The metal-inspired MIDI soundtrack to hit 1993 videogame Doom has been added to the US Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry, alongside music by alt-rock idols Weezer and pop hitmakers Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
The registry contains more than 700 audio recordings which have been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically important, and/or informs or reflects life in the United States”. 25 recordings are added per year, though the only metal album to make the annals so far is Metallica’s 1986 masterpiece Master Of Puppets.
