Following Tom Morello and Caleb Shomo of Beartooth's collaboration on 'Everything Burns' for Final Fantasy XIV—born from a rapid 36-hour creation process admired by the game's composer Masayoshi Soken—the track has debuted in Patch 7.4, 'Into the Mist,' on December 17, 2025. Produced by Tyler Smyth, it blends metalcore and rap rock, serving as a single from Morello's upcoming solo album.
Release Integration
The high-energy track 'Everything Burns' plays a key role in Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.4 update, 'Into the Mist,' from Square Enix. Morello's signature guitar riffs, combined with Shomo's rap verses and intense rock vocals, feature heavy drops and fast-paced sections in this three-minute song, produced by Tyler Smyth (known for Falling in Reverse and I Prevail).
Building on the song's politically charged themes of resistance and empowerment—which echo the MMORPG's narratives of anti-colonialism and struggle—the release expands its reach beyond gaming. It marks the next single from Morello's forthcoming solo album.
Artist Reactions
Morello enthused in a press release: "‘Everything Burns’ is a high energy riff heavy banger that feels like it’s rising from the streets. Collaborating with Beartooth and super producer Tyler Smyth to forge this ferocious next single from my upcoming solo album was a real thrill."
Shomo reflected on the intense process: "Creating ‘Everything Burns’ was the definition of lightning in a bottle. Pressure makes diamonds. When I got a call saying Tom Morello wants you to sing on a song for a huge project and it’s due in a few hours I had no idea what would happen, but I gave it all I had and it turned into something that’s truly once in a lifetime. I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of this with Tom and the entire Final Fantasy family that made this happen. Life goal achieved."
This milestone underscores the growing fusion of rock music and gaming, amplifying Morello's innovative sound to Final Fantasy XIV's vast player base.
