Doom (1993) is legendary for its relentless action, brutal difficulty, and, of course, its killer metal-inspired soundtrack. As a guitarist and a long-time Doom fan, I decided to pay tribute to one of the most underrated tracks in the game: E3M1 "Deep Into the Code." However, what was meant to be a full guitar cover ended up being tragically—and hilariously—cut short. 

28 Seconds of Doom (Literally)

I started strong, fingers locked in on the fretboard, nailing the opening riff of Deep Into the Code while Doomguy ripped through the halls of Hell. The goal? Rock out to the full track while surviving in Episode 3, Mission 1. But fate had other plans.

At exactly 25 seconds, Doomguy met an untimely and embarrassing end, plastered by the demonic hordes before the music could even hit full stride. Game over, music over, metal dreams crushed.

Doom's Music – A Metalhead's Playground

Composed by Bobby Prince, the Doom soundtrack is infamous for its heavy metal influences, drawing inspiration from bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Pantera. Deep Into the Code is no exception—it's a driving, intense track that perfectly captures the chaos of Doom's third episode.

As a guitarist, playing Doom's music is like stepping into a power stance and letting pure aggression flow through the strings. But as a Doom player? Well… let's just say my reflexes were a little rusty.

Lessons Learned – More Riffs, Less Death?

Watch the Video

If you want to witness the fastest failed guitar cover of a Doom song, check out the video here. Got a favorite Doom track you'd like to see covered (without an early game over)? Drop your suggestions in the comments!

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