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Metalocalypse and Homes Movies creator Brendon Small is launching his own Reverb shop to sell guitars and memorabilia associated with Metalocalypse‘s fictional band, Dethklok.

The plethora of sought-after guitars are definitely the highlight of the shop’s stock, which goes on sale Wednesday (July 30th) at 10 a.m. Ct. As Small explained, a studio robbery a couple years ago prompted him to downsize his collection.

“After my studio was robbed in 2022 I realized that I really didn’t need to be in charge of this many guitars,” he said via Reverb’s press release. “I’m paying for storage every month and though I play music every single day I cannot physically play this many guitars at once! Therefore I’m taking a healthy chunk and making them available for people who Will play them!”

Among the axes for sale is a ’90s Les Paul Premium Plus — Small’s...

Brendan Small and Tommy Blacha's animated series "Metalocalypse" follows the adventures of the death metal band Dethklok, the most extreme band on Earth. While performing their growly, Cookie-Monster rock songs, they focus on desolation, decay, and death. Off-stage, too, they are frequent witnesses to all manner of gore and horror; in one episode, they unwittingly hire a costumer who uses human skin to make their leather costumes. Despite the blood and misery of their everyday lives, however, the members of Dethklok were still callow, dumb, spoiled rock stars, complaining about their trailers, picking over the size of their giant paychecks, and whining about having to work on time. They all believed in the bleak, murderous ethos of death metal, but they were also brats and a-holes just as much as mainstream celebrities.

The gore was, of course, played for laughs. It was so extreme, one couldn't help but giggle at how shocking it was.

Exclusive: Independent Artist Group has elevated Nathan DeRemer to Partner, upping Anthony Marotto to Vice-President, Physical Production.

DeRemer began his career at APA in 2013 — prior to the agency’s merger with Artist Group International to form Iag — within three years rising through the ranks to TV Lit Agent. The Berkeley grad quickly established himself as a tastemaker in the department and was promoted to Vice President, Scripted Literary in 2021. In his time at Iag, he’s cultivated an eclectic roster of premium storytellers and brokered numerous multimillion dollar overall deals for clients at HBO, FX, Amazon, and Wbtv. He’s also spearheaded competitive spec sales that led to series orders at AMC and Freeform/Hulu, and recently had back-to-back seasons with pilot production orders at CBS (Jumpstart) and ABC (Forgive and Forget).

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DeRemer’s client roster includes House of the Dragon writer/producer Kevin Lau and Found pilot director and EP DeMane Davis,...

A new Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine is coming out this year, featuring an epic voice cast and tons of amazing nods to the popular tabletop franchise. Dungeons & Dragons has had a massive 50th anniversary, with multiple brand crossovers and a new set of rulebooks that made massive revisions to the current Fifth Edition rules. D&d's anniversary celebrations are spilling into 2025, with the release of a new Monster Manual due out in February and several other big plans teased as well.

Stern Pinball, a maker of licensed pinball games, has announced Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, a new pinball machine coming out this year. The game features an animatronic mech red dragon and the voice talents of Michael Dorn, Kevin Smith, Luke Gygax, Chris Prynoski, Brendon Small, Gerard Way, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, and Marisha Ray. The game also features a campaign storyline with character creation, items that can...

Last Updated on January 6, 2025

Put away your dice and pour yourself a flagon of ale to wash down your Nachos Supreme because Stern Pinball is back with a brand-new pinball machine that sets you up for adventure! Today, Stern Pinball is teasing its Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball machine, available now in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models.

In celebration of 50 years of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game, Stern Pinball, in collaboration with Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, brings you the pinball adventure of a lifetime in Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye! Stern’s thrilling journey into the Forgotten Realms features iconic enemies, including a red dragon, gelatinous cube, mimic, Sammaster the lich, Xanathar the beholder, an owlbear, and locations including those in Faerûn such as Arabel and Westgate.

All models for Stern Pinball’s Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye feature artwork by prolific artist Vincent Proce,...

