Slipknot are stepping into the Battleground of the Gods.

On Wednesday (11/05), free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game SMITE announced its collaboration with Slipknot. The crossover event sees the nine masked members of the 'The Chapeltown Rag' metal act as playable characters in the Battleground of the Gods world by Hi Rez.

 

 

 

 

 

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The upcoming event of the BAFTA-award winning game will also feature Slipknot's 'Duality', 'Psychosocial', and 'The Devil In I' in-game.

"Each music event in the Slipknot Music Theme features not one, but multiple tracks,” SMITE’s Audio Lead, Kellen Malone, shares in a statement. "During matches, they will play on rotation for each development in the action, such as destroying a tower, getting a kill, etc. That’s a first in SMITE and it makes it the biggest music theme to date. The rotation component also ensures the tunes are fresh and as heavy as possible each time you hear them. If you like your music heavy, this is the definitive choice."

The Slipknot x SMITE crossover event launches with the game's next update.

Check out the Slipknot x SMITE announcement trailer below.

SMITE is available for free download on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.

Slipknot have been in the studio working on their next full-length album. It is scheduled for release later this year. They will be performing at the forthcoming Hammersonic Festival alongside Trivium, Devourment, Batushka, and Black Flag on 19 March 2023.

Watch Slipknot's 'The Chapeltown Rag' below.