The Mortal Kombat II movie (officially known as Mortal Kombat: Annihilation) definitely stumbles on the big screen, but if there's one thing they truly nailed, it’s putting together an album that gets your adrenaline pumping through the roof.

If the first installment gave us that legendary anthem with "Techno Syndrome" and the iconic, full-throated scream of MORTAL KOMBAT!, for the sequel they decided not to hold back and said: "let's turn up the power." They took the best of the electronic, techno, industrial, and metal scenes, crafting a compilation that works just as well for crushing a workout, deep-cleaning the house at lightspeed, or simply making you feel like an Earthrealm warrior stuck in city traffic.

The moment you hit play on the soundtrack, there's no room to breathe. It features a roster of bands and producers who are absolutely killing it:

• The Prodigy: Opens fire and sets the pace with an unmistakable style. Listening to their sound makes you want to throw flying spin kicks into the air, even if you can't even do a simple cartwheel.
• KMFDM and Pitchshifter: They bring that heavy industrial touch, packed with distorted guitars and pounding beats that fit the dark vibe of Outworld to perfection.
• Juno Reactor and Utah Saints: Deliver high-energy techno packed with fast-paced beats that keep you right on the edge of your seat.
• Megadeth and Anthrax: For the heavy metal crowd, the soundtrack does not disappoint. Including tracks of this caliber gives the fight scenes a much more aggressive edge.

Even though the movie itself splits opinions and comes across to many of us as a rushed parade of characters, the album alone stands firm as a cult classic for fans of the game and heavy electronic music. It’s an explosive mix that perfectly captures the violent, high-octane vibe of the video game.

At the end of the day, Mortal Kombat II leaves us with a clear lesson: the plot might not be the most polished, but in our headphones, they delivered a killer album that bangs from start to finish.