Songs of Love, Destruction and Other Synthetic Delusions of the Electric Head, released on April 11, 1995, by . Clocking in at 3:37, the track was written by vocalist , guitarist , bassist (credited as Shauna Reynolds), and drummer , and produced by the band alongside . It was issued as the album's third and final single later that year. The song exemplifies White Zombie's signature fusion of , , and horror-inspired aesthetics, characterized by aggressive guitar riffs, pounding drums, and layered electronic samples. Lyrically, it evokes themes of the and demonic possession, with the iconic chorus chanting "Devil man, devil man, calling devil man," drawing from B-horror movie tropes that permeated the band's work. Notably, "Super-Charger Heaven" incorporates audio samples from films including the "" scene in (1976), "Night Noises" from The Haunting (1963), and "Mr. Chin" from Yellowman's song of the same name (1981), enhancing its cinematic, otherworldly atmosphere. As a highlight of Astro-Creep: 2000, which peaked at number six on the and was certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding two million copies in the United States, "Super-Charger Heaven" contributed to White Zombie's breakthrough into mainstream heavy music. The album received positive critical reception for its innovative sound, earning an 8-out-of-10 rating from , and the track has endured as a fan favorite, performed over 340 times live by White Zombie and subsequent artists including .

Background and development

Songwriting

The songwriting for "Super-Charger Heaven" drew heavily from horror and genres, aligning with White Zombie's signature fusion of and cinematic aesthetics. Influences included classic horror films from the through , as well as sci-fi elements like and , which informed the track's atmospheric tension and thematic depth. These inspirations stemmed from frontman Rob Zombie's childhood fascination with , B-movies, and heavy metal, shaping the song's dystopian vibe within the band's evolving sound. Rob Zombie played a central role in lyric development, infusing apocalyptic and demonic motifs that contributed to the album Astro-Creep: 2000's overarching of futuristic horror and synthetic delusions. He typically composed in the studio, singing them over evolving instrumental beds to ensure they integrated seamlessly with the music's intensity. This approach allowed the themes of "Super-Charger Heaven" to evoke a hellish, otherworldly realm, reinforcing the track's position as a cornerstone of the album's conceptual unity. Band collaboration was essential during in 1994 and early 1995, with daily sessions in a dedicated studio where members jammed for hours and captured ideas on a boom box. Bassist Sean and J. Yuenger contributed primary riffs, which Zombie would refine, while John added rhythmic drive to build the song's riff-heavy, propulsive structure. This iterative process emphasized experimentation over rigid planning, blending heavy guitar layers with industrial elements to craft a track primed for live energy. "Super-Charger Heaven" emerged as a pivotal track in White Zombie's transition to mainstream metal success, encapsulating the album's bold shift toward broader accessibility while retaining their noisy, genre-defying edge. Its release as the third single from Astro-Creep: 2000 helped propel the album to No. 6 on the and over 2.6 million U.S. sales, marking the band's commercial peak before their 1998 disbandment.

Recording

"Super-Charger Heaven" was recorded in late 1994 at in , , during the sessions for White Zombie's album Astro-Creep: 2000. The track was produced by , a veteran engineer known for his collaborations with heavy metal bands including on albums like Vulgar Display of Power (1992) and the on Adrenaline (1995), who helped refine the band's raw industrial edge into a more polished production. Date's approach involved multi-tracking, utilizing up to 72 tracks per song to layer elements effectively. The recording featured the band's core lineup of on vocals, (credited as J.) on guitar, on bass, and on drums, with Tempesta having joined specifically for this album. Engineering duties were handled by Date alongside , focusing on integrating heavy guitar riffs with electronic and programmed elements contributed by keyboardist . The song's final runtime was set at 3:37, capturing its dense sonic architecture through meticulous tracking and .

Composition

Music

"Super-Charger Heaven" represents White Zombie's fusion of , , and , marked by aggressive, downtuned guitar riffs and relentless pounding rhythms that evoke a mechanical intensity. The track's instrumentation centers on heavily distorted guitars handled by , which deliver chunky, no-frills riffs, complemented by driving bass lines from and thunderous drumming by . Electronic samples and keyboard elements further amplify the song's synthetic, industrial edge, creating a throbbing, psychedelic undercurrent. Clocking in at a mid-tempo of 92 beats per minute—often perceived in double-time at 184 BPM due to its groove—the song features dynamic shifts from steady, strip-club-like rhythms to explosive climaxes that heighten its visceral impact. Structurally, it opens with an atmospheric intro built from samples, such as dialogue and sound effects, before launching into a stripped-down verse-chorus format anchored by a signature riff-driven chorus. The arrangement builds tension through verses and refrains, escalating to a crushing breakdown that underscores the track's heavy metal thunder.

