Bobby Prince's original Doom soundtrack, the one that launched a thousand headbangs. This 1997 release compiles the MIDI metal tracks that defined PC gaming in the early 90s, and even in their raw General MIDI form, these compositions absolutely rip.
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"At Doom's Gate" is one of the most recognizable opening riffs in video game history, a thrash-metal statement of intent that told every PC owner in 1993 exactly what they were in for. "Running From Evil" has that unstoppable forward momentum that perfectly matches Doom II's pace, while "Shawn's Got The Shotgun" grooves with this cocky swagger.
"Kitchen Ace (And Talking Names)" is surprisingly funky for a game about shooting demons. The track names are half inside jokes and half genuine mood-setters: "Waiting For Romero To Play," "The Demons From Adrian's Pen," "Donna To The Rescue" all reference id Software staff.
"Suspense" and "Sinister" show Prince's range beyond pure aggression, delivering genuinely tense atmospheric pieces. "Dark Halls" has this creeping bassline that still sounds menacing decades later. This is the soundtrack that proved games could have music as intense and memorable as any metal album, and the fact that it was all done in MIDI makes it even more impressive.