Merton -]Εnigmα Protocol[-

A picture of the Line 6 Helix Native showing a potential Enigma Protocol patch used for a full sized Helix floor unit (LT being the bare minimum to make this patch possible). Epsilon (v1.0) sits to the side of the window encouraging the user to make the upgrade

I think it's time I upgraded from the baby HX Stomp to an actual Line 6 Helix

Mystic Ark - Are You the True Form of Darkness? (metal cover) YouTube video by Merton VG Metal

Figured I'd show a little love to an under appreciated Enix RPG that never left Japan
#vgmcover #metal #mysticark #superfamicom
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-gX...

As a rookie, I have now learned to fear Dragon Roaches. Liberty help me if a Hive Lord comes up
#helldivers2 #dragonroach #terminids

Enigma Protocol - Hivemindless (demo) YouTube video by Enigma Protocol

So here's the fifth song I made for Enigma Protocol called Hivemindless, and probably the last one I'll release for a while. Need to write some more so I can get a proper full length release going youtu.be/yGcFj8x4RPE

Tales of the Abyss - The Arrow was Shot (metal cover) YouTube video by Merton VG Metal

While I don't really pop up on here that much these days, I still do the VGM cover stuff. Anyways, here's my take on the battle theme from Tales of the Abyss youtu.be/xHohuNJVwU8
#VGMCover #metal #talesof #talesoftheabyss

Enigma Protocol, an industrial/electronic metal project, is writing some music. With Alpha showing Sigma some guitar parts, while Epsilon poses for a selfie behind his keyboard desk [from left to right: Omega, Theta, Delta, Alpha, Chi, Sigma, Epsilon]

EP writing process is going pretty smoothly
#vrmposingdesktop

What might be my new setup for Enigma Protocol going forward. Been having way too much fun with this since I put it together
#guitar #metal #line6 #line6helix #line6hx #midi #morningstarengineering #dunlop #prs #markholcomb

Enigma Protocol - Enigma Protocol (demo) YouTube video by Enigma Protocol

New release: Enigma Protocol's self titled track
youtu.be/oej6YxBXuws?...

2025 Demos - YouTube Enigma Protocol's 3 Song Demo

For those that wanna check it out on YouTube as well, here's a playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

2025 Demos, by Enigma Protocol 3 track album

It's been a few months, but I wanna come back with some cool news. I recently started up my very first solo musical project called Enigma Protocol. For those who love industrial metal, tasty grooves, and electronic atmospheres, you can check it out on my Bandcamp for free
enigmaprotocol.bandcamp.com

If anyone wants to get in touch with me on discord, DM me on here

I'll be distancing myself from Bluesky for a few reasons
- Site activity is dropping
- Recent events with a vTuber that I used to associate with in some way
- Social media is getting too depressing, let's be honest with ourselves

Best birthday gift ever

DIY > AI

To speak in that native tongue, it's a bunch of scheiße. Outright embarrassing

A notification on Bluesky showing that Chiitan potentially liked Merton's recent post about his Castlevania cover

Is this legit? Did I finally make it?

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Rhapsody of the Forsaken (metal cover) YouTube video by Merton VG Metal

I'll admit, for this being my first ever entry into Dwelling of Duels, 4th place isn't that bad. Considering the fierce competition I had to go against

Either way, here's my take on Rhapsody of the Forsaken from Order of Ecclesia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSSl...
#VGMCover #castlevania #metal

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So last night I might've done the unthinkable. I submitted something to this month's Dwelling of Duels competition
It's a first for me, so here's to hoping that I don't disappoint

Treasure of the Rudras - Evil Eyes (metal cover) YouTube video by Merton VG Metal

This lesser known SNES JRPG has a bunch of awesome battle themes, but I had to go with this one because it's my favorite of the bunch www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Qd...
#VGMCover #treasureoftherudras #rudranohihou

Byzantine "Harbingers" Review (IF PROGRESSIVE GROOVE METAL IS A THING THEN THIS IS IT) YouTube video by Thralls Of Metal

@megabeardo.bsky.social getting some love here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdrd...

Bunny Sinon box

Bunny Sinon with other anime figures

New wife for the shelf, first bunbun too

Mixwave - Sleep Token II Drums quick Demo YouTube video by Merton VG Metal

And just because I can, I decided to throw that little ST drums demo up on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoE6...

Sleep Token - II Unveiling an unprecedented level of detail and nuance, capturing every facet of Sleep Token’s iconic drummer. With an expanded arsenal of articulations, velocity layers, and meticulously curated tones...

While I'm a little bummed that I won't be able to do a full blown cover of Like That, The Apparition, or even Dark Signs (or maybe Past Self just for a laugh), at least I know that the drums themselves sound really good out of the box
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I'm hoping for either Abyss or Xillia

The weeb shelf needs more wife

Hyte case too eh?

Congrats to Slowly Crushed, Zack Parrish, Hemophiliac, Steven Hewitt, and prophetik music for placing!

Next month's theme is DS/3DS Month! All songs that originally appear in games released on the DS or 3DS are eligible.

This month's banner art is by Paigeizzle (www.instagram.com/paigeizzle.s...)!

Beyond reason

Peter Kwong, Who Played Rain In ‘Big Trouble in Little China,’ Dies at 73 Peter Kwong, who played Rain, one of the three martial arts warlocks in John Carpenter's 'Big Trouble in Little China' has died.

Think I should rewatch Big Trouble in Little China this weekend in his honor variety.com/2025/film/ob...

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Trepang2 most definitely

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