Doom (2016) (Official Game Soundtrack)

The *Doom* (2016) Official Game Soundtrack was composed and produced by Australian musician Mick Gordon. Gordon was specifically tasked by id Software to create a visceral, brutal soundscape that matched the game's intense, fast-paced demon-hunting action. His pioneering blend of heavy metal and synthetic sound design earned him numerous industry awards.

To achieve the relentlessly aggressive guitar tones, Mick Gordon utilized unconventional studio techniques, such as using a customized 8-string guitar and placing pickups directly against the strings to capture extreme low-end frequencies. He also recorded a massive choir and layered hundreds of guitar tracks to create a dense, overwhelming wall of sound. This meticulous approach gave the game its signature industrial-death-metal feel.

One of the most famous tracks from the soundtrack is "Rip & Tear," which dynamically adapts to the player's aggression and actions during combat. Another heavily featured combat track is "BFG Division," which has become heavily associated with the game's most chaotic moments. These tracks feature the blistering, drop-tuned metal riffs that defined the game's auditory identity.

Yes, Mick Gordon returned to compose the soundtrack for the 2020 sequel, *Doom Eternal*, though its development was marred by public disputes between Gordon and id Software over mixing and mastering deadlines. Despite the controversy, the *Doom Eternal* soundtrack was highly acclaimed, though it marked the end of Gordon's collaboration with the studio. He was succeeded by Finishing Move Inc. for subsequent content.