Oh boy, are you guys ready for some earth-shattering news? 🤯 I mean, I can barely contain my excitement… Riot Games has announced that Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon), Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox), and Grabbitz have teamed up to create the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) anthem. I know, I know, try to calm down, it’s not like the fate of the world depends on it or anything. 😂
So, what’s the big deal? Well, according to Riot Games, this collaboration is a huge honor for them, and they’re thrilled to have Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante on board. Because, you know, it’s not every day that you get to work with two of the most respected voices in modern heavy music. 🤟 I mean, who wouldn’t want to collaborate with the frontman of a two-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum band and the vocalist of a two-time Grammy-nominated progressive metal band? It’s not like they’re just phoning it in or anything… 🙄
The Song: “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight”
The song, titled “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight,” was written and produced by Grabbitz, who has previously collaborated with Valorant on three other occasions. Because, you know, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? 🤷♂️ The song will be released globally on all major streaming platforms this fall, because who doesn’t love a good anthem to get them pumped up for some competitive gaming? 🎮
But wait, there’s more! Riot Games has also debuted a promotional trailer that gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration. Because, you know, we’re all just dying to know how the sausage is made, right? 🤔 The trailer shows the song’s evolution, from idea to demo to final product, and it’s just so… thrilling. 😴 I mean, who doesn’t love a good documentary-style trailer to get them excited for a song? 🎥
What the Artists Have to Say
Grabbitz says that the best collaborations happen when everyone brings a different perspective to the room, and that’s what makes this record so exciting to him. Because, you know, it’s not like they’re just a bunch of musicians who got together and made a song or anything… 🙄 Oli Sykes shares that he’s always been drawn to projects that blur the lines between storytelling and music, and working with Riot Games, Grabbitz, and Courtney LaPlante felt like a really natural fit. Because, you know, it’s not like he’s just looking for a paycheck or anything… 🤑
Courtney LaPlante says she cannot wait to release the song, because, you know, it’s not like she’s been waiting for months or anything… 😂 She also shares that Oli Sykes has given her the opportunity to perform live with Bring Me The Horizon many times over the years, and they’re finally debuting something they worked on together. Because, you know, it’s not like they’re just friends or anything… 🤩
And finally, Bob DeBelina, music artist partnerships manager at Riot Games, says that welcoming artists of Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante’s caliber into the world of Valorant has been an incredible honor for them. Because, you know, it’s not like they’re just trying to sell out or anything… 🤑 He also shares that they’re thrilled they brought their own creative vision and emotion to this year’s Champions anthem. Because, you know, it’s not like they’re just phoning it in or anything… 🙄
In conclusion, the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour anthem is going to be a real game-changer… or not. 🤷♂️ I mean, who knows, maybe it’ll be a huge hit and everyone will love it. Or maybe it’ll just be another song that we all forget about in a week. 🎵 Either way, it’s not like it’s going to change the world or anything… 😂 But hey, at least we can all look forward to some exciting competitive gaming and maybe, just maybe, a decent song to go along with it. 🎮🎶
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