Keep The Flag Flying (Guilty Gear XX Λ Core [2006])

How about a mix of Electric Guitar, an imposing Organ, and delightful Violins for an explosive yet “regal” take on battle music? They aren’t always used in the track either, making the section at the 88 second mark, all the more impactful; I got goosebumps listening to it, taking in those longer Strings with the descending melodies, especially the 1st time around! That section also makes me think of the long history between Sol and Ky for some odd reason, maybe it’s the way all the instruments reunite during that specific moment, makes me think that way. The Drums progress into higher levels of intensity as the track progresses too, this is a keeper for sure!

(Length: 3+ minutes)

Just in time for pride

Naoki Hashimoto - What do you fight for (Guilty Gear -Strive- [2021])

My favorite song from this game, after listening to them all, is from the vampire-alike newcomer! The Metal Guitar rhythm introduced near the beginning carries this song super hard.

The way the lyrics are voiced make for one hell of a cool melody, even managing to make the phrase “sayonara” sound catchy! The meaning of said lyrics are very on-the-nose here, simply describing Nagoriyuki’s relaxed lifestyle in a world developing beyond his age after gaining freedom, almost like that of the Metal Guitar’s surprisingly calm nature in many sections, same for the constant Cymbal with its repetition contributing to that depiction of a warrior in a meditative state of mind. Those Drum rolls are also worthy of mention, they compliment the section transitions the Metal Guitar undergoes quite naturally. This list wouldn’t be complete without at least 1 instance of Guilty Gear music, that's for sure!

(Length: 4+ minutes)