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The Album Will Feature Original Tracks, Remastered Game Scores, and an All-New Cover of Raziel’s Theme
From The Press Release:
August 14, 2024 – The acclaimed musician Celldweller is recording the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise graphic novel. The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise Soundtrack will feature an all-new cover of Raziel’s Theme (“Ozar Midrashim”), original tracks, including a new song featuring Matt Heafy of Trivium, new original sound-design tracks with original game voice-over dialogue from the Legacy of Kain franchise, and remastered game scores. The record will be available on vinyl as part of the Kickstarter campaign for Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise, the first official new Soul Reaver story in two decades, since 2003’s Legacy of Kain: Defiance. The prequel graphic novel will provide new insight into the iconic Legacy of Kain lore.
“Respecting a revered franchise like Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is paramount,” Said Klayton, the co-founder of Bit Bot Media and the musician behind Celldweller. “As we breathe new life into this iconic series, my goal was to ensure that the new music evokes the same mood and atmosphere that fans have cherished, while also offering fresh, innovative elements. It’s a delicate balance of honoring the original and pushing creative boundaries to deliver a Celldweller experience that feels both nostalgic and new.”
Limited collectible vinyl versions including a Celldweller-signed picture disc vinyl with art by Ninja Jo of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise Soundtrack will be available as part of the campaign, with the album releasing digitally at a later date. Fans can sign up on the BackerKit (LINK)and Kickstarter prelaunch pages to receive an email alert when the project launches. Everyone who signs up will receive a free digital image from officially approved Crystal Dynamics Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver archives after the project launches.
Celldweller’s music has been featured in numerous major films, TV shows, video games, and trailers, including Blade Runner 2049, Westworld, Deadpool 2, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, and more.
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About Bit Bot: Bit Bot Media is a forward-thinking multimedia company co-founded by Klayton (Celldweller) and Joshua Viola, alongside James Rhodes of FiXT, focusing on the creation of original films, video games, comics, music, and merchandise. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Bit Bot Media aims to push the boundaries of entertainment. Visit https://bitbotmedia.com/ for more info.
About Crystal Dynamics: Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio head quartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, CA. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful TOMB RAIDER franchise at over 95M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
About Klayton: Klayton is a multi-instrumental musician and composer, producer, and entrepreneur. He’s best known for his music projects Celldweller and Scandroid, and his owned/operated record label, music publishing and merchandise company, FiXT. Klayton’s music has generated over 750 million streams and reaches millions of listeners across the globe each month. Klayton is respected and sought after in the media industry through his work on original film scores, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Transformers: The Last Knight, and the anticipated film adaptation of the best-selling video game Borderlands. Klayton’s original music has also appeared in hundreds of major films, TV shows, video games, and trailers such as Blade Runner 2049, Westworld, Suicide Squad, Jack Reacher, Deadpool 2, Lucy, John Wick, Robocop, Pacific Rim, Killer Instinct Season 3, Need For Speed: Most Wanted, Dead Rising 3, Crackdown, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, Apex Legends, Synth Riders, the Face Off TV Series, UFC & more.