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"'''Metal'''" {{j|メタル 〜機工城アレキサンダー:起動編〜|Metaru ~Kikō-jō Arekisandā: Kidō-hen~|Metal ~Machine Castle Alexander: Startup~}} is a [[boss theme]] that plays within [[Alexander - The Burden of the Father]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]'', composed by [[Masayoshi Soken]] and arranged by [[Yoshitaka Suzuki]] and Soken. The lyrics were written by [[Michael-Christopher Koji Fox]] and the vocals were provided by both Fox and Soken.
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'''"Metal"''' is a set of boss themes that play within the Burdens of [[Alexander (Final Fantasy XIV)|Alexander]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]'', composed by [[Masayoshi Soken]]. The two themes are known as '''"Metal - Alexander Awakes"''' and '''"Metal - Brute Justice Mode"'''.
 
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An arrangement known as "'''Metal - Brute Justice Mode'''" {{J|メタル:ブルートジャスティスモード ~機工城アレキサンダー:律動編~|Metaru: Burūtojasutisumōdo ~Kikō-jō Arekisandā: Ritsudō-hen~|Metal: Brute Justice Mode ~Machine Castle Alexander: Rhythm~}} plays within [[Alexander - The Burden of the Son]], arranged by [[Ken Ito]] and Soken. The lyrics were written by Fox and the vocals were provided by both Fox and Soken.
   
 
==Game appearances==
 
==Game appearances==
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''===
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
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====''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''====
{{Audio|title="Metal - Alexander Awakes"|filename=Metal Alexander Awakens.ogg}}
 
"Metal - Alexander Awakes" plays when the party fights [[The Manipulator]] within [[Alexander - The Burden of the Father|the Burden of the Father]], the final turn of [[Alexander: Gordias|Gordias]]. True to its name and in sharp contrast to the electric tones of the usual boss theme, [[Locus]], "Metal - Alexander Awakes" is a heavy metal ballad in the language of the [[Goblin (creature)|Goblins]] (perhaps sung by [[Quickthinx Allthoughts]] and his [[Illuminati]]), calling for "the End! Oh, the End! Yes, the End!" of the [[Warriors of Light#Final Fantasy XIV|Warriors of Light]]. "Metal - Alexander Awakes" is also used when the party fights [[Onslaughter]] inside [[Alexander - The Burden of the Son|the Burden of the Son]] and Refurbisher 0 in [[Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator|the Eyes of the Creator]].
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"Metal" plays when the party fights [[the Manipulator]] within {{icon|ffxiv|duty|Alexander - The Burden of the Father}}, the final turn of [[Alexander (Final Fantasy XIV)#Gordias|Gordias]]. True to its name and in sharp contrast to the electric tones of the usual boss theme, "[[Locus]]", "Metal" is a heavy metal ballad in the language of the [[Goblin (creature)|Goblins]] (perhaps sung by [[Quickthinx Allthoughts]] and his [[Illuminati]]), calling for "The end! Oh, the end! Yes, the end!" of the [[Warriors of Light#Final Fantasy XIV|Warrior of Light]]. "Metal" is also used when the party fights [[Onslaughter]] inside {{icon|ffxiv|duty|Alexander - The Burden of the Son}} and [[Refurbisher 0]] in {{icon|ffxiv|duty|Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator}}.
   
Before the party engages these bosses in combat, an instrumental version of "Metal - Alexander Awakes" plays as the ambient music, switching to lyrical mode upon engaging. The lyrical version of the track was also used in a trailer for Alexander at PAX Prime 2015.
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Before the party engages these bosses in combat, an instrumental version of "Metal" plays as the ambient music, switching to lyrical mode upon engaging. The lyrical version of the track was also used in a trailer for Alexander at PAX Prime 2015.
   
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It is the 58th and the last track in ''[[Heavensward: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack]]''.
"Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is the theme of [[Brute Justice]], the final boss of [[Alexander: Midas]], created by the fusion of Onslaughter and its four sentai-like robots from [[Alexander - The Arm of the Son|the Arm of the Son]], deep within the Burden of the Son. Fittingly for Brute Justice, who is likely modeled after [[wikipedia:Voltron|Voltron]], "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is a 70s Tokusatsu-style jazz theme, created by remixing "Metal - Alexander Awakes" and [[Locus]].
 
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{{audio|filename=FFXIV Brute Justice Theme.ogg|title="Metal - Brute Justice Mode"}}
 
"Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is the theme of [[Brute Justice]] within Alexander - The Burden of the Son, the final boss of [[Alexander (Final Fantasy XIV)#Midas|Midas]], created by the fusion of Onslaughter and its four sentai-like robots from {{icon|ffxiv|duty|Alexander - The Cuff of the Son}}, deep within Alexander - The Burden of the Son. Fittingly for Brute Justice, who is likely modeled after [[wikipedia:Voltron|Voltron]], "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is a 70s Tokusatsu-style jazz theme, created by remixing "Metal" and "Locus".
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"Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is the 10th track in ''[[The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack]]''.
   
