Deathklok, the world’s most famous metal band leaves a trail of real death and destruction while rocking fans around the globe in Metalocalypse, a new [adult swim] toon that promises to do for animation what This is Spinal Tap did for the documentary. Animated with Flash and After Effects and Los Angeles-based Titmouse Studio, the show premieres on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 11:45 p.m.
Metalocalypse is created by Brendon Small, creator of Home Movies, and comedy writer Tommy Blacha, whose credits include Da Ali G Show, Latenight with Conan O’Brien and TV Funhouse. Both heavy metal fans, Small and Blacha give us an idea of what it would be like if a metal band was actually as hard-core and as scary as the image they portray on stage.
The show has received the seal of approval from metal fans and even some real rock gods. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metalica have recorded guest spots, as have Swedish band Arch Enemy and Seattle’s Nevermore. In addition, Star Wars star Mark Hamill is a series regular, providing the voice of Senator Stampingson.
Get the inside scoop on Metalocalypse from Small and Blacha themselves in the September issue of Animation Magazine, available now at Barnes & Noble locations and other fine booksellers.
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