Android 86 has always been about pushing musical boundaries, and our latest project takes us somewhere completely different. We’ve been working with trap.cool, a new gaming platform for Android smart phones and web browsers, to bring the music of Android 86 into the world of video games. The result is a collection of 16 chiptune reinterpretations of existing Android 86 songs, transforming our signature industrial metal, progressive arrangements, and atmospheric soundscapes into energetic, retro-inspired game music. Familiar melodies take on an entirely new personality, blending the spirit of classic video game soundtracks with the darker musical roots of Android 86.

trap.cool is a growing universe of interconnected games where everyday objects become living characters called Echoes. Players can collect, customize, and develop their characters while exploring dungeons, battling enemies, racing, building kingdoms, and embarking on adventures. Anthony Damasco, the creator of Android 86, is also the lead programmer on the trap.cool project, making this collaboration a natural extension of his work across music, technology, and interactive storytelling. Bringing these two projects together presented an opportunity to reimagine songs from across the Android 86 catalog for an entirely different experience.

From the haunting atmosphere of A Signal From Beyond to the intensity of Black Invasion and the energy of Roaches Aren’t So Bad, each track has been given a new identity while preserving the musical ideas that made the originals recognizable. The trap.cool Original Game Soundtrack brings these 16 arrangements together as a standalone Android 86 release, allowing fans to experience the music both inside and outside the game.

It’s an unusual crossover between two creative worlds: the dark, story-driven music of Android 86 and the colorful, unpredictable adventures of trap.cool. Whether you’re a longtime listener curious about hearing your favorite songs in a completely different style or a gamer discovering Android 86 for the first time, this soundtrack offers something new. Sometimes all it takes to give a heavy metal song a second life is a handful of pixels and a little 8-bit magic.