Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante feature on Valorant anthem
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Bring Me The Horizon singer Oli Sykes, Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante and producer Grabbitz have collaborated on a new Valorant anthem, ‘If The Sun Burns Out Tonight’. The release connects prominent rock and electronic musicians with Riot Games’ competitive shooter, reflecting esports’ continued use of commissioned music to build major tournament events.
Grabbitz wrote and produced the track, while Sykes and LaPlante provide vocals. It is due later in 2026 alongside the Valorant Champions Shanghai Finals, taking place from 24 September to 18 October with 16 leading teams; LaPlante previously recorded a song for Riot’s League Of Legends spin-off 2XKO.
- Sykes, LaPlante and Grabbitz recorded a new Valorant anthem.
- The song is due alongside Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026.
- The tournament will feature 16 top teams.
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Valorant is a free-to-play competitive video game made by Riot Games, in which two five-player teams compete in tactical shooting matches. It has a worldwide professional circuit, culminating each year in the Valorant Champions tournament, where leading teams compete for the title.
Oli Sykes is the lead singer of the British rock band Bring Me The Horizon, while Courtney LaPlante fronts the Canadian metal band Spiritbox. Grabbitz is an American producer and songwriter whose work crosses electronic music, rock and game music.
Riot Games has increasingly used commissioned songs, videos and artist collaborations to promote its biggest esports competitions. These projects can connect game audiences with musicians while giving major tournaments a distinctive identity.
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Originally published by NME as “Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante team up for ‘Valorant’ anthem”.