Kittie, The Pretty Wild and Diamante join forces to cover Metallica classic ‘The Unforgiven’

“Queen of the Ring”, arrived in theaters in the US and streaming platforms last Friday, March 7, 2025. In anticipation for the big day, Sumerian Records released an emotionally gripping cover of Metallica‘s “The Unforgiven” by Kittie, The Pretty Wild and Diamante from the soundtrack for the hotly-anticipated biopic. “Queen of the Ring”  chronicles the trailblazing journey of wrestling icon Mildred Burke, written and directed by Ash Avildsen and starring Emily Bett Rickards.

The track is available for streaming at the link HERE, and you can pre-order tickets to see “Queen of the Ring” on International Women’s Month in the US when it opens in theaters HERE. 

“Queen of the Ring“, written and directed by Ash Avildsen, brings to life the untold story of wrestling legend Mildred Burke, who shattered barriers in the 1930s-1950s to become the first million-dollar female athlete and headline arenas over male competitors in a time when women’s wrestling was outright banned across much of the U.S.

The film stars Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in a career-defining role as Burke, alongside a stellar cast featuring Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, Tyler Posey, Gavin Casalegno, and Deborah Ann Woll, with pro wrestling stars Kamille, Toni Storm, Trinity Fatu, and Jim Cornette making appearances.

With its March 7th release strategically set for the weekend of International Women’s Day, the film is an ode to inspirational, trailblazing women who defied the odds and forever changed their industries. Watch the official trailer for Queen of the Ring here or by clicking the image below.

Ash Avildsen grew up in a single-parent household, never having met his father but knowing who he was and having his last name. He chose to pursue music first as an artist, touring in a band and teaching himself the business through a DIY lifestyle. Using all the knowledge he learned from the road, he started his own record label. Sumerian Records has now become one of the top independents in the world for rock and alternative music, with several Grammy nominations and record-setting Billboard chart metrics for the hard-rock genre. Sumerian Records recently celebrated a historic achievement with the first Grammy nomination in the history of the Recording Academy for a solo female artist in the “Best Metal Performance” category, featuring avant-garde singer Poppy.

Avildsen’s first feature film, American Satan, won several awards on the festival circuit before being distributed by Miramax. The film had a theatrical release and was subsequently picked up by Showtime, where it developed a growing cult following. Avildsen expanded on this success by writing and directing the limited series spin-off, “Paradise City.” 

Tracklisting

1. Corey Taylor – “Dust In The Wind (feat. Bad Omens, Aaron Gilhuis)”
2. Zoe Wees, Aaron Gilhuis – “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning”
3. Larkin Poe, Aaron Gilhuis – “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”
4. Lanie Gardner – “A Woman Scorned”
5. Lanie Gardner – “Dead Beat Lover”
6. Des Rocs, Aaron Gilhuis – “Never Ending Moment”
7. Zhavia – “Burned You”
8. Kittie, The Pretty Wild, Diamante – “The Unforgiven (feat. Aaron Gilhuis)”
9. Kat Von D, Aaron Gilhuis – 
10. Danny Worsnop, Aaron Gilhuis – “House of the Rising Sun” “The Seeker”