''Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm'' is the second solo album by

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'' ...

, known for his work on the animated television shows ''

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'' and ''

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'', and as creator of virtual death metal band

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. The album was released on August 25, 2017 through

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. The album features Dethklok members

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and

Bryan Beller Bryan Beller (born May 6, 1971) is an American bass guitarist known for his work with Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, James LaBrie of Dream Theater and Dweezil Zappa, as well as his four solo album relea ...

, 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

. The musicians on this album are the same as the members of

. Brendon Small had stated that

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has restricted his ability to use the Dethklok name in his music endeavors. Gene Hoglan said in an interview that, "It’s a Dethklok album, it just can’t be called Dethklok 'cause of rights. I will say this if you love Dethklok, you will love this record. The lyrics, the music and everything is Dethklok styled".

Track listing

;Vinyl release The vinyl version features the same tracks in a different order. Brendon Small said:

Personnel

– vocals, guitar, keyboards, producer *

– bass *

– drums

Production

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– production,

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, mixing * Dave Collins – mastering *Antonio Canobbio – album cover art *Michael Mesker – package design *Jeff Small – Triton helmet *Eric Powell – additional artwork *Steve Mannion – additional artwork *

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– helmet photographyGalaktikon II Album Credits

References

External links

* 2017 albums Galaktikon 2: Become the Storm Megaforce Records albums Albums produced by Ulrich Wild {{2010s-death-metal-album-stub