A decade before Bob’s Burgers premiered, creator Loren Bouchard developed the cult series Home Movies, which ran for four seasons, first on Upn and then on Adult Swim. The show follows an awkward 8-year-old boy Brendon Small, voiced by the actor/comedian Brendon Small, who co-created the show before going on to co-create and star in Metalocalypse. Bob’s Burgers star H. Jon Benjamin plays Brendon's soccer coach, John McGuirk. Home Movies has a cruder animation style than Bob’s Burgers and doesn’t have the same tight sitcom plotting. This is because it’s largely improvised with scripts that are rough outlines. This gives it a unique feel and emphasizes the awkwardness of the characters. The dialogue is genuinely strange and uncomfortable in a way even the best writers can’t recreate. Although the style is more rough around the edges, everything that makes Bob’s Burgers special is present in its predecessor.

First impressions are everything — except when they’re not. While most sitcoms that struggle in their first season get the ax, there have been occasions when a network is so invested in the success of a star or a concept that they give it another shot after retooling things. Sometimes they ditch a few characters or switch the location; other times they go so far as to change the name of the show. Then they put it back out into the world and hope everyone forgets about the original incarnation.

Here are seven such shows that were retooled after (or during) their first season, with notably mixed results…

7 Ellen

Ellen DeGeneres’ mid-1990s ABC sitcom was a modest success. Its first season, though, was very different from those that would follow. For starters, it was called These Friends of Mine instead of Ellen. And a couple of those friends (played...

Comedian Mitch Hedberg is set to be the focus of a forthcoming documentary, nearly two decades after his death.

Director Jeff Siegel, who is nominated for a 2024 Emmy, is helming the feature that has wrapped principal photography after a filming process that began five years ago. The project, which is currently untitled and does not yet have a planned release date, is set to include archival footage, home movies and interviews with loved ones, childhood friends and fellow comics.

The filmmakers have conducted more than 100 interviews across the country for the film. Among those offering perspective on Hedberg’s life and career are Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, B.J. Novak, Margaret Cho, Dave Attell, Doug Stanhope, Todd Barry, Felicia Michaels, Al Madrigal, Todd Glass, Greg Fitzsimmons, Brendon Small, Gary Gulman and Nick Swardson.

“A lot of people have had a lot to say for a very long time, but no one...

The cult-favorite Adult Swim animated series Metalocalypse began airing back in 2006, following the exploits of the infamous death metal band Dethklok. Over four seasons and one epic rock opera special, creator Brendan Small’s absurdist musical world captured legions of fans with its blistering metal songs, irreverent humor, and unflinching gore. After years away, Dethklok now makes their cinematic debut in Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar.

Picking up right where The Doomstar Requiem left off, the movie finds the members of Dethklok emerging from hiatus to announce a new album and tour. But dark forces from their past threaten to bring about the prophesied “Metalocalypse,” which could destroy the world.

With lead singer Nathan Explosion incapacitated by a nervous breakdown, the fate of the planet falls to Dethklok, who writes a legendary “Song of Salvation” to defeat the forces of evil. However, achieving musical salvation may be an even greater...

The recent feature film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will soon be available to watch on Max. The animated movie will debut on the streaming service April 6th, right after airing on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block of programming.

Army of the Doomstar chronicles the latest adventures of the animated metal band Dethklok. In the movie, “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.”

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Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small shared the streaming news via X, writing, “Breaking: Metalocalypse: Army Of The Doomstar will air midnight April 5th [12:00 Am Et/Pt April 6th] on @adultswim then it drops on April 6th on Max @StreamOnMax. April 7th Dethklok hits the road on the Mutilation On A Spring Night Tour! (Pass it along).”

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The recent feature film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will soon be available to watch on Max. The animated movie will debut on the streaming service April 6th, right after airing on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block of programming.

Army of the Doomstar chronicles the latest adventures of the animated metal band Dethklok. In the movie, “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.”

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Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small shared the streaming news via X, writing, “Breaking: Metalocalypse: Army Of The Doomstar will air midnight April 5th [12:00 Am Et/Pt April 6th] on @adultswim then it drops on April 6th on Max @StreamOnMax. April 7th Dethklok hits the road on the Mutilation On A Spring Night Tour! (Pass it along).”

Dethklok,...

Film and television composer Bear McCreary has unleashed “Incinerator” as the latest single from his recently announced album The Singularity, arriving May 10th. The song features Serj Tankian on vocals, and has a sonic vibe that would fit comfortably in System of a Down’s catalog.

