C’mon butt, what if we told you Slipknot’s Iowa, System Of A Down’s Toxicity, Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory, and Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral were actually soundtracks for the 1993 PC game DOOM? You’d probably call us daft and throw a BFG at us, right?
Well guess what — it didn’t happen.
But YouTuber Boiiedoin said:
“Hold my lava-filled shotgun.”
And bloody hell, what they’ve done is lush. 🤘
🕹️ Welcome to Hell… Now with More Slipknot 🎧
Imagine you’re booting up your family’s crusty Windows 95 tower. You’ve got a Capri-Sun, an open packet of Monster Munch, and just enough time before tea to raise hell. But wait — the E1M1 theme is no longer blaring. Instead… it’s Corey Taylor screaming “PEOPLE = SH*T” through a MIDI file so crunchy it could start a mosh pit in MS Paint.
This isn’t a drill.
👺 SLIPKNOT’S “WAIT AND BLEED”
Now sounds like it’s being screamed through a demonic Casio keyboard. You’re not dodging imps anymore — you are the imp, and you’re pissed.
🪓 SYSTEM OF A DOWN’S “CHOP SUEY!”
But make it SNES-style. The opening acoustic riff? Now pure 16-bit church organ nightmare. When Serj yells “WHY’D YOU LEAVE THE KEYS UP ON THE TABLE?” — you’d better believe Doomguy’s flipping a desk and doing a circle strafe around a Hell Knight.
🧪 NINE INCH NAILS’ “CLOSER”
Trent Reznor’s industrial sleaze has never sounded so… arcade horror. Like if Satan discovered LSD and a Roland MT-32.
😭 LINKIN PARK’S “IN THE END”
Honestly? Still makes you cry. But now you’re sobbing while rocket jumping across lava pits.
🎧 What Sorcery Is This?
The wizard behind this madness is Boiiedoin, a YouTuber who’s gone fully off the rails — and we mean that in the most respectful, unhinged way possible. By feeding nu-metal an IV drip of Doom Soundfont, they’ve created something so cursed it swings all the way back around to genius. Like if Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 got possessed by Beelzebub and started screaming about trauma.
If you thought Doom was intense before, try doing it while listening to “Duality” rendered in MIDI. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s like being back in Year 9 IT class with rage in your heart and LimeWire on your floppy disk.
🍄 Bonus Round: Super Mario 64 Joins the Pit
Oh aye, it doesn’t stop with Doom.
Boiiedoin’s also dropped MIDI-mangled versions of metal classics reimagined in the Super Mario 64 soundfont. That’s right — “Crawling” by Linkin Park while backflipping into a painting of fire? Spiritual experience, mun.
Imagine stomping a Goomba while “Before I Forget” blares in Nintendo-core.
If this doesn’t make you believe in multiverses, nothing will.
🧨 WHY THIS IS A TIDY MASTERPIECE
Let’s be real — most tribute or cover projects are either painfully try-hard or sound like your mate Gav after five ciders trying to play “Enter Sandman” on a borrowed bass. But this? This is pure gold-plated nerd-metal wizardry.
- Nostalgia? ✅
- Demonic MIDI energy? ✅
- Songs that shouldn’t work in this format but totally do? ✅✅✅
It’s equal parts cursed and genius, like a Doom mod where Fred Durst is the final boss and Serj Tankian gives you power-ups.
Honestly, if Boiiedoin doesn’t get hired to score a Doom DLC or become Doomguy’s personal MIDI DJ, we riot.
🪦 Final Words Before We Descend Into MIDI Hell
This is what happens when internet weirdos get talented — and we’re so here for it. If you’re not already watching this with your jaw on the floor and your nostalgia circuits fried, then you’re probably a Lost Soul and not the cool kind.
“It’s your turn to use the computer.”
And this time, you’re loading up a playlist that includes Psychosocial, One Step Closer, March of the Pigs… all dripping in retro pixelated fury. 💾
💬 SOUND OFF, DEMON SLAYERS:
Would you play a full Doom WAD with these reimagined classics?
Have a cursed Soundfont project of your own? Drop it in the comments!
Or just yell:
“YESS MUN, MIDI ME UP!”
And we’ll know what you mean. 🤘
🎯 For More MIDI Mayhem:
- YouTube: Boiiedoin’s channel
- Favourite snack for MIDI listening: Skips and sadness
- Best pairing: Doomguy + Duality = OTP
#DoomSoundfont #MIDIcoreMadness #BoiiedoinRules #TheRiffReport #NuMetalNeverDies #YouCantMIDIWithUs
💀 Rip and tear, but make it 16-bit.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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