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Metalocalypse

The characters of Metalocalypse in a promotional poster.
From left to right: William Murderface, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Nathan Explosion, Pickles, and Toki Wartooth.
Format Animated Comedy
Created by Tommy Blacha
Brendon Small
Starring Brendon Small
Tommy Blacha
Mark Hamill
Victor Brandt
Malcolm McDowell
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
No. An animated cartoon is a short hand-drawn (or made with computers to look similar to something hand-drawn Film for the cinema, Television or computer Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and Tommy Blacha (born August 25, 1962) is an Emmy -nominated American comedy writer working for shows such as Da Ali G Show and Late Night Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian, actor composer and Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian, actor composer and Tommy Blacha (born August 25, 1962) is an Emmy -nominated American comedy writer working for shows such as Da Ali G Show and Late Night Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American Actor, Comedian and Voice actor. Victor Brandt (born September 19 1942 in Los Angeles California) is an American actor mostly known for his voice over performances Malcolm McDowell (born Malcolm John Taylor; 13 June 1943 is an English Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons 2
No.  of episodes 30 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time 11 min. This is a list of episodes for the Cartoon Network Animated television series Metalocalypse, which is part of the Adult Swim programming (approx. )
Broadcast
Original channel Adult Swim
Teletoon
Original run August 4, 2006 – present
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

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Contents

Overview

Metalocalypse follows the exploits of the part-American/part-Scandinavian death metal band Dethklok. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created They enjoy a popularity level unheard of in reality, ranking just above Belgium as the twelfth largest economy on Earth. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those They are so popular that impressionable fans will often do anything their songs tell them, even if it means death, which is usually the case. If Dethklok endorses a product or service, it quickly drives every competitor out of business. Employed by Dethklok are a devoted army of black-hooded employees willing to die or commit heinous acts for the sake of the band. Their monumental wealth allows them to get away with and avoid responsibility for just about anything, and they are recognized by the United Nations as having an independent police force. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The band members reside together in a vast mansion called Mordhaus, German for murder house, upon an expansive, privately-owned property known as Mordland. The billion-acre estate is located in a stormy and mountainous region of ambiguous location.

In addition to their uncanny ability to command worldwide attention and effortlessly persuade masses of people, the band members indirectly cause death and bad luck to those near them. It is hinted that this is related to an as-of-yet unexplained curse beyond the members' awareness or control. A curse (also called execration) is any manner of Adversity thought to be inflicted by any supernatural power (such as a spell, a Prayer, an They also frequently summon natural disasters, severe weather phenomena, and paranormal anomalies through the live performance of their music. A natural hazard or geophysical hazards is a threat of an event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment Severe weather phenomena are Weather conditions that are hazardous to human life and property Paranormal is an Umbrella term used to describe unusual Phenomena or experiences that lack an obvious Scientific explanation As a result of this, the band's concerts are notoriously violent, often resulting in the physical injury and fatality of many or all of the crowd. Violence is the exertion of force so as to injure or abuse The word is used broadly to describe the destructive action of natural phenomena like Storms and Earthquakes Even their attempts at charity result in tens of thousands of deaths, such as a laser light show, actually a Soviet laser-based weapon, which butchered the entire London Philharmonic Orchestra during a benefit concert, and an attack on an entire island population by "wayward kitties. Etymology The word "charity" entered the English language through the Old French word " charité " which was derived from the The London Philharmonic Orchestra ( LPO) based in London, is one of the major Orchestras of the United Kingdom, and is based in the Royal " The premiere episode gives an example of this: a giant metal box that serves as the band's stage is airlifted and parachuted onto location, but misses the landing area and crushes much of the audience, both by virtue of its landing and by its subsequent opening. Several searing hot coffee and cream pitchers are also poured on the crowd, melting their skin off (to fit with the death metal styled coffee jingle being played by the band). Despite the obvious danger, people love Dethklok's concerts so much that they will sign "pain waivers" at the entrance, signing their lives away and releasing the band from legal liability in the very likely case they are killed or maimed.

