Warning: Contains spoilers for Peacemaker.If it wasn't clear that DC’s Peacemaker TV series was headed up by James Gunn, the songs in the Peacemaker soundtrack would quickly give it away. James Gunn became a household name when he began working for Marvel on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. He quickly developed a reputation for two things: pulling out obscure comic book characters to include in his media, and making a killer soundtrack where every song hit just right. When it comes to music, Peacemaker similarly delivers.

Peacemaker sees John Cena return to his DCEU role from The Suicide Squad alongside some familiar faces, some new adaptations of DC Comics characters, and some brand-new characters fresh from the mind of James Gunn. While Peacemaker briefly thinks he is free, he once again finds himself a pawn in Amanda Waller's plans as he is recruited for Project Butterfly. Peacemaker spends the season facing off against the mysterious Butterflies, his white supremacist supervillain of a father, White Dragon, and his own traumatic past.

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Superhero adaptations and James Gunn both thrive on a certain degree of spectacle, and every song in Peacemaker helps to drive that point home. Whether the song is playing in the background of an emotional montage that helps dive deeper into the more emotional and even romantic Peacemaker moments or is the score to a fight scene with John Cena in his underwear, it serves its purpose well. Here’s every song that appears in the Peacemaker soundtrack.

Peacemaker’s Intro Credits Song

Peacemaker's Intro Credits Song is very catchy.

“Do Ya Wanna Taste It” – Wig Wam: Each episode of Peacemaker includes a full opening credits sequence in which the majority of the series cast puts on a fully choreographed dance number to Wig Wam’s 2010 song “Do Ya Wanna Taste It.”

Peacemaker, Episode 1, “A Whole New Whirled”

Peacemaker Episode 1 Post Credits Helmets White Dragon

"Welcome To The Church Of Rock And Roll" – Foxy Shazam: After leaving the ARGUS team at his trailer, Peacemaker goes to pick up Eagly at his dad's house. Foxy Shazam's "Welcome To The Church Of Rock And Roll" plays as he arrives and gets out of the taxi.

“Come On Come On” – Nashville Pussy: As Peacemaker leaves Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) at the restaurant and drives through town with Eagly hanging out the window, “Come On Come On” by Nashville Pussy plays on his car radio. The song continues to play as Peacemaker casts his eye over Jennifer Holland's Harcourt entering a bar and pulls a U-turn to go and meet up with her.

“Summertime Girls” – Y&T: As Harcourt sits in the bar and is approached by a guy trying to hit on her, “Summertime Girls” plays on the jukebox and continues as Peacemaker enters and joins her at the bar. The song makes a notable crescendo as Peacemaker watches Harcourt turn back from beating up a guy.

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“Night Of Passion” – The Poodles: As Peacemaker starts to discuss sleeping with Harcourt, the music in the bar transitions to The Poodles’ “Night Of Passion” which amps up as he catches the eye of a woman in the bar and the scene cuts to the two of them having sex in a bathroom.

“I Don’t Love You Anymore” – The Quireboys: After sleeping with the Butterfly, Peacemaker flips through her records and puts on a The Quireboys album, selecting the song “I Don’t Love You Anymore.” The song continues to play as Peacemaker dances and sings into a Hitachi wand before eventually being attacked by the Butterfly. The song stops playing when Peacemaker jumps out of the window to get away from the Butterfly, giving the impression that it has stopped because he can no longer hear it.

“Love Bomb Baby” – Tigertailz: After killing the Butterfly with a sonic boom, Peacemaker sits in the wreckage with Eagly as Tigertailz’ "Love Bomb Baby" plays over the Peacemaker episode 1 end credits.

Peacemaker, Episode 2, “Best Friend, For Never”

Sophie Song with her arms crossed in Peacemaker

“7 O’clock” – The Quireboys: Developing the continuity between episodes, in Peacemaker episode 2, as Peacemaker rushes back into the Butterfly’s apartment, The Quireboys’ album restarts and plays the first song on the side, “7 O’clock.” The song cuts out as other characters are seen, but returns when for Peacemaker’s scenes as he rummages through the apartment for things he wants, collecting vinyl, CDs, cookie cutters, and a strange glowing device.

