Anvil of Crom - Basil Poledouris cover on metal guitar.

[@spentcasing3990]

Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad, Why we fought or why we died. No, all that matters is that this is metal AF

[@violenceislife1987]

🏆

[@hedorah99]

This is the greatest thing ever written on the internet.

[@croaker260]

By Crom, this girds my loins!

[@johnturrentine7577]

You shall have your revenge

[@johnnyb5271]

... and if you don't like it, to hell with you!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Rest in peace, mr James Earl Jones.. you were truly magnificent!

[@MiserableLittleDoomGoblin]

Basil Poledouris created some of the most iconic cinematic scores in history. It's difficult to imagine this film without the emotional impact his music brought to it.

[@heathj9403]

It would be like Indiana Jones without John Williams

[@Billswiftgti]

Conan without Poledouris is a mildly good B movie

[@dermothealy772]

Agreed. Robocop and Starship Troopers are great too.

[@ShardDeVir]

We can say, that music is a major character in Conan the Barbarian, for it says more than words.

[@1978sjt]

@@dermothealy772And Red October

[@highmileagehusband1915]

Enough Metal to solve the Riddle of Steel. 🤘🤘🤘

[@MatthiasPowerbomb]

The funny thing about that is, it truly does fit into the Riddle of Steel. What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? What is metal compared to the hands that play it? Now, contemplate this on the tree of woe.

[@NateWhitehorse]

We need Conan the King. With a Slipknot soundtrack

[@JeffJohnson-db2nd]

What's more powerful? Steel or the hand that weild's it? come to me. *the lady follower falls down two stories to her doom*-Thulsa Doom portrayed by James Earl Jones.

[@KeithFraser82]

"Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this...METAL!"

[@noneofyourbusiness43]

Basil Poledouris soundtrack makes any movie at least about 30% better than it would have been otherwise.

[@FreeStyleProjector]

300%

[@wildmanfisher]

That explains the 130% awesome by volume of Conan the Barbarian

[@noneofyourbusiness43]

Exactamundo @@wildmanfisher

[@tavastian3288]

it even inspired the theme of the original Baldur's gate AND the song Secret of Steel from Manowar.

[@keltoibard]

This was beautifully and savagely done. Crom is pleased.

[@fcpllc5647]

What is best in life: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear this Basil Poledouris masterpiece daily!

[@FanFanBessie2]

I was hoping you were going to say the actual line - because I've never been able to understand what he says at the last part! 😂

[@gethrojenkins9619]

@@FanFanBessie2 To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women

[@dermothealy772]

@@gethrojenkins9619 that is good

[@MatthewHodke]

Conan would be proud how expertly that axe was wielded

[@jntdhome]

I just watched the film a few nights ago fir the first time in years. I had forgotten how powerful the score was. It's a perfect score.

[@METALHEAD550]

The score today in movies is nothing compared to the 70s and 80s at all.

[@Mystikan]

@@METALHEAD550 The old pieces had music you could hum as you work. I can hum Star Wars, Star Trek (Courage and Goldsmith) Conan, Robocop, and many more. I can't remember a theme from any movie or show made after about 2010. The only recent composition I can remember and hum is the Game of Thrones theme.

[@Wien1938]

Well, John Milius said that he saw the film as more of a visual opera than a conventional story. So, it fits with the scope of the score.

[@jntdhome]

@@Wien1938 That's actually a great way to look at it. The music really does forward the narrative. Especially when his village is attacked. Same could be said when they infiltrate the orgy.

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

I got to see it in theaters last year. It was amazing on the big screen!

[@M0butu]

Crom nods at you, nods from his mountain.

[@Gallasl666]

His highest praise you will get.

[@axnyslie]

Crom in a practically unfathomable display of generosity, gave the slightest of nods.

[@andycowell608]

His silver mountain

[@M0butu]

​@@axnyslieThe nod, however, was returned.

[@HellzNord]

This is ridiculously awesome! Crom seldom listens, but he'll rock out to this.

[@obsever97]

It's time to smell the sweet winds coming from the North and eat wild Blueberries.

[@imanafshari6128]

I need this on Spotify asap

[@OldUncleMojo]

OK, so I have to watch Conan again (for the umpteenth time). Life is good!

[@widgren87]

By Crom this brought a smile to my face and was a treat for my ears. Thank you.

[@Daemonarch2k6]

Basil Poledouris' soundtrack is so perfect for this movie. I'm listening to it until today regularily

[@michelemarcolin2548]

Me too. After years and countless arrangements I have heard, I find that hardly any improvement on the original symphonic version can be proposed! That is it! An stand alone icon!

[@FioreLiberi]

Well done. Basil Poledouris is was and will always be my favorite composer, and The anvil of Crom is my favorite piece of music ever written. After 42 years I’ve not heard anything more heavy and primal. more Metal heads need to cover it

[@Calvin.of.Martin.Street]

O.M.G. I seriously have tears at how great this is. The sound track to this movie is one of my favorite recordings of all time and this just cemented it even more firmly into my pantheon of great albums.

