Kraid's Lair [Brinstar Depths] (Metroid) - GaMetal Remix

[@ShadowsWrath4]

The "oh, it's just Kraid." moment in Metroid Dread still lives rent free in my head along with a very, VERY angry Samus Aran.

[@LostSoulSilver]

I still find it so funny that Ridley wasn't in that game

[@Eichro]

@@LostSoulSilver After shoehorning him in every game, even where he doesn't belong? About time

[@LostSoulSilver]

@@Eichro Exactly why it was funny!!

[@xenonabaki8011]

Top 10 hardest moments in metroid history:

[@xenoguy1233]

Same! I love the characterization they gave her.

[@kittynumyum2435]

The usage of puppets for the choir in your videos will forever be amazing

[@sirmetaknight1]

They are great at choirs!

[@ThatJoshGuyTJG]

Took 13 years to get this video. Awfully fitting as Metroid fans tend to wait 13 years for a new game. Fantastic as always.

[@BlueTyphoon7]

remember when prime 4 was announced? good times. ... Good.. times... T-T

[@EntityXIII]

@@BlueTyphoon7 I... almost ironically forgot about that.

[@heyctf]

@@BlueTyphoon7 hehe

[@NoteBlock]

The coolest version of this song I've ever heard! Incredible work, man! 13 years was just the amount of time that you needed to charge up your powers and release this banger!

[@Rubberman202]

Cool to see you here, Noteblock!

[@JacobMendez-d5b]

​@@Rubberman202 did you by any chance comment on thenobledemon's remix of Hyrule castle and gametal's remix too ?

[@Rubberman202]

@@JacobMendez-d5b I believe I have, yest.

[@Godlysound]

Puppet choir always nailing it hard, glad you're willing to employ them consistently

[@mechaboydx]

Am I the only one that thinks Nintendo pays Johnny to sell those puppets? I kinda want the Bowser puppet.

[@memorableman3709]

13 years later... AND IT'S STILL SLAAAAAAAAAAPS.

[@lurkathon]

messenger pfp spotted

[@memorableman3709]

@@lurkathon Messenger enjoyer spotted back! Thanks for noticing.

[@Blues2Dark]

I love how you used the Zero Mission version of this track, as that one is my favorite due to the choral addition to it.

[@larrylazer]

Same. The choir just adds an extra layer of depth the NES version was missing.

[@kirbykirisame1366]

A remix 13 years in the making…

[@sirmetaknight1]

And it was worth it!

[@Rubberman202]

Heck yeah, more classic Metroid remixes! Kraid's Lair is just as iconic as the Brinstar theme or Ridley's theme, if you as me, and this sounds so epic, the intro legit gave me chills!

[@Zerethos]

I’d say almost every Metroid song is iconic in its own way.

[@sirmetaknight1]

Agreed!

[@GamesProject]

After 13 years, it's finally here. There's an interesting mix of strong rhythm with some more "unsettling" moments that really shows that you're coming to face what was (back then) a very impressive boss.

[@Typh98]

Absolutely outstanding, I completely forgot about that 'to be continued' from the old Brinstar remix but I do remember Kraid's Lair being featured in NES Medley #4 and I've wanted a full remix of it ever since. Love that it sounds like the Zero Mission & Melee versions, plus the Bowser/Zelda plush choir is entertaining!

[@nuclearwintergrounds3224]

I was so expecting Kraid’s Lair and this does not disappoint my friend! Your covers are always the best in terms of remixes!

[@sirmetaknight1]

His remixes definitely never disappoint!

[@lagia5]

30+ years and Kraid's lair theme is still my fav metroid song (and the banging zero mission version), but this just rocked

[@CreativityNull]

Really good track! Also, I'm not sure how many people noticed it, but at the end you could hear the area transition/elevator theme very lightly playing as the last chord faded off. It was a really nice little detail.

[@NerdKirby]

THIS IS WAY TOO EPIC KRAID IS SO COOL!!!! I adore how grand in scale this feels, and the choirs from the Zero Mission version were beautiful, as well as the other elements taken from the Smash Bros arrangements of this track, it's just so perfect!

[@almocorongo5459]

I'm a simple man I see Metroid, I like

[@sirmetaknight1]

Same!

[@yellowjacket6205]

Cheers! I’ll drink to that!

[@RiverPottle]

The beginning and end gave me chills!! Amazing as always, Jonny!

