The Metalocalypse of Dethklok

Published: Aug. 16, 2023, 6:45 a.m.

The long-awaited animated film \u201cMetalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar\u201d is out on digital and Blu-ray next Tuesday, August 22nd. It\u2019s set after the events of the Adult Swim series, and comes with two new albums featuring Dethklok \u2013 the film\u2019s soundtrack (out August 25th) and \u201cDethalbum IV.\u201d And co-creator Brendon Small and former Testament drummer Gene Hoglan give an inside look at the making of the animated movie and the music! They discuss how they first met, the songwriting and recording process, and how they\u2019re preparing for the upcoming Dethklok tour (alongside Babymetal) and what (and who) we might expect to see onstage with them. Brendon also speaks to the inspiration behind the Metalocalypse Adult Swim animated series, the characters (guitarists Nathan Explosion and Toki Wartooth, singer Skwisgaar Skwisgelf, bassist William Murderface, and Pickles The Drummer), and some of the special guest stars like Metallica\u2019s Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian from Anthrax who appear in the upcoming movie.\n\nPurchase tickets to The Babyklok Tour 2023 - https://www.thebabykloktour.com/ \n\nThank you for supporting our sponsors!\nFan Duel: Visit https://FanDuel.com/JERICHO and start earning Bonus Bets with America\u2019s #1 Sportsbook\nHello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50JERICHO and use code 50JERICHO to get 50% off plus FREE shipping.\nFactor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.\nBosch Tools: Learn more at https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/ \nProgressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com \neBay Motors: Get the right parts, the right fit, and the right prices. https://ebaymotors.com \nSlingTV: Check out https://www.sling.com/ for special offers \n\nSTAY CONNECTED:\nTikTok: @ChrisJericho\nInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy \nTwitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJericho\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy \nWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/