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.

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

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

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

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

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!

A remix 13 years in the making…

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.

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 UKposts playlist, too. I'm so glad I voted for Kraid on discord.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!!

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.

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

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

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!

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

I always love when the puppets show up!

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

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...

My absolute fav metroid song

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

NO WAY THAT'S RHYTHM THIEF COMING UP NEXT

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

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

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

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..."

Dude your songs keep getting better and better

Okay the puppet choir was adorable!

Your technique is amazing.

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!

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??

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.

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

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

Nice one I'll never grow tired of this tune

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

Challenger Approaching: Rhythm Thief.

While I couldn't think of anything for the main song, the ending acoustic though... "I was watching Television" - NintendoCapriSun

Always loved this song.

Excellent cover!

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

IS THAT RHYTHM THIEF AT THE END

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

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

So amazing, as always

yoooo, King K. Rool's cousin from space also Valstrax theme would be cool

This is fire man! Cool cover!❤‍🔥

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!

YES i love this ty for everything you do.

Yes... Yes . *YES*

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

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

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

Rhythm Thief up next! Awesome! :D

HELL YEAH

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

The choir is beautiful!

THIS IS SO GOOD

now entering the lair of The Kraid!

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.

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!

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

Oh HELL yes!!!

The wait for this was *_dreadful._* Requesting Ark Mall from Astral Chain. ...no I'm not apologizing for that pun.

YES

Man, that was really cool remix of Kraid's LaHOLY S*** RHYTHM THIEF????

If this is what your arrangment of Kraid's Lair can be like, I can only imagine what an arrangement of Lower Norfair/Ridley's Lair could sound like (that isn't acoustic, neat as that end bit was).

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

The Zero Mission remix.

perfect, love the puppet choir lol

Outstanding 👍🏾👏🏾

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

I always loved the Waltz of the Fat Lizard 😂 Hey I'm wondering if you're ever going to re explore the SaGa franchise? I've found your channel through your Romancing SaGa 3 Battle Medley and would love to hear more ❤ (That won't stop me from clicking any new remix though!)

COOOOL ❤

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

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