[@gordonharper2961]

I love it! This cover knows what is best in life!

[@highmileagehusband1915]

What is best .... Thrashing the axe...See it Shredded..... And hear the Roar of the fans before you. ⚔️⚔️⚔️🎸🎸🎸🪓🪓🪓

[@METALHEAD550]

@@highmileagehusband1915 💯🤘🤘

[@LucioMelloCanto]

Only true fans of this amazing soundtrack to do this. COngrats

[@Maza675]

Still my favourite soundtrack of all time. Thank you for doing it justice. This is tremendous.

[@hegmonster]

Big smile as soon as the guitar kicked in. I used to love this soundtrack as a kid.

[@freddiecongote6927]

This is beautiful, i had never heard it like that.

[@richardb2652]

From the greatest movie of all time comes the greatest symphonic metal instrumental cover of all time.

[@conanthebasset5792]

As a Conan, Poledouris and Metal aficionado I ,enjoy this video. The gods are pleased with you.

[@NormalAmericawithRobNoerr]

absolutely amazing. gives me shivers listening

[@chrisparsons2791]

This! This is what's BEST in life! Rock on my barbarian brothers and sisters! Time enough for the earth in the grave!

[@eddieavilia2299]

James, you were awesome... One of a kind.

[@Fusion_1994]

Magnificent!

[@angelostsoutsis]

Best Conan the Barbarian electric guitar cover Ever ! Maestro !

[@impudentdomain]

I have loved the two Conan soundtracks for decades, this is GOOD !

[@d-reel7487]

Definitely does the song justice great cover 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomtom34b]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@pistonar]

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic version. If they ever made another Conan movie, this would be the perfect tribute music for the opening.

[@sighrd]

I have heard other people do a metal cover of Anvil of Crom and it always falls short, to thin and empty, missing that epic thunderous quality of the original. This captured it perfectly, well done.

[@gp.5989]

Added to the top of my gym list. Arnold was my hero growing up and this film is just so damn good.

[@sporq68]

Fuerza y Genialidad en tu tema. 💪 Digno del espíritu del mejor Cimerio que jamás haya existido. Enhorabuena Maestro. Saludos desde España.

[@greekfreak1980]

"Know, O Prince, that between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars - Nemedia, Ophir, Brythunia, Hyperborea, Zamora with its dark-haired women and towers of spider-haunted mystery, Zingara with its chivalry, Koth that bordered on the pastoral lands of Shem, Stygia with its shadow-guarded tombs, Hyrkania whose riders wore steel and silk and gold. But the proudest kingdom of the world was Aquilonia, reigning supreme in the dreaming west. Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet." -- The Nemedian Chronicles

[@khwanhathaibarnes]

WTF...this is the most awesome thing I have seen in a while! Joe Rocks!

[@kingleonidas5701]

My Children were conceived to this music, long long ago in a time forgotten......

[@cbraim]

Best anvil of crom cover

[@hildashaw302]

Awesome cover! Best version I've heard of Anvil of Crom

[@NERDGUERREIRO]

Hail from Brazil!

[@Spartan77]

I could not stand upright for 5 minutes after listening to this. I am in awe.

[@laocoon7734]

Awesome! Do the whole soundtrack, please!

[@glendavies8596]

My friend that was an absolute brilliant take on guitar. Loved it and will continue to love it, legend guitar work I must say. Have loved the Conan movies and sound track. You nailed it.. I won't more..

[@tjrrind1452]

Absolutely love it. Great soundtrack and a great cover.

[@kentharkins7193]

finally...something worth liking on...

[@chriscosby7909]

Crom....! Outstanding!

[@templarjinaiwarriors]

Wonderful 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 Conan and Basil , great soundtrack 🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏻❤️

[@Cornerboy73]

Awesome - the song, the performance here and the movie, thanks !

[@petesolo70]

Conan and metal naturally go together.

[@Samaritan38]

James Earl Jones (Thulsa Doom) will find out The Riddle of Steel. We’ll be missed, an American Treasure. Thank you…RIP 😢🪦

[@dsfdfdfdsa]

Right on man! I really dig it. You play the hell outta that my friend.. Rock on!

[@georgetenthe2nd242]

Well done!!! Hard as steel!!!

[@scandisamurai8899]

"But always, there remained, the discipline of steel." -- Mako 🙏🙇‍♂⛩🗡⚔

[@gustavogranha3163]

Amazing! Best regards from Brazil!

[@thevikinghatgm235]

The greatest soundtrack ever made for the greatest movie ever made.

[@METALHEAD550]

Wrong!!! Conan, what is best......To crush your enemy's, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of the women. Great job my friend! 🤘

[@leroythebearerofswords601]

That was excellent! STATION!!!

[@iaincrawford8004]

Absolutely awesome, i love Conan The Barbarian and Basil Poledouris's score was absolutely perfect just like this metal cover I love it

[@krow7402]

Basil was probably the greatest composer of our time.

