|
Dethklok
Dethklok is a fictional melodic death metal band featured in the Adult Swim animated television series ''Metalocalypse'', known for its satirical or parodic lyrical themes. The first official Dethklok album was released on September 25, 2007, entitled '' The Dethalbum''. The album debuted at number 21 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top 200 list. The band released '' Dethalbum II'' on September 29, 2009, and toured with Mastodon, High on Fire, and Converge. The band's third album, '' Dethalbum III'', was released on October 16, 2012. The soundtrack to the special episode '' Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem'' was released on October 29, 2013. A real band was set up in order to perform the band's music in live shows. Both bands were created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha. The music heard on Metalocalypse is performed by Brendon Small, with others needed for live concerts and albums. On August 25, 2017, Brendon Small released his second solo album, '' Brendon Small's Galak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Metalocalypse Characters
This is a list of characters in the American animated television series ''Metalocalypse''. Survival from near fatal injuries in the show is a common running gag; a character may be burned, maimed or hurt in some manner and still be able to return in later episodes. Dethklok Dethklok is depicted as an extremely popular and successful death metal band, described by their adversaries, the Tribunal, as the "world's greatest cultural force." The band has five members: frontman and lead vocalist Nathan Explosion, lead guitarist Skwisgaar Skwigelf, rhythm guitarist Toki Wartooth, drummer "Pickles the drummer", and bassist William Murderface. The band's fan base includes billions of metal fanatics, who frequently endanger themselves to watch the band perform live."The Curse of Dethklok". ''Metalocalypse''. No 1, season 1. (August 6, 2006) "Reporter: They are called pain waivers. Fans are signing their lives away releasing Dethlok from any and all liability." With their widespread commer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalocalypse
''Metalocalypse'' is an American Musical film, musical adult animated television series created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha for Adult Swim. It premiered on August 6, 2006. The television program centers on the larger-than-life melodic death metal band Dethklok, and often portrays dark and macabre content, including such subjects as violence, death, and the drawbacks of fame, with hyperbole, hyperbolic black comedy. The show was widely heralded as both a parody and a pastiche of heavy metal culture. The music, written by guitarist/creator Brendon Small, was credited to the band and featured in most episodes. The animation was often carefully synced to the music with the chord positions and fingering of the guitar parts shown in some detail. The show was canceled in 2013. In 2021, Adult Swim announced a direct-to-video film had been greenlit; the film ''Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar'' was released on August 22, 2023, on Blu-ray and digital. Overview In the series, Deth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brendon Small
Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, director, producer, and musician who is known for co-creating the animated series ''Home Movies'' (1999–2004, with Loren Bouchard) and ''Metalocalypse'' (2006–2013, with Tommy Blacha). He also writes the music, and is the main performer for the fictional melodic death metal band Dethklok, which began as the subject of ''Metalocalypse'' but has taken on a life of its own, with four albums and an occasional live touring band, headed by Small. Small has also released two albums under his own name, in a similar musical style to Dethklok. Early life and education Small was born in Illinois in 1975. He moved to California as a child. Small started learning guitar at the age of 14 after a kid in his neighborhood began teaching him about guitar and music. At his first public performance, his hands shook so wildly that he had trouble controlling the guitar. It would be another ten years befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dethalbum III
''Dethalbum III'' is the third full-length album by virtual death metal band Dethklok, from the Adult Swim animated series ''Metalocalypse''. The CD and deluxe CD/DVD were released on October 16, 2012. It contains music from the second, third and fourth seasons of the show. Like '' The Dethalbum'' and '' Dethalbum II'' before it, the music is performed by the show's creator Brendon Small and drummer Gene Hoglan. Additionally, the band's live bassist, Bryan Beller, performs on the album. Release The single "I Ejaculate Fire" was released on September 4, 2012. The song "Crush the Industry" premiered on Full Metal Jackie on September 14, 2012. The song "Andromeda" premiered on Liquid Metal on September 24, 2012. The song "The Galaxy", along with its music video, premiered on Hot Topic's YouTube channel on October 3, 2012. The album was also released on vinyl on November 6, 2012. A guitar transcription book for this album was released in April 2013 through Alfred Music Publis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dethalbum II
''Dethalbum II'' is the second full length album by virtual band Dethklok, from the animated series '' Metalocalypse''. The CD and deluxe CD/DVD were released on September 29, 2009. The album was later released on LP to the United States and Canada. Background The album was recorded at Bombshelter Studios and "The Danger Zone" in Los Angeles. The deluxe edition includes a bonus DVD with 52 minutes of never-before-released music videos featured in the 2008 Dethklok tour. Two bonus tracks were originally promised for the deluxe edition of the album; however, Brendon Small had never recorded or planned to include bonus tracks. The announcement was a marketing error. A guitar transcription book of this album was released through Alfred Music Publishing. Six tracks from this album are included in the Dethklok bass tab anthology. Other media appearances "Laser Cannon Deth Sentence" is featured as a downloadable track for '' Guitar Hero 5''. "Bloodlines" is featured as a playable trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dethalbum
