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.
"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 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. The song was written by Devo co-founder as
The song incorporates elements of the band's "devolutionary" philosophy and classic sci-fi influences: Origins and TV Theme : The lyrics reference
: The band appeared in the season one finale of the series, titled "Devoman vs. Clevezilla," where they performed in a music video and were humorously "incinerated" by a monster.
: The track is set in the key of G with a tempo of 106 beats per minute .
: Songwriter, lead vocals, and drum programming. Robert Casale : Drum programming and engineering. Monsterman