Kevin Sherwood - Damned

"Damned" is the haunting and atmospheric main theme for the Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel, Black Ops II. Composed by Kevin Sherwood, its minimalist piano melody, often accompanied by eerie electronic sounds and distorted vocals, became instantly recognizable and synonymous with the tension and dread of fighting endless waves of the undead. Its simple yet powerful motif evokes a deep sense of nostalgia for players who spent countless hours in maps like Kino der Toten and "Nacht der Untoten".