The Best of Heavy Metal NES Music

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A look at the best of heavy metal music from the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

Best of Heavy Metal NES Music

NES music, including heavy metal, has grown in popularity in recent years. While some may argue that the quality of the music is poor, there are those of us who enjoy listening to it. There are a number of reasons why NES music, including heavy metal, is so appealing.

Top 5 Songs

The best of heavy metal NES music includes some of the most iconic and well-loved songs from classic NES games. Here are our top 5 picks:

1. “Heavy Metal Monsters” from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game – This song is an absolute banger, and perfectly captures the energy and attitude of the TMNT games. It’s fast-paced, furious, and will get your blood pumping.

2. “Snake Man” from Mega Man 3 – This song is one of the most recognizable and beloved Mega Man tunes, and for good reason. It’s catchy, memorable, and just plain fun to listen to.

3. “Stage 2” from Godkiller – Thissong is dark, atmospheric, and absolutely shreds. It perfectly sets the tone for the game it comes from, and is just a great metal song in general.

4. “Guardian Legend Theme” from The Guardian Legend – This song is an epic mix of metal and electronic elements that creates a truly unique and catchy sound. It’s also one of the most iconic songs in the NES library.

5. “Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy II” from SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – This song might be a bit of an unconventional choice, but it’s just too good to ignore. It’s a genuinely great metal song with a perfect sense of humor to match its game of origin.

Best of the Best

The best of the best of Heavy Metal NES Music, all in one place. From classic songs like “Metal Gear” and “Contra” to more modern hits like “Megaman 2” and “Castlevania”, this playlist has it all. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or just looking for some good old fashioned gaming tunes, this is the playlist for you!

Honorable Mentions

There are a few honorable mentions that didn’t quite make the top 10, but are still great pieces of NES music nonetheless. Here they are in no particular order:

-Kickle Cubicle (Kickle Cubicle)
-Mega Man 2 (Mega Man 2)
-Ninja Gaiden (Ninja Gaiden)
-Super C (Super C)
– Contra (Contra)

Best of the Rest

There were a lot of great heavy metal songs on the NES. Here are some of the best of the rest.

-Runnin’ with the Devil by Van Halen
-Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses
-I Wanna Rock by Twisted Sister
-Mouth for War by Pantera
-Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue
-Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
– die in a fire my chemical romance

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