Dethklok
Formed: 2006
From:
Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Dethklok News
Below is our complete Dethklok news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Haken Premiere New Single "in a fever dream"
Haken have released their first new single since 2023 with “in a fever dream,” arriving today, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
The British progressive rock outfit also mark a new creative direction on the track, having worked with an outside producer for the first time. George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token) handled production duties, while bassist Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Joe Satriani) makes a guest appearance.
The release follows a major lineup change earlier this year, with guitarist/vocalist Charles Griffiths and bassist/vocalist Conner Green both exiting the band this past January.
Headline News
Dethklok Premiere First New Song In Almost 10 Yrs.
Mark your calendars for August 22nd as the highly anticipated animated film, 'Metalocalypse: Army Of The Doomstar,' is set to be released. This feature-length spinoff, written and directed by 'Metalocalypse' co-creator Brendon Small, will be available in digital and Blu-ray formats.
The song "Aortic Desecration" from "Dethalbum IV" has been unveiled with a lyric video, marking the first new music from Dethklok in nearly a decade, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
According to an official press release, the film will follow the following plot: More...
Mastodon, Anthrax, Etc. Members Cover Judas Priest
Below you can watch Mastodon, Anthrax, Municipal Waste, etc. band members having their take on Judas Priest’s classic track “Screaming For Vengeance”, the title track to the legendary British heavy metal act‘s 2x multi-platinum 1982 album of the same name.
The below musicians took part: More...
Adult Swim Green Lights Metalocalypse Movie
Animated programming block Adult Swim has confirmed that three of their most beloved properties are to receive the full length movie treatment, including Metalocalypse, which focuses on blackened death metal band Dethklok and has featured guest appearances from the likes of King Diamond, Metallica members James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett and Cannibal Corpse frontman George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, who is also the character model for Dethklok frontman Nathan Explosion. Other shows which will be receiving their own films are Venture Bros and the cult classic Aqua Teen Hunger Force. These will be released worldwide on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Video On Demand, and premiered on Adult Swim and HBO Max. The plot synopsis for the Metalocalypse film is as follows:
"The power-hungry Tribunal unveils their secret and deadly Falconback Project as the world grows in embattled chaos and the menacing Doomstar breaches the Earth's atmosphere while the mysterious and twisted dissent of a band member threatens the future of Dethklok. Picking up directly after the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth: Can Dethklok choose between their egos and the greater good of the world to embark on a gauntlet of dangers that will try their very souls and finally write the song that will be their salvation?"
Galaktikon (Dethklok) Premiere New Track
Brendon Small’s Galaktikon (Dethklok) premiere the full version of their new single “Ghosthorse“ streaming for you below. Small wrote and performed that track on his signature Epiphone “GhostHorse” Explorer.
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra Streams "Crucifixion"
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra - a new supergroup featuring Alice In Chains vocalist/guitarist William DuVall, Mastodon vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds, The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, ex-The Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen and Dethklok bassist Pete Griffin - premieres a new song entitled "Crucifixion" today.
The song is taken from the upcoming debut album "Broken Lines", which will be out in stores September 23 through Party Smasher Inc./Cooking Vinyl.
Check out now "Crucifixion" below (skip to 4:42 if you just want to hear the track). More...
Brendon Small Talks Metalocalypse Now
Metal Injection correspondant Robert Pasbani chatted with Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small about the MetalocalypseNow campaign and potential return of the show, what his ideas for the end of the show could be, his influences in music, and writing a new Dethklok album.
On possible new Dethklok material: "I've got a hard drive full of stuff that I really like. Whether or not this happens, you're going to get new music. I divide up my day writing for future TV shows, writing stand-up and writing music. It's really nice to toggle between those three things and go into my Pro-Tools rig, use it like a sketch pad, circle my favorite things and go 'OK, this is starting to sound like a song.' My rule is, if I like it a lot, I want other people to hear it. That's how every other Dethklok record has been. If I wanna hear it, I put it out and hope other people feel the same way.
