Devo - Monsterman -

: Songwriter, lead vocals, and drum programming. Robert Casale : Drum programming and engineering. Monsterman

: The track is set in the key of G with a tempo of 106 beats per minute . Devo - Monsterman

: The lyrics reference the "House of Pain," a direct nod to H.G. Wells' 1896 book The Island of Doctor Moreau and its 1932 film adaptation Island of Lost Souls , which were foundational inspirations for the band. : Songwriter, lead vocals, and drum programming

"Monsterman" is a 2012 single by the American new wave band , specifically written as the theme song for the Syfy reality television series Monster Man . Origins and TV Theme : The lyrics reference the "House of Pain,"

: Drum programming for the track was handled by Gerald and Robert Casale. It later appeared on the 2013 compilation album Something Else for Everybody , which featured tracks originally intended for their 2010 album Something for Everybody . Key Personnel

: The track was officially released as a single on April 17, 2012 . Lyrical and Musical Details

The song was written by Devo co-founder as a favor for Cleve Hall, the special effects artist featured in the show Monster Man . Casale noted that the track was composed in just 15 minutes, driven by the band's long-standing love for retro science fiction.