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The track has been ported for use in Super Mario World romhacks by users like AntiDuck, appearing in projects like Hyperion .

The track was composed by Bee Hunter , whose energetic and percussive style defined many of the custom levels in the early 2000s fangame scene.

The is a long-form version of one of the most recognizable themes from the fan-made PC game Super Mario Bros. 3: Mario Forever . Originally composed by Bee Hunter (Tomasz Krajewski), the track serves as the intense backdrop for the "Tanks" levels, specifically in World 8. Track Origins and History apoplexy_tanks_30_minutes_extended_mix

While famously associated with Mario Forever , the song was originally created for a 1995 PC game called Rocks 'n' Diamonds .

The theme has been widely remixed and ported across different fan projects: The track has been ported for use in

Experience the driving intensity of the original track in this high-quality port often used in the Mario community: SMWC's Greatest Hits: Mario Forever - Apoplexy Tanks SMW Central YouTube• Sep 4, 2018 Apoplexy Tanks (Mario Forever) Synthwave Remix 2021

It is often cited by the community as a standout track because of its driving beat and sense of impending doom, perfectly matching the "tank" theme. Musical Variations 3: Mario Forever

A 2021 Synthwave version by Sunchipp Radio gives the track a retro-80s feel.