Do A Barrel Roll! - Thunderous Crash

Genre: Video Game Metal / Experimental

From: Twin Cities, Minnesota (USA)

Year: 2011

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Rumble Beneath NYC
2. Four Crystals, Four Hearts
3. Maxim Tomatoes and Falcon Punch
4. Heroes Of Lylat
5. Intergalactic Victory Lap
 

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Check A Song: "Heroes of Lylat"(Bandcamp)
Epic funky/jazzy medleys with samples from the actual videogames? I'm so in.
  

Descendants Of Erdrick - Down, Right, Heavy

Genre: Video Game Metal

From: Austin, Texas (USA)

Year: 2010

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Wood & Water Rage (T&C Surf Designs - Level Theme)
2. Start, Select, Shadow Man. . . Death (Mega Man III - Intro, Stage/Robot Select, Shadow Man, Boss)
3. The Dream Master's Nightmare (Little Nemo: The Dream Master - Mushroom Forest, Nightmare Land)
4. Street Fighter U.S.A. (Street Fighter II - Capcom/Intro, Stage Select, VS, Guile's Stage, Ken's Stage)
5. Our Princess is in Another Castle! (Super Mario Bros. - Overworld, Underground, Underwater, Fortress, Victory)
6. A Story of True Victory!! (Punch-Out!! - Intro, Start, Fight, Mac/Opponent Down, Victory, Training)
7. Dave's Theme (Maniac Mansion - Dave's Theme)
8. What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse (Part I) (Castlevania - Beginning, Deja Vu (Vampire Killer), Demon Seed, Bloody Tears)
9. A Slime Draws Nearer! (Dragon Warrior - Intro, Town, Castle, Overworld, Fight)
10. Battle With the Minotaur (Final Fantasy Mystic Quest - Battle Theme, Boss Theme)
 

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Check A Song: "Start, Select, Shadow Man... Death"(Youtube)
Another?: "Dave's Theme"(Youtube)
Nothing unique for the VGM genre, but they use some flutes - giving it a bit of their own flair. They rock, they're heavy and they cover some badass tunes - that's all you need to know.
 

Descendants Of Erdrick - But Thou Must (EP)

Genre: Video Game Metal

From: Austin, Texas (USA)

Year: 2010

Quality: 320 Kbps

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1. It's Dangerous To Go Alone (The Legend Of Zelda - Intro, Dungeon, Triforce)
2. A Slime Draws Near! (Dragon Warrior - Castle, Overworld, Battle)
3. Secret Of Planet Zebes (Metroid - Item Room, Brinstar)
 

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No previews available but I'm gonna post their full length, right after this one. Just though I better post this, since it's pretty hard to find and hey, it's great tunes.
 

The Advantage - Underwear So Big! (EP)

Genre: Video Game Metal / Math Rock

From: Sacramento, California (USA)

Year: 2006

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

 

1. Fester's Quest
2. Gremlins II
3. Gradius II - Boss
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - Technodrome
5. Megaman III - Sparkman
6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Minefield
7. Solar Jetman - Truckstop
8. Final Fantasy

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Check A Song: "Gradius 2"(Youtube)

I think they gave this CD away on tour, so I guess it's kinda hard to find? Whatever, I have it and again, in nice quality (I'm pretty sure I'm the only with all 3 albums and in 320 Kbps). Anyways, if you've listened to their other albums, then you know what to expect.

  

The Advantage - Elf-Titled

Genre: Video Game Metal / Math Rock

From: Sacramento, California (USA)

Year: 2006

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List
 

1. Batman - Stage I
2. Contra - Alien's Lair & Boss Music
3. Double Dragon III - Egypt
4. Ducktails - Moon
5. Metroid - Kraid's Lair
6. Air Fortress - Not Fat Iced Caramel Hazelnut Soy Latte With Extra Whipped Cream
7. Bomberman 2 - Wiggy
8. Castlevania - Intro+Stage I
9. Solar Jetman - Braveheart Level
10. Goonies 2 - Wiseman
11. Double Dragon II - Mission 5;Forest Of Death
12. Castlevania III - Boss Music
13. Megaman II - Stage Select+Metal Man
14. Castlevania II - Woods
15. Guardian Legend - Corridor
16. Wizards & Warriors - Tree Trunk,Woods, Victory

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Check A Song: "Contra - Alien's Lair & Boss Music"(Youtube) 

Another?: "Double Dragon 3 - Egypt"(Youtube) 

Some classic VGM stuff right here and in great bitrate too! It's like a less polished Bit Brigade (or better yet, Bit Brigade is a more polished version of these guys), with the tech-y/shreddy guitars.
 

