It Has To Be This Way (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance) - GaMetal Remix

For today's GaMetal remix, we're making the mother of all omelettes: here's It Has To Be This Way from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance!
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[@shinigamimiroku3723]

WE'RE MAKIN' THE MOTHER OF ALL COVERS HERE, DEE! CAN'T FRET OVER EVERY BEAT!

[@thesolargamer9751]

yes

[@fooldiamond5452]

Not when you're "purging the notes", right? What you know about "the notes"? You weren't born without an instrument. You've never had a string broken. You don't know what it's like to drum and shred and play JUST TO SURVIVE!

[@k.w.pillsbury4070]

Well… you probably should. Cover might be crap otherwise.

[@EricTheChampion5393]

Beat me and probably everyone else to this joke. Cause we were all thinking it

[@lukebytes5366]

@@fooldiamond5452 But you did survive! Through sheer force of will alone, with your own set of chords! With your own two hands, you took back your music!

[@Voltaradragoness]

Who else would die to see this legend cover the entire MGR OST?

[@xdan-]

I'm still processing the fact that he did even one MGR song after years of waiting.

[@NessyNuggets]

i would leap into an active sawblade if it meant this guy covers all of it

[@lugnut59]

I want a cover of that one song when you fight the Blade Wolf. I’m bad at the game but at least the song didn’t get dull after 50 deaths to the literal second boss in the game.

[@petwisk2012]

@@xdan- he already Made the stains of time

[@xdan-]

@@petwisk2012 Yes I am processing it.

[@FZRBrawler]

The puppets deserve a raise, Jonny. EDIT: THE SUIT AND TIE TOO YOU NEED A RAISE TOO

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

We can help give all of them a raise by supporting these awesome covers!

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

IT'S PENNY CHANGE

[@FabulousJejmaze]

Sounds like something Armstrong would say LMAO

[@softec1392]

Only problem is that the tie isn't yellow

[@captaingig2]

MOAR PUPPETS

[@Sean_Bird]

Bowden punching Senator Darkstrong made my day. Metal Gear Rising’s soundtrack still slaps, and I’m excited to see you take on this and potentially the other tracks in the future.

[@Metaknighttheloneswordsman]

Dark Star, son!

[@risonosekai6472]

Joe bowden

[@Pit1620]

Bowsenador!

[@guilhermefloresfeitosaguer4543]

Standing here, I realize... ...That damn, you really are one of the best musicians on KZbin. Keep up the good work, my man.

[@liquidscreamisnomore]

10 years and still goin' strong!

[@tiovoctor566]

damn, i read this singing

[@stevepogue1124]

@@liquidscreamisnomore It's been more than 10, I think almost 13.

[@liquidscreamisnomore]

@@stevepogue1124 Crikey...

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

Everybody's talking about the song, but can we just take a second to appreciate the visuals? They're arguably the best visuals of GaMetal's done yet!

[@FrozenOver0]

Absolutely. From the Bowser QTEs, to the Armstrong cosplay, to the backdrop in general, it's top notch.

[@TheNixtlyWorkshop]

omg suspicious temmie

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

@@TheNixtlyWorkshop Yeah I'm a big GaMetal fan lol

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

I just realized I wrote this comment wrong, but now I can't edit it because it has a heart. Oof

[@HunterPBrown]

Never realized how much I needed this until you did it. \m/ "Nanomachines son!"

[@JonnyAtma]

Thank you Hunter! 😃

[@AdriftInVR]

MAKING THE MOTHER OF ALL METAL COVERS HERE JACK, CAN'T FRET OVER EVERY CHORD

[@k.w.pillsbury4070]

Well… you probably should.

[@bingo2underscores]

pretty sure you need to use frets to play the guitar though

[@theEndermanMGS]

@@bingo2underscores There are fretless guitars and basses. Now somebody just needs to cover this song with them for the memes.

[@Baltaczar]

This cover wasn't crazy... it was batshit insane! your singing has improved a lot and standing here, I realize that we still don't have a single cover of the hot wind blowing on spotify

[@Parapsyche]

Underappreciated detail; tuning the title lyric to the melody of "beneath the blood-stained sand" was an awesome move. Those are some tricky notes to carry, too, nicely done on the vocal performance! And Bowser Raiden vs Dark Bowser Armstrong puppet fight was the film we never knew we wanted to accompany it.

[@athilaneometal6061]

Actually its dry bowser

[@Parapsyche]

@@athilaneometal6061 It's literally not, haha.

