On November 5, the very first Northlane’s single on Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson was released! It’s Northlane, the famous Australian metal band with millions of fans worldwide, kicking off the soundtrack with the track titled “Welcome to the Industry.” Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson is the latest project by Ritual Studios and Paydigious Originals. In this turn-based RPG, players take on the role of Rob, a courageous musician who aims to foil the schemes of Rick Riffson, the formidable boss of Super Metal Records. Rob must battle Riffson’s minions to prevent his control from spreading across the entire music world.
Fretless – The Wrath of the Riffson is, above all, a game that highlights music, specifically metal. This ambitious project emerged from the collaboration between popular YouTuber Rob Scallon and his friend Jeff Linville, a guitarist and part-time developer! Together, this dynamic duo carefully selected top talents from the metal scene (and even other genres!) to create the game’s album. Numerous artists will contribute to this fantastic soundtrack, an OST that promises to resonate widely and will be available on all platforms and on G4F Records’ YouTube channel!!
Northlane on Fretless: Opening the Show
To kick off in style, the Northlane‘s single on Fretless is titled “Welcome to the Industry.” This hard-hitting track criticizes the exploitative practices of record labels that take the lion’s share of artists’ earnings. While the track is rooted in the Fretless universe, it also clearly reflects the harsh realities of today’s music industry and the often dubious practices of certain labels.
I don’t owe you I own you
I’ll tell you what to do
You follow my rules
In the end, it’s just business
It’s your fault that you didn’t read the fine print
Welcome to the Industry – Northlane
Northlane stands out with a unique style, blending electronic sounds while staying true to its metal roots. With punchy guitar riffs by Jon Deiley and Josh Smith, the talended drummer Nic Pettersen, and high-quality sound design that resonates deeply, alongside Marcus Bridge’s incredible vocals, the group captivates. We took advantage of their Mirror’s Edge: European Tour to interview them and capture these exclusive moments. Check out our dedicated video of Northlane!
“Welcome to the Industry” is already a true banger in its own right, and we can’t wait to reveal more of the album leading up to the game’s 2025 release. Meanwhile, you can enjoy this first single on all platforms. To double the fun, both instrumental and lyrical versions are available, so dive in! The game demo is also still online on Steam!
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