[@faesword7063]

This was AWESOME!!! Kraid's Lair has always been a highlight of the Metroid series for me and you went above and beyond in doing it justice. The only crime is that your version is so short. Thanks not only for this cover, but all your years of hard work, bringing beloved remakes to life through your talents!

[@Mr.DarkType-the-Hatman]

Gotta say I’ve seen this song a lot more than Ridley’s theme. Definitely the best version I’ve heard in a while. Keep it up! Love to hear Bury The Light, and Fighting With All Our Might.

[@slashbash1347]

I remember imagining this song while scuba diving in a place called "the Blue Hole" (not very wide but quite deep) at night, and I was upside down and sinking as silt floated around me. It was surreal.

[@EddieMaverickHunter]

Never realized how good this song was until I listened to this remix. So fitting to such a mysterious, yet such a hideous looking area

[@larrylazer]

The original Kraid’s Lair isn’t bad, but the Metroid: Zero Mission arrangement this remix is based on is so much better in my opinion. The choir really adds to how unsettling the place is.

[@EddieMaverickHunter]

@@larrylazer I never said it was bad, I just meant that "hideous" in a good way (you know, exploring the depths of a hostile planet infested with hideous looking aliens)

[@larrylazer]

@@EddieMaverickHunter I understand that. I was just saying I prefer Zero Mission’s take on the Kraid’s Lair song over the NES song. I should’ve been more clear about that.

[@cattunger]

This is my single most favorite melody in all of Metroid. Thank you so much for covering this.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

this is easily the most epic kraid's lair cover ever.

[@AmyTheBrawler]

This remix blows both Melee & Ultimate's versions of Kraid out of the water. It's nice to know that Bowser & Zelda slayed in the choir bits. I loved how the top & bottom left Jonnys do a wave. Yet another song to add to my GaMetal folder collection & my GaMetal KZbin playlist, too. I'm so glad I voted for Kraid on discord.

[@sirmetaknight1]

Also added it to my playlist of favorite GaMetal songs! I also voted for Kraid as well!

[@AmyTheBrawler]

@@sirmetaknight1 Kraid gang!

[@lionheart4424]

I will vehemently disagree in regards to the Melee version. It was my first time listening to this song and its GOLD exactly the way it is. This version is GLORIOUS though, GaMetal is amazing with his arrangements.

[@michaellevin2861]

Absolute banger as always, mister Atma. Well done! I RECOGNIZE THAT SILHOUETTE, RHYTHM THIEF APPRECIATION FUCK YEAH!

[@sirmetaknight1]

Man, this brings back so many memories! I’ve been waiting so long for this remix!! Thank you so much for covering one of my favorite Metroid songs of all time, Jonny! Rock on!!

[@Magic_Ice]

I just got back into metroid and I listened to this song so much last night. I’m so happy you remixed it.

[@ezra6490]

I just made my super long GaMetal playlist yesterday, and this is a very welcome addition. I love Metroid so much, so I had to click this instantly lol. Amazing work!

[@Kevintendo]

Make the playlist public on your channel so we can find it fam!

[@darkphoenix2745]

As always, anything related with Metroid takes a ton of time yet always delivers.

[@Nintendude1236]

Incredible work as always! Your short rendition of Norfair at the end leaves me wanting a full cover now, too!

[@TheAccursedHunter01]

I think Christmas came early. 2 new Metroid GaMetal mixes within a month of each other?! Hell yeah!

[@GeneralM13]

Hahah the puppets are a brilliant touch XD i chuckled harder then i care to admit

[@tsunderecat413]

i love how it's based on zero mission's version, personally i really like the zero mission arrangements more than the originals

[@marvelouswater9504]

Bro this is probably my favorite metroid track and you killed it keep up the Awesome work bro

[@gameboy6176]

NO WAY THAT'S RHYTHM THIEF COMING UP NEXT

[@LeaveScarsss]

Yessss, this is awesome Jonny!!! ❤ Speaking of metroid, I'd love nothing more than you doing a collab with Stemage and/or the other guys in Metroid Metal.

[@XShadowMaster2010X]

When Kraid tells Ridley, step aside, it's my time to shine in theme music! 😎

[@matthewbankey5547]

Oh my God… it took 13 years, but you finally entered Kraid’s Lair!