[@athilaneometal6061]

@@Parapsyche *NOT IT IS!!!! ITS DRY BOWSER I CAN SEE TROUGH HES SHELL AND HAIR!*

[@kennethknudsen5512]

​@@athilaneometal6061It's not Dry Bowser it's Dark Bowser. Has the red eyes and purple skin and shell

[@athilaneometal6061]

​@@kennethknudsen5512Sorry then i Not Knew it haha 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅 🤍 Vs 🖤 Bowser is racist

[@gamer4everpr-yt821]

3:13 Really loved that final "it has to be this WAAAAAAY"

[@waffulsyrup6320]

THE PUPPET CAM LMAO This cover turned out so good Jonny, amazing job as always!

[@birdofterror6628]

3:06 how you remixed the solo from "Blood Stained Sand" into "It has to be this way" was CHILL inducing. Expert work.

[@bowserprince]

Look at the Bowser's fighting each other so cute. Great cover, I like how you added the extra "it has to be this way" near the end. Nice touch

[@joshshrum2764]

Why is that a better lyric lol, even though it makes him sound like sherk roaring.

[@SABlueAngryBlur]

What many people consider the best final boss theme is finally covered by Johnny. Simply amazing cover.

[@internetguy7319]

The best final boss theme is Dialga's Fight to the Finish

[@cypherdastro8105]

@@internetguy7319 I'm a little biased cause I grew up with that, but I think I'd agree, though both are f*ckin phenomenal either way 🤘

[@TheHarDeOne]

Jonny could've just sang the song. He could've just came out, sang the song and yelled Nanomachines at us, and no one would've complained. But the extra effort put into this with the puppets and the suit, the partial fades between guitar and vocal shots, and excessive use of animated fire footage for the background made this video a masterpiece!

[@BudofSharon]

💜

[@masterdudeguy1237]

The dedication is insane, you even set your house on fire to match the visuals from the battle. Awesome cover as always.

[@josiahschiewe9618]

Nah, his performance was just so fire that the house started burning on its own.

[@HaleyJean_Tho]

AMAZING WORK!! This goes so hard, you really make me appreciate the songs!! ALSO SHOUT OUTS TO MY BEST FRIEND REKASAURUS FOR THE THUMBNAIL!!! HES SO TALENTED!!! AUGHHH!!!

[@oceanmaster541]

Perfect timing! Gametal + gym time is an amazing experience!!

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

True that!

[@GamieCorporation]

Holy fuck me too

[@alejandropetit6573]

DARK BOWSER HAS A LITTLE SUIT I CAN'T THIS IS AMAZING

[@ethantran5679]

3:53 “No bowsers we’re harmed in the making of this video.” I certainly hope so😅

[@mobster503]

Directly from one supreme banger of a final boss theme to another, stellar work as always

[@graysonbauer7981]

Played in a college band, y'know.

[@Girard1020]

In some cushy Ivy League music room.

[@EnergySurge09]

God tier! The vocals, the plushies, the video description, the suit, and most importantly the instruments! Holy hell Jonny this cover is amazing!

[@nintendonut11]

I am SO glad no Bowsers were harmed, I was getting really concerned

[@adrianh.5038]

The madman has done it! Singing and cover are phenomenal!

[@ringdedede4197]

"Damn, how do you keep on making these epic covers...?" "NANOCOVERS, SON, THEY CREATE IN RESPONSE TO GIGACHAD REQUESTS."

[@BlazingGlaceon]

The puppets lmao. And that was a fun flourish at the end, never thought to end the song like that. Wonderful work as always, dude.

[@moebiusjdx7288]

Power Mushrooms son! They cause rapid shell growth in response to physical trauma!

[@DarkMarxSoul]

You have the same vocal style as Jamie Christopherson so this was bound to be incredible. This is literally a perfect cover that nails the atmosphere and intensity of the original and pushes it that little bit farther, just like it always needed.

[@HyperS_LaunchedUpStudio]

Just finished the game like an hour ago Worth every penny and more

[@Jonansions3000]

"Played College Guitar you know"

[@antoniogimenez5138]

"At some lame garage band"

[@tomatowhale414]

Excellent work! The guitar work is simply a delight for the ears Now show us Red Sun

[@stampylongnoah]

It scored very high on the ballot. You knew it had to be this way.

[@mintagenart]

GaMetal's covers are the best. Maybe it's because they never favor one instrument too strong, cuz he can do everything. Guitars are awesome, the drums, the bass are awesome, and my God. The vocals. There needs to be more OSTs with vocals so we can hear this man's voice more.