The band's unnatural popularity and trail of destruction has attracted the attention of an Illuminati-style group, known as the Tribunal, dedicated to monitoring Dethklok's activity. "Illuminata" redirects here For the 1998 John Turturro film see Illuminata (film. The Tribunal works off the premise that Dethklok's unusual powers are the result of an ancient prophecy, and that their existence will lead to a worldwide Apocalyptic event. Each episode sees this group attempt to covertly thwart the band by calling in various "specialists", such as "military pharmaceutical psychotropic drug manufacturers," "celebrity depression experts," or various psychopaths who attempt to infiltrate the group. In the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry, the terms depression or depressed refer to both expected and pathologically chronic or severe It is alluded to on the show that several Washington think tanks specifically related to the band exist. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization institute corporation or group that conducts Research and engages in advocacy in areas such

The members of Dethklok are portrayed as generally sociopathic and inept in all things non-musical except for negotiating their own contracts. Antisocial personality disorder ( APD) is a Mental disorder.It is defined by the American Psychiatric Association 's Diagnostic and Statistical Although they are not shown to have directly committed murder, they have an unconcerned, apathetic and often oblivious attitude toward the violence that occurs around them. The band members share an obsession with the dark and morbid, often choosing whether or not to do something based on how "brutal" or "metal" they believe it to be. The band also show a great love of money and are wasteful and depreciative with material possessions. The episode "Fatklok" shows the band perform a variety of charitable acts in order to avoid paying taxes. Similarly, in the episode "Murdering Outside the Box," the band is shown to care very little about how they spend the money just as long as they have it, with Nathan Explosion emptying a bag of expensive watches onto a table and smashing them, yet subsequently screaming when he discovers someone is embezzling from the band. Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created All members of the group suffer from extreme alcoholism, and references to drug use are not uncommon. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions Drugs can be used in many different ways as detailed below Medication See also Medication People can use drugs to relieve pain or discomfort or to cure

Despite the band's immense success and talent, all of the members have self-esteem issues which manifest through various behaviors and surface to varying degrees during the show. All members are also shown to have repressed issues with their families which greatly affect their emotional state and psychological health. They all display a discomfort with emotional intimacy and keep each other at a distance through the use of insulting comments and demeaning jokes. Emotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy that varies in degree and over time much like Physical intimacy. Despite their difficulty in admitting they are even friends, the members of Dethklok do care for one another and are shown to have an insular and notably codependent relationship with each other, rarely spending time apart or making decisions on their own, and feeling jealous and threatened by other people in each other's lives. Codependence (or codependency) is a Popular psychology concept popularized by Twelve-Step program advocates Scandinavian guitarists Toki and Skwisgaar share a somewhat brotherly rivalry and have a distinctively sarcastic manner of bickering with each other throughout the series, although they appear to have a particular friendship amongst the band members. Sarcasm is stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly slyly jest or mock a person situation or thing

The utterly clueless band only functions in that it is managed by a clean-cut, ordinary-looking business agent, Charles Ofdensen. As the "brains" behind the band, Ofdensen appears small, nerdy and extremely business-like, dressed in an unassuming business suit, tie and glasses. A highly intelligent man, he is remarkably patient and professional when dealing with Dethklok despite their ignorance and frequent rudeness toward him. The band thinks that he only handles their business, legal matters, and public relations; however, he is shown to be heavily involved in protecting the band from any danger or harm. Unlike Dethklok themselves, Ofdensen often gives specific orders to assault, torture, and kill those who threaten Dethklok with no hesitation or remorse. Ofdensen is later revealed to have an extensive military background, being an expert in espionage, combat, strong-arm tactics, electrical torture, and martial arts. General Crozier even alludes to there being more to Ofdensen than meets the eye when briefing a spy, warning, "Stay away from this guy -- he means business. "

Characters

Main article: Characters in Metalocalypse

Voice cast

Episodes

Main article: List of Metalocalypse episodes

Series development

The series was originally pitched as Deathclock, but the name could not be used due to an existing trademark. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian, actor composer and Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. Tommy Blacha (born August 25, 1962) is an Emmy -nominated American comedy writer working for shows such as Da Ali G Show and Late Night Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American Actor, Comedian and Voice actor. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. Victor Brandt (born September 19 1942 in Los Angeles California) is an American actor mostly known for his voice over performances The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. Malcolm McDowell (born Malcolm John Taylor; 13 June 1943 is an English Actor. The following is a list of characters in the American Animated television series Metalocalypse. This is a list of episodes for the Cartoon Network Animated television series Metalocalypse, which is part of the Adult Swim programming The show and the main characters' band were then renamed Dethklok. Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created The show's title was then extended to Dethklok Metalocalypse, although the starring band still retained the name Dethklok. The crew finally shortened the title to Metalocalypse because the extended show title was too complicated.