“When I got the music, when I got this song specifically, I was blown away,” stated Tankian. “It’s explosive.”

The song is explosive, indeed, starting out with a blistering guitar riff before Tankian’s soaring trademark vocals take the spotlight. About two minutes into the track, Tankian shifts into a chaotic rapid delivery reminiscent of Soad’s “Chop Suey!”

The tune serves as the album’s leadoff track, with McCreary remarking, “Once I heard Serj’s searing vocals, I knew immediately that ‘Incinerator’ would be the first song on the album, acting like a warning that a massive, aggressive, and emotional journey lay ahead.

Acclaimed composer Bear McCreary has announced a new concept album, The Singularity, which includes contributions by Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, and more renowned artists. Ahead of its May 10th release, McCreary has released the single “Type III” featuring Rufus Wainwright.

The album also features Jens Kidman (Meshuggah), Joe Satriani, Buck Dharma (Blue Öyster Cult), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Brendon Small (Dethklok), Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals), Esjay Jones (We Are Pigs), Gene Hoglan (Dethklok), and others.

The award-winning McCreary is best known for his musical composition on such TV shows and movies as Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, The Walking Dead, and more, as well as a number of notable video games. He co-wrote The Singularity with his brother Brendan McCreary, who also lends his vocals to eight of the tracks.

Dethklok and Babymetal, who co-headlined a North American tour last year, will reunite for two special “Babyklok” shows in San Francisco this April. The concerts will take place in the midst of Dethklok’s recently announced headlining Spring 2024 US tour featuring support from DragonForce and Nekrogoblikon.

The “Babyklok” shows are set for April 24th and 25th at The Masonic in San Francisco, with DragonForce opening the first night and Nekrogoblikon supporting the second night.

An artist pre-sale for the two “Babyklok” dates is underway via Ticketmaster using the code Doomstar, while a Live Nation pre-sale starts Wednesday (February 14th) at 10 a.m. Pt with the code Energy. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

“I had no idea how much fun the Babyklok tour would be,” stated Dethklok mastermind and Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small.

Dethklok have announced a Spring US tour with support from DragonForce and Nekrogoblikon.

The “Mutilation on a Spring Night Tour” kicks off April 7th in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and runs through May 3rd in Portland, Oregon.

A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates is currently ongoing using the code Energy. General ticket sales start Friday (January 9th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

“I love bands that celebrate guitar and bands that have a lot of fun onstage,” said Metalocalypse creator and Dethklok leader Brendon Small of the upcoming tour package. “I also love bands that don’t, but for this tour, I think it makes sense to have a lot of dragons, goblins, and ‘kloks together. If you’re going to do this,...

Another year bites the dust, friends. Another year where I've watched too many horror movies, and now it’s time to face the impossible task of sorting the best into a ranked list. I’ve been doing it since my first year as a big-boy film critic almost a decade ago, but it never gets easier. I’ve seen over 130+ horror movies in 2023! Ten slots aren’t enough to capture the massive breadth of worthwhile horror titles you should consume. I won’t do it, dammit. I can’t.

…Ok maybe I can but still, it’s harder than it looks! There are so many noteworthy films not listed, but that's the beauty of opinions and personal preferences. My list is mine and mine alone. Other critics will have their own takes, and more power to the variety of responses highlighting as many releases as possible. So let’s get...

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian celebrated his 60th birthday on December 31st with an “epic” party featuring a number of his musician friends participating in a 42-song all-star jam. Among the highlights was Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell belting out the Billy Joel classic “You May Be Right.”

The festivities at Galpin Speed Shop in Van Nuys, California, got underway when Ian entered the venue as a passenger in a Batmobile as Slayer’s “Raining Blood” played over the P.A. system.

According to Blabbermouth, among the musicians attending and/or participating in the jam session were Cantrell, Anthrax bandmates Charlie Benante and Frank Bello, Gary Holt, Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Brendon Small (Dethklok), Doug Pinnick (King’s X), Andrew Hurley (Fall Out Boy), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Roy Mayorga, Robb Flynn (Machine Head), Jay Buchanan (Rival Sons), Danny Lilker, John Bush, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint).

