Trivium, Arch Enemy, Soilwork and more set for new video game Metal: Hellsinger

A new video game has been announced which will see players embrace the power of metal as they cut down hordes of demonic beasts.

The first-person shooter is titled Metal: Hellsinger and it’ll be out in 2021 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and next gen consoles. And while the title speaks for itself, the soundtrack will include Trivium’s Matt Heafy, Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz, Soilwork’s Björn Strid and Dark Tranquillity’s Mikael Stanne.

The game is being developed by The Outsiders and will be published by Funcom – but those expecting the usual run and gun fare of standard first-person shooters will be in for a surprise as players will be asked to “Slay to the beat.”

A statement on the game's Steam page reads: “Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, where your ability to shoot on the beat will enhance your gameplay experience. The more in sync you are with the rhythm, the more intense the music will become and the more destruction you will cause.

“Defeat the demon hordes with a skull-clad blade or a wide range of murderous guns. Each weapon has its own ultimate ability, such as Murder of Crows or The Big Goodbye.

“Every track is created specifically for the game with vocals by metal icons, such as Matt Heafy, Mikael Stanne, Björn Strid and Alissa White-Gluz.”

You can watch a trailer for Metal: Hellsinger below and visit the official website for further information.

Artists

Scott has spent 37 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott maintains Louder’s buyer’s guides, highlights deals, and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 12 years, Scott has written more than 11,500 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from news and features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.