Riot Games<\/strong> has announced a \u2018global collaboration\u2019 between US-based guitar manufacturer Jackson<\/strong> and the developer\u2019s virtual heavy metal band PENTAKILL<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The exact details of what activations will take place have yet to be revealed. However, the collaboration is expected to showcase the \u2018instrument\u2019s powerful performance and distinctive style\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n RELATED: LCS names Grubhub as presenting partner<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first time Riot Games has integrated brands into its virtual music groups, with K\/DA collaborating with Ducati to integrate its Panigale V4 bike into the K-POP group\u2019s \u2018MORE\u2019 music video.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Alongside the collaboration announcement, Riot Games also revealed that PENTAKILL will perform live at LCS\u2019s<\/strong> Mid-Season Showdown Opening Ceremonies Presented by Mastercard<\/strong>. This is the metal band\u2019s first performance since 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n The Mid-Season Showdown will take place on Sunday, April 11th at the Los Angeles Greek Theatre<\/strong>. At the opening ceremony, PENTAKILL will play a teaser of its latest newest song, which is scheduled to be released later in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n RELATED: CLG announces Bud Light marketing partnership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In addition to Jackson\u2019s PENTAKILL collaborations, the guitar manufacturer, which was acquired by Fender in 2002, has also been announced as a partner of the LCS. As such the firm joins the likes of Grubhub, Mastercard and StateFarm as sponsors of the North American League of Legends competition.<\/span><\/p>\n Esports Insider says: Following on from K\/DA\u2019s Ducati collaboration last year, it\u2019s no surprise to see Riot Games integrate another brand into its virtual music groups. PENTAKILL and Jackson\u2019s partnership makes a lot of sense given the genre of music and while exact activations have not been revealed, it\u2019s very likely that fans will see virtual versions of the manufacturer\u2019s guitars be showcased at the Mid-Season Showdown.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Sign up to our ESI Dispatch Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oddslifenetstorage.blob.core.windows.net\/esportsinsider\/2021\/04\/LCS-PENTAKIL-JACKSON-300x157.png\")