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Materia Collective is excited to release Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Metal Tribute to NieR: Automata), a powerful four-track metal EP arranged and performed by artist Ferdk. It features key themes from the acclaimed soundtrack composed by Keiichi Okabe and his team at MoNACA in symphonic rock style, replete with chugging guitars and thunderous percussion. Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Metal Tribute to NieR: Automata) is licensed and available today:This rockin’ EP includes fan-favorite “Grandma (Destruction)” alongside a collection of other impressive themes from NieR: Automata with some unexpected picks for a metal album:01. Bipolar Nightmare02. Alien Manifestation03. Forest Kingdom04. Grandma (Destruction)“When I jumped into NieR:Automata I became fully immersed into the game’s world and its exploration of the human condition,” reflects arranger Ferdk. “Immediately after completing the game, I felt the urge to do something with the music, and given its heavy orchestral work it was a perfect fit for my bombastic, symphonic metal style. Battles are always an easy choice when it comes to metal, but I felt I wasn’t tapping into the full potential of the game’s musical range, so I added two more tracks that stood out to me for the ambience they create when they’re featured in the game. I hope listeners enjoy these songs reimagined for electric guitar and orchestra, and feel transported back into Yoko Taro’s world.”
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Now this is a great looking album. Video game music is becoming more respected in recent years, and that is an excellent thing!
Source: Materia Collective PR