New Featured Artist: Xanthochroid

Xanthochroid brings sounds from another world to the Featured Artist library!

Crafting their own cinematic metal universe with back to back masterpieces, Xanthochroid is a first-rate progressive rock/metal band who's been aggressively charming eardrums since 2005. Following their 2012 debut album's release, the band toured the US with a climactic performance at Blizzcon in 2013, and has continued to expand their music's narrative through new songs to this day.

16 of these mood-rich tracks are now available for your mapping experimentation, all from Xanthochroid's Featured Artist listing.

Something you might immediately notice is that these tracks are (mostly) catered towards the highest echelon of difficulty. To even things out, eiri- and Zelq of the Mappers' Guild have been hard at work setting up a full difficulty spread for Xanthochroid - The Sound of Hunger Rises, allowing players of all skill levels to engage with this glorious 6 minute track.

Check that out, along with a video showcasing the range of intensity in Xanthochroid's works, plus a whole bunch of other cool maps:

In Putris Stagnum

Play the map in the video above created by Mun and ItsWinter!

The Sound Which Has No Name

Try out this map created by top player Dereban!

Of Gods Bereft of Grace

Check out this map also created by Mun and ItsWinter!

Of Strength and the Lust for Power

Check out this map mapped by ItsWinter, who seems to really like this band.

Of Aching Empty Pain

Play yet another map by yet another top player: SWAGGYSWAGSTER!

Blessed He With Boils

Delve into this map hosted by AsaBen!

The Sound of Hunger Rises

And in case you missed it earlier, try this full difficulty spread created by eiri- and Zelq of the Mappers' Guild!

Looking for even more? Xanthochroid's Featured Artist listing has all the metal magic you could possibly ask for, already pre-timed and ready for you to stretch your mapping muscles.

That's all for now, but we'll be back at the end of the week for another stop on the Featured Artist circuit. Stay tuned to the @osugame Twitter if you're itching for the details.

See you Saturday!

—pishifat