Renowned Composer Bear McCreary Sets to Release 'The Singularity' Album With Star-Studded Collaborations

Bear McCreary, celebrated for his diverse compositions in film and video games, is poised to release a new album titled The Singularity, showcasing contributions from iconic artists such as Slash and Corey Taylor, as well as other notable musicians.

Album Announcement and Main Features

McCreary excited fans with the trailer for his upcoming album The Singularity, scheduled for release on May 10. The album, presenting an epic rock narrative, will also include a lineup of features by musical talents like Rufus Wainwright, System Of A Down's Serj Tankian, Joe Satriani, Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Scott Ian of Anthrax, Jens Kidman of Meshuggah, ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, and members of The Aristocrats and Blue Öyster Cult, amongst others.

Lead Single and Graphic Novel

The lead single from the album is ‘Type III’, featuring the versatile vocals of Rufus Wainwright. Accompanying the album's release is a graphic novel about a character named Blue Eyes who battles against the curse of immortality to save loved ones. McCreary draws a connection between his music and the novel's immersive narrative.

Live Performance and Creative Journey

Marking the album's debut, McCreary is set to perform The Singularity live at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on May 12, with details on guest performers to be announced. The composer described the project as a long-time dream, combining rock, classical scores, and storytelling — a concept he had been refining since his teens. His dedication culminates in this multimedia concert experience featuring a meld of influential artists.

Over his career, McCreary has established himself with impressive scores for various top-notch franchises, including titles like Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, God Of War, and Call Of Duty: Vanguard.

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