Cover songs will certainly never go out of style, and neither will classic video game systems like the Nintendo NES or Super Nintendo. So, when those two elements collide, it’s no wonder the result is magical.

YouTuber 8 Bit Musician has taken iconic hard rock and metal tunes and given them an 8-bit makeover. From Tool to Black Sabbath to Ghost, this anonymous creator clearly loves themselves some rock music (and video games, obviously.)

Embedded below for your listening pleasure is 8 Bit Musician’s covers of some of the biggest hard rock and metal songs we all know and love. Enjoy!

Tool – “Schism”

Iron Maiden – “The Trooper”

Black Sabbath – “War Pigs”

Pantera – “Cemetery Gates”

Ghost – “Cirice”

Slayer – “Angel of Death”

8 ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own

• Iron Maiden – ‘The Number Of The Beast’

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  It was difficult to pick just one album from Maiden to include on this list, but we picked The Number Of The Beast for its historical significance of it being the first Maiden album to feature Bruce Dickinson. (FYI:  Runner-up was 'Powerslave.')

• Slayer – ‘Reign In Blood’

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  If someone creates a “best metal albums” list and a Slayer album isn’t on it, does it actually exist?  No…it doesn’t, and if your metal collection doesn’t include this iconic album, it’s just sorely lacking.

• Metallica – ‘Master Of Puppets’

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  More like 'Masterpiece of Puppets.'  Everyone should obey this album.
• Dio – ’Holy Diver’

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  The late Ronnie James Dio was 5’4”, but his voice could move mountains, and it’s on full display on this iconic metal album.

• Motorhead – ‘Ace Of Spades’

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  We’re certainly born to lose, but we live for this Motorhead album.

• Megadeth – ‘Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?’

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  Speaking of “buying,” BUY THIS ALBUM RIGHT NOW IF YOU SOMEHOW DON'T HAVE IT!
• Judas Priest – ‘British Steel’

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  Like actual steel, this Priest classic is f*cking solid.

• Motley Crue – ‘Shout At The Devil’

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  Badass and glam-influenced and proud of it! Also, that title track, though…

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