[@twosoup3252]

One of my all time favorite Metroid tracks, this is an absolute banger! Love the guitar wails in the section starting at 1:00, they perfectly nail the vibe of the song. Phenomenal work!

[@quez2564]

I see "Metroid", I click I hear music slaps; I sub Cheers!

[@JustAHumanPerson]

@GaMetal I'm in love with your channel. You are a freaking genius. All my old favorite games, HEAVY STYLE . I LOVE IT

[@MsieurDooM]

2024 and still the best covers on youtube, you are a beast !

[@BradStarnes]

I always loved the music of this area. This is great.

[@Ravemst]

Great remix dude! Wait I recognize that silhouette at the end. I can't wait!

[@dragonrider7649]

Who is the silhouette meant to be

[@Ravemst]

@@dragonrider7649 The Rhythm Thief from Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure

[@dragonrider7649]

@@Ravemst Never heard of that game, what's it about? Also I like how your profile pic is Mori Calliope from HoloMyth.

[@Ravemst]

@@dragonrider7649 It's a 3DS game about a Phantom thief it's also a pretty fun rhythm game and yes that is Calliope Mori in my profile pic.

[@authorbat5562]

I still remember the chills the Melee remix gave me back in my childhood.

[@Zaveghunter]

My favorite metroid song finally gets a full remix!!!! Absolutely killed it here! Hoping we see Old Enemy (Shin megami tensei IF) for this May Madness

[@TheEarthboundCrew]

I dig this song. Hopefully Solstice will win the next vote.

[@HunterPBrown]

Seconded

[@RickyRiceB]

BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER!!! HALF MY LIFE IN THE MAKING

[@profaneddonut5342]

dude, Kraid's lair was always my favorite track in the entirety of the Metroid franchise for some reason (specifically Zero Mission's version), this is a blessing...

[@shoolima7131]

I've always loved this song, I have listened to a lot of remixes of it over the years, this one is awesome! Bravo

[@whereismrclean6783]

KRAID KOALITION WE MOVE Ok in all seriousness, I was one of the people who voted Kraid's Lair in the final round of the NES discord request battle (Join, BTW, it's cool). I was originally vote for Solstice's title theme, (and I was pretty confident that it was gonna win), but I decided against it. For those not in the know, Kraid's Lair was the first ever Request Battle loser, being beaten out by Ridley's Theme. As I voted for it against Wily Stage 1, I decided that it would be really, really sad if Kraid lost two request battles. So I voted for it along with some other discord members (known as the Kraid Koalition) and eventually, we were able to turn this underdog of the tourney into the winner. To get a bit sappy here, I'm proud of that, and I think that Kraid deserved it, even though I prefer Solstice as a song. (It'll probably happen someday, Never Let Up! and Departure were also request battle losers.) But anyways, enough about me, let's talk about the cover! The way Kraid's Lair was done was really, really cool, and the usage of the Zero Mission version of the theme was also just insane! The choir being Bowser/Zelda plushies was funny as hell, and while I do think that the lack of a proper solo is a bit of a disappointment, the cover's good enough to make up for that, in my opinion! You nailed this one, Jonny, and I can't wait for the upcoming Rhythm Thief song! Anyways, for requests: 1. Awe of She (Guilty Gear X) 2. Balrog's Theme (Street Fighter II) 3. Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS) 4. Barok van Zieks ~ Grim Reaper of the Old Bailey (The Great Ace Attorney Adventures) 5. Pink Ball Activate! (Kirby Planet Robobot) 6. Smart Race (Deltarune Chapter 2) 7. The Almighty (Persona 4) 8. Pure Furies ~ Whereabouts of the Heart (Touhou 15: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom) 9. Rage Awakened (Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix) 10. Soul Ablaze (Mega Man ZX Advent) 11. Ekoroshia (Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair) 12. Battle! Zero Lab (Pokemon Scarlet & Violet) 13. Unexpectancy (Pizza Tower) 14. World Tournament Theme (Dragon Ball Fusions) 15. Bust a Move! (Ginga Force)

[@reprogremTTV]

Kraid's Lair has an atmosphere that I really think needs to come back to Metroid's OST. Also HELL yeah, that's Phantom R! 3 2 1 go!

[@sirmetaknight1]

I always love when the puppets show up!

[@Enemy__Crab]

Dude your songs keep getting better and better

[@alvaroperez2349]

Kraid is just a big part of Metroid as Ridley, quite literally in this sense.

