Dethklok

For the comics hero, see Deathlok.

Dethklok
The members of Dethklok. From left to right: William Murderface, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Nathan Explosion, Pickles, and Toki Wartooth.
The members of Dethklok. From left to right: William Murderface, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Nathan Explosion, Pickles, and Toki Wartooth.
Background information
Also known asMetalocalypse: Dethklok
OriginUSA, Norway, Sweden
Genres
Years active
  • 2006–2016
  • 2019–present
LabelsCrystal Mountain
MembersSee members

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.[4] The band released Dethalbum II on September 29, 2009, and toured with Mastodon, High on Fire, and Converge.[5] The band's third album, Dethalbum III, was released on October 16, 2012.[6] The soundtrack to the special episode Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem was released on October 29, 2013.[7]

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 Galaktikon II, which is considered to serve as "a new Dethklok album", due to Adult Swim holding the rights to the band name.[8][9] However, after a five-year absence, the band returned to perform at Adult Swim Festival 2019.[10] Their fourth album, and first in over a decade, Dethalbum IV, was released in August 2023, along with a soundtrack album to the film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. The band embarked on a national tour from August to October 2023, with co-headliners Babymetal and supported by Jason Richardson.[11]

  1. ^ Iseman, Courtney (July 5, 2019). "10 Best Fiction Rock + Metal Bands in TV + Film". Loudwire. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Dethklok - The Dethalbum - Review". Stylus. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Phares, Heather (September 20, 2007). "Dethklok". AllMusic. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
  4. ^ "Dethalbum Debuts At No. 21 On Billboard Top 200". October 9, 2007. Archived from the original on July 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "'Dethalbum II' First-Week Sales Revealed". October 7, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  6. ^ wookubus (August 18, 2012). "Dethklok To Release "Dethalbum III" In October, Track Listing Revealed". ThePRP.com. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
  7. ^ Adrenaline PR press (October 1, 2013). "DETHKLOK's "METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA" Airs Sunday, October 27th on Adult Swim". Facebook. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  8. ^ Stef Lach (August 2, 2016). "Dethklok to return under new name Galakticon 2". Team Rock. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "Brendon Small: 'I Think I'm All But Finished Making Dethklok Records'". Loudwire. May 25, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  10. ^ Dethklok to Play First Show in 5 Years at Adult Swim Festival 2019 Revolver Magazine. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  11. ^ Brad Miska (April 11, 2023). "Dethklok Returns With "Metalocalypse" Feature Film, Soundtrack, and "Dethalbum IV"!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 11, 2023.