DOOM Composer Mick Gordon Slams AI-Generated Music, Defends Human Creativity

 

Mick Gordon, the Australian composer behind the iconic soundtracks of DOOM and DOOM Eternal, has strongly criticized generative artificial intelligence in music, arguing that the technology cannot match the originality and creativity of human artists.

Speaking to IGN during PAX Australia 2026, Gordon made his position clear when asked whether he would consider using generative AI in his creative process.

Mick Gordon Explains Why He Opposes AI in Music

According to IGN, Gordon believes generative AI is fundamentally limited by the existing human-created material used to train its models.

He argued that AI systems rely on patterns from previously produced work, making them less capable of anticipating entirely new creative ideas.

Gordon also emphasized the importance of human connection in art, expressing confidence that audiences will continue to appreciate music created by people rather than automated systems.

His position reflects the experimental approach that has defined his career. While composing music for DOOM (2016), Gordon incorporated recordings of real chainsaws into his distinctive heavy metal sound. He also experimented with unconventional instruments while working on Killer Instinct.

Mick Gordon Continues Working on New Games

Despite his criticism of generative AI, Gordon remains active in the gaming industry.

He has contributed music to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, including a track for a major boss encounter. He is also working on Defect, an upcoming cyberpunk-themed shooter developed by a team that includes veterans of DOOM and Call of Duty.

Gordon is additionally scheduled to perform music from DOOM and DOOM Eternal with a full live band at the RADAR Festival in 2027.

His comments add another prominent voice to the ongoing debate about generative AI and the future of human creativity in video game music.

Source: IGN