Riot Games is announcing its next in-universe League of Legends band: a boy band called Heartsteel comprised of the in-game characters Ezreal, Kayn, Aphelios, Yone, K’Sante, and Sett. Riot will debut “Paranoia,” the first song from the virtual band (which features the real-life musicians Baekhyun, ØZI, Tobi Lou, and Cal Scruby), on October 23rd at 11AM ET.
I haven’t heard the song yet myself, but here’s how Riot Games describes Heartsteel’s vibe. “HEARTSTEEL is a group of dynamic daredevils dedicated to unapologetic individuality and creative expression,” the company wrote in a press release. “Their mission is to blaze a path to success on their own terms. The group’s personality and sound draws inspiration from modern music collectives,…