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It was a night of metal madness as two of the most unique and popular bands in the genre, Baby Metal and Dethklok, joined forces for a co-headlining show at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The fans were treated to a spectacle of sound, light, and pyrotechnics that showcased the diversity and creativity of metal music.

Baby Metal, the Japanese trio consisting of Suzuka Nakamo (Su-metal), Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) and Momoko Okazaki (Momometal), opened the show with their signature blend of kawaii pop and heavy metal. They performed songs from their latest album, The Other One, as well as some of their classics like Gimme Chocolate!!, Road Of Resistance, and Megitsune. The crowd sang along to the catchy choruses and cheered for the impressive choreography and musicianship of the band and their backing band, the Kami Band. Baby Metal proved that they are not just a novelty act,...

It's been almost ten years since Metalocalypse, a show about an eccentric group of death metal musicians/multi-trillionaires comprising the fictional band Dethklok, went off the air. Finally, with the release of Army of the Doomstar, a new film from Warner Bros. and Adult Swim, fans are being given what they have been longing for all this time: an end to the story.

To celebrate the film's debut on Blu-Ray and 4K on Aug. 22, Cbr got the chance to speak with Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small to discuss the new movie and what it was like to finally get to wrap up the story he has had in his head since the mid-2000s. Along the way, he touched upon exciting animation techniques new to the series, actors and musicians he had the pleasure to work with, and a glimpse into the process of creating Dethalbum IV, the new Dethklok release...

Turn that volume all the way up to 11, “Metalocalypse” fans. A new feature film starring Dethklok and its motley crew of members titled “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar” is available on transactional video-on-demand (Tvod) platforms like Prime Video now!

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?

Although not many critics have given the film much notice, it has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and 85% of audiences agree it’s a worthwhile entrant into the “Metalocalypse” franchise.

Check out the Trailer for ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar’:

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The following contains spoilers for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar.

Beginning in 2006 on Adult Swim, Metalocalypse was the brainchild of Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha. The series focused on the metal band Dethklok, the single most popular band in the world. Nominally a comedy poking fun at the lives of bandmates Nathan Explosion, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, Pickles, and William Murderface, the series steadily developed an epic lore surrounding a mysterious Tribunal of powerful world leaders, a mysterious otherworldly being known as Salacia, and the band's destined role in an apocalyptic event known simply as the Metalocalypse.

After running for four seasons and an hour-long special in 2013, the series was canceled by Adult Swim. But the long-awaited finale, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, has been finally released as a concluding chapter of the sage. Notably, the film does more than just conclude the epic storylines baked into the show with as much violence,...

Dethklok are back. The Metalocalypse heroes have unleashed Dethalbum IV — the animated band’s fourth studio album — coinciding with the release of the new movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. It marks the band’s first new album in 11 years.

Declared the band’s press release: “We are here to proclaim the sheer brutality of the new Dethklok album, a sonic force that shall shatter the very foundations of your mortal existence! Prepare yourselves, for it is a deathly masterpiece that will leave your souls trembling in awe!”

As fans of the animated show are no doubt aware, Dethklok features the hilarious ragtag lineup of William Murderface, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Nathan Explosion, Pickles, and Toki Wartooth.

In reality, Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small, legendary drummer Gene Hoglan, and others are behind the music of Dethklok, whose new album is another slab of extreme metal that transcends mere novelty. As is the case with the previous Dethklok albums,...

From the mosh pit of TV cancellations, the animated cult hit Metalocalypse rises up and delivers Army of the Doomstar. And without missing a beat, the story of the world’s most successful death metal band Dethklok picks up right where it left off. This new feature-length film serves as a direct continuation of 2013’s sublime and singular metal-opera The Doomstar Requiem. Those hanging plot threads are now finally answered in this climactic music odyssey brimful with hellfire and end of world stakes.

In the universe of Metalocalypse, the band Dethklok reigns supreme as metal lords whose global success has a direct effect on both society and the economy. The government keeps a watchful eye on the band as well as any trends and incidents influenced by their actions. Despite their godlike power, the five members of Dethklok — lead singer Nathan Explosion (Brendon Small), bassist William Murderface (Tommy Blacha), lead...

