Gaming Anthem Reaches Streaming Milestone

Mick Gordon's "BFG Division" Reaches 100 Million Spotify Streams, Underscoring Doom's Enduring Impact

Mick Gordon's contribution to the 2016 Doom reboot continues to resonate. His heavy metal track, "BFG Division," recently hit a remarkable 100 million streams on Spotify, a significant achievement for both the composer and the game's legacy. This iconic song, a staple of the game's action-packed sequences, highlights the enduring popularity of the Doom franchise.

The original Doom revolutionized first-person shooters in the 1990s, setting the standard for the genre's level design and gameplay. Its continued success is attributed not only to its fast-paced action but also to its distinctive, metal-infused soundtrack, which has achieved iconic status in gaming and beyond.

Gordon's announcement of "BFG Division's" streaming milestone on Twitter, complete with celebratory emojis, further cemented the soundtrack's impact. His work on the 2016 reboot, encompassing many memorable heavy metal pieces perfectly synchronized with the frenetic gameplay, is widely praised. He further contributed to the series' sonic identity with his work on Doom Eternal.

Gordon's influence extends beyond the Doom franchise. His compositional talents are showcased in other prominent first-person shooters, including Bethesda's Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (developed by id Software) and Gearbox and 2K's Borderlands 3.

However, despite his significant contributions to the Doom series, Gordon will not be composing for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages. He cited creative differences and production challenges during Doom Eternal as reasons for his decision, expressing concerns about the final product's quality not meeting his usual standards.