The Advantage - The Advantage

Genre: Video Game Metal / Math Rock

From: Sacramento, California (USA)

Year: 2004

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List
 
1. Megaman 2: Flashman
 2. Double Dragon 2: Stage 2
3. Goonies 2
4. Bubble Bobble
5. Bubble Bobble: Shark Skeleton
6. Wizards and Warriors: Intro
7. Bomberman 2
8. Bionic Commando: P.O.W. Camp
9. Super Mario Bros. 2: Underworld
10. Super Mario Bros. 2: Overworld
11. Contra: Snowfields
12. Zelda: Fortress
13. Batman 2
14. Megaman 3: Dr. Wiley Stage
15. Double Dragon 2: Story and Boss Music
16. Castlevania 3: Epitaph
17. Ninja Gaiden: Mine Shaft
18. Mario 3: Underworld
19. Blastermaster: Stage 2
20. Ghosts 'n' Goblins: Intro
21. Ghosts 'n' Goblins
22. Castlevania: Stage 3
23. Marble Madness
24. Metal Gear: Jungle
25. Contra: Boss Music
26. Castlevania 3: Evergreen
 

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Check A Song: "Bionic Commando: P.O.W. Camp"(Youtube)
Another?: "Bubble Bobble + Shark Skeleton"(Youtube)

Some classic VGM stuff right here and in great bitrate too! It's like a less polished Bit Brigade (or better yet, Bit Brigade is a more polished version of these guys), with the tech-y/shreddy guitars.

 

Powerglove - Discography

Genre: Instrumental / Video Game Metal / Power Metal / Progressive

From: Boston, Massachusetts (USA)

Quality: All in 320 Kbps

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Total Pwnage EP (2005)

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Check A Song: "Birth Of A God"(Youtube)
 

Metal Combat For The Mortal Man (2007)

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Check A Song: "Power, Wisdom, Courage"(Youtube)

Saturday Morning Apocalypse (2010)

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Check A Song: "Transformers"(Youtube)

TV/Game Metal (2012)

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Check A Song: "The Decisive Battle"(Youtube)

(Re-done songs from every album, the ones that really shine here are the re-done songs from their old EP and the ones from "Metal Kombat For Mortal Men", I would like "The Decisive Battle" with some extra shred plzzz".)

It was bound to happen that this band was gonna get posted here. Perhaps the most popular VGMetal band right now, and for one good reason - they do it right. They don't just stick to the covers like Daniel Tidwell, they add their own flair to it, making the covers sound original. Also their last album was a TV/Movie cover album instead of their usual VG cover and it's where they REAAAAALLY cranked up their whole sound. New album coming out soon I think, start crying out of happiness now.

P.S. Fixed the "Metal Kombat" album and added their Japan-exclusive album "TV/Game Metal".

 

The Megas - Discography

Genre: Video Game Metal

From: Los Angeles, California (USA)

Quality: All in 320 Kbps (With Lyrics)

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Get Equipped (2008)

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Check A Song: "The Message From Dr. Light"(Bandcamp) 

Megatainment (2009)

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Check A Song: "Beneath The Steel"(Youtube)

(A collaboration between The Megas and Entertainment System, pretty damn shreddy)

Get Acoustic (2010)

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Check A Song: "The Annihilation of Monsteropolis"(Bandcamp)

(Get Equipped gone acoustic, some of these songs are longer than the original)

Sparked A War (EP) (2010) (No Lyrics)

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Check A Song: "Super Fighting Robot"(Bandcamp) 

(Featuring the single "You've Sparked A War" from the upcoming album on 3 different versions and 2 unreleased songs)

History Repeating: Blue (2012)

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Check A Song: "Can't Stop the Top"(Bandcamp)

(First part of the History Repeating, shit gets serious here)

One of those classic VGM bands, implementing lyrics that tell their own unique take on the series of Megaman. It's what really sets them apart from all the bands on VGM scene.