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is the long-awaited conclusion to the Metalocalypse story, picking up directly after the events in Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem. Fans can expect the same humor, gore, and metal that made the original series beloved, with the added intensity of the impending Metalocalypse. The movie will be released digitally and on Blu-ray on August 22, 2023, and will feature the original cast, including co-creators Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha.

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar news is coming in strong for the second movie that followed the events of the TV series finale. The new Metalocalypse movie directly follows the events of the Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem. Dethklok is in tatters, at least one member is a shell of himself, and the group has still not created the song needed to save the world from the dreaded Metalocalypse. Despite the doom-laden premise of Army of the Doomstar, the humor...

Metalocalypse: Army Of The Doomstar is a brilliant conclusion to the epic saga of Dethklok, the world’s most popular and influential death metal band. The animated series, created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, combines dark humor, musical satire, and apocalyptic drama in a unique and original way.

This epic conclusion film delivers on the promise of resolving the mysteries and conflicts that have been building up since the first episode. The animation is stunning, the voice acting is superb, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. The show manages to balance comedy and tragedy, as well as pay homage to the genre of metal and its culture.

What was also a bit surprising to us as we were watching the film, is that there was a certain level of sentimentality that was normally not present during the original series run. The film further showcased the heart line which runs between...

The new movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is set to drop on digital streaming services and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, August 22nd (pre-order here). Ahead of the release, Adult Swim has unveiled a sneak peek clip starring none other than Dr. Rockzo, the Rock n’ Roll Clown.

Titled “Dr. Rockzo’s Party in the Sky,” the clip sees the beloved David Lee Roth-inspired character preaching “a psychedelic sermon about the party that awaits us all” in the afterlife: an eternity of c-c-c-c-cocaine.

Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will finally tie-up the story that was left unfinished when the original Metalocalypse animated series was unceremoniously canceled in 2013.

The story follows Dethklok singer Nathan Explosion as he attempts to write the Song of Salvation, the only thing that can save the planet from Metalocalypse. In addition to co-creators Small and Tommy Blacha (who...

The new movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is set to drop on digital streaming services and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, August 22nd (pre-order here). Ahead of the release, Adult Swim has unveiled a sneak peek clip starring none other than Dr. Rockzo, the Rock n’ Roll Clown.

Titled “Dr. Rockzo’s Party in the Sky,” the clip sees the beloved David Lee Roth-inspired character preaching “a psychedelic sermon about the party that awaits us all” in the afterlife: an eternity of c-c-c-c-cocaine.

Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will finally tie-up the story that was left unfinished when the original Metalocalypse animated series was unceremoniously canceled in 2013.

The story follows Dethklok singer Nathan Explosion as he attempts to write the Song of Salvation, the only thing that can save the planet from Metalocalypse. In addition to co-creators Small and Tommy Blacha (who...

Brendon Small, Metalocalypse's co-creator revealed the best way to watch Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar.

Adult Swim's Metalocalypse geared up for a triumphant return with a brand-new movie that follows the events of the popular animated TV series, and Small has shared insight on how to best prepare for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. The series wrapped up with a full rock opera special in 2013, and now, a decade later, a revival movie is set to pick up where it all left off. And, fans may find it useful to revisit some details to fully enjoy this new chapter. Small briefly took to Twitter to discuss the imminent release of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar on digital and Blu-ray platforms later this month.

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The latest promo video for Adult Swim's animated film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar sees Nathan Explosion confront his followers.

The clip begins with Nathan as he exits a hospital (one surrounded by gigantic metal dragons) only to find a swarm of fans outside. The horde begins demanding for more music, shouting that they're desperate for a new Dethklok albumn without taking into consideration the band's well-being. This prompts Nathan, voiced once again by Brendon Small, to "break up" with his fans as he states that all of his problems are caused by them.

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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar follows Nathan Explosion and his band as the embark on a life-threatening quest to rescue Toki Wartooth before confronting "the ultimate songwriting challenge to save the planet" a bid to halt the end of the world and defeat the evil Salacia.

