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Tom Morello and Beartooth Drop High-Energy 'Everything Burns'

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tom Morello and Caleb Shomo of Beartooth released the single "Everything Burns," featured in the latest update to Final Fantasy XIV.
The track, produced by Tyler Smyth, blends metalcore and rap rock, highlighting Morello's guitar.
Morello calls it a high-energy, riff-heavy banger that serves as a warning and call.
Shomo calls the collaboration a "once in a lifetime" opportunity and says he is honored to work with Morello.

History

Historical Context

The release of "Everything Burns" in 2023 reflects the tumultuous history of Final Fantasy XIV, which launched in 2010 to severe criticism, including a 100% player drop-off rate. Square Enix's collaboration with artists like Tom Morello and Caleb Shomo highlights the growing significance of music in gaming, evolving from Nobuo Uematsu's original compositions to diverse soundtracks that enhance player engagement.

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Story summary

Tom Morello and Caleb Shomo of Beartooth released the single "Everything Burns," featured in the latest update to Final Fantasy XIV.
The track, produced by Tyler Smyth, blends metalcore and rap rock, highlighting Morello's guitar.
Morello calls it a high-energy, riff-heavy banger that serves as a warning and call.
Shomo calls the collaboration a "once in a lifetime" opportunity and says he is honored to work with Morello.

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