Decisive Battle (Vs. Exdeath) (Final Fantasy V) - GaMetal Remix

GaMetal enters THE VOID to take on Exdeath's normal battle theme, Decisive Battle, from Final Fantasy V!
This is the latest Patreon drawing winner for XenomorphicTendencies. I've always thought this would be a really interesting song to do, considering it's a bit different from most Final Fantasy boss themes. It changes up quite often and the original barely has any snare drum. It's extremely tense.
I've also included 'Evil Lord Exdeath' as the intro and the backing for the guitar solo section.
I'm still planning on doing Clash on the Big Bridge sometime this year, so don't worry, I didn't forget! Maybe even Neo-Exdeath too. We'll see. :)
Gameplay footage: Mats Tolvaly (Thank you!)
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[@wpninja83]

Ex Death being a tree may seem funny but this wicked tree is made out of thousands of demons, and to me thats pretty fucking metal.

[@scaf_007vs3]

That and he was a total f***ing d!ckhead 🤣

[@TheKrensada]

He may not be one of the most complex of bad guys. But his battle theme is terrifying.

[@kefkaexdeath]

"lol he's just a tree" A. Yeah Thats Why Hes So Fukken Cool, B. Yeah A Tree With A Giant Castle Constructed From The Thousands Upon Thousands Of Corpses Of His Victims your fave could never

[@CarlosSilva-bh4bi]

That also explains the Neo Exdeath meaty design

[@CarlosSilva-bh4bi]

​@@kefkaexdeathYup, fuck Kefka and Sephy, this MF reached the Power of Universal Creation and were going to use it if not for the Main Cast being his only obstacle, in fact he wasnt over absorbing the void when he got to fight them, reason of why it took control

[@mdzl70]

Please rise... The national anthem of "why do i hear boss music"

[@technetium4761]

Exdeath is near the top of my list of "Names to run away from really fast."

[@rcmero]

I think any name that literally includes the word "death" would qualify, really.

[@Yuuphonixx]

ExDeath is overqualified. By far one of the most powerful FF bosses. Top 3, at least.

[@sirsuperbubbub4225]

Technetium 47 who is at the top of the list?

[@blunts1988]

Below Sephiroth I guess

[@aclevernickname8560]

Actually, Exdeath (not even Neo Exdeath) has the power to erase all of existence once he gains control of the Void. Sure, Kefka may have techically won, but the power of the Warring Triad can't even compare to the power of the Void.

[@MrKeyblademaster1992]

Nice touch starting with Evil Lord Exdeath to transition into the battle theme.

[@musikamania1341]

heard that in the old midi remix from vgmusic in one of the meddleys dont remember which one

[@civilwildman]

Admit it, Galuf vs Exdeath was one of the best moments of that game. ;)

[@scaf_007vs3]

As the old cliche goes, "... in any game" 🤣

[@TheKrensada]

Exdeath scared me. More than Kefka. More than Sephiroth. And I think its because his evil is so pure, and simple.

[@KinamOfMyth]

Especially if you're like me and gave Galuf the Heal Staff~

[@joe_mother2119]

​@@KinamOfMythor made him a dancer like me 😂

[@dmitriycherepenya]

​@@joe_mother2119my Galuf most of time was a monk or pure mage(after some complete walkthroughs, when i got that Krile better mage than Faris). Exdeath can't stand knuckles of ol' good oldie yoo😂

[@FletcherReedsRandomness]

"Even nothingness is powerless before the Void!" What.

[@alpharabbit2353]

Well it's not inaccurate. The void is simultaneously existence and the lack there of. It's like fire with the power to destroy but also promote new life

[@LoudKuyuki]

The Void >>> Musou Tensei

[@Xamracress]

the void is void because the void has been voided and since it has been voided it is now void and since the void is in the void it creates a paradox of the void causing a glitch is the system then causing the universe to end via void and due to the universe being ended by the void, other multiverses will be swallowed up via void even quicker than before, and their void will be voided via the original void thus creating an even bigger void and causing more voids to be swallowed up *BREATHE* that's all I am gonna say.

[@squiredoodad4126]

"Nothingness within nothingness..."

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

...but I thought nothingness is the void

[@Chunkerstein]

No void can contain the awesomeness of this song.

[@howdypartner8326]

He turned himself into a splinter waiting for this very remix.

[@squiredoodad4126]

"Number of destroyed worlds: Sephiroth: 0 Kefka: 1 ExDeath: 0.5 Ultimecia: That's not how physics works"

[@sylvierose2799]

lmao

[@KaiBaXe]

Kefka didn't destroy the world, just damaged it badly.

[@centurosproductions8827]

Sephiroth destroys plenty of worlds. He just always gets the same ones over and over during the battle.