It doesn’t get more metal than this! The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure Metalocalypse arrives with an all-new, full-length animated movie. 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. The movie will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray Disc August 22, 2023.

As a special highlight, fans can also look forward to the release of two full-length albums this year. Fans can now pre-save Dethklok’s highly anticipated Dethalbum IV which includes all new original Dethklok songs, and releases on August 22. The second album release, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will include additional songs plus a totally original movie score and will be released August 25.

Both albums will be released through WaterTower Music, who recently released “Aortic Desecration”, the first new music from Dethalbum IV,...

Where to Watch Powered by Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar finally brings the story of Metalocalypse to a close, giving fans the proper finale they've been waiting for. The impending Metalocalypse threatens the world, but Dethklok must find the Song of Salvation to stop the death and destruction. Despite the cancellation of the animated series, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar provides the conclusion that creator Brendon Small intended.

Screen Rant is thrilled to present an exclusive clip from Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. The animated movie finally brings the story of Metalocalypse to a close, with the creator and fans alike waiting years for a proper finale. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will follow Dethklok as they take on the difficult task of saving the world from the impending apocalypse. In order to do this, they must find the Song of Salvation, a mysterious tune that will stop the impending...

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is bringing the heaviest metal band ever created back together again for an action-packed journey. The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure arrives with an all-new, full-length animated movie. But that’s not all! In addition to the original film, written and directed by Brendon Small, a companion soundtrack and Dethalbum IV will also arrive this year.

While you wait, check out a first-look clip from Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar below! The movie will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray on August 22, 2023.

In the clip, “Pickles struggles to keep everyone focused in church as William Murderface, Toki, and Skwisgaar cause distractions.”

“The all-new animated movie begins 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...

Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer discuss how they settled on the title for the Venture Bros. film finale, Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.

The pair spoke to ComicBook.com about the movie, with Publick explaining the origin of its unwieldy name. "Doc came up with the original title," he said. "We wanted Epic Stupid. We had a list of potential titles but when Doc said Radiant is The Blood of The Baboon Heart, we went with that one. We really wanted blood in the title with that sense of stupid." Hammer also confirmed that the film's original title was Red Monday.

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The Metalocalypse panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2023 has been pulled from the schedule due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

The scheduled panel for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar was expected to feature series co-creator Brendon Small, who also voices several characters in the show. However, in a Twitter announcement, Small revealed that he would not be attending the convention in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. He cited the strike rules that prohibit promotion at Sdcc as the reason for his absence and apologized for any inconvenience caused.

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SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I will not be attending the con and apologize for the inconvenience — Brendon Small (@brendonsmall) July 15, 2023

In his tweet, Small wrote, “SAG/AFTRA strike rules prohibit promotion at Sdcc therefore in solidarity with the unions I...

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment are all set to light up San Diego Comic-Con 2023 with four major animated ventures including the return of Babylon 5 and The Venture Bros. The studio will bring four original animated movies, including three world premieres to San Diego Comic-Con this year, with casts, filmmakers and more set for panels over the July 19 - July 23 weekend.

First up is the DC animated outing Justice League: Warworld, which will now have its World Premiere on Friday, July 21 at 9:00pm in Ballroom 20 at the Con. Warner Bros. Animation’s all-new, feature-length R-rated movie, Justice League: Warworld picks up with DC’s Justice League, currently a loose association of super-powered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced that it is bringing four original animated movies to San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, Justice League: Warworld and Babylon 5: The Road Home will all have a presence at Sdcc 2023. The latter three will also be making their world premieres during the July 19-23 weekend, confirmed Wbd Home Entertainment. The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its world premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 pm in Room 6Bcf. Afterward, those in attendance are invited to take part in a panel discussion and Q&a with filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer and key cast from the upcoming R-rated animated movie. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will then arrive on Digital on July 22, 2023, and Blu-ray on July 25, 2023.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing four animated films to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, with world premieres set for The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, Justice League: Warworld, and Babylon 5: The Road Home. Wbdhe will also present a panel for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar complete with clips and special guests.

Comic-Con takes place at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding Gaslamp District. This year’s Con kicks off on preview night, July 19, and runs through July 23.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment released the following details on their planned panels. (Guests are subject to change.)