Lyrics

The lyrics of "Super-Charger Heaven" explore themes of demonic possession, apocalyptic machinery, and hellish imagery, drawing on surreal vignettes like a twisted in a roadside and hellhounds transporting souls across the , all infused with Rob Zombie's signature blend of B-movie horror tropes and symbolism. These elements evoke a of duality and infernal , where human frailty collides with forces, mirroring Zombie's longstanding interest in low-budget horror films and esoteric motifs that blend the grotesque with the mechanical. The song prominently features sampled dialogue to heighten its horror-infused atmosphere. The introduction includes a spoken excerpt from the 1963 film The Haunting: "Look, I know the supernatural is something that isn't supposed to happen, but it does happen," establishing an acceptance of the uncanny. A pivotal mid-song interlude samples the excommunication scene from the 1976 film To the Devil a Daughter, reciting the Latin phrase from Psalm 53, "Dixit insipiens in corde suo: Non est Deus" (translated as "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'"), followed by the defiant line "It is not heresy. And I will not recant," which reinforces the track's themes of blasphemous rebellion and spiritual exile. Additionally, the lyrics directly reference the 1971 biker horror film Bury Me an Angel through the plea "Bury me an angel, God, I need some inspiration," symbolizing a desperate quest for divine intervention amid damnation. Structurally, the song employs stream-of-consciousness verses that cascade through fragmented, nightmarish scenes—such as "nitro-burning and " machinery fused with strychnine-laced souls or deformed witches worshiping dogs—contrasted by insistent, repetitive choruses that hammer the hook ", Devilman, calling / Devilman, running in my head," positioning "super-charger heaven" as a pulsating for a demonic, engine-revving of unchecked power and chaos. This rhythmic repetition builds a urgency, underscoring the motif without resolving into traditional narrative closure. Rob Zombie's vocal delivery further intensifies the otherworldly disorientation, utilizing a growled, that shifts between snarls in the verses and barked exclamations in the choruses, creating an of internal torment and invasion.

Release

Formats and track listings

"Super-Charger Heaven" was released as the third single from White Zombie's album Astro-Creep: 2000 by in 1995. The single appeared in multiple formats, including promotional vinyl and CD releases in 1995, a commercial CD maxi-single in 1996, 12" vinyl promos, and later digital reissues on platforms like and . The initial promotional format was a green marbled 7" 45 RPM vinyl single issued in the in 1995 on Psychoholic Records, featuring the album version of the title track backed by the non-album b-side "Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Bug Parade Begins," an instrumental track from the Astro-Creep: 2000 recording sessions originally included as a hidden track on the album.
TrackTitleDuration
ASuper-Charger Heaven3:37
BWhere the Sidewalk Ends, the Bug Parade Begins2:41
A US promotional CD single (PRO-CD-4729) from 1995 contained the LP version of the title track along with two additional tracks. The commercial CD maxi-single, released internationally including in Australia (GEFDM-22118) and Germany (GED 22118) in 1996, expanded the track list with album tracks and remixes from the same era.
No.TitleDuration
1Super-Charger Heaven (LP Version)3:37
2 and the Chicken-Run Blast-O-Rama (LP Version)4:13
3 (Princess of Helium Ultra-Mix)4:17
A European 12" promotional vinyl (GET 22118) from 1995 mirrored the maxi-single tracks. Digital reissues follow the maxi-single track listing and are available on major streaming services as of 2025.

Promotion and music video

The promotion of "Super-Charger Heaven" as the third single from White Zombie's Astro-Creep: 2000 involved rotation on in late 1995, aligning with the band's extensive tour supporting the album. Radio campaigns highlighted the track's edge, positioning it as a key representation of the band's evolving sound blending heavy riffs with electronic elements. The official was directed by the band's frontman, , marking one of his early forays into visual storytelling that would define his later filmmaking . The video intercuts performance footage of the band with surreal, horror-infused sequences to evoke a nightmarish atmosphere. Key visual elements include demonic figures emerging from hellish landscapes and high-speed pursuits through desolate highways. Produced on a modest budget, it was shot to achieve a gritty, cinematic texture that complemented the song's aggressive tone. The video premiered on in late , receiving that boosted the single's visibility and contributed significantly to its chart performance and the album's overall commercial momentum.

