"Turn Me On 'Mr. Deadman" is a song by American nu metal band The Union Underground. The song was released as the first single from the band's only studio album to date, ...An Education in Rebellion. The song peaked at no. 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. This song was featured in a puzzle in Notpron.
Musical style Metal Hammer called the song "a nu metal anthem" and stated the song "owes more to Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's industrial stomp than it does to Limp Bizkit's big-shorted shenanigans."
Reception The song was ranked at no. 36 on Metal Hammers list of "The 40 best nu metal songs of all time".
Marilyn Manson heard the song in a strip club and hand-picked The Union Underground to be his tour mates.Schmidt, Troy Going Deep with Union Underground HardRock.com (2001). Retrieved on 6-07-09. The band would tour with Manson in fall 2000.HITS Magazine: 9.22.00 JohnKalodner.com (September 22, 2000). Retrieved on 6-07-09.
Track listing Maxi single
Enhanced single
Promo single
Personnel The Union Underground Bryan Scott – vocals, guitar, co-producer Patrick Kennison – guitar, co-producer John Moyer – bass Josh Memelo – drums
Additional Don Gilmore – producer Brendan O'Brien – mixing George Marino – mastering
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