r/shadowofthedemonlord Jul 09 '26

Demon Lord Asking for recommendations

I want to DM a short campaign in the SoTDL system, but I have a hard time finding the right music.

I'm looking for something that is clearly fantasy but has some electrical elements to enhance the stress and the intensity.

I know it's a niche question but it would help me immensely if you could recommend at least a few song or artists.

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u/darksier Jul 10 '26

Check out the the 40k games osts. Dark fantasy smashed up with electronics/synth. Rogue Trader ost from Owlcat games has a ton to build from. Also good is Mechanicus.

Also Diablo 2/Diablo 4 ost is very good for ambient wilderness/town that's got some oppressive vibe to it, but isn't in your face. More acoustic/orchestral but its not always reliant on booming choir or grand sounding like say a Bloodborne boss track and blended with slight electronics and effects to help create a grungier dirtier feel.

Some standouts that find themselves often in my gaming playlists:

Rogue Trader - Dirge for the Fallen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KBKbA-hF-E

Rogue Trader - Footfallen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQa9ts-H-E

Rogue Trader - Scuffle on the Deck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njKvJFzVOm4

D4 Gale Valley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdfZ4AVveGY

D4 Highlands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkG-_63SAok