[@mythicalmew6054]

Very early in, but this goes incredibly hard! Loving the vocals, too!

[@DeviDoesNothing]

Standing here, I realize... that you can improve basically any song ever made, somehow. Phenomenal job as per usual! Edit: hey how about A Stranger I Remain next? The Only Thing I Know For Real would be cool and all but ASIR is probably the best song on the soundtrack and it doesn't get talked about enough so

[@Achrokat]

"Nanoremixes, son!"

[@NessyNuggets]

THE GUITAR AT 2:09, SINGLEHANDEDLY, HAD NO REASON TO SHRED SO HARD *I THINK MY EARS HAVE ASCENDED*

[@Shiverwar]

Never been this early, but it already sounds sublime as usual! [EDIT] This gave me literal goosebumps while listening to it. It's that damn good.

[@JJKAIJU]

Another vocal performance! My god you guys have really outdid yourselves.

[@AzureStriker-om2jl]

The mother of all covers is here. This goes absolutely hard beyond what I could've even imagined along with your incredible vocals. This is a banger of a cover. Excellent work as always!

[@AgentIllusion73]

Standing here I realize You are just like me Watching Jonny make history But who's to judge The fanbase strong When our guard is down I think we'll all agree That legends Breed legends And with all the demand It had to be this way *Atmamachines, son.*

[@imptwins]

oh my god i lost it at the outfit. Extremely funny, but also, you're actually buff enough to nail the look pretty well lmao. Awesome cover Jonny! Really killed it with both the double kick and that extra solo in there.

[@Xylluk]

1:31 He did the "Nanomachines, Son!"

[@Explosion_Mage]

as someone whose been following you for like 10 years now, and just seeing THIS alongside how talented you are i really do not understand how you don't have more subscribers. between your guitar playing, how you always mix in that amazing keyboard playing, and your amazing voice i really think you're one of the most talented musicians i've ever listened to

[@AdellRedwinters]

The production value of your videos has gotten so good over the last few years, this shit is awesome.

[@mannofdober873]

Nanobowsers, son. They harden in response to physical trauma.

[@nnoxx1935]

"Impossible?! how does he shred like that?" "Nanomachines son!"

[@alvaroperez2349]

The Bowser and Dark Bowser plushies reenacting the fight was the best part!

[@intermet2637]

NANOMACHINES, SON! Been waiting for this ever since the stains of time cover, and it's INCREDIBLE!

[@ShinigamiKristak]

What better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this monument of a game than with the mother of all GaMetal Remix!

[@NostalgiaNerd777]

at this rate, he's gotta do "the only thing I know is for real", "red sun" and even "collective consciousness" and "a stranger I remain"

[@maxzero9647]

Incredible. Just incredible. Jonny doesn't even need nanomachines, son.

[@silentib1534]

The Rek thumbnail... with the Soma gameplay footage... in JANUARY?? Reminds me of something :jaasmile: Biases aside, this is probably my favorite GaMetal music video. Can't deny both the plushie reenactment AND Jonny with the tight Armstrong outfit. What a banger.

[@amateraceon5202]

I swear to god that first thing you mentioned is a sign of what’s to come in the future I can FEEL it

[@silentib1534]

@@amateraceon5202 I can't say for certain but man can I hope

[@laprasrules12]

This is amzing. I would absolutely love to also see Battle! Zero Lab one day (aka AI Turo and Sada's theme from Scarlett and Violet)

[@whereismrclean6783]

"My source is that I made it the fuck up" Fantastic cover! After the Stains of Time cover, I really wanted to see this song be done, and you handled it perfectly! The Bowser vs Dark Bowser fight replicating Raiden Vs. Armstrong, the fact that you were dressed as Armstrong himself, the vocals and instrumental, it was a fantastic cover for the fantastically memetic song. As for requests, I'd like to see another memetic song from a hack n' slash game: Bury the Light from DMC5.

[@Pateckharu3]

Your remix are so good, the music feels so powerful. Good quality each time. Thank you.

[@Afrotechmods]

Thanks!

[@JonnyAtma]

Thank you Afrotech! 😃

[@zilikslider]

THE COVER WE NEEDED

[@somneee11]

Amazing cover, excellent voice and nice shirt and tie! Magnificent work you did, Atma! I really loved this one!