The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick...

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2023 with four panels showcasing the highly anticipated original animated films, Adult Swim’s The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart and Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, DC’s Justice League: Warworld, and Babylon 5: The Road Home during the July 19-23 weekend.

The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will have its World Premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 8:30pm in Room 6Bcf. Be among the first fans to experience this all-new original animated R-rated movie with the world premiere screening! Afterwards, join filmmakers Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer along with key cast for a panel discussion and audience Q&a.

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar panel will take place on Friday, July 21 at 1:00pm in the Indigo Ballroom. Join series co-creator Brendon Small and guests as they talk all things Metalocalypse,...

"Unless you are vigilant, you will drown in fear." Adult Swim has debuted a trailer for an animated release titled Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, a feature film spin-off from the animated series called "Metalocalypse". Originally premiering on Adult Swim in 2006, it ran for four seasons with another special Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem (in 2013). The series was created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blancha, and this new movie is written & directed by Small. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia? The movie stars the voices of Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner (Grammy Award-winning musician), King Diamond (King Diamond; Mercyful Fate), plus Mark Hamill, Kirk Hammett, Jon Hamm, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Amy Lee (Evanescence), Malcolm McDowell, Juliet Mills, Laraine Newman (SNL), and Livia Zita (2022 winner - Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award). This looks gnarly!

It's time to start jamming to Dethklok once again. Although the series may have been removed from Max, Metalocalypse is coming back soon with the direct-to-video film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Warner Bros. Entertainment released the first trailer for the long-awaited heavy metal movie that sees ruination on the horizon for all of humanity. The Metalocalypse has arrived, and it's up to the world's biggest metal band and seventh-largest economy to save the planet from certain destruction. Nathan Explosion (Brendan Small) and company throw up the devil horns one last time with the film's release on August 22.

"Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar" is a new animated feature written and directed by Brendon Small, available for purchase August 22, 2023:

"...after the heroic rescue of 'Toki Wartooth', 'Dethklok' frontman 'Nathan Explosion' finds himself traumatized in a 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'? ..."

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Adult Swim has dropped the first trailer for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar.

Released to YouTube, the preview opens with Charles Foster Offdensen (Brendon Small) warning Dethklok that "the end of days is nigh" and that after so many years, "the metalocalypse is upon us." Although they're scared, the band sets out to find the "Song of Salvation" that will save the world from the coming Doomstar and Mr. Salacia's (Mark Hamill) evil plans for it. The trailer concludes by announcing that Army of the Doomstar will release on digital and Blu-ray on August 22.

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What is Metalocalypse?

Created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, Metalocalypse premiered on Adult Swim in 2006. The story followed Dethklok, a death metal band who, despite the imbecilic nature of its members, was ludicrously successful, culturally influential and at the...

Throw up the devil horns for a heavy metal summer ahead; Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is bringing the heaviest metal band ever created back together again for an action-packed journey that includes a feature film, Two albums, and a tour.

The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure Metalocalypse arrives with an all-new, full-length animated movie. But that’s not all! In addition to a full-length original film, written and directed by Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, a companion soundtrack and Dethalbum IV will also arrive this year.

“The all-new animated movie begins 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 to save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band,...

The biggest heavy metal band in the world is back in the trailer for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, a new film from Adult Swim that will hit video-on-demand services and Blu-ray/DVD on August 22nd. In addition, Metalocalypse band Dethklok have unleashed their first new song in 10 years.

Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar follows Dethklok singer Nathan Explosion as he attempts to write the Song of Salvation, the only thing that can save the planet from Metalocalypse.

In addition to co-creators Small and Tommy Blacha (who write and perform Dethklok’s music), the film also features guest stars Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner, Kirk Hammett, Mark Hamill, King Diamond, Jon Hamm, Amy Lee, Malcolm McDowell, Juliet Mills, Laraine Newman, Raya Yarbrough, Livia Zita, and Scott Ian.

A new Dethklok album, Dethalbum IV, arrives on the same day as Army of the Doomstar (pre-orders...

The biggest heavy metal band in the world is back in the trailer for Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, a new film from Adult Swim that will hit video-on-demand services and Blu-ray/DVD on August 22nd. In addition, Metalocalypse band Dethklok have unleashed their first new song in 10 years.

Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar follows Dethklok singer Nathan Explosion as he attempts to write the Song of Salvation, the only thing that can save the planet from Metalocalypse.

In addition to co-creators Small and Tommy Blacha (who write and perform Dethklok’s music), the film also features guest stars Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner, Kirk Hammett, Mark Hamill, King Diamond, Jon Hamm, Amy Lee, Malcolm McDowell, Juliet Mills, Laraine Newman, Raya Yarbrough, Livia Zita, and Scott Ian.

A new Dethklok album, Dethalbum IV, arrives on the same day as Army of the Doomstar (pre-orders...

A new standard headline that fans have been dealing with lately has been streaming services announcing that they are cutting more titles from their services, and Sunday saw the removal of the classic Adult Swim series, Metalocalypse, from HBO Max. However, what makes this movie extra shocking is that Metalocalypse is in the middle of a series of high profile projects, including a live concert tour, an album and, most importantly, a feature film!

Warner Discover announced earlier this month that it was pulling a number of animated titles from HBO Max (soon to be just Max on May 23), including Clarence, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Flapjack, Foster's Home, Dexter's Laboratory, Ben 10: Omniverse, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Ben 10: Alien Force. Likely the strangest show to be pulled, though, was Metalocalypse.

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It’s a good day for Dethklok fans, as an expanded edition of their 2007 debut LP, The Dethalbum, has just been released digitally. The 24-song collection is available to stream below.

Dethklok are the animated band depicted in the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse. In real life, the music features Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan, among others.

The Dethalbum (Expanded Edition) offers the chance for fans to stream the original 15-song LP, as well as nine rare tracks previously unavailable on digital platforms.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Dethklok, as the band has a co-headlining North American tour with Japanese pop-metal act Babymetal set for late summer and early fall, with tickets available here.

Editor's Pick Dethklok and Babymetal Announce 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour

In addition, a full-length original film, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, written and directed by Small, will arrive later this year,...

Dethklok of Metalocalypse fame and Babymetal have announced a co-headlining 2023 North American tour with support from guitar virtuoso Jason Richardson.

Affectionately dubbed the “Babyklok tour,” trek kicks off August 30th in Houston and runs through October 11th in Los Angeles. Along the way, the bands will also make stops at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival on September 10th in Alton, Virginia; the Louder Than Life festival on September 23rd in Louisville, Kentucky; and the Aftershock festival on October 7th in Sacramento, California.

A Babymetal artist pre-sale begins today (April 11th) at 1 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Theotherone. A Live Nation pre-sale starts Wednesday (April 12th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Vinyl., while general ticket sales begin Friday (April 14th). Fans can also look for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

Dethklok of Metalocalypse fame and Babymetal have announced a co-headlining 2023 North American tour with support from guitar virtuoso Jason Richardson.

Affectionately dubbed the “Babyklok tour,” trek kicks off August 30th in Houston and runs through October 11th in Los Angeles. Along the way, the bands will also make stops at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival on September 10th in Alton, Virginia; the Louder Than Life festival on September 23rd in Louisville, Kentucky; and the Aftershock festival on October 7th in Sacramento, California.

Tickets are available via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

In other Dethklok news, the highly anticipated feature film Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is set for a release later this year, along with an accompanying original soundtrack and a new Dethklok studio album,...

The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure “Metalocalypse” arrives with a nationwide tour of the series’ on-screen band Dethklok!

A full-length original film, written and directed by Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, a companion soundtrack and Dethalbum IV will also arrive this year, Bloody Disgusting learned via press release.

Here are all of the deets!

Dethklok will kick off their twenty-nine-date national tour on August 30 with Japanese kawaii metal pioneers Babymetal as co-headliners and virtuoso guitarist Jason Richardson as support.

“It’s very surreal having so much new ‘Metalocalypse’ & Dethklok this year with the trifecta of the tour, movie and album,” said Small. “I’m so excited to get on the road with the powerful Babymetal, and to celebrate all the hard work that team ‘Metalocalypse’ and Dethklok put in over the last two years and beyond!”

The “Babyklok” tour (full dates below) will...