Kevin Kiner is scoring the AMC western series Hell on Wheels. The show created by Joe and Tony Gayton (Faster) is set in 1865 and centers on a former Confederate soldier, who is determined to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who murdered his wife. The series stars Anson Mount, Common, Dominique McElligott, Colm Meaney, Ben Esler, Philip Burke and Eddie Spears. Kiner is best known for scoring the long running CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, as well as the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and its feature film version. Hell on Wheels premieres tomorrow, November 6 and its first season of 10 episodes will be airing every Sunday night on AMC. For updates and more information about the series, visit the official show website.

UPDATE (November 12, 2011): Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla (Brokeback Mountain, Babel) has written the theme for Hell on Wheels, which plays during the opening titles of the show.

  1. Lily says:

    What is the name of that Metal song that comes out on one of the newest trailer on AMC?

    • Bill says:

      Its the “Meaning of Life” by Disturbed

      • Dave says:

        well i wish your answer was right because i’ve been searching the web for that answer, unfortuanally Disturbed’s meaning of life is not the right answer, yes it sounds alike but it’s not the metal trailer song from amc hell on wheels !!

    • brenda says:

      the name of the song you may be referring to is The Dead Weather- So Far From Your Weapon

  2. Leigh Jaye says:

    Where can I get a copy of the openning theme of “Hell on Wheels”?

    • Giselda says:

      Right now you can’t get this theme as far as I know. The theme is performed by Gustavo Santaolalla – his music is available on amazon —– three good songs from the Motorcycle Diaries soundtrack: Apertura, Sendero, LaPartida.

  3. JoBo says:

    Every time I watch this show, I hook on the music…they should release a soundtrack album right away! I’d buy it…

  4. ken smith says:

    love the theme rom hell on wheels they need to release it soonsong f

  5. MiMi says:

    I LOVE the music….. Makes for an even richer experience!!

  6. Jack Shaftoe says:

    Hope they do release the soundtrack soon: every episode is beautiful.

  7. Whats the song and more importantly the band that was played during the battle at the beginning of the newest episode? And I agree Jack

    • Anne says:

      The song was Timshel by Mumford and Sons. They are excellent and when i heard them playing on the episode I almost passed out I was so happy.

  8. Belinda Snedeker says:

    How do I find a list of songs,artists?I would love to purchase the music,(can’t find it on AMC’s website)

  9. Delores says:

    I love the theme music from Hell on Wheels…Can’t wait to buy a copy.

  10. JoBo says:

    I WANT (need?) a full soundtrack release for this series, dammit!! Is it really not available?? Dammit…

  11. Sonny Matt says:

    Who was singing “This Train Is Bound for Glory” at the end of the season finale?

  12. Noesunpez says:

    and what’s the song at the very beginnig of cap 10 before the opening theme? does anyone know??

  13. Noesunpez says:

    upps, sorry, I was on cap 9, then it’s mumford and sons’…

  14. Sonny Matt says:

    Have Jane and Anthony recorded “This Train Is Bound for Glory”?

  15. Debbie Mongahan says:

    Who sings Endearing Young Charms from episode 6??

  16. Roland says:

    who is playing at the end of the episode 8, when Lily is making the floor?

  17. The profit they could make from a cd of the soundtrack (to Hell on Wheels)! Hope it’s just a matter of time –I’d buy at least 3 of them! –Corporate conspiracy against good music -hmmm

  18. Lonnie Wadsworth says:

    Was that Allison Krauss singing the closing credits song on “Hell on Wheels?”

  19. mike says:

    Who sings “aint no grave that can hold my body down” in the preview for the second season? I know johnny cash did but who is this singing in the preview for the second season?

    • Patti says:

      I wondered if it was Corb Lund doing the singing in the preview for the new season….anyone else have any ideas?

  20. TJ says:

    Does anybody know the name of the song that was playing during the dance in episode 10 where Cullen goes and looks at Lily one last time before taking off? That song was awesome but I don’t think it was a band

  21. longoz says:

    does anybody know the name of the song that was playing second season ?

  22. john says:

    who sang the last song on sept 23 show

  23. Dana Frasso says:

    What is the name of song playing during sex scene between Common and Eva?

  24. christy says:

    what is the name of the song that plays at the very end of episode 1, season 1?? I’ve heard it before but can’t place it & it’s driving me crazy!! lol, help me please!