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“Borderline Crazy” – The Cruel Intentions: As Leota Adebayo, Emilia Harcourt, Peacemaker, and Eagly escape in the car after being shot at by the police, “Borderline Crazy” by The Cruel Intentions is the song that plays as Leota laughs manically, and they speed off.

“Don’t Treat Me Bad” – Firehouse: Back in his trailer, Peacemaker goes through his bounty of records, selects one by Firehouse, and plays the song “Don’t Treat Me Bad.” The song continues to play as Peacemaker cries on the bed, beats himself up, and reflects on Rick Flag’s last words. The Firehouse song continues to fade into the background as Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) appears at Peacemaker’s window.

“Drag Me Down” – Santa Cruz: The song that plays as Peacemaker and Vigilante head out to the woods to destroy appliances and blow off some steam is “Drag Me Down” by Santa Cruz.

"Peacemaker" - Antonio Gradanti: This song by composer Antonio Gradanti - which he notes was chosen by James Gunn himself - features when Adebayo visits Amber and Evan to pressure them into giving statements implicating Auggie Smith in their kidnapping.

“Boots On Rocks Off” – Dust Bowl Jokies: As Auggie Smith is arrested for the murder of the Butterfly after Leota bribed Evan and Amber, Dust Bowl Jokies’ song “Boots On Rocks Off” begins to play. The song continues to play as the DCEU streaming series switches to Leota and Keeya (Elizabeth Ludlow) discussing Keeya staying somewhere else and then to a scene of Peacemaker, Amber, and Vigilante sharing a bed.

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“Pumped Up Kicks” – John Murphy feat. Ralph Saenz: After Auggie is worshipped by white supremacists in prison, the credits begin to roll with a cover of “Pumped Up Kicks” playing over them. The song is originally by Foster The People and its inclusion is a reference to the argument that Amber and Evan have earlier in the episode. This cover version by John Murphy featuring Ralph Saenz was recorded specially for Peacemaker.

Peacemaker, Episode 3, “Better Goff Dead”

Peacemaker Vigilante Chase

“Would You Love A Creature” – Sister: The song that plays as Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad’s Emilia Harcourt share time in the sniper’s nest is “Would You Love A Creature” by Sister. The song continues in the background as Peacemaker and Harcourt get to know each other better and fades out as Vigilante appears.

“Six Feet Under” – Kissin’ Dynamite: As the Butterfly senator Goff comes in and prepares to torture Vigilante and Peacemaker the song “Six Feet Under” by Kissin’ Dynamite plays. The song also plays while the rest of the team are looking for Peacemaker and Vigilante but have not yet realized that they are above them. The song fades out as Leota discovers the passage to the basement and Vigilante is unmasked.

“Push Push (Lady Lightning)” – Bang Camaro: Over a montage that sees a Butterfly erupt from senator Goff’s face, Peacemaker and Vigilante understand the name of Project Butterfly, and John Economos dancing over Judomaster, Bang Camaro’s “Push Push (Lady Lightning)” plays. The song continues throughout the Peacemaker episode 3 end credits.

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Peacemaker, Episode 4, "The Choad Less Traveled"

Clemson Murn sitting in his apartment in Peacemaker

"Beat The Bullet" – Vain: As Peacemaker, Vigilante, and the team travel back to base the morning after the Goff assassination, Vain's "Beat The Bullet" plays and fades into the background as the group discusses the alien villain that left Royland Goff's head.

"I Wanna Be With You" – Pretty Boy Floyd: In Peacemaker episode 4, Vigilante drives Peacemaker home via his dad's place and the car stereo is playing "I Wanna Be With You" by Pretty Boy Floyd.

"Jawbreaker" – The Cruel Intentions: The Cruel Intentions song "Jawbreaker" plays over a montage of Adrian Chase walking through the jail to faceoff against Auggie Smith while Peacemaker arrives back at his trailer and examines the Butterfly that he has kept in a jar.

