Doom - Suspense remake by Andrew Hulshult 

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This went from mid-episode to final boss theme.

“It’s only natural to imitate success. Throughout history, there are countless examples of clones, shameless mimics that ride aboard the coattails of others. Call it inspiration, a homage, or just a plain ripoff, no good idea goes without a few retreads. On rare occasions, a game’s influence will be such that it not only inspires a few imitations, but forge an entirely new genre. *_’DOOM’_* is a massively important step in the development of 3D action games, one that defined the first person shooter, and changed gaming forever.” -Stuart “Ahoy” Brown

when the oreo falls in the milk and time slows down

This is incredible. E1M5 always resonated with me. This perfects everything about it. The first part of the song is the slow revelation of something horrific unfolding… like the serial killer showing up in your living room… or the crazy demonic drowned ghost girl crawling out of your TV… then the Metal hits, and whatever it is, realizes it came into the wrong goddamned room.

I'll never forget the first time I made it to this map as a kiddo back in 1997. Up until then I'd had a fun time slaughtering demons and breezing through levels while jamming out to the MIDI rock songs. Then this map loads and I'm standing off on one side of a pit of acid, and this song hits me like a semi truck. Before I could fully take in the sudden shift from rock n' roll to gloom and despair, I'm immediately assaulted by invisible pinkies for the first time ever. My poor 9 year old brain just could not wrap itself around that idea, and it caused me to panic. I remember taking a couple shots with my shotgun but quickly realized that I would be overwhelmed by the invisible pinkies and ended up fleeing past the acid pool and deeper into the level. While sprinting to get away from them I was swarmed by even more enemies. My death came very swiftly, and in that moment I realized that I truly was alone and doomed. Having experienced my first death in Doom on this very depressing map, my views shifted. I had thought that Doom was a thrilling slaughterfest, killing demons while jamming out to rock music. I realized that there was a reason why I was supposed to be killing them so ruthlessly and mercilessly. It wasn't to get a high score or body count. No, I was fighting for my very life. I hit the reload button and started the map again. I refused to let the game break me, and I got a hell of a lot more brutal with them.

This is the kind of theme that starts to make you feel hopeless, that regardless of how many demons you kill, there will be another legion to take their place. That you, like all you stand for, are destined to die off, and accept the defeat of the human race. But then the song gives you the twist, it pushes you further, it gives you the power you need to slay the demonic forces and fight until they all die, or you die. I gotta say, this is one hell of a masterpiece.

If a decent Doom movie were ever to be made, this should totally be the trailer theme or the main theme of the movie itself. It has a lot of build up, and encapsulates the sinister darkness of hells legions so well.

I cannot believe this album is going to be in a remaster of DOOM. Absolutely incredible and I cannot wait to hear what you've cooked up for DOOM II

When choir starts, it ALWAYS gives me goosebumps-

Heard this in the new release of the game. Utterly blew me away. You own this track now, no doubt. This is the definitive version, full-stop. Can't possibly be improved.

Wow..this remake..just WOW! Why hasn't "Id" already put you on contract?! Without a doubt the best version of this track that I have EVER heard. Keep up this fantastic job! You just got yourself a new subscriber

i feel like this would fade perfectly into his remake of "into sandy's city"

Brutal, epic and beautiful.... That's all my words!

It sounds like a movie trailer now

You do the best Doom covers around, man! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing your tracks for "Bombshell"

That was hands down the most epic re imagining of any video game song I've ever heard. What a fantastic job.

So much love this track in brutal doom. Awesome! Goosebumps on my skin.

Goosebumps. Hairs literally standing straight up. This is how it sounded to me playing the game at 12 years old. Perfection!