On influencing cartoon fans to get into metal: "My favorite thing about the show has been when people say 'I don't know anything about metal, but I love Dethklok. What else can you recommend?' Here are all my influences, and the people that influenced those influences... there's a whole world." More...
Headline News
Metalocalypse Now Is... A Marketing Campaign
Well, the question of the mysterious countdown is answered...
For years, fans have been clamoring for an official end to the story of Dethklok, the wildly popular animated heavy metal band at the center of pop culture mainstay and television show Metalocalypse.
Metalocalypse mastermind Brendon Small is championing a campaign to bring fans the official end to Dethklok’s story. Presented by Rocksmith and dubbed Metalocalypse Now, the campaign is designed to combine the efforts of grassroots supporters, the heavy metal community, comedians, record labels, instrument brands and more, proving to Hulu/Adult Swim that there is a massive audience who will watch this ending if they produce it.
The Metalocalypse Now campaign is officially supported by Razer, Metal Blade Records, MetalSucks, and Metal Injection.
Fans deserve to see how the Metalocalypse prophecy ends after nearly 10 years of the story's existence. Using social media, an online petition and more, Metalocalypse Now is the metal world's chance to demand their show's finale. Millions of viewers around the world are waiting patiently for an end to the series, and Metalocalypse Now is working to create the critical mass necessary to publicly prove that Hulu is the perfect home for the series-closer.
Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small states, “Metalocalypse, to this day, has a ridiculously strong viewership. The show has become a part of the metal community and we want to give the fans an opportunity to demand what is rightfully theirs!”
World-famous musicians and heavy metal tastemakers such as Scott Ian, Joe Satriani, Devin Townsend and Brian Posehn have already publicly supported the campaign – and now you can too! To reach critical mass, fans should spread the word all month long by:
- Tweeting at @hulu and @adultswim with #metalocalypsenow
- Signing the petition at this location
- Don’t use social media? Send an envelope with guitar picks and a note enclosed that tells Hulu that if they finish Metalocalypse, you’ll watch it Send to:
ATTN: HEAD OF CONTENT
2500 BROADWAY
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 More...
Metalocalypse Returning?
There hasn't been any official Metalocalypse since the one hour special that aired in October of 2013 that followed the fourth season the year prior.
All that appears to be changing soon however, as a new website titled MetalocalypseNow has launched with a countdown timer.
Despite being titled "MetalocalypseNow" you'll have to wait another seven days to find out what it is - talk about a tease!
So what do you guys think - new season? A movie? Another hour long special? A Dethklok album? More...
Just For Fun
Batmetal Goes On A Disney & Marvel Killing Spree
Batmetal returns with a Dethklok and Batman-inspired animated music video titled - what else - but "Batmetal Returns." Watch now as Batman & friends go on a Disney, Marvel and Super Mario Bros. killing spree below, using Dethklok‘s "Murmaider" as the soundtrack.
Brendon Small To Host CreativeLive Course
Brendon Small, creator and primary musician behind the Adult Swim hit show Metalocalypse, and producer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, White Zombie, Slipknot, Deftones) will host a two day CreativeLive course next month, "Toontrack Presents: Studio Pass," from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST on November 5th and 6th.
Small and Wild will show how they engineer and mix the music of Metalocalypse - explaining the recording techniques used for the drums, bass, guitars, vocals and effects of the fictional show's real life band, Dethklok. Like all CreativeLive workshops, "Toontrack Presents: Studio Pass" will live stream for free; enroll today at this location.
Since its inception in 2010, CreativeLive has broadcast more than 600 courses to more than 2 million students worldwide.
Ulrich Wild is a Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, engineer and songwriter specializing in rock and metal. Born and raised in Switzerland, he immigrated to the U.S. where he now lives as a naturalized citizen in Los Angeles. Ulrich Wild worked with Pantera, White Zombie, Deftones, Staind, Static-x, Powerman 5000, Breaking Benjamin and Strung Out.
