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Four key themes from the award-winning soundtrack get the symphonic metal treatment courtesy of arranger Ferdk and Materia Collective.

Press release:
SEATTLE – February 27, 2018 – 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:

Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Tribute to NieR: Automata) on Bandcamp
Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Tribute to NieR: Automata) on iTunes
Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Tribute to NieR: Automata) on Spotify

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 Nightmare
02. Alien Manifestation
03. Forest Kingdom
04. 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.”

Learn more about Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Tribute to NieR: Automata):
https://www.materiacollective.com/music/glory-to-metal-symphonic-metal-tribute-to-nier-automata

About Ferdk
Ferdk is a musician from Buenos Aires, Argentina. While mostly associated with videogame music arranged into Symphonic Metal (where he combines the gritty feel of distorted guitars with the bombastic impact of heavy orchestration to create soundscapes akin to what one would hear if film scores were metal), he also likes to explore other genres throughout his arrangements.

Most of Ferdk’s work can be found on his YouTube channel where he has amassed millions of views with over a hundred videos throughout the past five years.

About Materia Collective
Materia Collective is a Seattle-based videogame music publisher and label, representing an international array of renowned video game musicians, composers, and songwriters. The collective supports its members with the financial, legal, logistical, and creative aspects of bringing videogame music into the forefront. The company has become known within the industry as a representation of highly innovative game music endeavors that move and inspire.

Learn more: http://www.materiacollective.com
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround