Killing Machines (The BIONICLE Music) [Full Ver.]

This is the sixth track off of Paul Hardcastle's album Extreme Global Hardcore, "Killing Machines." However, it's probably better known as "The BIONICLE Music," as that was the name it went under when it was put on the Power Pack promotional CD. The Power Pack version of this track is actually shortened, as this version is ~45 seconds longer.

[@coolbionicle]

It always saddened me that they never used this style of music in the films 😔

[@MythicSuns]

Sadly the films were trying to be more accessible and family friendly which is why all the cool abstract stuff was pretty much taken out. The last one wins some points for including Michael Dorn in its cast (Worf from Star Trek: The Next Generation) but overall I’d say the films are just okay, which is a shame because Bionicle has one of the most stand out Sci Fi stories I’ve ever seen. Mind you, it was a slow burner and the more complicated stuff didn’t really happen until after the events with the Visorak hoard.

[@kiriki4558]

@@MythicSuns this is the more filmbro coment i have ever seen related to bionicle.

[@jamesb.russell2942]

@kiriki how is that filmbro?

[@bigtony4930]

@@kiriki4558 Bro can't make a counterargument to save his life

[@Birdofman]

@@kiriki4558 Bro is still thinking of a response

[@screamingatstars66]

"You cannot destroy me, for I am nothing."-Makuta (2001)

[@FrancisL4D]

Bro is cold🥶

[@screamingatstars66]

@@FrancisL4D Makuta was him

[@Lemuel928]

Toa Mata vs Proto Form Teridax.

[@screamingatstars66]

@@Lemuel928 yeah man

[@zirkalda9502]

_Welcome to Metru-Nui, where might makes right, and you can take pride in the elite!_ *Obedience is happiness.* _Remember that a busy Matoran is a happy Matoran. Work quick! Work good!_ *For peace and the law.* _Here, our Vahki Enforcers loyally serve and protect Turaga Dume._ *Turaga Dume sees all.* _Thoughts can be dangerous, so trust in Turaga Dume._ *Surrender or run.*

[@normanclatcher]

Literally 2004

[@ryanthefilmmaker2574]

Applicable to both fake Dume's and Tuyet's regimes

[@caciquerojas]

Practically a dystopia 1984 style. Freaky.

[@thesamejackalsniperthatkil117]

Big Turaga is watching you

[@TheLichruler]

Remind me why this was considered a kids series again?

[@rampage60003]

Its been like 20 years since I know this song and I just recently knew that his actual name is killing machines

[@summanus4437]

Same. Had been searching for it for years.

[@nihili4196]

I always thought it was called "Makuta theme" since it was in MNOLG

[@Cheeto_Fingerz]

Same here. I’m 23 now, been a fan of Bionicle since I was like 4, when they sold Bohrok sets at the dollar store... went my entire life, all those years, without knowing the actual name of the song up until tonight. Pretty wild lol

[@aasminecrafter]

I just learned that today (9/4/2021)

[@oranmccann2476]

Same here. Never knew the music actually had a name, always thought it was just called 2001 Bionicle theme

[@EmperorOfTheScrubs]

who would've thought that these biomechanical beings would be so....metal

[@bionic-tale4313]

Funny, since their bodies are made from metallic protodermis, which are hold up by organic protodermis..........

[@themakutron]

XddXdxD

[@toavaxxok]

Ba dum tsh

[@Akira-Aerins]

That was a very non-organic joke.

[@EmperorOfTheScrubs]

@@Akira-Aerins shatter me Luke Spherus Magna

[@Deapcrash101]

Why the hell is this lego song so badass?

[@bizarreutahraptor]

the entirety of Bionicle was badass,that's why.

[@Bonkles2024]

Paul hardcastle really just decided to burn down the whole studio when he saw the artwork for the game 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidwhatsthatabout7404]

If Bionicle was made into a Jrpg this would be the battle random encounter

[@HellRider_]

*boss music

[@uncannysnake]

There actually was a Bionicle RPG on the GBA

[@Lemuel928]

Use your card battle moves.

[@Hulavuta]

I think it would be the random encounter music, or at least sub-boss music. I most associate it with Kopaka fighting the Muaka.

[@FrancisL4D]

Bro a rpg based on the 01 would be awesome.

[@Metaphysicist]

The composer went hard on this.

[@LauraLowe]

Oh and fancy loin cloth. Oh and fancy taco. TA! CO! Oh and fancy loin cloth. Oh and fancy Rahkshi.

[@ander151]

so true

[@Cheeto_Fingerz]

Been a huge fan of Bionicle since the early days when they sold Bohrok sets at the dollar store. That was what, 15-20 years ago at least? All these years, all that time of not knowing the actual name of this song, up until tonight.... I feel like a part of myself has just been made whole with this discovery, like one of my life’s personal greatest mysteries has been solved.

[@Joe_Potts]

BIONICLE is 20 years old as of like September. Im the same age as the original Toa Unity. Duty. Destiny brother

[@roguespartan2854]

Whoa, Bohrocks were sold at dollar stores? How much were they then?

[@Cheeto_Fingerz]

@@roguespartan2854 They sure were. Probably 2-3 bucks back then.

[@TeamBelmont91]

You got Bohrok from the WHAT IN THE GREAT BEINGS?! Which dollar store and WHERE?!

[@samatra478]

I had the chance to play this at a set for a live performance set and to my delight see all become shocked by this "mystical" music soundtrack and they could hardly belive that this was so good from a time long ago (at least in their minds). And now they are also big fans of Bionicle.

[@KrrakoReal]

Gospel

[@KrrakoReal]

What was the tab for the guitars bits in the song?

[@samatra478]

@@KrrakoReal that sadly was so long ago that I can't recall that.

[@KrrakoReal]

@@samatra478 man. if you ever suddenly remember the tab for the song please let me know

[@samatra478]

@@KrrakoReal since that was more then 14 years ago it is very much an imposible shot in the dark I ever remember.

[@hexdparagon]

Obedience is Happiness Surrender or Run Trust in Turaga Dume#2020

[@mislavgrosinic5584]

@Valentin Bachevskyy how old are you?

[@Foulowe59]

👌

[@danielgrizzlus3950]

Thoughts can be dangerous

[@NTheHedgehog]

Pride in the Elite

[@trogglemorphtrystopmotion1887]

Oh hello fellow Good guy

[@SethDranes]

Playing this if I ever decide to run from the cops

[@thesamejackalsniperthatkil117]

OH SHIT THE VAHKI (FEDS, PIGS, ETC) ARE AFTER ME!!!

[@yumahummus5033]

If g1 had a tv show, this would be the theme song for the 2001-2003 story arcs/seasons

[@Lemuel928]

From the Rahi Arc to the Mask of Light Era.

[@dillpickle987]

Using this as dragon encounter music in my D&D campaigns.

[@summanus4437]

Good choice.

[@sku111ine]

Lets us know the reaction of the players :D

[@markusnavergard2387]

The Kardas Dragon encounter

[@574guy]

I'm using this for dangerous or frightening battles in a Bionicle themed DnD campaign.

[@Thalia_Aquaticaa]

This song just put it's hands around my throat and shattered my jawbone, simultaneously increasing my lifespan

[@TheLejonell]

Bionicle music always so kickass

[@deemcgann1695]

I recently played Mnog on stream and got chills when this played during Makuta's cutscene

[@Alex_and_Darwin]

Woah wait how did you play it? I thought it was unable to play after flash went down?

[@DanielAyy]

​@@Alex_and_DarwinI believe the bio media project website has a version available

[@DanielAyy]

​@@Alex_and_Darwin there's been fan rereleases of it

[@ToaofAwesomeness321]

*To serve and Protect Turaga Dume*

[@TellEmB290]

T O S E R V E A N D P R O T E C T T U R A G A D U M E .

[@bionic-tale4313]

So "killing machines" is the original title for this song?

[@Nok_Sul]

Yup.

[@Bionicjay]

Bionicle is so mysterious and this song fit it

[@TheSynthPunk]

Man, I would love to hear these industrial-ish beats in the Metru Nui part of the saga (Besides Vahki animations). All Insane Kids was also good, but having a soundtrack like that would have complimented the dystopia that the City of Legends became

[@FueledbyCookiesProductions]

Wow! Never knew there was a longer version of this until today. Thanks for the share. The Bionicle Music has been a part of my childhood since 2001, and it's cool that even now, 21 years later, there are new things to learn about it and all things associated with it.

[@josefstark8056]

When you ask Alexa to do something but she refuses.

[@gabe_s_videos]

I had no idea this was by Paul Hardcastle! It shouldn't surprise me, it does sound like an edgier, new millennium-era version of "19."

[@wesleyhunt7599]

One of those songs you know you know, but can't place the name.

[@zmcanais]

The one dislike is from Makuta Teridax

[@privatewolfe4254]

the second one is Ahkmou

[@mastershake2473]

Yes it is.

[@Toa_Va]

The other three are from some other makuta who found out to make a KZbin account

[@bryanbokser0821]

This song was in the Mata Nui online game!

[@Scuffedduck117]

Je in the final boss right

[@doktawhawee9870]

This is the music in my head when I play Spy in TF2.

[@N8-PT]

1:34 Did this sample the 20th Century Fox intro?

[@KangMinseok]

😂😂😂😂

[@bluescat581]

So awesome. So mechanical.

[@rommdan2716]

Yet tribal at the same time

[@edward18517]

Hold up, this isn't just called The Bionicle Music?! What the fuck? Wha-...what else in my life is a lie?...

[@Tezuk_25]

Santa Clause is not real. I'm sorry you have to hear it from me

[@Kakaragi]

@@Tezuk_25 They have found remains of St. Nicolas though

[@jamesb.russell2942]

Mandela Effect

[@Kakaragi]

@James B. Russell that’s fake

[@jamesb.russell2942]

@@Kakaragi whoosh

[@mr.strawberry13]

Well the bohrok really were killing machines

[@Pool_Biofan]

Это ШЕДЕВР! Я знаком с серией Бионикл, но чтобы у них была такая охрененная музыка! Даже сейчас в 2022 это звучит просто идеально! Столько много смешано жанров! И рок и хор и конечно же электро музыка! Всё, этот шедевр идёт в мой плэйлист!

[@daybit1961]

Биониклы это что-то невероятное, на самом деле. Особенно ранние.

[@lewakopaka1633]

Or to fight Teridax as The Toa Mata....

[@gyrosplater]

Paul Hardcastle? The smooth Jazz artist?

[@averyuhjustavery367]

He was a synth-pop artist beforehand as well. One of his most famous tracks (19) was synth-pop.

[@TheCoinChannel]

19 is great, as well as King Tut and Fly By Night. All worth a listen!

[@NTheHedgehog]

Is this version on Biomedia Project

[@melissablankenburgh1645]

Yes, I think so

[@nehehehgraylois]

Reading the description makes me feel like I was just told Santa wasn't real

[@Macitin]

1984 version bionicle theme

[@d00r9]

Does anyone know what this actually says?

[@trogglemorphtrystopmotion1887]

Lewa vs Onua be like

[@KrrakoReal]

Anybody know the guitar tab for this song

[@beeb5400]

Me

[@KrrakoReal]

@@beeb5400 tell

[@ERICROJO156]

The Toa Mata face the spirit of Makuta

[@witcherstudios9351]

Siivagunner did a rip of this in the King for Another Day Tournament.

[@kracot]

no way, which rip

[@witcherstudios9351]

@@kracot it’s called legend of the bionicle. It was a tip associated with DJ Professor K.

[@See702]

Up for it is the best Bionicles song

[@TikiFoamy38]

What language is this?

[@user-zb4jk4zq8t]

Matoran. I thought that was obvious

[@TikiFoamy38]

@@user-zb4jk4zq8t Somehow I doubt it's that. My guess is that it could be a Polynesian language.

[@user-zb4jk4zq8t]

@@TikiFoamy38 maybe, but I prefer my version... Maybe

[@roguespartan2854]

Im surprised nobody notices that iconic island hum from the Toa Mata era.

[@yumahummus5033]

idk why this gives me beast wars theme song vibes

[@roguespartan2854]

I'm just gonna say this. Lego should just start re-releasing all the old sets again. I will absolutely buy those since I never knew about them until Karda Nui. And my old sets are broken.

[@FrancisL4D]

This is what todays kids would call Peak.

[@ianflanagan209]

Industrial rock, reminds me of KFDM.

[@madladdion8955]

So fucking good

[@a2n131]

I still have the cd.

[@bobmarkerson]

0:36

[@yumahummus5033]

This goes so hard at 2x speed

[@t-mobileuser]

(Isreal god sound effect by the music)

[@bbqchipspls]

Bionicle+Avatar TlA/Lok= Best Music EVER

[@antigrav6004]

No avatar music in this, though the ending chant would be fitting for a mashup. This song was always like this.

[@mayololi]

0:32

[@johnnyplto5592]

this is like if devilman crybaby and dmc 3 had a baby together and they made it watch the matrix

[@Fry09294]

0:34 mom jeans

[@normanclatcher]

I always heard "palm trees." I like yours better.

[@relicvault1515]

Q U I C K W O R K I S H A P P Y W O R K

[@Bonkles2024]

RuneScape boss music

[@TASTEGROUND]

batterie

[@sebode87]

Praise the ommnisiah

[@themechbuilder6171]

even in dead.. i serve mata nui...

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Stellarly made for LEGO Bionicle Toa Warriors >>> Unity. Duty. Destiny. 🌏

[@mayololi]

0:45