What do you think of when you think of DOOM? Demons, big mad guns, blood-soaked hellscapes, brutal action... And thumping metal music, obviously. The unapologetically metal soundtrack to 2016's DOOM elevated the shooter massively, and we expect DOOM Eternal's track list to do the same.
So whose idea was it to put generic borderline mumble rap over this new DOOM Eternal television ad? Granted, it's only 24 seconds long, but bloody hell, it just sounds so wrong. And we're clearly not the only ones who think so. The video currently sits at 4,000 likes and 9,000 dislikes on Bethesda's official YouTube channel, and it's being torn to shreds by fans on social media.
We guess the people who are already into DOOM are going to buy DOOM Eternal regardless -- it does look great -- so maybe this is an attempt to sell the game to an even broader audience? Perhaps, but it still doesn't fit the tone of DOOM at all. We're here to rip and tear, goddammit.
What do you make of this? Headbang to the DOOM soundtrack in the comments section below.
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Repulsively generic. It completely hides the charm of Doom 2016. Looks like a Ubisoft game trailer. Git gut!
Sounds very The Fast and The Furious to me. May have been the original ending credits rap.
"maybe this is an attempt to sell the game to an even broader audience?"
Gonna have to give this one to Shogun.
The doom metal music is already good, why use this random rap music?
It's an advert, wont make a blind bit of difference to whether I buy the game or not, which I am π
Honestly I prefer the original MIDI music to the new gameβs OST anyway. If they just had that then Iβd be beyond happy.
"Generic borderline mumble rap"
I love the description for that tripe π
And whomever chose the music for that advert...
Could be worse could have been like the original 1st Sonic The Hedgehog movie trailer and they used gangsters paradise
This may be a unique case of the reaction to a trailer doesn't reflect the performance of sales!
Doom 2016 had one of the better soundtracks of recent years, so this is an odd choice, but as hinted at already, it's probably easier to digest for many in adverts than metal, although I don't agree with that myself.
Bit weird though, I guess Doom fans like myself will already be on this anyway, so perhaps they thought this music in the ad would attract more of a casual interest in it...
Be interesting to see if anyone complains when it comes out.. Sure there will be someone who will π
Looking forward to this hugely...
@nessisonett HIPSTER!
Wtf πβΊπ.word up son
They could of use mobb deep hell on earth.or mobb deep burn.about eric b and rakim microphone fiend.or the g.o.a.t nas escobar nasty nas you can hate me now.word β up son
@playstation1995 Thatβs not a bad idea at all, hardcore hip hop would have been a much better fit. Something like Public Enemy or Wu-Tang Clan could have been cool.
@BorderNert Hahaha, I just really donβt like a lot of metal, I prefer more old school bands like Metallica, Megadeth compared to the nu-metal rubbish that permeates gaming βcultureβ. The original Doom soundtrack rips though.
Screw appealing to your specific audience with the criminally underutilised metal genre, gotta draw in the normies with incoherent genero rap!
Did these people forget how legendary Gordon's performance was at the Game awards BECAUSE Doom brought his expertise in the genre to the forefront?
upcoming... Diablo 4 tv spot with Katy Perry ππ
@wiiware I don't mean to be pedantic but DOOM has never featured doom metal music.
Being a bit of a metalhead, I thought the music of DOOM 2016 was a bit tame. They should have really gone for it by contracting Anaal Nathrakh or a similar band.
@nessisonett haha I know I am just taking the piss. There is something about the Doom 2016 soundtrack that is very energetic. I also love the fact that there isn't a soppy frontman preaching something with the lyrics. Its just pure Industrial metal
@djlard LMAO! don't forget cheesy big ass pop up text, one word at a time
"MEET" "YOUR" "DESTINY"
"DIVERSE" "CAST" "OF" "NPCs"
And reviews:
"Wholesome game" -some games journo
"IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND" -Financial Times
"The game Meghan and Harry play on Sunday night" -The Express
I have a proposition, Banjo music.
@nessisonett. Yeah wu tang is the best.and public enemy change the game.they will never be another group like them.word up son
Remember when they did this with MK11 and everyone hated it?
I feel it's more of a crime with Doom since it was always heavy metal.
@nessisonett Surely if they're going to use hip hop they should choose MF DOOM!
@Mergatro1d Of course! Mr Fantastikβs verse on Rapp Snitch Knishes is honestly my favourite verse in hip hop history but probably wouldnβt work in Doom ππ
didn't ever notice the game had any metal music, I recall rock and industrial but I only played part of the first level before getting bored.
@nessisonett Whats your view on the Saturn / PS1 music? I quite like the moody horror vibe, though the MIDI metal is fun too.
@playstation1995 speak in English and then we'll talk
The song builds up to something which may almost be fitting but then just ends a bit of a damp squib!
@Ristar24 I love ambient music, especially on the darker side like the Silent Hill OSTs and itβs kinda cool how it brings a totally different side to Doom. Instead of the game feeling like youβre ripping and tearing through demons, it suddenly feels more like youβre all alone surrounded by things that can kill you. Even just the Hangar as a comparison, I reckon level completion times are vastly different depending on music.
@nessisonett i think you're right. I was searching for my Saturn Doom to try that soundtrack while playing the PS4 version. Doom 3 really called back to PS1 / Saturn doom in it music and its suited the gameplay, where you creep forward, encounter by encounter. I actually prefer Doom 3 to 2016.