Over the past few years, Ulrich Wild's productions have included widely diverse acts from Dethklok and Otep to Stolen Babies and Emilie Autumn. He strives to break new ground with each project and looks forward to helping more artists attain their visions.
Dethklok Streaming Full Klok Opera Soundtrack
The official original score soundtrack for "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" has been unleashed to the world today via iTunes, but pay attention Dethklok fans — you have the chance to preview the album before buying.
Stream the full opera soundtrack in the player provided below, courtesy of Yahoo Music.
But wait, there’s more! The deluxe edition of the soundtrack is also available now via Brendon Small's website, which includes a special “Making Of” featurette, containing interviews with musicians and actors involved in the special and soundtrack, as well as information involving every step from the writing to recording process.
"Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" is a full blown musical featuring a fifty-piece orchestra. This full-length soundtrack features the intense, driving metal that Dethklok fans clamor for, as well as orchestral movements (produced by Brendon Small and Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary). Powerhouse metal drummer Gene Hoglan returns to join Brendon and Dethklok. Other musicians include bassist Bryan Beller and Mike Keneally. More...
Dethklok Teases Making-Of Featurette
Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small is chock full of surprises this week— revealing the official "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" soundtrack track listing, taking part in a Reddit AMA (thanks DethFans), and now Brendon can now reveal a 30-second “Making Of” featurette teaser from the deluxe edition of the official score soundtrack.
The teaser can be viewed below, courtesy of CraveOnline.com.
The deluxe edition “Making Of” featurette includes interviews with musicians and actors involved in the special and soundtrack, as well as information involving every step from the writing to recording process.
The deluxe edition of the "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" soundtrack will also include the full libretto (the opera script in text form). The original score in regular format will be released on Tuesday, October 29thth via iTunes, but only the deluxe edition will be available two days early via this location on October 27th. More...
Dethklok Reveals "A Klok Opera" Track Listing
Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small is pleased to reveal the official "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" soundtrack track listing today.
See below for the full list of original score tracks, which will be released on Tuesday, October 29th.
1. The Birth/ Fata Sidus Oritur/ One of Us Must Die
2. Magnus and the Assassin
3. Partying around the World
4. Tracking/ Ishnifus and the Challenge
5. How Can I Be a Hero?
6. The Fans are Chatting
7. Abigail's lullaby
8. Some Time Ago…
9. The Duel
10. I Believe
11. A Traitor Amongst Them
12. Training/ Do it All for My Brother
13. The Answer is in Your Past
14. The Depths of Humanity
15. Givin' Back to You
16. En Antris et Stella Fatum Cruenti
17. The Crossroads
18. Morte Lumina
19. Blazing Star
20. The DOOMSTAR Orchestra More...
Brendon Small To Host Reddit AMA Chat Today
Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small will be chatting with his fans via Reddit AMA (ask me anything) today at 6:00PM Eastern Time. Brendon will join Reddit users to answer their questions about the "Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" soundtrack, special, miscellaneous Dethklok happenings, and more. Ask Brendon anything by searching for his AMA at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/, starting at 6:00PM ET today.
Update: the chat has happened, and you can read the results here.
As previously reported, a new song from "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" soundtrack entitled "Blazing Star" was previewed online recently. "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" airs on Sunday, October 27th at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim.
Dethklok Releases New Song
Today Loudwire.com is unleashing a brand new Dethklok track, cut from the upcoming full-length rock opera soundtrack for "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera."
The single, "Blazing Star," is an über-special treat for fans of Dethklok’s music, as it is not included in the televised rock opera and is only available on the official soundtrack, available via iTunes on October 29th, 2013. The epic new track features an astounding fifty-piece orchestra and a special guest vocal from Dethklok drummer Pickles. Listen now at this location.
"Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" features the intense, driving metal that Dethklok fans clamor for, as well as orchestral movements produced by Brendon Small and Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica/Walking Dead). Also included with the album will be a bonus "making of" featurette.