''The Dethalbum'' is the debut album by virtual band Dethklok, from American animated sitcom ''Metalocalypse''. It was released on September 25, 2007. The album features full length songs from the TV series, as well as previously unreleased tracks. Antonio Canobbio contributed the artwork for the record. The deluxe edition of the album includes an additional disc that features seven bonus tracks, the video for "Bloodrocuted" and the first ''Metalocalypse'' episode of the second season. A vinyl LP was released with a bonus track in July 2008. A tour band, using session metal musicians and headed by Brendon Small, was created to promote the album. Small also provided music videos that are remade specifically for concert performances, which were later released on a DVD included with the special edition of '' Dethalbum II''. Release and reception ''The Dethalbum'' was released on September 25, 2007. The album was released both as a single CD and a two-disc deluxe edition. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doomstar Requiem
''The Doomstar Requiem – A Klok Opera Soundtrack'' is the fourth full-length album by death metal band Dethklok, from the Adult Swim animated series ''Metalocalypse''. It was released digitally on October 27, 2013. It was released on LP and CD in mid March 2014. It is the soundtrack album to the ''Metalocalypse'' special of the same name. Production The album features a 50 piece orchestra under the direction of Bear McCreary. There is also a "making of" feature included with the album. For the first time, Dethklok's live guitarist Mike Keneally was featured on a studio album. Release The first single off the album, "Blazing Star", was released on Loudwire on October 17, 2013. "Blazing Star" is the only official Dethklok song on the album, whereas the rest of the tracks are considered ''Metalocalypse'' songs. The album was initially released as a digital download, with a physical CD and limited edition LP version released in mid March 2014. The digital download version of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doomstar Requiem
''The Doomstar Requiem – A Klok Opera Soundtrack'' is the fourth full-length album by death metal band Dethklok, from the Adult Swim animated series ''Metalocalypse''. It was released digitally on October 27, 2013. It was released on LP and CD in mid March 2014. It is the soundtrack album to the ''Metalocalypse'' special of the same name. Production The album features a 50 piece orchestra under the direction of Bear McCreary. There is also a "making of" feature included with the album. For the first time, Dethklok's live guitarist Mike Keneally was featured on a studio album. Release The first single off the album, "Blazing Star", was released on Loudwire on October 17, 2013. "Blazing Star" is the only official Dethklok song on the album, whereas the rest of the tracks are considered ''Metalocalypse'' songs. The album was initially released as a digital download, with a physical CD and limited edition LP version released in mid March 2014. The digital download version of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brendon Small's Galaktikon II
''Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm'' is the second solo album by Brendon Small, known for his work on the animated television shows ''Metalocalypse'' and ''Home Movies'', and as creator of virtual death metal band Dethklok. The album was released on August 25, 2017 through Megaforce Records. The album features Dethklok members Gene Hoglan and Bryan Beller, on drums and bass, respectively. Since Brendon Small no longer holds the rights to the Dethklok name, Gene Hoglan has suggested that this album would serve as a "new Dethklok album". Production In May 2016 it was revealed that the follow-up to Brendon Small's 2012 solo album was in production. As of December 2016, the album had been recorded and was being mixed. Concept When describing his influences for the album, Small stated he wanted to draw upon themes by prominent science fiction authors. Small also added: Release and background The album was released on August 25, 2017 through Megaforce Records. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dethalbum IV
''Dethalbum IV'' is the fifth full-length album by virtual death metal band Dethklok, from the Adult Swim animated series ''Metalocalypse''. The album was released on August 22, 2023, along with the film '' Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar'' on blu-ray and digital, with its soundtrack album released on August 25, three days after ''Dethalbum IV''. Track listing Personnel Virtual personnel from ''Metalocalypse'' * Nathan Explosion – vocals *Pickles – drums * Skwisgaar Skwigelf – lead guitar * Toki Wartooth – rhythm guitar * William Murderface – bass Production * Dethklok – production * Dick "Magic Ears" Knubbler – production, engineering * Charles Offdensen – legal Actual personnel *Brendon Small – vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards *Gene Hoglan – drums Production * Ulrich Wild Ulrich Wild (born December 31, 1969), is an American record producer, engineer and mixer specializing in the rock and metal genres. Born and raised in Switzerland, Ulrich is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2000, the band's lineup of Troy Sanders (bass/vocals), Brent Hinds (lead guitar/vocals), Bill Kelliher (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) and Brann Dailor (drums/vocals) remained unchanged for 24 years, until Hinds's departure in March 2025. Mastodon has released eight studio albums, as well as a Mastodon discography, number of other releases. The band's 2002 debut album, ''Remission (Mastodon album), Remission'', garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique sound. Mastodon's second full-length release, ''Leviathan (Mastodon album), Leviathan'', is a concept album based on the novel ''Moby-Dick'' by Herman Melville. Three magazines awarded the record "Album of the Year" in 2004: ''Revolver (magazine), Revolver'', ''Kerrang!'' and ''Terrorizer Magazine, Terrorizer''. The song "Colony of Birchmen" from the band's third album (released in 2006), ''Blood Mountain (album), Blood Mountain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High On Fire
High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, that was formed in 1998. Matt Pike, the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for Sleep. High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance with their song "Electric Messiah". The band has released nine studio albums, with their newest, '' Cometh the Storm'', released in 2024. History High on Fire was founded in the late summer of 1998 by Sleep guitarist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice. Rice, who had previously played in Dear Deceased, originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist. In 1999, High on Fire recorded a three-song EP, which was released on 12th Records. The three songs were re-recorded and included on the band's first full-length album, '' The Art of Self Defense'', which was released by Man's Ruin Records on March 7, 2000. Tee Pee Records re-released ''The Art of Self Defense'' with two new bonus tracks the following year, as Man's Ruin Records h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
