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Status: Ended
Network: Adult Swim
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.6/10
Metalocalypse
Overview
Part-American, part-Scandinavian death-metal band Dethklok has a lingering effect on its fans, who take the words seriously and do anything Dethklok lyrics say. The government fears the band's influence and sets out to destroy it by covert means; for example, by sending military pharmaceutical psychotropic drug manufacturers. Deemed sociopaths for tossing hot coffee at their concert attendees, two of the band members are alcoholics, and they all have self-esteem issues.
This production, originally released in 2006, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Mark Hamill
Senator Stampingston / Mr. Selatcia (voice)
Victor Brandt
General Crozier / Cardinal Ravenwood (voice)
Malcolm McDowell
Vater Orlaag (voice)
Brendon Small
Skwisgaar Skwigelf / Pickles the Drummer / Nathan Explosion
Tommy Blacha
Toki Wartooth / William Murderface (voice)
Seasons
Specials
82 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
20 Episodes • Aired 2006-08-06
The first season of the animated show Metalocalypse originally aired on Adult Swim from August 6, 2006 to December 17, 2006 with 20 episodes. The show follows virtual death metal band Dethklok. The majority of the music featured this season was released on the 2007 album, The Dethalbum.
Season 2
20 Episodes • Aired 2007-09-23
The second season of the animated show Metalocalypse originally aired on Adult Swim from September 23, 2007 to September 7, 2008 with 19 episodes. The show follows virtual death metal band Dethklok. The majority of the music featured this season was released on the 2009 album Dethalbum II. The first episode of this season, "Dethecution" was released as part of the deluxe edition of The Dethalbum. This season featured the new re-recorded version of the "Deththeme", released as a hidden track on The Dethalbum.
Season 3
10 Episodes • Aired 2009-11-08
The third season of the animated show Metalocalypse originally aired on Adult Swim from November 8, 2009 to October 24, 2010 with 10 episodes. The show follows virtual death metal band Dethklok. This season featured a 21 minute runtime.
Season 4
12 Episodes • Aired 2012-04-29
The fourth season of the animated show Metalocalypse originally aired on Adult Swim from April 29, 2012 to July 15, 2012 with 12 episodes. The show follows virtual death metal band Dethklok. This season returned to the original 11-minute long episode format. The season four DVD/Blu-ray was released on October 30, 2012 through Adult Swim/Warner Home Video.
