DINO of SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth, and The Word Alive have teamed up for ‘Til My Fingers Bleed’, the official anthem of the Esports World Cup 2025 — and it’s a genre-blurring explosion of sound that refuses to be boxed in. Fusing K-pop, hip-hop, and metalcore, the high-octane track captures the intensity and emotion of gaming culture at its peak. Alongside the release comes a stunning visualiser that brings the electrifying mood of the track to life.
The collaboration unites three dynamic artists from vastly different worlds. DINO, known for his powerful stage presence and artistry as part of SEVENTEEN, lends his vocal grit and emotional depth. Duckwrth, the boundary-pushing rapper, singer, and producer from LA, brings his signature flair, writing and delivering the track’s searing rap verse. Telle Smith of American metalcore band The Word Alive delivers the hard-hitting edge that takes the track to another level.
“From the moment I first heard the song, I was struck by its intensity,” DINO shared. “I focused on finding a tone that best matched the music while also expressing a powerful mood and showcasing my unique colour.”
Telle Smith adds, “Gaming has been a part of my life for as long as music has, so getting to bring a genre bending song to a global stage like this feels surreal.”
Duckwrth echoed the sentiment,“This was an exciting project to be a part of. I love stepping outside of what I do as an artist to explore other characters and sides of my craft.”
Produced by Alex Karlsson and T.Ma — whose credits include BTS, ATEEZ, and G.E.M. — the track is part of the EWC Music initiative, a new programme creating a distinct musical identity for the tournament. The initiative kicked off in April with a four-track suite by 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring, and now continues with live shows, artist collabs, and original releases.
DINO, Duckwrth, and The Word Alive will also perform at the EWC Opening Ceremony on 10 July in Riyadh, joining a powerhouse lineup that includes Post Malone, Alesso, and Tina Guo. With 2,000 elite players from over 100 countries competing across 25 tournaments for a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, the Esports World Cup 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest celebration of gaming and music yet.
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