Metalocalypse (2006– )

The epic and over-the-top adventures of Dethklok, the world's most successful death metal band.

Creators:

Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small

Stars:

Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small, Mark Hamill

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tommy Blacha	...	Toki Wartooth (59 episodes, 2006-2012)
Brendon Small	...	Nathan Explosion (59 episodes, 2006-2012)
Mark Hamill	...	Senator Stampingston (56 episodes, 2006-2012)
Victor Brandt	...	General Crozier (55 episodes, 2006-2012)
Malcolm McDowell	...	Vater Orlaag (35 episodes, 2007-2012)

Storyline

Dethklok is the biggest, baddest, and most famous heavy metal band in the world. The quintet, consisting of Americans Nathan Explosion (vocals), William Murderface (bass), and Pickles the Drummer, along with Scandinavian guitarists Toki Wartooth and Skwisgaar Skwigelf, have to deal with their fame and other situations in their lives, all the while being monitored by a government organization out to destroy them.

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Plot Keywords:

band | death metal | scandinavian | heavy metal | drummer | 

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Taglines:

We Will Make Everything Metal!

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Music

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Adult Swim [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Death Clock Metalocalypse

Company Credits

Production Co:

Titmouse, Williams Street

Technical Specs

Runtime:

11 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series was originally named Death Clock Metalocalypse. Due to the name "Death Clock" already copyrighted, the name was then changed to Dethklok Metalocalypse. To prevent confusion the name was then shortened to Metalocalypse (the band is still named Dethklok).

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Goofs

The spelling of character's names change throughout the series. For example, Ofdenson's name is spelled Offdenson and Dr. Rockzo's name is spelled Dr. Rockso.

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Quotes

Dr. Rockso: Whadda you do for a living, sell shoes? Cooka-yayah-o!

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Connections

Referenced in Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Deththeme"
Written by Brendon Small
Performed by Dethklok

User Reviews

Dethklok brings metal to the masses.

Jeeze, where do I even start? This show looks really promising. Metalocalypse follows the adventures of the world's most popular band, Dethklok. The half American, half Scandinavian band is the epitome of metal, so much so that they are pretty much useless in every other facet of life, as the first episode shows. Clearly, Brendon Small (the creator of the show) is a metal-head, and as such there are often little nuances and inside jokes that other metal fans will truly appreciate. It's really a bit like Spinal Tap, if they were black-metal. The Norwegian and Swedish guitar players are hysterical, even though you can hardly understand anything they say, but thats what makes them so funny. Their broken English is a perfect play on almost any guitar player from any death/black metal band you can think of. Cameos from Kirk and James from Metallica leave me wondering what other musicians might do voices in upcoming episodes, and how can you not automatically love a show that has Mark Hamill in a recurring role? The music is also worth mentioning, I dunno who is writing it, or if there's actually a real band working behind-the-scenes, but it's all top notch. I have a good feeling most of Dethklok's songs will end up on my playlist.

Another thing I gotta give the show's creators credit for is the band's Myspace page. Despite being strictly anti-Myspace in almost every respect, I couldn't help but admire how not only the band has a Myspace, but even the band members have their own individual ones, with complete profiles, friend's lists, and descriptions that stay completely in character. Genius. Of course, Dethklok wouldn't say they sold out by signing up for Myspace. Instead, they'd say they are making it metal. Then they'd kill you for questioning their motives. Cause of death? Pure brutal-ness.

This first episode was good, but I see a lot of potential for Metalocalypse to become great. I can't even wait to buy the Season 1 DVD.

My only complaint? That episodes are only 15 mins instead of a full half hour.

Add this to the Venture Bros. and there is only one channel I need come Sunday night.