 
A goblin in [[Idyllshire]] sings his own version of the song: "Smack whack crack wham bang bonk boom! Gob building fancy new room!"
 
A goblin in [[Idyllshire]] sings his own version of the song: "Smack whack crack wham bang bonk boom! Gob building fancy new room!"
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====''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers]]''====
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"Metal - Brute Justice Mode (Journeys)" plays as the boss theme against [[Brute Justice]] and [[Cruise Chaser]] in {{icon|ffxiv|duty|The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate)}}.
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It is the 2nd track in ''[[Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack]]''.
   
 
==Lyrics==
 
==Lyrics==
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The official lyrics of "Metal" were released on ''[[Heavensward: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack]]''.
===Metal - Alexander Awakes===
 
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:Snap click crank wirr whizz wham boom!
 
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===Metal===
 
:Snap click crank whirr whizz wham boom!
 
:Wheels humsing uplander doom!
 
:Wheels humsing uplander doom!
 
:Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
 
:Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
 
:Ah, nearsoon firebloom, crimson FOOM!
 
:Ah, nearsoon firebloom, crimson FOOM!
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:Stop dizzyheels of the wicked.
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:Stop dizzyheels of the wicked
:Defuse, pop! Debone, slop! Deflate...
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:Defuse, pop! Debone, slup! Deflate...
:No busydeals for the wicked.
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:No busydeals for the wicked
 
:Too late, far too late, far too late!
 
:Too late, far too late, far too late!
   
:Wake the metal! (boom gobbiedoom!)
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:Wake the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Create the Metal! (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Create the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
:Enfold the Metal! (boom gobbiedoom!)
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:Enfold the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Control the Metal! (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Control the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Embrace the Metal! (boom gobbiedoom!)
 
:Reraise the Metal! (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Embrace the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Restore the Metal! (boom gobbiedoom!)
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:Reraise the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
:Live for the Metal! (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Restore the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
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:Live for the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
   
:Clap tick clank purr kizz blam crash!
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:Slap tick clank purr fizz blam crash!
 
:Bluehand back, uplander bash!
 
:Bluehand back, uplander bash!
:Whack vroom clap slam sing spinny splash!
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:Whack vroom clap slam zing spinny splash!
 
:Not farsoon we smash heads, we dash!
 
:Not farsoon we smash heads, we dash!
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:Boom! gobbie-bombs gobbie-neckbreaks
 
:Boom! gobbie-bombs gobbie-neckbreaks
 
:Again and again and again!
 
:Again and again and again!
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:The end! Oh, the end! Yes, the end!
 
:The end! Oh, the end! Yes, the end!
   
:Wake the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Wake the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Create the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Create the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
:Enfold the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Enfold the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Control the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Control the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
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:Embrace the Metal! (Metal!)
 
:Reraise the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Embrace the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
:Restore the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Reraise the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
:Live for the Metal! (Metal!)
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:Restore the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
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:Live for the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
   
 
===Metal - Brute Justice Mode===
 
===Metal - Brute Justice Mode===
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:Wheels humsing uplander doom!
 
:Wheels humsing uplander doom!
 
:Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
 
:Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
:Ah, nearsoon firebloom crimson foom!
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:Ah, nearsoon firebloom, crimson FOOM!
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:Stop busydeals of the wicked,
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:Stop dizzyheels of the wicked
:Defuse, pop! Debone, slop! Deflate...
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:Defuse, pop! Debone, slup! Deflate...
   
 
:Brute Justice Transmode!
 
:Brute Justice Transmode!
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:Delirium unsuspected
 
:Delirium unsuspected
   
:Static tuned in to reason (We're falling back right in with the system)
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:Static tuned in to reason (Yes, falling back right in with the system)
 
:Time in the aether deepens (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
 
:Time in the aether deepens (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
:Transmissions blink uncompleted (We're falling back right in with the system)
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:Transmissions blink uncompleted (Yes, falling back right in with the system)
 
:Seven two three two three...<send> (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
 
:Seven two three two three...<send> (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
   
:Falling back right in with the system
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:Yes, falling back right in with the system
 
:Who'll see you falling back to the end
 
:Who'll see you falling back to the end
 
:When falling back is better than simply
 
:When falling back is better than simply
 
:Falling back into pieces again
 
:Falling back into pieces again
   
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==Live performances==
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===''[[The Primals: Zepp Tour 2018 - Trial By Shadow]]''===
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"Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" were performed by [[the Primals]] in a live concert.
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==Arrangement album appearances==
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===''[[The Primals (album)|The Primals]]''===
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Arrangements of both "Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" appear in the Primals' debut album.
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===''[[Journeys: Final Fantasy XIV ~Arrangement Album~]]''===
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Band arrangements of "Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" are performed by the Primals which appear in this album.
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==External links==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7LiDzSBvaM Metal - Alexander Awakes (PAX Prime 2015 Version) - YouTube]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHay26m_gcE FINAL FANTASY XIV Journeys – Metal – Brute Justice Mode Music Video THE PRIMALS - YouTube]
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[[Category:Battle themes from Final Fantasy XIV]]
 
[[Category:Battle themes from Final Fantasy XIV]]

Revision as of 14:04, 16 January 2022

"Metal" (メタル 〜機工城アレキサンダー:起動編〜, Metaru ~Kikō-jō Arekisandā: Kidō-hen~?, lit. Metal ~Machine Castle Alexander: Startup~) is a boss theme that plays within Alexander - The Burden of the Father in Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, composed by Masayoshi Soken and arranged by Yoshitaka Suzuki and Soken. The lyrics were written by Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and the vocals were provided by both Fox and Soken.

