Dethklok
Biography
Described as "the world's greatest cultural force," the virtual death metal band Dethklok star in the Adult Swim television show Metalocalypse. The Mordland-based quintet consists of vocalist Nathan "Tonto" Explosion, who uses a death metal growl even when he's not singing; lead guitarist Skwisgar Skwigelf, the fastest string slinger alive; rhythm guitarist Toki Wartooth, the second-fastest guitar player alive; bassist and Civil War memorabilia collector William Murderface; and Pickles the Drummer.
Born and raised in Florida, Explosion didn't speak until the age of five and was a poor student, only showing skill in football and frog dissection, but these early experiences made him an expert on all things brutal and metal. Murderface had an even more harrowing childhood: his father killed his mother, and then himself, with a chain saw when Murderface was still a baby, leaving the toddler to be raised by his grandparents, Thunderbolt and Stella. Murderface began playing music seriously at a fairly young age, earning his high-school diploma by playing bass after threatening to cut out his principal's eyes. Along with his Dethklok duties, Murderface also helms the side project Planet Piss.
Selected Discography
Haha. Friggin jockey or "analyst" gets around all the boards. He is a whore for postings.
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They only have the best show thats ever been on TV and they just had a tour and have albums out sooooo they kind out seem like a real band to me... And they are good band too.
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@My Name: I am just responding to replies made to me by yourself and others (to explain why I "leave post after post"). A keyboard jockey? Okay, whatever man. I agree with your analysis of their sound, as I've said all along. I disagree with their motives and how they present themselves. One comment would certainly be enough, but I will respond when people such as yourself call me out.
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create ends with an "e" dude, and i agree i guess. still a pretty kick a** band
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tenacious d, dethklok, gorillas, why do some of you care so much if they aren't "real" bands, so to speak? why such an uproar? why can't you just leave ONE comment on your like or dislike and move the hell on? Why do you need to leave comment after comment; you have your opinion, someone else has a different one. in my opinion, dethklok rocks hard, technically proficient with clear compositions . if you care so much about the progress of heavy metal, then stop being a keyboard jockey and go creat
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I do not question Dethklok musically, or their abilities. I've said this before, their music is very powerful and there is something to be said for their songwriting capabilities .
I believe I already explained why this is not a 'real' band ... see my response to Caleb. In this very bio, they call Dethklok a "virtual death metal band". These are just my opinions guys ... and is by no means end all or law. |
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Don't get me wrong ... I love music with comic overtones. I love Monster Magnet, QOTSA, Primus, Korpiklaani, etc. The difference between Dethklok (musically) and the aforemention e d is that those bands present humorous lyrics (either a story or just off the wall lyrics). Dethklok reduces its music to a juvenile, ridiculous level of slapstick humor, poking fun at themselves, their genre ... basically cheapen their very existance. I'm sorry, but that simply doesn't set well with me.
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yes, theres nothing wrong with metal bands taking their music seriously while still being able to joke around and have fun on stage. Iron Maiden did that, and they're classics. Another great example is Sonata Arctica, who have very deep and emotional music but aren't afraid to have fun also. Metal musicians dont have to always be serious/neve r smile to have their music be taken seriously
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... and poke fun at themselves and their genre? Metal needs to stop taking itself so seriously anyway, and Brendan, as a die hard metal fan, is just pointing that out because he's got the brains to do it. So again, I ask, what defines "real" to you? They looked quite real to me on stage.
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Define "Real," in your opinion. Brendan Small graduated from the Berklee School of Music, majored in guitar and has been called a virtuoso by some. I saw the man play live with Mastodon and High on Fire and, honestly, Dethklok had the most stage presence out of any of the bands (Yes, even more than Mastodon, which surprised the f*** out of me). Brendan Small and Gene Hoglan write all the music and they have tour musicians too. How are they not "real," just because they show some intelligence
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@Kemo: I agree with that statement completely. Rock on buddy! I will give these guys credit for their contribution s to music.
@Caleb: No, clearly they are not a real band, they are an adult comic side-show and supporting act. I will say that they are very passionate about it and are very critical of their own work ... which is very cool and I give them props for that. |
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Clearly Dethklok is a real band they have tangible albums you can buy with real money, with music you can listen to and try to play if your have some skill with a guitar. They have concerts you can go to, and band members you can see, the biggest difference between them and say The Gorillas, is Dethklok is metal and they have a T.V. show. its not like the writer is just some douchebag with a guitar, he actually can play and write music.
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regardless what bs arguments you bring yourselves into... be proud of one thing: More people are exploring metal because of Dethklok. Music is an art. That being said, you'll either like it or hate it... who cares! Listen to what you like and rock on!
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Of course ... you could have left of the "go die" and there would be a perfectly reasonable and valid comment. I would disagree tho. Life is worth living with our without this fake band and whatever your opinion of them is. They're simply not worth it dude!
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Now, now feles.inferi ... that's not very nice. Why should people deserve to die simply because they have an opinion that differs from yours? That is very narrow minded of you.
I think I was explaining exactly why they can't be taken seriously. Also, because they can't be taken seriously, they will never be the metal band they strive for. They will be forever stuck in the virtual world just as they are. |
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Life just isn't worth living if you take this band seriously to the point of growing yourself some gray hair. Go die.