What a good set of strings. Kudos, Andrew, you've made my evening with this songs :)

I'm back! Outstanding andrew, you're an absolute genius for redesigning these classical songs, but I need you to do something for me, please... I need this... I've listened to many different remakes from other people, there are two songs I wanna hear from you, and that is none other than "Sign of Evil (E1M8 Map)" and "Nobody told me about ID (E2M8 Map)" I'm counting on you man... xD

I cannot get over the degree to which you have absolutely nailed each and every one of these tracks so far. Seriously, amazing. Thank you.

i thought i had found my fav version of this track a few years ago and it was awesome i could listen to it over and over......but this? this version just blows it out of the water. no comparison. this is hands down the best version ive ever heard. youre truly a master at what you do

totally impressed by your rendition. I'm in awe.

This remake is really out of this world. Amazing. Sounds very professional to my ears. It got me wondering, where are these vocals on the background from? By the way, do you happen to plan on remaking the TNT Soundtrack? I would love to see your style on the Death's Bells song (MAP04, MAP13 and MAP29). Best regards.

Hell yeah, I just love these remakes, can't wait for another one to come out!

I always get goose bumps when I hear this song in Doom 2016 for some reason this song is one of my favorites since 1993 love this version well done

Love this. Looking forwards to Bombshell!

you got them good skills 👌

4 minutes of pure awesomeness

I fucking love the original and this somehow makes it even better.

This is my favourite Doom soundtrack piece, and until this one, I didn't really like any remakes of it... but you, sir, have done it justice. Well done. I'll be checking out your other work next.

imagine descending into total darkness then seeing a red flame below and then passing through on to a platform made of bone and flesh being lowered into the place to a place to where Evil festers and slumbers and waits to return, watching its armies march towards the place to call home and gasping in horror as your fellow marines are ripped apart and brought back as monsters barely any humanity left in their faces joining the slow marching ranks of the damned that desire your world and the flesh and blood that walk upon it. You have two choices die become that which you see in Nightmares are grip your weapon and Rip and Tear all in your path,No quarter,No reason just Eternal Hatred to the Damned and the Desire for their dying screams and corpses littering the blood and bone dust beneath your feet. They Live in Hell but Know they will Know DOOM.

The chorus elevated this beyond recognition

You know. I like this a lot! I like how the first few levels are these intense, blood pumping, hyping metal tracks that get the player hooked into the game, they are jamming, having lots of fun, having a great time, and then later the music in later levels begin to give off a feeling of horror. I feel like that must have been done on purpose. Have the first songs make the player feel like they are invincible and they have nothing to fear, only to later shock them with horror music to catch the player off guard and make them feel nervous. As if they slowly begin to realize that they may not be as invincible as they thought they were. It gives almost like a false sense of security, only to then sucker punch you with the scary stuff. I kind of like it more when DooM is trying to have a combination of action and horror rather than just being plain action like the new Doom games (Doom 2016 & Eternal), or just plain horror like Doom 3 tried to be. Not that there is anything wrong with Doom 2016 and Eternal, in fact they are really fantastic games, but I love the feeling the classic games give off more. You feel invincible because you have these super cool weapons, from a pistol to a shotgun, to a rocket launcher, the plasma rifle, to the BFG 9000, and your character is super strong and fast, but at the same time there are these scary monsters prowling around waiting for you to arrive at the room they are hiding in and assault you, so you still keep your guard up and look around checking every corner for demons, and listening for any growling or screeching of any demons nearby. I just love this feeling of feeling badass at first, then realizing the seriousness of the situation I'm in.

I just see the movie how doomguy walks in room with a lot of blood, dead body everywhere (at time 0:00 to 1:25) then doomguy sees from the window fucking horde of demons coming for him (at time 1:25 to 2:05) then he starts to shoot with his shotgun at demons and every single drum is his shots (at time 2:05 to 2:40) then he realize he is out of ammo (at time 2:40 to 2:45) then finds minigun and real slaughter comes on, brutal fight with parts of shattered demons flying around (at time 2:45 to 4:00) and then is doomguy overwhelmed and dies (at time 4:00 to end) :'( I am crying :'(

If only they'd made a new Doom movie... A real one with a real director that wants to do a good movie. And this man to make the soundtrack.