[@kelendalkazama9926]

THE TIME HAS COME AND SO HAVE I

[@voidastralbirth]

STANDING HERE I REALIZE YOU ARE JUST LIKE ME TRYING TO MAKE HISTORY

[@Relativity404]

OH MY GOODNESS! First newer video of yours that I've seen and I gotta say, you've gotten even better since then. Also, nice beard

[@RetroNitro_TV]

Thank you for making those covers entertaining both to our ears but also our eyes,even after so long. Truly an undying meme!

[@LinkyHYC]

Kickass song, kickass rendition, kickass visuals. And kickass puppet fight! Congrats!

[@aldopacheco8970]

All of this recognition and we still have yet to see a sequel for this glorious game

[@Nintendofreak023]

Listening to this is like listening to it for the first time again. Fantastic job as always!

[@Kenshi_2900]

[@hilandstone]

godDAMN those vocals are SO GOOD. 1000% nailed this cover man, I always love your covers. and what a sick solo!!

[@chaudspieler]

This is the best cover for this song I've ever heard and seen EVER!!! Jonny once again you blow me away!!

[@NGZ0N3]

It's always exciting to see a GaMetal cover, it delivers every dang time... and not only pleases your ears but also your eyes with fun visuals! I suspect you have nanomachines son! This is insanely good!

[@romeogonzales5507]

Always taking your covers to the next level my dude, love your content

[@carlruizdiaz274]

Your covers are awesome, you could even say... THEY HAVE TO BE THIS WAAAAAAAY PS: smartly dressed, nuff said.

[@cometchris1090]

HOLY SHIT why is this so freaking dope!? This has to be my favorite cover so far for this song. I've been waiting for you to make a cover of this since 2015, it was worth the wait.

[@chrisruss_]

i love how even ten years later this game is still remembered by many, although im 13 and only recently heard about the game, like i said, im glad an amazing game that came out when i was 3 was remembered enough for me to finally play it

[@ThePyroGod]

Love it! Makes me realize how far you've come with this channel, you rock!

[@ShoopDaWoosh]

You fucking NAILED the "blood-stained sand" line delivery.

[@markguyton2868]

The gameplay of Raiden wearing a sombrero in the background completed this vid :)

[@boschy3657]

Bro published two of the best final boss ever created one after another

[@hauntershunter5336]

“So can you tell us why you burnt your own house down sir?” “I was filming a cover of It Has To Be This Way while also making my two Bowser puppets fight to reenact the Senator Armstrong boss fight”

[@mirik.7858]

This cover is FLAMES. Absolutely amazing job, dude. ^^

[@TheCreepypro]

I for one am glad that it is this way because this is outstanding cover!

[@jimmy6844]

Looking and sounding good as always Jonny!

[@chaosspork]

I was literally just thinking about this song when I saw your video pop up on my feed. Perfect luck!

[@Saucemageddon]

This is the best cover version of this song by far. Keep bein rad dude!

[@jackbrett5254]

As soon as i saw the outline in The last cover I knew it would be this gem and you cut it to perfection my good man another banger as always

[@Warriors536]

Your vocal covers never cease to amaze me!

[@YoDragonFire]

Wasn't expecting this cover when I got home! Awesome job as always my dude!

[@bananabike279]

OUTSTANDING cover!! Also loved the bit with the puppets haha

[@tanaka5406]

I LIKE THE PUPPET FIGHT. Amazing work, i enjoy it

[@steamachest2077]

Really awesome to see Rek's art used for the thumbnail this time!!!!!!

[@ChrisLT]

This is next level, man, great job.

[@CaptainCFalcon]

Why won't you make a bad cover?!? Jonny: GaMetal, son! It hardens in response to banger songs. You can't trip me up. Damn you really rocked this one though dude. The fire in the background couldn't hold a candle to the fire coming from your guitar OR vocal chords!

[@samuslightsuit]

Nice vocals, I love the gameplay with the Mariachi Costume on. Great cover!

[@joshshrum2764]

As a big fan of bowsers inside story, and metal gear rising this is truly a cinematic masterpiece, and I’m not even joking with that.

[@keystone5750]

omg this video has the best plushie features you've ever done LMAOOOO

[@pioxit]

“Sorry senator, but this is my *Metal* Gear Rising: Revengeance “ - him probably

[@-bemyvalentine-]

Absolutely rocking the outfit. Also, the fight between the Bowsers had me on my toes, glad to know they're both okay! Typical Aeon's Devil Gundam from MS Saga request here.

[@ajward9112]

No doubt about it in my mind - covers of all the iconic Metal Gear Rising songs should be done. "Can't fight nature, Jack." After all, it has to be this way.