[@philippe-olivierproulx5144]

@@KaiBaXe Yeah Kefka is .5 too

[@tomasds1]

exdeath in fact destroyed one world completely, he destroyed half of one world and half of the other world when he fusions this two worlds

[@OniGanon]

I just want to say: thankyou so much for not forgetting the drums! Every other version I've heard but the original seems to forget the drums, it's infuriating.

[@rjh7700]

The drums are essential to this piece of musical excellence! If anything, I would say that there is feedback from the drum track that you can only really hear if you have great hearing or you turn up the volume way too high, it sounds like a digital bleep, and I hate it, but also, I feel like the drums should be an octave lower, because these drums are fricken war drums. Let it hit ya in the gut

[@jaharigarner174]

I swear....I thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@CrimsonDarknessSS]

I like how you integrate both Exdeath's letimotif and his battle theme into this song so naturally.

[@darthfikus5206]

FFV is my favorite game of the series.I know it is considered weak among fans, but that is the 1st FF game i ever played and it was enough for me to fall love with the franchise.

[@aBlackMage]

It wasn't the first one I played, but it's still my favourite. I love customization and FF5 does it well.

[@comppstin7458]

I get the impression that generally a strong plot is what makes a JRPG "age well" from that period (according to most people), so both FF3 and FF5 are relegated to the bottom of the list as they were straight forward. Both 3 and 5 took risks in system development and pulled it off though. In the context of their time though they are both extremely important in the series IMO.

[@TheOriginalSolicious]

There is absolutely nothing weak about FFV

[@VeilSideZ32]

The first FF you play usually is your favourite mine is 4 and the next one I like the most is FF5 ! Such a great game then comes 2 and 6

[@flopping4life420]

I consider the Japanese II the weakest in the series.

[@elitefencer777]

You're the only person I've ever heard handle the percussion for these pieces well. Other folk usually do some really synthy bass or muted drum effect. Bah! The drums need to be loud, front and center. This is meant to sound climactic and violent: percussion can really help that along.

[@Pruflas-Watts]

THIS! The original SNES song was intended to be brutal, primal, and sinister and you really felt the intensity in the percussions. This is the only remix that really did his battle song justice.

[@Rarcoan]

100% agree - even in FFXIV, which has amazing OST, they ruined the original feel of the song by almost fully skipping out on the percussion

[@budakbaongsiah]

​@@Rarcoan FFXIV arrangement always have bad percussions.

[@Aztech2100ad]

This is the BEST take on Exdeaths battle them that I've ever heard.

[@pokexy]

Now you should do Neo-Exdeath's final battle theme. P.S, loving the music.

[@ForteGigasGospel]

I wanna see them do a tech demo of the Galuf vs Exdeath segment in the style of 7R now, so people can see a REAL iconic death scene

[@polarstriker3854]

That is a BEAUTIFUL idea. Make it happen, Square!

[@DecodinatorEX]

We the viewers and Gilgamesh need a "Battle on The Big Bridge" GaMetal mix.

[@Sickomoder]

Decodinator X Gilgamesh gets enough hype as it is, let Woody Boy have his moment

[@Telos_CH]

I was searching for this comment!

[@denishenriquedossantos1414]

Hoho guess what just came out

[@AndreDEV26]

He post it today... and its the best GaMetal i heve ever seen i mt life

[@AndreDEV26]

@@denishenriquedossantos1414 me \m/,

[@makhyusnimakhyusni401]

FUCKING TREE with his VOID addiction

[@sabdierz]

T H E V O I D

[@jort2001]

SabdierZ More like, "time for your viscera to see the light of day!" I'm sure he said that more times than I'd like to admit. He's actually a good villain if only a bit repetitive.

[@Eichro]

thanks Ted

[@Chaos_Seven]

J Dawg 25o He's a one-dimensional villain with a cool design. So he's alright.

[@Duothimir]

Chaos Gengar He's a tree given life by the hatred of countless evil spirits. You can't really expect much depth from something like that.

[@chrissikes7885]

Young man, your world will soon be destroyed I said young man, I'll be reborn in the void.

[@Yuuphonixx]

Hell yeah! A cover of one of the most powerful FF bosses...the master of the void, Exdeath!

[@soronexle2681]

What about Cloud of Darkness?

[@wisdomscores4014]

When I started playing 5, and I heard ExDeath the first time, I laughed! Come on man! They can't do better than that! .... Then He started doing stuff, and I wasn't laughing anymore! Awesome version Jonny! :)

[@mundart9824]

the best arranged version of decisive battle of ff5 i seen

[@codybaier]

This remix rocked so hard it made my viscera see the light of day.

[@Nemesis_T_Type]

All shall return to the Void - Exdeath

[@wilsongutierrez-estela9797]

Nemesis T-Type n

[@rapidfire9999]

Nemesis T-Type As will i... for ETERNITY!

