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

Nearly 13 years in the making... Kraid's Lair from Metroid has finally come to fruition!
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◆ Gameplay by Hornlitz (Metroid NES) and Revolver (Metroid: Zero Mission)
I've had this song on the backburner for an eternity.
We recently held our latest GaMetal Discord Request Battle (discord link below!), which was themed "NES's Revenge", inspired by the NES Medley's extremely low vote count from the recent community polls where I asked you all which old console medleys you'd like to see return.
For that battle, GaMetal Discorders were able to submit their most wanted NES songs in an initial qualifier round. The top 4 were then put into a mini tournament, facing off against each other until a winner was crowned.
Kraid came in at the #4 spot and managed to win the entire thing, beating out both Dr Wily's Castle (MM2) and Title Theme (Solstice).
I've based this arrangement mostly on the versions from Metroid: Zero Mission and SSB Melee, with a hint of the SSBU version (which is outstanding, but I didn't really want to just make a soundalike version of it).
Finally, I don't have to make the "it's another Metroid song that isn't Kraid" joke anymore.
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[@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

[@memorableman3709]

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

[@lurkathon]

messenger pfp spotted

[@memorableman3709]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-qx8tr8ut1i]

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

[@Rubberman202]

@@user-qx8tr8ut1i I believe I have, yest.

[@kirbykirisame1366]

A remix 13 years in the making…

[@sirmetaknight1]

And it was worth it!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@lagia5]

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

[@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.

[@almocorongo5459]

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

[@sirmetaknight1]

Same!

[@yellowjacket6205]

Cheers! I’ll drink to that!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@RiverPottle]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@darkphoenix2745]

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

[@cattunger]

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

[@authorbat5562]

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

[@michaellevin2861]

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

[@XShadowMaster2010X]

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

[@gameboy6176]

NO WAY THAT'S RHYTHM THIEF COMING UP NEXT

[@BradStarnes]

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

[@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!

[@tsunderecat413]

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

[@AMTRAX]

My absolute fav metroid song

[@TheEarthboundCrew]

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

[@HunterPBrown]

Seconded

[@sirmetaknight1]

I always love when the puppets show up!

[@matthewbankey5547]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@MsieurDooM]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@napwack]

Well, to be fair, you never said when it was gonna be continued.

[@TheAccursedHunter01]

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

[@WillKeaton]

Challenger Approaching: Rhythm Thief.

[@alvaroperez2349]

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

[@patrickaycock3655]

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

[@Expunge6667]

I remember seeing the dead bounty hunters on the way to fight the big guy thinking "I hope I didn't miss a better weapon on the way here..."

[@lionheart4424]

Man, the chorus arrangement is SUPERB!

[@RogueNoiseZZ]

Okay the puppet choir was adorable!

[@marvelouswater9504]

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

[@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.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

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

[@Shaprite]

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

[@RickyRiceB]

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

[@Nintendude1236]

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

[@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.

[@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!.

[@progactif]

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

[@lunarkomet]

Nice one I'll never grow tired of this tune

[@zelos1826]

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

[@Enemy__Crab]

Dude your songs keep getting better and better

[@Leeloo-Foxx]

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

[@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.

[@mikelhendrickson5119]

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

[@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!

[@Geo34]

This goes so hard.

[@KairuHakubi]

Always loved this song.

[@Turkeybatr]

Your technique is amazing.

[@coldbeyond]

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

[@nicca9711]

The choir is beautiful!

[@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??

[@whokodthelonghorn]

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

[@RileyRShard]

Rocking Brinstar right to its core! Or should i say to its depths!

[@ElTaitronAnim]

Excellent cover!

[@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!

[@Apocalyptic213]

The last GameMetal is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace!

[@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.

[@GMXrd]

So amazing, as always

[@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.

[@MultipleC9]

perfect, love the puppet choir lol

[@jlanthony4222]

Love This 🔥

[@gubbothehuggo2771]

so looking forward to ridley

[@TheHotAndColdDog]

Rhythm Thief up next! Awesome! :D

[@Misc-ql3hc]

This is fire man! Cool cover!❤‍🔥

[@Ironeagle21]

now entering the lair of The Kraid!

[@thewizardbrand]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@smugsneasel]

Man, Bowser's got some pipes...and clones.

[@Lime_light24]

You really need to be a composer for a hypothetical Metroid remake.

[@DarkSymphony777]

one day we'll get pure furies whereabouts of the heart

[@eleronpfoutz7823]

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

[@Oondivinezin]

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

[@snowyzorua]

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

[@surgeco.channel8972]

IS THAT RHYTHM THIEF AT THE END

[@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!

[@MrOrichalcos]

Finally. After 13 years…we have Kraid. Video 22 of requesting I’m Here from Sonic Frontiers.

[@CaptainSamsquanch]

the back to back metroid? sheesh

[@trevorromein14]

It's still just as beautiful as the first time I listened

[@laary7589]

Yes... Yes . *YES*

[@mojodojo9956]

Outstanding 👍🏾👏🏾

[@Akumasama]

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