"House of Pain" – Faster Pussycat: Peacemaker returns to his trailer and puts on Faster Pussycat's "House of Pain" on vinyl as he starts to get drunk and high, the song continues over a Peacemaker montage that includes Vigilante being released from jail, John Economos (Steve Agee) working to keep Judomaster (Nhut Le) alive, and Leota Adebayo searching for clues while ignoring a call from her wife. The scene returns to Peacemaker reflecting on his first kill under the supervision of his father and the death of his brother as the song continues.

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"Enemy In Me" – Vains Of Jenna: The final song in Peacemaker episode 4 is Vains Of Jenna's "Enemy In Me" which begins to play as Clemson Murn (Chukwudi Iwuji) is revealed to be a Butterfly and continues throughout the episode's credits.

Peacemaker, Episode 5, "Monkey Dory"

Peacemaker Leota Cocktail Peace Train Real

"Fight Song" – Sister Sin: As Peacemaker, his helmet, and his team travel to the Glan Tai bottling plant, they listen to "Fight Song" by the Swedish metal band Sister Sin, with Vigilante and Peacemaker dancing and playing air guitar until Harcourt has enough and turns the music off.

"11th Street Kidzz" – Hanoi Rocks: In a strong bonding moment between Peacemaker and John Economos, when learning that they both like Hanoi Rocks, Peacemaker ignores Adebayo's request for Jazz and puts on "11th Street Kidzz," the song that John has the name of tattooed on his right forearm. Harcourt turns the song off when they arrive, but it plays again when the group leave after successfully defeating Charlie the Gorilla. This time, Peacemaker and John fully sing along to the Hanoi Rocks song while even Harcourt cracks a smile. The song plays once again later in the episode when Harcourt is sitting in the bar and makes the "11th Street Kidzz" group chat and the others respond, fading out when Peacemaker and Leota arrive at his trailer.

"The Both Of Us" – House Of Lords: When Murn tells the team to take the night off as they earned it (and presumably because they all need a shower), "The Both Of Us" by House Of Lords plays as they head out and Vigilante complains about Economos killing the gorilla with a chainsaw when he wanted to do it.

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"How Come It Never Rains" – Dogs D'Amour: When Peacemaker and Leota are in his trailer and Peacemaker is making them a "Peace Train," this Dogs D'Amour song is playing in the background.

"Fallen Star" – Hanoi Rocks: The appropriately titled "Fallen Star," also by Hanoi Rocks, begins playing when Leota betrays Peacemaker's trust by hiding the forged diary in his apartment for her mother, before heading home and calling Keeya on the way.

"The Human Paradox" – Dynazty: After Murn attacks Leota, Dynazty's "The Human Paradox" plays throughout the credits.

Peacemaker Episode 6, "Murn After Reading"

John Cena playing piano in Peacemaker

"New Thing" — Enuff Z'Nuff: Enuff Z'Nuff's "New Thing" is the first song in Peacemaker episode 6 and plays as White Dragon heads home from jail, continues as Peacemaker's Butterfly eats and as Harcourt, Leota, and Economos discuss the Butterflies.

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"Barbie Girl" — Aqua: Vigilante's ringtone is "Barbie Girl" by Aqua, presumably because it makes him happy.

"Monster" — Reckless Love: Reckless Love's "Monster" gets an extended play as it covers a montage that sees Sophie Song greeting her new Butterfly army and leads them to take over the Evergreen Police Department, and as White Dragon gets dressed in his full costume for the first time in Peacemaker.

"Home Sweet Home" — John Cena: Peacemaker sits down to play the piano after an emotional conversation with Harcourt. The piece is a piano cover of "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe played at a reduced tempo, a choice that fits both the emotional nature of the scene and the trend of '80s rock and metal that defines the Peacemaker soundtrack.

"Kiss Me Deadly" — Lita Ford: Lita Ford's "Kiss Me Deadly" plays over the credits for Peacemaker episode 6.

Peacemaker Episode 7, "Stop Dragon My Heart Around"

Peacemaker White Dragon

"Home Sweet Home" — Mötley Crüe: Peacemaker episode 7 opens with the young Chris Smith and his brother, Keith, rocking out to Mötley Crüe's "Home Sweet Home," the same song that Peacemaker played a piano version of at the end of the previous episode, marking the song's importance to the character.