[@robertlehnert4148]

Ennio Morricone laughs at you from his mountain...

[@eddieavilia2299]

"probably" is an understatement.

[@eddieavilia2299]

Crom laughs at your comment.

[@composerinthedark2207]

Génial!!! belle performance et bel hommage à cette musique intemporelle et unique!!!! j'ai adoré!!!! Bravo!!!!

[@douglasbaiense]

I never knew I needed this until I heard it! 🤘

[@flyingsodwai1382]

Poledouris music mostly lends itself well to metal. Good choice Joe! And very well done.

[@Plan9-3127]

So effing cool... I cannot believe that to this day, they still haven't made another Conan movie worthy of being called as good as the first one... Conan the Destroyer was an absolute joke, and Jason Mamoa's movie was soft and Conan doesn't talk that much! Even if it wasn't a "Conan" movie, I'd love to see something along the same lines made in a serious manner without comedy, or any other BS.

[@amrabdalnasser4691]

I don't understand why they made Conan the destroyer like that They had a genius director and best OST , they could have made the second movie even better

[@Plan9-3127]

@@amrabdalnasser4691 After the success of the first one, the greedy studio executives rushed to make the 2nd one. There just wasn't any concerns about staying true to the charac

[@Plan9-3127]

@@amrabdalnasser4691 oops... There was no concerns about staying true to the characters and the story. People just wanted a sequel and the travisty that was created was the end result.

[@axnyslie]

The studio wanted a light campy PG version to appeal to a broader audience. It failed spectacularly! Crom was displeased.

[@davnadz]

it's because they never made another Arnold! Momoa was a worthy beefcake attempt, but the Austrian maxhinewas type-cast

[@jefferyfite7122]

WOW! Major thumbs up!

[@GarrettChristensen-r8d]

Very cool. Epic. Film clips were great. Do Charlie Brown theme next.

[@bennihu8126]

feel the Power of Crom

[@MarcoFelix731]

OMG, this is BEYOND AWESOME!!!!!☝☝☝☝☝☝

[@dane3038]

Crom has heard your prayer, and he is pleased. *It was THAT good.

[@joshuakanapkey6570]

Dude! That is a ba-dass version! Feels like it belongs in the movie! Also, has anyone ever told you that you remind them of Sid Haig? Rock!

[@joerenzetti1]

LOL thanks I actually met Sig Haig once. I didn't look like him at the time.

[@manowarviriathus889]

I have this soundtrack on Cd and have cranked it out of my car back in the day!!!

[@ShadesMP5]

"Many wars and feuds did Conan fight. Honor and fear were heaped upon his name and, in time, he became Governor by his own hand... And this story shall also be told............................"

[@Rennacius]

Absolutely fucking incredible sound!!!

[@markt2398]

The answer to what is best in life may have been different if asked after this performance. Well done sir-one of my favorite movies and soundtracks of all time! Even still, crush your enemies...

[@thegreenman7]

Ah f#ck, this is DOPE!!! Why has no one done this before?! Magnificent! I love this movie, I love this soundtrack! Well done Sir!!!

[@yonyon6535]

Epic cover man

[@chrismattos8820]

This is GREAT! YOU ROCK!!! 😎

[@tomgerlach4489]

I used to hum "Recovery" and "Theology/Civilization" to my kids as a lullaby. Great tunes. Nice job on the metal version of the opening.

[@senormusica81Gaming]

have always loved this theme song. first time I've heard it in metal. most excellent job!

[@Wolf_of_Kurdistan]

Crom is pleased with this🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@jessecook845]

Great job love this movie!

[@georgekostaras]

This is delightful

[@seanfoltz7645]

OK, pretty rad spin - thumbs up.

[@GunnySGT1911]

Beautifully done.

[@trayzgredner8326]

Damn this is awesome, nice work.

[@loki8284]

This is fantastic. I will definitely be working out to this on a loop. Well done, sir 👍.

[@luxxwotanson3007]

Epic brother!!!!!! Hail!!!

[@RobertKonan-n3g]

It was awesome to listen

[@ExiledPiasa]

Krom would approve

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Truly legendary!

[@ormurinlangi-tl2hl]

Awesome ! I love this movie !

[@thecolonelpridereview]

Great music and great edit.

[@cetx]

Amazing. I love the original score, but hearing it like this is stunningly cool.

[@aggelosharalabidis6915]

Well done man! 👍

[@gregtimpany4183]

Stunning!

[@victorriceroni8455]

Why are you crying? This performance was so good it would make a man cry. But Conan is Cimmerian. He will not cry. So, I cry for him.

[@JnEricsonx]

I always loved that moment.

[@SáreOfAlaska]

That was great. Finally a metal cover worth something. I did a finger style arrangement for this a long time ago.

[@tonyjonesbassoonwhippet2271]

This is awesome m8! Love from the U.K.🇬🇧❤