"Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver" – The Dead Shall Rise Soundtrack Officially Announced By Celldweller
Any gamer from the late 90s or early 2000s will tell you that the Legacy Of Kain franchise wasn’t just bloody but it was beautiful. One aspect we always enjoyed about the games was the soundtracks and now to help relaunch the Legacy Of Kain franchise for the modern fan, with an all-new prequel graphic novel - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - The Dead Shall Rise. To celebrate the release, Renowned musician Celldweller has created an official soundtrack, which will be available as part of the upcoming Kickstarter campaign.
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We’re pretty excited for this release as there have not been any official soundtrack releases for the Legacy Of Kain franchise to date and we plan on adding this release to our collection soon. Check out the full details below.
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:
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.
You’ll want to follow Bit Bot Media on X and Instagram for updates. We plan on getting this album upon release. It’s got our seal of approval and will definitely be a hot item years to come.
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