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Raise Your Horns – ‘Metalocalypse’s Dethklok Return with New Movie, Albums, Tour with BABYMETAL

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Jun 22 2023
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August is officially the month of Metalocalypse and the return of Dethklok.

It’s been a decade since fans got anything new from Metalocalypse and Dethklok. Good news – the wait is almost over. The heaviest heavy metal band ever is back together again for an action-packed adventure that has them saving the planet from evil with metal.

“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, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?”

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is written and directed by series creator Brendon Small. The cast includes The film will star Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt, Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner, King Diamond, Mark Hamill, Kirk Hammett, Jon Hamm, Scott Ian, Amy Lee, Malcolm McDowell, Juliet Mills, Laraine Newman, Raya Yarbrough, and Livia Zita.

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will release on digital and Blu-ray on August 22.

But Wait… There’s More!

Two new full-length albums will be released along with the movie. The long-awaited Dethklok IV will drop on August 22 – listen to the first single and pre-order the album here. The Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar soundtrack will be out on August 25th. It will include additional songs and the original score.

But Wait… There’s Even More!

The band is going on a 29-date US tour with BABYMETAL and Jason Richardson. The tour kicks off in August – get your tickets before they sell out! They will sell out.


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Author: Mars Garrett
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