[@RainePhoenix]

I know I'm in the minority, but Final Fantasy V is my second favorite in the series. I love this game so much and the music is a big part of the reason why. This is an awesome arrangement/cover.

[@polarstriker3854]

Hey, I'm right there with you! I've only played about half of the series so far, but my favorite game thus far is a tie between V and VII.

[@RainePhoenix]

@@polarstriker3854 FFV has so much charm, doesn't it?

[@polarstriker3854]

@@RainePhoenix A powerful and emotional story, constantly fighting a losing battle, that beautiful job system, the wonderful music... FFV has so much to love.

[@GUNDAMURX73]

As a huge FFV fan, this is one my favorite ones you've done. Hoping maybe one day you'll tackle the final battle theme!

[@TheKrensada]

God I need a cigarette after that one.

[@evanmarogen]

Exdeaths power actually comes from his extra thiccness.

[@bluesuzaku3229]

EXTRA THICC! :D

[@weer4980]

Yes officer these people.

[@yaboizxs7350]

Exthicc

[@graemedickson2138]

Thicc like tree trunks 😎

[@aaronasencio9459]

Wrong from his high definition glory

[@matthewbullion7935]

My favorite final fantasy boss theme!

[@ember-evergarden]

Oh man, you gotta follow up with Neo Exdeath's theme

[@baggyshus2717]

I LITERALLY SHRIEKED WHEN I SAW THIS HOLY FUCK wind shrine pls

[@XryookuX]

Billie Joe the Hedgehog Glad I'm not the only one!

[@jude_210]

same by far the most underrated FF boss theme

[@kain_highwind]

Soniwizard I think it's the best one of the ff games I've played

[@PolaireOfAstora]

MY BOY EXDEATH GETTING SOME REP'?!

[@juansartore621]

Increíble, la mejor versión de la canción. The Power of the Void

[@Duciuva]

Sua foto de perfil 😂😂😂

[@dihnsfire]

This has never been more apt than when doing Deltascape V4 Normal and V4 Savage in FFXIV.

[@katarinafox6962]

Ah, yes, the epic battle against a tree!

[@thefloorisevil]

the extended intro was a really nice touch great job as usual

[@Halaitsame]

FFV's Decisive Battle does not get enough love. You did the song justice, and did that amazingly well too. Kudos.

[@Andreas32300]

Thank you for reliving my teenage memories!! I wanted this for sooo long :D

[@SausHedgy]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR A LONG TIME, Thanks Jonny. :D

[@jimerkens1425]

This is one of my favorite battle themes, I stumbled upon your channel the other day, loving your work!

[@vagrantlibertine]

Your additional beats to the drum sequences were superb. This was amazing. :)

[@3rdreflection]

Damn man, you're an incredible musician! That drum play was just flawless!

[@ElTaitronAnim]

One of my favorites! I love how you incorporated his non-battle theme into it :D

[@stygiansky7752]

One of my favorite final boss in Final fantasy history, I'm so glad you made this

[@KingMickey358]

This gave me CHILLS! Final Fantasy V is my absolute favorite Final Fantasy game and this fight was terrifying as a kid. I love what you've done with this track!

[@Mechabrine]

After all these years, trying to find the perfect rendition of this theme.. Shoulda expected to find it made by you. Unspeakably amazing job.

[@comppstin7458]

I love not just the performance, but the mixing and mastering as well! Comes across just right overall.

[@yaminowa]

Hearing Clash on the Big Bridge is coming later this year is amazing. I'm stunned at the consistent pace you've been putting out content over the last couple of years, been listening to your stuff since you were JonnyDeath on Newgrounds. Your ability to play multiple instruments and pick and choose what parts of a song to keep the same and where to add your own personal flair is amazing. Looking forward to more great stuff!

[@ShapeDoppelganger]

This is a master piece, I've always liked this theme but since we usually hear once per playthrough I never though too much of this theme. But hearing it here, crystal clear and witnessing such effort on this interpretation. It is mindblowing.

[@anodyne-4736]

Everytime Johnny posts something, I CANT RESIST WATCHING AND LISTENING TO AWESOME COVERS

[@MarkusZM]

DEATH APPROACHES! or alternatively.... GET THE FRUIT JUICE!

[@UndyingWladeslaus]

MarkusZM TASTY ARROW

[@TheEmperorHyperion]

Naïve Weekly!

[@zapperil]

Mrs.Tit !

[@aaronjohnson7096]

either "their own brand of justice" or "hoist the sword with pride in the heart" from etrian odyssey 3 would be awesome, keep up the great work!

[@MstrLnk-]

Sounds great dude! thx for providing bgm for our DnD campaign!

[@KitsuRonin]

My quality of life has improved so much after subscribing to you!

[@reinatycoon3644]

Perfect job in remastering the already powerful theme to one of the most powerful vile villains in fiction history and making it sound even more badass.

