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Mick Gordon to Bring the Doom Soundtrack Live to Manchester’s Radar Festival 2027
8/1/2026, 3:32:04 PM
Festival Details and Schedule
Manchester’s RADAR Festival will run from July 30 – August 1, 2027 at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. The 2027 edition will feature a headline set by Australian composer Mick Gordon, best known for the industrial-metal scores of *DOOM* (2016) and *DOOM Eternal* (2020). Organisers describe the performance as a “world-first” presentation of the full Doom soundtrack with Gordon’s custom “DOOM Machine,” a live band and an orchestra. Early-bird tickets are slated to go on sale on August 7. The festival’s 2026 lineup, kicking off today, includes headliners Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Northlane and Animals as Leaders.
Official Statements & Responses
Gordon himself has said the Doom score is “very visceral, in-your-face, gut-punching” and that the percussion “propels the on-screen action,” underscoring his intent to translate the game’s intensity to a live setting.
Verbatim Quote
- “Doom is a very visceral, in-your-face, gut-punching experience. It’s primal. There’s something instinctual about drums, and I like drums that hit just as hard as the Doom Marine. When you’re playing the game, the flow is very important. The music supports this flow with a solid groove and the percussion plays a very important role in propelling the on-screen action.” — Mick Gordon — Mick Gordon, composer
What’s Next
Following the ticket launch on August 7, fans can expect promotional material highlighting the unique “DOOM Machine” instrument and the full orchestral arrangement. The 2027 festival will conclude on August 1, after which Gordon’s live rendition of the Doom soundtrack will stand as the first complete, composer-led performance of the iconic score.
