Metalocalypse

Metalocalypseis ananimatedcomedytelevision seriesdirected byJon Schnepp.It is a part ofCartoon Network'sAdult Swim.It is about aheavy metalgroup called Dethklok, who are the most famous and richestbandin the world. The band is a very dangerous force to the people who like it and to worldgovernments.Even though their fans often die or are hurt in the series, they still remain very popular. There is also a secret group of people who work for theU.S.Government who secretly spy on the band and plan to kill them.

Band Members in Dethklok

• Nathan Explosion: The group'ssingerand leader, he is based onGlenn DanzigfromThe MisfitsandCannibal Corpse'sGeorge Fisher.He has long black hair, and is very large.
• Skwisgaar Skwigelf:Lead guitarist,who is fromSweden.He has long blonde hair, has blue eyes, and is skinny.
• Toki Wartooth: Playsrhythm guitarand is fromNorway.He is very gullible and childlike. He has long brown hair and a "fu manchu" moustache.
• William Murderface: Thebass guitarplayer, who is slightly overweight, very angry, and likes gross things including a new found love of "free-balling".He is partly based onGeezer ButlerfromBlack Sabbath.He has triangular brown hair, and a mustache.
• Pickles-plays the drums, used to be leader of a band called "Snakes n' Barrels", a parody ofGuns N' Roses.He is originally fromWisconsin.He has red cornrows.

CD & DVD Release

Cartoon Network released a DVD of the first season ofMetalocalypseand an album of Dethklok's songs in the summer of 2007. The album has songs that are played during the series.