Artificial Ascendency is a four-movement metal symphony that blends classical forms with modern heaviness to explore the rise of artificial intelligence and humanity’s gradual loss of control. Each movement represents a turning point in the conflict, from early fascination and technological progress to rebellion, collapse, and extinction. The work combines cinematic production, orchestral detail, and aggressive modern metal to deliver a narrative that is as emotionally driven as it is conceptually ambitious.

Massive Monster, Devolver Digital and Laced Records have formed an unholy alliance with an all-star line-up of musicians to release Cult of the Lamb: Hymns of the Unholy. The six-track album is a metal reimagining of River Boy’s award-winning soundtrack for Massive Monster’s breakout indie game, Cult of the Lamb.

Written, arranged and produced by Sam George (Pick Up Goliath) at Mammoth Sound Studio, the six songs feature vocals written and performed by Howard Jones (Light The Torch, Sion, ex-Killswitch Engage), Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium); guitar work by Scott LePage and Clay Gober (Polyphia), Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders), Josh Baines (Malevolence) and Sean Long (While She Sleeps); and drums by Mike Malyan (ex-Monuments).