[@TheCreepypro]

this lair has never sounded better! I especially like the vocal chorus!

[@RogueNoiseZZ]

Okay the puppet choir was adorable!

[@darkdavid2852]

Amazing remix! I was wondering if you could try out "Battle for the Future" from Dark Cloud 2.

[@Oondivinezin]

Hot damn. I don't think words could do justice for what you did to this track. Well done, Mr. Atma.

[@Sigmund_Froid]

I love this theme so much, with Zero Mission being one of my Favorite Metroid Games and all... Kind of a shame they didn't reference in Dread. I don't even like Kraid that much, I much prefer Ridley, but it's still so cool to see a giant Space Dino rise from the Ground like that XD This theme is a banger regardless though, it's so wonderfully melancholic and mysterious... While still carrying a sense of urgency to explore deeper in the lair to find Kraid!

[@snowyzorua]

You did a really good job capturing the gigantic, ponderous feeling of Kraid!

[@gogeek203]

Excellent rendition! (Nice puppetry 😉 ) Easily my favorite theme from Metroid. I still remember getting chills from Kraid's Lair playing the OG Metroid for the first time.

[@NikkiHedge]

Hell yes. I knew you'd do this song justice. Anyways, shooting my shot, here's the GaMetal requests I've been holding onto for so long and finally getting out there: Here We Go! (Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story) Vellumental Battle (Paper Mario: The Origami King) Lava Reef Zone (Sonic & Knuckles) Door Into Summer (Knuckles' Chaotix) E.G.G.M.A.N. (Sonic Adventure 2) For True Story (Sonic Adventure 2) What I’m Made Of (Sonic Heroes) What U Need (Sonic Rush) Vela Nova (Sonic Rush) Wrapped In Black (Sonic Rush) Endless Possibility (Sonic Unleashed) Windmill Isle - Day (Sonic Unleashed) Savannah Citadel - Day (Sonic Unleashed) With Me (Sonic and the Black Knight) Terminal Velocity (Sonic Colors) Title (Mega Man 3) Whistle Concerto (Mega Man 3) Abandoned Memory - Wily Stage 1 (Mega Man 10) Intro Stage (Mega Man X3) Esperanto (Mega Man Zero 4) Battle! Marnie (Pokémon Sword/Shield) Battle! AI Sada/Turo (Pokémon Scarlet/Violet) Battle! Kieran (Pokémon Scarlet/Violet) Colgera Battle (Tears of the Kingdom) It’s Going Down Now (Persona 3 Reload) Reach Out to the Truth (Persona 4) Last Surprise - Scramble (Persona 5 Strikers) Philistine (No More Heroes 2) Stage Dive (Crash 4) The Past Unmasked (Crash 4) Love Colored Master Spark (Touhou 8: IN) Hartmann's Youkai Girl (Touhou 11: SA) Pierrot of the Star-Spangled Banner (Touhou 15: LoLK) Wicked Flight (Bravely Default) Title/Meat Circus (Psychonauts) Sandwich Driving 101 (SpongeBob Movie Game) Aaaand literally any of the vocal tracks from Guilty Gear Xrd/Strive. I could list the specific ones I want but you’d nail the song no matter what it is.

[@DeviDoesNothing]

What a list of bangers (WIMO, What U Need, and WITH ME especially). Though I am wondering, Come On! (official name Let's Go!) is from Superstar Saga. Did you get the game wrong, or did you mean Here We Go! from BIS?

[@NikkiHedge]

@@DeviDoesNothing shit, you're right. fixed it

[@Dragonite13]

Popped off seeing the notification, one of my fav metroid tunes, this is an awesome remix! I love the ZM version in particular so hearing the bits from that was super cool (and a brief reference to the Smash Ultimate remix at 1:52, if I'm not mistaken?) Also, IS THAT RHYTHM THIEF I SEE?? LET'S FUCKING GO??

[@lionheart4424]

Man, the chorus arrangement is SUPERB!

[@wisdomscores4014]

Loved it, great job as always and the puppets always crack me up! Looking forward to even more!

[@martinquetzal5346]

This is SOOOO beautiful! I love when you do metroid remixes.

[@ElTaitronAnim]

Excellent cover!

[@whokodthelonghorn]

One of my personal favorite stages from Melee, even if it's not competitively viable. Also holy crap Rhythm Thief???

