The metadata may be a leftover note from a different unused MIDI ( un32) that is more clearly based on the track. в†‘ The metadata for an early unused version of Donna to the Rescue references Soundgarden - Outshined as its base, but two other unused MIDIs reference the same song as well, yet sound completely different.See the article: Musical inspirations behind Doom's music. в†‘ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The inspirations for the tracks noted above are substantiated by metadata comments found in the unreleased MIDI tracks (archived рџЏ›) released by John Romero, many of which are alternate versions of the MIDI tracks used in Doom.The main riff of this song is a slight rearrangement of the unused one, the tempo is augmented slightly and all the singular drum tracks are merged into one, but the song structure, MIDI instrument selection and drums are otherwise kept completely unchanged.

в†‘ Uses all the same instrument tracks as un19.mid from the unused songs released by John Romero.

In a 2017 interview, Bobby Prince clarified that it was not inspired by any particular song, and was written before having listened to any heavy metal music. The track itself is based around a generic heavy metal riff, meaning that it sounds similar to many different heavy metal songs. Tracks by bands such as Metallica or Pantera have been suggested as sources, but there is no conclusive evidence that supports any particular track. в†‘ The inspiration behind E1M1 - At Doom's Gate has historically been a long-standing issue of discussion and contention among Doom's fanbase.Alice in Chains - We Die Young Д«ody Count - Body Count's in the House

Doom 1 soundtrack