An arrangement known as "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" (メタル:ブルートジャスティスモード ~機工城アレキサンダー:律動編~, Metaru: Burūtojasutisumōdo ~Kikō-jō Arekisandā: Ritsudō-hen~?, lit. Metal: Brute Justice Mode ~Machine Castle Alexander: Rhythm~) plays within Alexander - The Burden of the Son, arranged by Ken Ito and Soken. The lyrics were written by Fox and the vocals were provided by both Fox and Soken.

Game appearances

Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

"Metal" plays when the party fights the Manipulator within Alexander - The Burden of the Father Alexander - The Burden of the Father, the final turn of Gordias. True to its name and in sharp contrast to the electric tones of the usual boss theme, "Locus", "Metal" is a heavy metal ballad in the language of the Goblins (perhaps sung by Quickthinx Allthoughts and his Illuminati), calling for "The end! Oh, the end! Yes, the end!" of the Warrior of Light. "Metal" is also used when the party fights Onslaughter inside Alexander - The Burden of the Son Alexander - The Burden of the Son and Refurbisher 0 in Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator.

Before the party engages these bosses in combat, an instrumental version of "Metal" plays as the ambient music, switching to lyrical mode upon engaging. The lyrical version of the track was also used in a trailer for Alexander at PAX Prime 2015.

It is the 58th and the last track in Heavensward: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

"Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is the theme of Brute Justice within Alexander - The Burden of the Son, the final boss of Midas, created by the fusion of Onslaughter and its four sentai-like robots from Alexander - The Cuff of the Son Alexander - The Cuff of the Son, deep within Alexander - The Burden of the Son. Fittingly for Brute Justice, who is likely modeled after Voltron, "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is a 70s Tokusatsu-style jazz theme, created by remixing "Metal" and "Locus".

"Metal - Brute Justice Mode" is the 10th track in The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

A goblin in Idyllshire sings his own version of the song: "Smack whack crack wham bang bonk boom! Gob building fancy new room!"

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

"Metal - Brute Justice Mode (Journeys)" plays as the boss theme against Brute Justice and Cruise Chaser in The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate).

It is the 2nd track in Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

Lyrics

The official lyrics of "Metal" were released on Heavensward: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.

Metal

Snap click crank whirr whizz wham boom!
Wheels humsing uplander doom!
Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
Ah, nearsoon firebloom, crimson FOOM!
Stop dizzyheels of the wicked
Defuse, pop! Debone, slup! Deflate...
No busydeals for the wicked
Too late, far too late, far too late!
Wake the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Create the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Enfold the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Control the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Embrace the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Reraise the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Restore the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Live for the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Slap tick clank purr fizz blam crash!
Bluehand back, uplander bash!
Whack vroom clap slam zing spinny splash!
Not farsoon we smash heads, we dash!
Boom! gobbie-bombs gobbie-neckbreaks
Again and again and again!
Doom! gobbie-hands gobbie-endmakes
The end! Oh, the end! Yes, the end!
Wake the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Create the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Enfold the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Control the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Embrace the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Reraise the metal (doom gobbieboom!)
Restore the metal (boom gobbiedoom!)
Live for the metal (doom gobbieboom!)

Metal - Brute Justice Mode

Snap click crank whirr whizz wham boom!
Wheels humsing uplander doom!
Crack thoom snap bam bim bangy zoom!
Ah, nearsoon firebloom, crimson FOOM!
Stop dizzyheels of the wicked
Defuse, pop! Debone, slup! Deflate...
Brute Justice Transmode!
Twenty-two sectors tested
Fragments in one direction
Celestial noise detected
Delirium unsuspected
Static tuned in to reason (Yes, falling back right in with the system)
Time in the aether deepens (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
Transmissions blink uncompleted (Yes, falling back right in with the system)
Seven two three two three...<send> (Who'll see you falling back to the end)
Yes, falling back right in with the system
Who'll see you falling back to the end
When falling back is better than simply
Falling back into pieces again

Live performances

The Primals: Zepp Tour 2018 - Trial By Shadow

"Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" were performed by the Primals in a live concert.

Arrangement album appearances

The Primals

Arrangements of both "Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" appear in the Primals' debut album.

Journeys: Final Fantasy XIV ~Arrangement Album~

Band arrangements of "Metal" and "Metal - Brute Justice Mode" are performed by the Primals which appear in this album.

External links