This captures the true feeling of hell and despair, no matter how much weapons and ammo you have, there will be too many demons, and eventually you will die

one of the best level in doom

*Tips hat in sheer awe* ... You're an amazing composer. Dear god

This is one of the better remixes of this song I have heard. In fact, I would argue that this is a "re-mastering" of the song because not only does it meet the original in quality, it surpasses it. And the atmosphere? 11/10

8 years ago... this is still the most epic song ever fucking made!!! 🤘🤘🤘 It's just pure brilliance!

The vocals remind me of 'Revival' on the Halo 4 OST ;) Really cool. Doom has some really well composed tracks and it's great hearing what different artists do with them to put their own spin on it.

Amazing how much you were able to create out of this super simple track... :D While still keeping the integrity of the original...

Suspense FOREVER BEST SOUND TRACK!!!

This is phenomenal.

When your screen freezes

Pretty good. I liked the choir.

This has been out for 9 years?! This goes entirely too hard

PLEASE MAKE MORE!!! This is my number #1 song for Doom. Beating out BFG division, only thing they fear, Doom 4 menu, sandy city Doom 1 map, and Shawn's got a shotgun... More Thx. GG'S

Nice work. Can't wait to hear the remade version of "On the Hunt"

When you're totally exhausted from work, queuing at the store and finding that there's no shopping trolley left and you see that your favorite beer is sold out...

Chills

this takes skill and talent... I'm in awe

Masterpiece

simply epic

Formidable remake. Congratulations.

Man Id love to get these covers to gzdoom. Imagine Brutal Doom with these tracks.

Awesome work by the end of the song i was just Breathless is amazing how good turn out this particular tune, for me the most of the Doom songs are plain Metal but songs like this give depth to play doom and you just perfected a Classic track like this, thank you.

This...This...This must be in Doom Metal 5 O_o

The sound of Doomguy walking through the dark halls of the Phobos Lab

I really prefer Andrew's remixes compared to others, but they are all very talented. ☺️

favorite.

NGL, Suspense is my fav of all the songs.

I may be a tad bit late but this is fucken amazing. It's as great as the original and i love it

Suspense just went from a mid tear doom song that I forgot easily to my favorite doom track of all time!

Baking a potato has never been so intense

Yes. Just yes. There is nothing else to say. Yes.

Sexiest Remix Ever. I love it!!!!

The blood boils...it's time to go beyond one limits and return your enemies back to the pit.

Finally. A good version. I mean I loved the original feel but this is good.

Awesome Remake Dude !!

great work

This is a most excellent cover

Andrew, this is fantastic. I think you could make it even better, and more foreboding by simply reducing the tempo by 10% or so.

Long Live Doom & all its great music tracks some more so than others. 😊

you're all "doomed"

Still gives me goosebumps

this sounds a bit like clubbed to death from matrix in the beginning, epic stuff

Damn this is good.

my favorite song

Oh my god. Awesome remake.

My reaction back when I was playing DOOM back in the mid '90s was "Mommy, this scawy mad scientist music is about to bwing Fwankenstein out of the swime on this Mawtian pwanet!" LOL!

Fantastic work as always :D

this is epic. I put this into one of my music wads. it's brilliant

wow so cool music

i hate hate hate remixes.... but not this one... this one is simply AMAZING!!

This is amazing!!!

Hey wait a minute... that space marine has a big musical note on his visor!

This is really cool!!!!!

masterly

damn this remake is badass

Its just you versus the hoard There's many of them and they're everywhere No matter how many you kill in the next room there's just even more But you're the Doom Guy So you keep killing demons until there's no more to kill

damnit, this is good

This is great!They should create a new metal genre just for this song, and they should call it: horror metal.

You just got to do phobos anomaly man

omg and to think I love the original one still do but omg this is a true master piece I can't wait Intel I get a good enough pc or gaming laptop so I can download brutal doom and all its glory

If there wil be new *DooM* movie, it will need this remixed soundtrack and this song as its theme.

Everybody gangsta until you get stuck with 3 Pinkies

damn and I thought sonic clangs music for last man standing doom 3 was the best remake this definitely takes the cake, cant wait to see how you do evil incarnate NONE have managed to make a good remake of it