Year 200X - We Are Error

Genre: Video Game Metal / Pure Pwnage

From: Lansing, Michigan (USA)

Year: 2008

Quality: 320 Kbps

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1. Mega Man 3 (Title Theme) (intro by Alex Atchley)

2. Ducktales (The Moon)

3. Life Force (Lv. 1 - Lv. 6 - Boss - Lv. 3)

4. Bad Dudes (Lv. 2)

5. Ghosts N Goblins

6. Journey To Silius (Title - Lv. 1 - Lv. 2) (feat. housethegrate)

7. Metal Gear (Jungle)

8. Castlevania III (The Beginning)

9. Ninja Gaiden II (Intro)

10. Contra (Jungle - Base - Waterfall - Snowfield - Alien's Lair)

11. River City Ransom (Boss)

12. Mega Man 2 (Title)

13. Zelda II (Title - Battle - Fairy - Palace)

14. Year 200x - Twin Cobra (Bonus Track)

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Check A Song: "Life Force"(Youtube)

How Bout Another?: "Contra"(Youtube)

Awesome, Guitar-driven, fast-paced VGM for dat ass. Super badass, damn it I want another album by these guys ASAP.

 

Autoscroll - Autoscroll [EP]

Genre: Video Game Metal / Chiptune

From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)

Year: 2012

Quality: 320 Kbps

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1. Intro - Shadow of the Beast [Amiga]
2. Stage Two - Alien 3 [SMD]
3. Beatnik on the Ship - Streets of Rage [SMD]
4. Holidays - Obelix [GB]
5. Elephant - Rod Land [FAM]
6. Love and Peace - Zombie Nation [FAM]
7. Splash Woman - Mega Man 9 [WiiWare]
8. Entrance - Mortal Kombat [SMD]
9. Just Friends - Gimmick! [FAM]

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Check A Song: "Love And Peace"(Bandcamp)

Cheap Dinosaurs's side VGM project. Not your typical VGM songs like Zelda or Mario; and a very unusual style of VGMetal that mixes Chiptune and tiny bit of Jazz. It's like Anamanaguchi started playing Metal and covering Video Game songs - pretty badass.

 

Bit Brigade - Castlebandia

Genre: Video Game Metal / Math-Rock

From: Athens, Georgia (USA)

Year: 2011

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Prelude

2. Epitaph

3. Prayer

4. Beginning

5. Clockwork

6. Mad Forest

7. Destiny

8. The Silence Of The Daylight

9. Bloody Tears

10. Boss Fight

11. Stage End

12. Encounter

13. Within These Castle Walls

14. Pressure

15. Steps

16. Demon Seed

17. Wicked Child

18. Destiny

19. Overture

20. Boss Fight

21. Stage End

22. Vampire Killer

23. Riddle

24. Dwelling Of Doom

25. Dracula - It Begins!

26. Dracula - Big Battle

27. All Clear

28. Evergreen

29. A Requiem

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Check A Song: "Beginning"(Youtube)

It's pretty bombastic, technical rock arrangements that are bound to melt your face off with its shreddy-ness, since everyone is a master of their craft (including the gamer, he's like a prodigy) and is on point with their instruments.

 

Bit Brigade - Contraband

Genre: Video Game Metal / Math-Rock

From: Athens, Georgia (USA)

Year: 2012

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Title Screen

2. Jungle

3. Base

4. Base Boss

5. Victory

6. Waterfall

7. Snowfield

8. Energy Zone

9. Alien's Lair

10. Victory

11. Ending

12. Game Over

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Check A Song: "Alien's Lair + Ending + Game Over (Live)"(Youtube)

Decided to post a Live video instead of a normal one, because the quality of their live videos is pretty great and to show how they do their live shows. One of the band members is a gamer and what he does is just play some game and the band plays along the music, according to the game. As for the music, well it's pretty bombastic, technical rock arrangements that are bound to melt your face off with its shreddy-ness, since everyone is a master of their craft (including the gamer, he's like a prodigy) and is on point with their instruments. 