[@mikelhendrickson5119]

Been waiting forever for this. Excellent! Also recommend Advantageous development from Raiden IV

[@giovanniprovost]

The atmosphere and subtle dread (heh) of this track really works well. I usually don't dig Kraid's theme, but I love this!.

[@Turkeybatr]

Your technique is amazing.

[@Geo34]

This goes so hard.

[@lunarkomet]

Nice one I'll never grow tired of this tune

[@Heraplayswith]

You're awesome Jonny! Please make even more Metroid covers! 🥰

[@zelos1826]

Look over there, hey it's Kraid!!!

[@GMXrd]

So amazing, as always

[@WillKeaton]

Challenger Approaching: Rhythm Thief.

[@Misc-ql3hc]

This is fire man! Cool cover!❤‍🔥

[@patrickaycock3655]

FINALLY!! one of my fav tracks from the og.

[@Shaprite]

"Hello, Mr. Kraid. We've been expecting you."

[@AMTRAX]

My absolute fav metroid song

[@DooomiNation]

Came here for Johnny, impressed by the Puppet choir! Very nice cover!

[@Scrap_and_build_ourselves]

Metroid is a cool franchise that I have watched being played, but it's still on my list of games to play. I would also like to request 'Scrap and build ourselves' from Eternal Sonata, composed by Motoi Sakuraba as the final boss theme of the game. There's several virtuoso passages in it, that I am sure Jonny will enjoy playing. There's a good amount of changes in the dynamics of the composition, which I also know Jonny can make sound amazing, so I am really hoping to get this cover eventually. I have requested this 95+ times and will continue to do so until I get it. You. Cannot. Escape. My. Requests. Jonny. Just do that cover already please.

[@lq-84i81]

So many memories thanks for bringing this content 👍👍

[@windshearer1592]

I love listening to these videos, the puppets are always hilarious 😂 U should have your own guitar named after u one day

[@cagedcoyote2862]

YES i love this ty for everything you do.

[@eleronpfoutz7823]

ORB COMBO NUMBER 13!!! Hexazeon's Theme from Puzzle and Dragons!

[@DjDeadpig]

I’ve always wanted to hear a super Metroid rendition of Kraid’s Lair, as well as a remastered Kraid Area (if SM were to ever get a remaster) 1:00 anyways, the Bowser tradition continues.

[@arthurgadytibayan1411]

I was so expecting you pulled another Metroid again, it's too amazing to hear for you, Jonny. I would love to play any game from the friends I know, one day. But that I just wanted to see that you have a lot of work out there, and I love how you use your hand puppets as choirs, it's so cute and funny, keep that stuff up. Please do the Love Coloured Master Spark from Touhou Project Imperishable Night featuring YaboiMatoi.

[@CoppermineTypeK]

This is a kickass cover as usual!

[@mightywaranvil2912]

I can't get Dark Samus' vocals out of my head from the Man on the Internet lyrical cover of Brinstar Depths' Smash Ultimate remix. But anyway, this is way too cool for such a fiery track.

[@thewizardbrand]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@ord3r781]

I just got into Metroid II yesterday. As per usual, this man is a wizard with his timing. As it All Crumbles Down (Underhero)

[@jimazo]

Metroid II is a crazy game, still very solid despite getting two different remakes. I hope you like it.

[@ord3r781]

Yeah it hasn’t been going well so far Killed a few Metroids, went right for awhile, found several upgrades within a few minutes of each other (Spider Ball, Ice Beam, energy and missile, etc.), searched for 30 minutes, couldn’t find a single Metroid, gave up and played CrossCode. Should I look up a map if I end up going back?

[@jimazo]

@@ord3r781 Sounds like a little backtracking is in order

[@ord3r781]

Hard to backtrack when most areas look the same

[@jimazo]

@@ord3r781 Fair. I do hope you'll keep at it though, it's full of surprises :)

[@Leeloo-Foxx]

13 years. just like the average wait for new metroid games.

[@CawnYT]

“Master Kraid will surely get her this time!” Kraid: *dies in 2 seconds*

[@rorryx_]

Damn this takes me back to the beginning when I first discovered you on Newgrounds back in the day.

[@Akumasama]

2:17 and after literally had me scream "Oh fuck yeah".

[@JoeSmith-xp5ll]

Is that... Riley from Gen IV DPPt at the end?

[@DarkinBladeGaming]

Metroid Prime 4 will be here any day now. It's got to be.