@Houston63. Word up son
@Houston63 i didnt know you speak English π congratulations π.hahaha.wtf word up son
@playstation1995 go back to school, read a book and structure your sentences so a normal person can understand what your saying. I apologize that you couldn't understand my previous statement.
@BorderNert πππ and dont forget "11/10 on IGN"
@wiiware mEtAl MusIc MaKes yOU aGgreSSivE
Or similar stupid reasons people come up with in todayβs age
@Houston63. I cant understand u dog..i didn't know you are a normal person wow that surprised me.π³.haha.word up son
@playstation1995 someone get my man's a book
@playstation1995 That takes me back, I still have the 7 inch single of 'Follow the Leader' from 1988 somewhere...
@Ristar24 wow you stll got that.rakim was the man.still is.i aint no joke is a legendary song.the flow the lyrics.they sure dony make songs like that anymore.word up son
@playstation1995 Yeah, I just need to get a record player that works... still got most of my 80s singles, pretty broad selection of tunes. I was young at the time, but yeah legendary song certainly.
@Ristar24 you should check out black moon.m.o.p.ultramagnetic mcs.whodini etc.word up son
Someone needs to re edit this to Metallica's Spit Out the Bone.
Haha, i can definitely get behind this uproar. I always wish that there was more metal in games, sick to death with the over saturation of hiphop and generic techno in video games.
@Gmork___ There is more Metal and Rock In Games Then Rap Especially In RPGs Like Can You Imagine Peoples Reaction During The Final Battle With Sephiroth With Hip Hop Version Of One Winged Angel playing in the background
@Houston63 why are you so upset bro? π You're taking life and a comment section way too seriously.
@veryhoudini11 lol I'm not upset
@Houston63 that's just how you act normally π³
@veryhoudini11 when people are being annoying or stupid. Yes, I would consider that normal.
@playstation1995 @Houston63 Alright lads let's calm down, don't make me delete any more comments.
Just want to add to my last comment about my displeasure of hiphop in games. Fact is im one of those people who truly love all types of music... But for real.
Most would instantly and somewhat rightfully label me a "metalhead" but i legit love certain bands/artist from any and all genres.
Kool keith/Dr. Octagon.. Pfft hell YES PLEASE!!
Tricky!!!! Frick yeeeah!
Dj shadow.. You know it!
My fav artist of all time, the godess BJORK!!
Classical?... You know it!! Rachmaninoff is by far my fav composer, his stuff is SO soul crushingly intense, i love SO much from him!!
Roy Orbison! Oh man i legit cry listening to him at times!!
Oldschool conway twitty style old country western frick yeah!
Roky Ericson!!
Portishead!
Sure i listen to xenomorphic contamination, spawn of possession or some sort of metal but almost just as often you can catch me listening to who the hell knows. Dont even get me started on 90s/2000s femal r&b and dance music lol
But still at the end of the day id LOVE to hear more legit death metal type stuff, sure there rock and like generic radio friendly type "metal" but id kill for some straight up brutal stuff
Itβs more industrial than metal to be fair. Bring back Trent Reznor!!!!
To be fair, that's exactly the kind of terrible music they'd make you listen to in hell.
It's just like when NetherRealm put that awful Whiz Kalifa track on Mortal Kombat X's trailer in 2015, and then again with more rap on the MK 11 trailer. I freaking hated it. Disturbed's "Another Way To Die" was the best way to promote the 2011 MK game I felt. Was perfect. This rap s**t just doesn't cut it...put on some Slayer over this commercial and you're good.
when did the industry just collectively decide to play s***ty rap music over every trailer anyway. I guess people think that since rap is the most popular genre right now, rap = money?
Please mind the language - Quintumply
@Godlike_Virus Someone is watching AVGN. π
@Flaming_Kaiser Ha! You know it. Or at least it was the first thing that came to mind.
@Gmork___ I love you π Spawn of Possession and Kool Keith in the same comment?! You're rad dude.
@Gmork___ I think a fast paced fps with meshuggah as the soundtrack would be epic personally. I've also always thought its a missed opportunity not putting folk metal or atmospheric black metal in a fantasy game.
@Godlike_Virus Now we need a unpatched WWF 2020 review. WTF where they thinking. π
@veryhoudini11 omg YES!!!
Man omg ok... Heres my pitch for a new indie survival game. A little back story, one of my all time fav black folk metal bands Windir' vocalist valfar (RIP) died of hypothermia when he was caught in a blizzard on his way back to his family cabin in norway.
So you play as a character based on him and you need to survive and find your way back home. The game will specialize in lulls in the storm revealing beautiful panoramas looking out from cliff sides and quiet sunsets all the while the majestic and epic black folk metal soundtrack pushes you onward to your family.
Windir, vintersorg, rudkh, coldworld, arkona, manegarm, amorphis, i could go on and on! Some of my fav bands!!
@veryhoudini11 and thanks π. Id feel the same if i saw someone mention those 2 artists in the same comment lol.
You should add me on ps4 if you have it!
Psn is Gmork6
@Gmork___ @Gmork___ that's an awesome idea! Windir is such a great band. They're definitely up there for me too for folk metal, along with moonsorrow and asmegin. I couldn't find your psn name from the app. Mines veryhoudini11 feel free to add me mate!
Did anyone do any research? MIck Gordon scored this too.
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