Legendary powerhouse metal drummer Gene Hoglan returns to join Brendon and Dethklok. Other musicians include bassist Bryan Beller and Mike Keneally. "Metalocalypse: the Doomstar Requiem A Klok Opera" airs on Sunday, October 27th at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. More...
Musicians Comment On Michelle Meldrum's Legacy
Meldrum is pleased to announce that the band's third album "Lifer" is officially out now via Reversed Records. "Lifer" was released as a proud tribute to the late Meldrum founding guitarist Michelle Meldrum. "Lifer" is available now on iTunes and CD Baby.
Michelle tirelessly spent her career touring the world and sharing the stage with the likes of Motorhead, Black Label Society, Sepultura, Danzig, and Nashville Pussy to name a few. During that time Michelle left a everlasting impact on the guitar world. To mark the release some of Michelle's closest friends Gene Hoglan (Testament, Death, Dark Angel, Dethklok) John Deservio (BLS, Cycle of Pain), James Lomenzo (BLS, Megadeth, White Lion), and Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watch Tower, Broken Teeth) have commented on their fallen friend.
Gene Hoglan: "It was and still is an honor to know Michelle and it is indeed with great pride that we release 'Lifer.' I know she's watching over us and smiling along with us at this wonderful day. I know I'm a better person for knowing Michelle, and I know she feels all of our love for her, as we feel hers for us. Through tragedy may we find joy, and through 'Lifer' and all her other works, may Michelle find immortality. She'll always be immortal to us. Remember, this is meant to be cranked up." More...
Machine Head To Miss 9 Dates On Current Tour
Machine Head has been forced to exit their current North American tour with Dethklok, All That Remains and Black Dahlia Murder due to matters completely beyond their control.
Frontman Robb Flynn must have emergency surgery. Flynn had planned to go under the knife in January after completing the tour as he has been playing through the pain of a double inguinal hernia since the tour started in October. He had hoped to continue the tour despite extreme discomfort, but it's become too difficult to continue on. Flynn will undergo surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14 in Minneapolis before returning home to California to recover, rest and recuperate. Machine Head will rejoin the tour in Portland, OR.
Machine Head extends its regrets to fans, the other bands, and the other crews for having to leave the tour prematurely.
Below is Flynn’s statement about his health and the tour: More...
Machine Head To Miss House Of Blues Show
Machine Head regrets to inform fans that the band has been forced to pull out of the December 4th date of the Dethklok / All That Remains / The Black Dahlia Murder tour in Orlando. Roadrunner Records comments:
"In 2007, Walt Disney Properties banned Machine Head from the House of Blues venues in both Orlando and Anaheim, California, citing 'violent imagery,' 'inflammatory lyrics,' and 'undesirable fans' as the reason.
"Machine Head wishes to once again extend their gratitude to Live Nation and the House of Blues chain - Machine Head shows at the Dallas and Houston House of Blues venues will go on as scheduled."
The upcoming dates are: More...
Dethklok Posts Behind The Scenes Clips
To tease next week’s release of Dethklok's "Dethalbum III," ArtistDirect.com, Guitar World Magazine, and Modern Drummer Magazine have each released a different exclusive and never-before-seen clip from the “making of” DVD documentary portion of the deluxe set.
Head to ArtistDirect.com to learn about the lyric writing process on "I Ejaculate Fire," GuitarWorld.com to watch Brendon Small track rhythm guitars, and ModernDrummer.com to witness Gene Hoglan pummel out new drum tracks.
"Dethalbum III" is being released via Williams Street Records on October 16th in a variety of formats including a standard CD and a Deluxe Edition CD/DVD combo, which will include a 32-minute behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of "Dethalbum III," as well as music videos and more. A vinyl edition of the album with special etching will also be released on November 6th, 2012.
Adult Swim recently announced the release of Metalocalypse Season 4 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 30th. Dethklok has also revealed a North American headline tour with support from All That Remains, Machine Head, and special guest The Black Dahlia Murder. Dates are available below. More...