 

Armcannon - Return Of The Attack Of The Legend Of Pizzor

Genre: VGM / Progressive Metal / 8-Bit

From: Buffalo, New York (USA)

Year: 2009

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Morty Miphon
2. X-1234
3. Two Excellent Italian Siblings
4. Woctor Daily
5. I'm A Real Sexy American Boy
6. Rygar Medley
7. Contra Diction
8. Kiddik 'R' Us
9. Mash Crayon
10. Thrashlevania
11. Bhost Gusters
12. Singularity

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Check A Song: "Woctor Daily"(Youtube)

Don't judge this album just because of the lame-ass cover art, this is equally as awesome as their first album Leg Vacuum. This time, they are covering a few songs from TV Shows and even some vocals, showing more their humorous side. A bit more jazzy sounding than their previous effort (Bonus!!) and just stupidly dope really.

  

Armcannon - Leg Vacuum

Genre: VGM / Progressive Metal / 8-Bit

From: Buffalo, New York (USA)

Year: 2008

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Cranial Syphon (Kraid) (Metroid)

2. Smegmaman III [He Enter Magma] (Megaman 3)

3. Techno (Originalish)

4. Super Cranial Syphon [Drum Poetries] (Super Metroid)

5. Borrow Mega Nuke [Boomer Kuwanger] (Mega Man X)

6. Dutch Town (Tecmo Superbowl)

7. Bigger Boards [Still More Fighting] (Final Fantasy VII)

8. Dozen Elf Death Gel (The Legend of Zelda & The Adventure of Link)

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Check A Song: "Super Cranial Syphon"(Bandcamp)

I know I say this a lot but... this is some pretty amazing stuff. These guys have a similar VGM / Prog Metal style to Metroid Metal, but of course, these dudes don't just cover Metroid songs (even though they cover some Metroid stuff) and also, SYNTHS!!! and a lot of 8-Bit too, which rarely gets used on VGM. Also, this stuff is pretty damn heavy.

Minibosses - Brass 2: Mouth

Genre: VGM / Experimental / Progressive

From: Phoenix, Arizona (USA)

Year: 2011

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Sports!!!
2. Tecmo Bowl
  3. Vantam
4. Excitebike 9
5. The Legend of Zelda
6. The Legend of Hallowbike
7. Ghosts N Goblins
8. Excitebike 11
9. Aphexcitebike
10. La Moto Eccitato
11. Kid Icarus
12. Excitebike 17
13. Super Mario Bros 3
14. Goonies 2
15. Excitebike 20
16. Excitebike 14
17. Excitebike 13
18. It’s Not For Sale, Francis
 

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Check A Song: "Kid Icarus"(Youtube)

Their comeback album, after 5 years they've come back to kick more ass (Cheesy I know)!! More VGM for dat ass, still as rocking as ever with more epic medleys.

 

Minibosses - Brass

Genre: VGM / Experimental / Progressive

From: Phoenix, Arizona (USA)

Year: 2006

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

 1. Castlevania

2. Ninja Gaiden

3. Double Dragon

4. Super Mario Brothers 2

5. Ikari Warriors

6. Blaster master / Contra

7. Mike Tyson's Punchout

8. Kid Icarus

9. Mega Man 2
10. Metroid

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Check A Song: "Super Mario Brothers 2"(Youtube)

Now this is some rocking shit right here. Even though they follow the same formula of VGM, there's something about them that seems very fresh, original and well, better than most who does it. These guys also, instead of doing one song from a game and sticking to that one, they do multiple game songs on one; "Medleys" if you would. I guess another thing that sets them apart is the way this is recorded, it sounds "live", giving this a raw feel to it.

 

Earthbound Papas - Octave Theory

Genre: Progressive Metal / Symphonic / VGM

From: Tokyo, Japan

Year: 2011

Quality: 320 Kbps

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Track List

1. Introduction ~Octopus Theory
2. Liberi Fatali (from FINAL FANTASY VIII)
3. Advent: One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children)
4. Thread of Fate (from GUINSAGA)
5. Metal Hypnotized
6. Eternity (from BLUE DRAGON)
7. The Forest of a Thousand Years
8. Bo-Kon-Ho-Ko (from LOST ODYSSEY)
9. Homecoming

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Check A Song: "One-Winged Angel"(Youtube)

Nobuo's second band and it's actually on the same vein as The Black Mages. Very symphonic and Guitar-driven but this has vocals; Opera-style of vocals and it isn't only FF covers (and if I'm not mistaken, there are a few original pieces). I still like The Black Mages more, but this stuff is pretty cool as well, I highly suggest this if you liked TBM.