Reception

Critical reception

"Super-Charger Heaven" has been widely praised as a standout track on White Zombie's 1995 album Astro-Creep: 2000, often highlighted for its energetic riffs and thematic intensity. In a Kerrang! retrospective, the song was described as a "blinding biker anthem" featuring an "ass-kicking riff" that exemplifies the album's relentless heavy metal drive. This acclaim underscores its role in propelling the band toward mainstream success, as the track's punch contributed to the album's breakthrough status. Critics have emphasized the song's and polished production, positioning it as a high point in White Zombie's catalog. A 2024 Loudwire anniversary piece named it among the album's "best and most-rocking songs," praising its direct, high-energy approach compared to the band's earlier groove-heavy work. Later reviews, such as a analysis, lauded it as a "fast-paced burner" blending old-school brashness with industrial flair, helping cement the album's enduring appeal as a milestone. Early reception to the album's industrial elements, including those in "Super-Charger Heaven," was somewhat mixed, with the awarding Astro-Creep: 2000 2.5 out of 4 stars in 1995 for its ambitious "industrial metal-disco" sound, though noting its departure from the band's noisier roots. The music video, directed by , also garnered positive nods for its horror-infused visuals; in 2017, Slipknot's called the song one of the heaviest he had ever heard, praising the zombies featured in the clip. In 2025, for the album's 30th anniversary, performed the full Astro-Creep: 2000 at the festival, reaffirming the song's status, as noted in contemporary reviews listing it among essential metal albums turning 30.

Commercial performance

"Super-Charger Heaven" peaked at number 39 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in February 1996 and did not enter any other major charts. As the third single from White Zombie's Astro-Creep: 2000, the track contributed to the album's strong commercial performance, which reached number 6 on the and was certified double platinum by the RIAA in March 1996 for sales exceeding two million units in the United States. The single itself saw limited standalone sales data reported, but its inclusion on the album drove significant overall revenue. The song benefited from heavy airplay on rock radio stations, as evidenced by its appearances in Billboard's Rock Airplay Monitor charts throughout late 1995 and early 1996, and rotation on , which enhanced its visibility despite being overshadowed commercially by the album's lead single "." "Super-Charger Heaven" was later reissued on Rob Zombie's 2003 compilation album Past, Present & Future, where it appears as track 5 on the first disc, helping to maintain its streams and relevance in the digital era through platforms like Spotify.

Appearances and legacy

Media usage

"Super-Charger Heaven" by White Zombie has been prominently featured in various film soundtracks, leveraging its intense, industrial metal sound for action-oriented scenes. The song appears on the official soundtrack for the 1995 science fiction film Judge Dredd, directed by Danny Cannon and starring Sylvester Stallone, where it underscores high-energy sequences. It is also included in the soundtrack for the 1996 Danish crime thriller Pusher, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, during a pivotal chase scene involving the protagonist. Additionally, the track is part of the soundtrack for the Crusty Demons of Dirt series of extreme sports videos, starting with the 1995 release, enhancing the adrenaline-fueled motocross and freestyle biking footage. In television, "Super-Charger Heaven" was used in the season 2 episode "Ill" of the MTV animated series Daria, which aired on July 15, 1997, playing as Daria wakes up in the hospital. The song also featured in promotional spots for Dragon Ball Z on Toonami UK's programming block during the late 1990s, aligning its aggressive riffing with the anime's battle themes. Beyond film and TV, the track has appeared in interactive media as downloadable content for the Rock Band video game series, released on October 25, 2011, for Rock Band 3, allowing players to perform it with simulated instruments. Geffen Records, the song's original label, managed its licensing rights, enabling sync deals that capitalized on its high-energy, action-suited profile for these placements.

Cultural impact

"Super-Charger Heaven" stands as a of 1990s industrial metal, blending heavy riffs, electronic rhythms, and horror movie samples to define the genre's aggressive yet cinematic sound. The track's inclusion on White Zombie's breakthrough album Astro-Creep: 2000, which peaked at No. 6 on the and sold over 2.6 million copies in the U.S. (certified double platinum by the RIAA), helped solidify the band's influence during a period when gained mainstream traction amid the era. This legacy extended directly to frontman Rob Zombie's solo career, where he frequently performs the song live, including during his 2024 Freaks on Parade Tour alongside , maintaining its presence in contemporary heavy metal sets. The song's enduring appeal is evident in its appearances on key compilations that highlight White Zombie's catalog. It features on Rob Zombie's Past, Present & Future (2003), a greatest-hits collection that bridges the band's history with his solo output and includes tracks like "More Human Than Human" alongside "Super-Charger Heaven." Additionally, the 2000 tribute album Super-Charger Hell: A Tribute to White Zombie underscores its underground reverence, with underground acts like Daemos delivering a cover that pays homage to the original's raw energy. Beyond music collections, "Super-Charger Heaven" contributed to the popularization of horror-metal fusion, integrating grotesque imagery and B-movie aesthetics into , a style that influenced subsequent acts in the late 1990s and nu-metal wave. Retrospectives continue to affirm this impact; for instance, a 2024 Loudwire anniversary feature on Astro-Creep: 2000 credits the album—and tracks like "Super-Charger Heaven"—with bridging underground metal to broader cultural spheres through exposure and genre-blending innovation. The song's lasting popularity is reflected in its streaming metrics, surpassing 28 million plays on as of November 2025, alongside ongoing covers and remixes in underground metal scenes that reinterpret its riff-driven intensity.

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