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The story behind the Godsmack song 'I Stand Alone' that appeared in the Scorpion King. Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rock-n-roll-true-stories-podcast/id1876614383 My second YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@RockNRollTrueStories2 Godsmack's “I Stand Alone” connected the band with The Scorpion King, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and a Hollywood soundtrack, but the opportunity began with a different song: “Voodoo.” When director Chuck Russell wanted Sully Erna to rework that earlier track, the singer had another idea and submitted new music instead. This is the story behind that decision and the song that followed. In this Godsmack documentary, we look at the connection between “I Stand Alone,” The Scorpion King soundtrack, and the band's next chapter. What happens when a hard rock band gets a Hollywood opportunity but doesn't want to deliver exactly what the director originally requested? Rather than turn that moment into a simple story about selling out, we're looking at the choices behind the music. According to Erna's account, Russell was already a Godsmack fan and wanted “Voodoo” for the film, but asked for an updated version because he considered the song dated. Sully wasn't interested in that approach, offering “I Stand Alone” instead. That distinction matters: he wasn't rejecting the movie itself, and the disagreement didn't stop the collaboration from moving forward into a new song. The lyrics also had a direct connection to the film's central character, with Erna describing a tough exterior hiding isolation and a more sensitive side. That gives the song another layer beyond its aggressive sound and instantly recognizable title. We explore the relationship between the movie's story and the music, without losing sight of the band behind the soundtrack. Then there's the music video, which brought Godsmack's performance together with a storyline involving Sully and The Scorpion King, including an appearance by The Rock. In behind-the-scenes footage, Erna described the shoot as their biggest and most challenging video up to that point. It's a look at the work behind a rock video built around a major movie release. Originally released on The Scorpion King soundtrack in 2002, “I Stand Alone” later appeared on Godsmack's 2003 album Faceless. That album became the band's first number-one release on the Billboard 200. The soundtrack connection is one part of that wider period, and this video follows the song across those different settings rather than treating its history as a single moment. If you remember hearing “I Stand Alone” on the radio, watching its video, or discovering Godsmack through The Scorpion King, this documentary revisits the story behind those memories. It's about the creative decisions, the movie connection, and the difference between adapting to an opportunity and simply doing whatever somebody asks. Sometimes the interesting part begins with the idea that never happened. For longtime fans and first-time listeners alike, this is a closer look at a familiar song from a different angle. Subscribe to Rock N' Roll True Stories for more rock documentaries, band histories, and stories behind the songs. Leave a comment with your favorite Godsmack track and tell us where you first heard “I Stand Alone.” Would you have wanted a reworked version of “Voodoo,” or was a new song the better choice? Have a video request or a topic you'd like to see us cover? Comment below or send in your idea: https://bit.ly/3stnXlN CONNECT ON SOCIAL TIKOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrolltruestory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnrtruestories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNRTrueStories Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocktruestories Blog: www.rockandrolltruestories.com #scorpionking #godsmack #sullyerna These videos are for entertainment purposes only. DISCLAIMER https://rockandrolltruestories.com/youtube-disclaimer/