Nine Inch Nails Duo Wins Golden Globe, Sets Stage for Intergalactic Score

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the acclaimed composers behind the soundtrack for Naughty Dog's upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive list: a Golden Globe for Best Original Score. The award recognizes their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.

The recent Intergalactic trailer showcased a preview of Reznor and Ross's composition, alongside licensed music featured in the game. Known for their extensive collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and their critically acclaimed film scores (including Academy Awards for The Social Network and Soul), the duo's involvement promises a high-quality soundscape for Intergalactic. Reznor's previous game soundtracks, such as Quake (1996) and the main theme for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, further solidify this expectation.

Ross and Reznor accepted the Golden Globe from presenters Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Ross described the Challengers score as "never a safe choice, but always the right one," highlighting its contemporary electronic style reflecting the film's themes. Given their current creative momentum, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's soundtrack is poised to be a standout.

Golden Globe Win Fuels Anticipation for Intergalactic

While their origins in Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem unexpected for game and film scoring, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated versatility. Their work ranges from the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network to the ethereal beauty of Soul. Their selection for Intergalactic, with its potential horror elements hinted at online, feels particularly fitting.

The Golden Globe win shines a brighter spotlight on their already stellar careers, further amplifying excitement surrounding Intergalactic. This could represent a significant shift for Naughty Dog, and with the composers' impeccable track record, the game's soundtrack is guaranteed to be a major highlight, regardless of the final game content.