Guest Stars

Musician cameos

The Dethalbum

Main article: The Dethalbum

The Dethalbum was released on September 25, 2007, in both standard and deluxe editions. The Dethalbum is the debut Album by the Virtual band Dethklok from the television show Metalocalypse. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The album is a combination of full length tracks from the series and completely new songs. The album debuted at #21 on the Billboard 200 chart with 33,741 copies sold in its first week. This makes Metalocalypse: Dethklok's The Dethalbum the highest charting death metal album ever. [3] The Dethalbum was also streamed 45,000 times when it went live on AOL Music during the week of its release.

Endorsements

Dethklok, the in-show band, also endorses several real-world music products, including Krank Amplification, Gibson guitars, EMG pickups, David Eden Amplification, Universal Audio, M-Audio, Dunlop Manufacturing/MXR, and Line 6 gear. Dethklok is both a virtual Death metal band and originally a band featured in the Adult Swim animated program Metalocalypse, created Krank Amplification is an American company based in Arizona that designs and manufactures guitar amplifiers. The Gibson Guitar Corporation of Nashville Tennessee, USA is a manufacturer of acoustic and Electric guitars The company's most popular guitar EMG Inc is the current legal name of a company based in Santa Rosa, California which manufactures Guitar pickups. Dunlop Manufacturing Inc, known to many as Jim Dunlop, is a popular music supplies company based in Benicia California, U MXR, also known as MXR Innovations, was a manufacturer of Guitar Effects units founded in 1972 by Michael Laiacona Keith Barr and Terry Line 6 is a manufacturer of Digital modelling Electric guitars Acoustic guitars, amplifiers and On Dethklok's MySpace page, an entry attributed to Nathan Explosion announced that the band was making a real album, called The Dethalbum, featuring drummer Gene Hoglan; it was released on September 25th, 2007 in both standard and deluxe (two-disc) versions. MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and The Dethalbum is the debut Album by the Virtual band Dethklok from the television show Metalocalypse. Eugene "Gene" Victor Hoglan II (born August 31, 1967 in Dallas, Texas) is an American Extreme metal The Dethalbum features songs from the show in full length, rather than the shortened versions released via the band's MySpace page. MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and The Dethalbum also features never-before heard songs. One of these songs, titled "Hatredcopter", can be found on the European release of the Saw III soundtrack. Saw III Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the Soundtrack for the film Saw III. According to the official Dethklok MySpace, the Gibson Guitar Corporation was also planning on making a Dethklok signature guitar, and Shocker Toys made the San Diego Comic-Con 2007 exclusive figures which sold out. The Gibson Guitar Corporation of Nashville Tennessee, USA is a manufacturer of acoustic and Electric guitars The company's most popular guitar [4] and are now making the 5. 5" action figures along with a new SDCC 2008 Dethklok action figure set of the whole band. [5] The song "Thunderhorse" is featured in the game Guitar Hero II by Harmonix and Red Octane as a bonus song. Harmonix Music Systems (or simply Harmonix) is a video game development company based in Cambridge Massachusetts in the United States. RedOctane is an American electronic entertainment company perhaps best known for publishing the ''Guitar Hero'' series.

Touring History

Dethklok does have a touring band, although there are no actual human counterparts to the characters on the show. The band consists of show co-creator & vocalist Brendon Small, who writes & sings most of the music for the show, alongside drummer Gene Hoglan, bassist Bryan Beller, and guitarist Mike Keneally. Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian, actor composer and Eugene "Gene" Victor Hoglan II (born August 31, 1967 in Dallas, Texas) is an American Extreme metal Bryan Beller is a Bass guitarist, much known for his work with guitarists Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, and Dweezil Zappa. Michael Joseph Keneally (born December 20 1961) is an American guitarist keyboardist vocalist and composer Dethklok is on tour with Chimaira and Soilent Green in June 2008 (Announced on adult swim)

DVD Release

DVD name Release date Ep # Special Features
Season 1 October 2, 2007 20

Disc One

  • Swis Instructional Video
  • Bass Solo
  • Skwisgaar Thunderhorse Reshoots
  • Nathans Shakespeare Metal Reciting
  • MurderFace's Wheelchair Madness

Disc Two

  • Band Interviews
  • Music Video Collaboration
  • Mordhaus Tour

References

  1. ^ http://talk-show.livejournal.com/52216.html
  2. ^ Turner Broadcasting ratings information
  3. ^ Blabbermouth.net
  4. ^ Adult Swim national TV bump
  5. ^ Dethklok 2008 action figure set

External links

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