Metallica's Iconic Track Powers Up Gears of War: E-Day Launch with Exclusive Content and Las Vegas Residency
July 30, 2026
A brief glimpse of the Ride the Lightning skin pack appears in the multiplayer reveal trailer around the 11:50 mark.
Metallica will kick off a Las Vegas Sphere residency in October, expanding their live schedule and tying into the collaboration promotion.
At launch, Gears of War: E-Day will offer four musical options, including For Whom the Bell Tolls, with additional music and menu themes planned to follow after launch.
Gears of War: E-Day is releasing on October 6 for Xbox Series X/S and Windows as a prequel to the original game, with Xbox exclusivity and early open-beta access for preorders beginning August 6.
For Whom the Bell Tolls, originally released in 1984 on Ride the Lightning, remains a signature Metallica track and live staple, underscoring its inclusion in the game.
The classic Metallica track For Whom the Bell Tolls from Ride the Lightning is featured in a Gears of War: E-Day trailer, highlighting multiplayer modes and a premium skin set themed around Ride the Lightning for purchase alongside the music integration.
The video note mentions uncensored profanity, which is present in the trailer and music integration.
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Lambgoat • Jul 30, 2026
Metallica lend Gears Of War: E-Day an instrumental version of 'For Whom The Bell Tolls'
100.7 FM - KSLX - Classic Rock • Jul 30, 2026
'Ride the Lightning' with Metallica's 'Gears of War: E-Day' collaboration
Blunt Magazine • Jul 31, 2026
Metallica’s ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’ Is Heading To Gears Of War: E-Day
JAM Broadcasting • Jul 30, 2026
‘Ride the Lightning’ with Metallica’s ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ collaboration