[@TheGamerGuardian1]

Seeing a square enix game reminded me of how awesome "Serpent Eating the Ground" from bravely default sounds, that would be a cool song to do, also great job as always dude! Keep up the amazing job!

[@darkknolls]

Still one of my favorite remixes you’ve done!

[@mundart9824]

i hear this 5 years ago, i was playing ff5 ad now im back here, man.... amazing

[@ShinoLia]

One of my favorite classic FF game boss themes and you covered it wonderfully! Thanks for sharing your music.

[@peterniemi8881]

You do an excellent job keeping to the original feel and sound.

[@ExileOfBrokenSky]

TURTLE!!!!

[@zero12202]

This one feels like it was your toughest one to make, congrats, though, a stellar job as always. =)

[@giovannidinunno8897]

Is it normal to cry? Pure Void energy. Amazing.

[@TheGameGrinder]

Damn! Awesome cover as per usual!

[@stardustnation2480]

The like to dislike ratio on Jonny's videos is almost surreal. It shows what an incredible community of fans that he has :D

[@LiminalSpace00]

And now not a single dislike xd

[@TheRealDylanator]

This sounds amazing!

[@WayWardWonderer]

Opening made me flash to the shower scene from "Psycho". Great work, gave me flashbacks to the rest of my childhood, too!

[@PC-yp5dl]

This sounds really awesome

[@Creeperbot9000]

Really nice job on this one :)

[@Vernatio]

Oh hell yes! I wasn't expecting to see Exdeath in my feed today!

[@TheCreepypro]

a very underappreciated song in the franchise that this remix shows plenty of love to

[@_Midian]

Amazing.

[@Pateckharu3]

GaMetal is the only man that can remix any song and make it sound better than original ost... I wish I could give you unlimited support for a lifetime so you could continue doing what you do..

[@luffycrew1467]

finally i wait u apload great remix success always to you

[@capntinwhistle]

Wicked sick, instant subscribe

[@pancakeslapp]

This is such a good cover!!!

[@Aleksander9813]

You should make a band with all your plushies.

[@jaharigarner174]

Greatest homage to final fantasy v music ever...I say this as a major FF5 fan 👍🏿

[@DIODELMETALofficial]

Very amazing man, maxinum support from Italy!

[@MeatOfJustice]

I expected Neo-Exdeath, but this is great too! Speaking of Neo-Exdeath, I REALLY want you to do it!

[@acrophis]

This song was born to be turned into metal.

[@henriquekuro4544]

Awesome! *-*

[@mikeprado30]

Exdeath music always appeals to his evil side (maybe the most evident evil side in any 8-16 bit FF game for a final foe). In other order of things, did hurt me so much that in the beginning of the battle theme, the bass wasn't more frontal in the mix, but nonetheless an amazing cover for this powerful theme. BTW, one of your guitars (blue one) has Sethan's (Alessi's stand) eye, so that's a Jojo reference? 😁

[@adrianh.5038]

Yay! You did it! My life is complete! :D

[@Mephiles200108420]

Excellent.

[@Metalltool]

Great rendition mate!

[@gigaganon]

awesome!

[@phoenixdive9690]

Almost looks like a Bowser/Ganon lovechild at the end... *remembers Legend of Mario was hecking amazing* *removes pants*

[@blackblade6638]

Tfw GaMetal makes the battle theme of a sentient Tree that's possessing a set of armor who wants to put the worlds into the everlasting void sound amazing

[@m3gAm37aLmAnX]

Now what we REALLY need from Jonny is a NEO Exdeath remix \m/

[@OutsidersLaptop]

My favorite part of this entire theme is when it switches up its rhythm at 1:50. That's when it goes from "dueling forces" to "oh shit oh shit OH SHIT!!!"

[@wndelactm]

Holy shit you are such a badass. Keep up the good work!!

[@SempreGuardiao]

This is so FUCKING AWESOME!

[@ParadigmRiki]

Do not seek GaMetal, Seek the Void. Jk, this is an epic cover to an epic boss theme

[@Flegan777]

I guess even evil dimensional-tree-turned-evil-sorcerers deserve some time in your limelight. Excellent stuff.

[@crashb2007]

I was amazed by this theme, and I did not expect Exdeath's theme playing at the beginning. FFV, to this day, is one of my favorite RPGs and all time favorite FF of all time and I enjoyed every moment of it. Is there a way you can do an acoustic version of Home, Sweet Home?

[@Xhog0]

crashb2007 Check the end of the video for that

[@adamangeles9570]

this video goes INTO THE VOID

[@Wizzkidwas]

Wow this is real good

[@maf7742]

this is a random comment on an old(ish) song but I felt the need to say it either way I've been following you for ages now and it's great to see your channel has been growing so much lately :D you definitely deserve it

[@sonicexe2142]

my favorite theme