Cinemax’s Strike Back will premiere two songs from Bob Dylan’s upcoming album, Tempest. “Early Roman Kings” and “Scarlet Town” are set for second-season episodes of Cinemax’s action drama series which kicks off on August 17, 2012. In addition, “Early Roman Kings” will be used in a music video promoting scenes from the second season beginning on August 2nd.
“Scarlet Town” can be heard on August 17th playing over the end credits.
Tempest is Dylan’s 35th studio album and will be released on September 11th in celebration of his 50 years in the music industry.
CINEMAX Programming and HBO Miniseries President Kary Antholis made the announcement, stating, “It’s an honor for CINEMAX to showcase Bob Dylan’s exciting new music in his 50th anniversary year.”
The Strike Back Plot: Starring Philip Winchester and Sullivan Stapleton, Strike Back follows a stealth counterterrorism unit as it spans the globe to stop potential threats.