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I know that I am probably asking too much of poor hapless shep here, but do you care to explain what you mean regarding contradictio n s and flip flopping?
To my knowledge, I have always presented the same clear arguments and conclusions when I critique music. But then, this is the same nitwit that can't comprehend why the sun rises and falls with such regularity. "The strongest", I hardly think so man. Tho I was not criticizing their sound, moron. I was criticizing the "band". |
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Way to be tolerant and open minded Old Man. Quite contradictin g from you posts in the other band pages. You seem to flip flop once you get put on the spot. Typical 60's brat. This is f**king Dethklok and they have been putting good s**t out for years./ Metal can be what it likes to be. Its the strongest s**t out there and if you wanna put labels on s**t then go ahead and f**king put a label on yourself for being a jack a**! Dethklok FTW!
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That being said, Dethklok does have a very unique and powerful sound. If I closed my eyes and ignored all the between song BS, I actually found myself enjoying the concert. The band that should have closed is unquestionab l y Mastodon however. I would have left with a much less sour taste in my mouth.
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Because dgkrider, metal IS serious. Metal is about raw, fierce, powerful emotion. It is dark, brooding, and sorrowful. It is not chipper, it does not make fun of itself, it does not offer comic relief. I for one, am ashamed that a band such as Mastodon ... is deemed lesser than the likes of this laughable excuse for a "metal" band like Dethklok.
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why is everyone taking dethklok so seriously? way to point out the obvious, baron! thanks for clarifying that brendan small's cartoon band isn't as legit as mastodon... the band is meant for comedy and satire!!!! will you also confirm my opinion that the movies shot in "home movies", small's first popular cartoon, aren't nearly as good as from dusk til dawn, miracle at st. anna, or saving private ryan? because i'm still on the fence...
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They need to put the Deathalbum II up here and they arent anything like apocalyptica or Tenacious D that craps just gay
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oh snap!!
thanks Baritone Boy. Listening to Dethklok makes me want to watch bugs bunny.... |
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To the Baron: I can't agree more. ih8darmy, you suck. Dethklok is composed of some fantastic musicians, I'll give you that, but the composition is terrible... and very boring. Dethklok came with Mastodon, Converge and High on Fire, and after the GOOD bands finished and Dethklok came up, it suddenly turned into an ICP show. Coincidence? Nope. They're the same people. Dethklok fans don't know what metal is.
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but hey, good for them. They found a groove to work and money to make on it. Its cool.
I aint hatin. But know this, if you think this band is ANYWHERE in the same league as Mastodon or High On Fire....Amon Amarth / Lamb of God / Gojira.....e t c . . . . . . i can go on an on....welll they aint. TO ih8darmy your a moron.Thanks for the laugh of the day. You think they really "hate thier fans".who is the douche? Im sure the army hates you too, even they require a certain level of intelligence |
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Ok, its a parody and not intended to be funny. I should have put 2n2 together because this station is playing ALOT of Tenacious D.....otherw i s e known as THE GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD.
lol.Ok i get it, its an akward emo/metal kids wet dream of cartoons and so called "metal". musically there not that interesting. Dont get me wrong the performers can play and compose a song or two....but thats about it. No breakdowns, tempo changes, no rythm changes and no variation. Every song sounds the same. |
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Yeah, you can say that it's perverting Metal. However, smart people call it PARODY. And if you don't want to call it that, pick up their new record. Amazingly heavy.
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ok...its a cartoon, one intended to be funny. hating on them is the same as hating on the insane clown posse, its not meant to be serious or taken seriously. its a caricature of the metal scene. same as icp is a caricature of rappers. its kinda like hating on a stand up comic for not taking things too seriously. so to sum it up. if you think dethklok is a bad band, well, your an idiot. why? because its not a real band moron
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guess what baron von douche-nippl e , that's why they hate their fans. Can't argue with their metal compositiona l skills but if they gave a s**t about the fans that DIDN'T bring their mom's along, they'd play 21+ venues. The Seattle show last Saturday was like moshing through a kindergarten boy scout emo church convention, wasted all that 8$ beer by sweating. I hope one of those tight jeans wearing, twittering, sober virgin mommas boy conformists fail a drug test from absorbing my beer and dope s
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dude who cares if they are a cartoon band or not the rock and rock hard. Great s**t
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funny.
Corny. Childish. If I was a 14 yr old zit faced high school Comic Book nerd I would probably dig this.....um, cartoon band. LOL. What in the world is happening to the world of metal? The friggin cartoon clown moron at the Metalocolyps e show I just saw on Sat. was hilariously annoying. And all these anime brainwashed, pale kids were just mesmerized.. . . l i k e friggin zombies..... wierd. |
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RE: frag.the.n00 b . r o t f l says:
"Dethklok's music is like potato chips, I can't stop listening to it." So, you can't stop listening to potato chips either? Whew - I thought it was just me. |
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who knew a cartoon band could rock so hard? also, why would someone who hates a band take the time to listen to it and post a comment? insulting someone's music is like slapping their mother, flat out inappropriat e .
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