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"In My Dreams" — Wig Wam: The band behind the song for Peacemaker's iconic opening credits gets another appearance in the series as Peacemaker, Vigilante, and (sort of) Economos rock to Wig Wam's "In My Dreams" as they head to take out the Butterfly's cow and are intercepted by Peacemaker's father, White Dragon.

"Don't Close Your Eyes" — Kix: As Vigilante slowly passes out behind the wheel of the white supremacist's car, the ironic choice of Kix's "Don't Close Your Eyes" plays on the car radio.

"Hot Cherie" — Hardline: When Peacemaker, Vigilante, and Economos reunite and get back on the road, Vigilante puts Hardline's "Hot Cherie" plays as Vigilante declares "there's no wrong time to rock."

"By The Grace Of God" — The Hellacopters: As Harcourt takes over the ARGUS team in Murn's absence, The Hellacopters "By The Grace Of God" begins to play and continues through the montage of her plan and continues at the end of Peacemaker episode as Economos also announces that there is "no wrong time to rock."

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"Set The Night On Fire" — Pretty Boy Floyd: The credits music for Peacemaker episode 7 is Pretty Boy Floyd's "Set The Night On Fire."

Peacemaker Episode 8, "It's Cow Or Never"

Peacemaker John Cena White Dragon Finale

"If You Really Really Love Me" — Steel Panther: As Adebayo attempts to apologize to Peacemaker for planting the diary, "If You Really Really Love Me" from the modern hair metal group Steel Panther is playing in the truck.

“Do Ya Wanna Taste It” – Wig Wam: The climactic battle scene in the Peacemaker season 1 finale appropriately reuses the Wig Wam song from the opening credits, "Do Ya Wanna Taste It," as, having detonated Peacemaker's helmet inside the barn, the team move across the field fighting the remaining Butterflies. When Harcourt is shot multiple times, the song ends by becoming distorted, in a similar way to as if it were playing on a turntable that was going too slowly.

"Apologize" — The Last Vegas: As Peacemaker sets up season 2, The Last Vegas' song "Apologize" plays across a montage that sees Adebayo delivering a press conference exposing Amanda Waller, Vigilante escapes from his hospital room, and Peacemaker visits Harcourt in hospital. The song continues as the team gets on with their lives and slowly recovers and as Peacemaker settles on his stoop, feeding the surviving Goff Butterfly and haunted by the image of his dead father.

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"You Can't Kill My Rock 'N Roll" — Hardcore Superstar: The final end credits song for Peacemaker season 1 in Hardcord Superstar's "You Can't Kill My Rock 'N Roll."

Why Hanoi Rocks? Peacemaker's Favorite Band Explained

John Economos on his computer in Peacemaker

One of the most important parts of Peacemaker’s soundtracks is Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, which both John Cena's Peacemaker and creator James Gunn himself label as their favorite hair metal band. John Economos is also a fan, showing off a tattoo of the band’s Song, “11th Street Kids,” and agreeing that they are “only the best band of all time.” While not well known in North America, the band was very popular in Europe and Japan. Peacemaker claims that “Hanoi Rocks invented hair metal”, and while this may be an overstatement, they are often cited as an inspiration by hair or glam metal bands like Guns N’ Roses and Poison.

Hanoi Rocks’ music is also crucial to the series’ character development. “11th Street Kids” plays multiple times on the soundtrack and is also used as the title for a group chat that Harcourt creates. This was also used as a real group chat name for the cast and crew of Peacemaker. Every time the song plays, it signifies Peacemaker overcoming his weaknesses, becoming closer to his team, and abandoning his more nihilistic attitude. Bonding with John over their mutual love for the band is also a crucial moment where Peacemaker stops bullying John quite as much and begins to respect him and the rest of the team. James Gunn is known for the use of music in his work to create thematic meaning, such as the use of “Hooked on a Feeling” in Guardians of the Galaxy, and the references to Hanoi Rocks in Peacemaker are no exception.

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