Metalocalypse
Metalocalypse
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Premiered:
- Network: adult swim
- Category: Series
- Genre: Comedy (Black/Dark)
- Type: Animated
- Concept:Created by Brendon Small & Tommy Blacha
- Subject Matter: Musical
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Plot Synopsis
METALOCALYPSE is an animated series that follows the outrageous and often hilariously dark exploits of the fictional death metal band, Dethklok. Led by the enigmatic and often clueless frontman Nathan Explosion, the band consists of a group of eccentric musicians who are also unknowingly the world's most powerful and influential economic entity. As they tour the world, their concerts inadvertently cause destruction, chaos, and sometimes even death, leading to the formation of a secret government organization dedicated to managing their unintended global influence. The series combines over-the-top, gory humor with a satirical take on the music industry and modern celebrity culture, offering a unique and entertaining look at the absurdity of fame, power, and heavy metal.
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On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment released Adult Swim original animated movie, METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR on Blu-ray + Digital Code with exclusive special features. Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR brings the heaviest metal band ever created back together again for an action-packed journey. After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, Dethklok frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a brutal professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the song of salvation and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia? The film stars: Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, King Diamond, Mark Hamill, Kirk Hammett, Jon Hamm, Malcolm McDowell, Amy Lee, Juliet Mills and Laraine Newman. Running Time: approx. 83 minutes. This is must own for METALOCALYPSE fans. Buy now! (Click the red "Buy DVDs" button on this page)
Special Features
- Behind the Metal Curtain (Featurette): Dive deep into the making of METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR with interviews with show co-creator Brendon Small and his team of writers, animators, and musicians as they share the inspirations behind turning the hit Adult Swim series into its first feature film
Cast
- Brendon Small - Nathan Explosion; Skwisgaar Skwigelf; Pickles the Drummer; Charles Foster Offdensen
- Tommy Blacha - Toki Wartooth; William Murderface; Dr. Rockso
- Mark Hamill - Senator Stampingston; Mr. Salacia; Jean-Pierre
- Victor Brandt - General Crozier; Cardinal Ravenwood
- Malcolm McDowell - Vater Orlaag