METALOCALYPSE: Army of the Doomstar Releasing on August 22, 2023

METALOCALYPSE: Army of the Doomstar Releasing on August 22, 2023

It’s time to break out your air guitars and raise your devil horns because the metal gods have answered our prayers! The beloved animated series Metalocalypse is making a thunderous comeback with an all-new, full-length animated movie, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Written and directed by the talented Brendon Small, the co-creator of the series, this movie promises to bring back the heaviest metal band ever created for an epic and action-packed adventure. Get ready to rock as the band members of DETHKLOK reunite to set the stage ablaze once again.

Fans have eagerly awaited the return of Metalocalypse, and their patience is about to be rewarded. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is set to release on August 22, 2023, and will be available for purchase digitally and on Blu-ray Disc. The movie promises to deliver the same intensity, humor, and headbanging goodness that made the series an instant hit.

But that’s not all! In addition to the highly anticipated movie, fans can look forward to not one, but two full-length albums this year. Brace yourselves for the release of DETHKLOK’s long-awaited Dethalbum IV, featuring all-new original songs by the band. This album, which has already generated enormous excitement among fans, will be available for pre-save and will officially release on August 22, 2023.

If that wasn’t enough to satisfy your metal cravings, prepare yourself for the Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). This album, set to release on August 25, will not only include additional songs from the band but also feature a completely original movie score that will transport fans right into the heart of the action. Get ready to immerse yourself in the metal symphony that will accompany the epic journey depicted in the movie.

WaterTower Music, a renowned music label, will be releasing both albums, ensuring that fans get their hands on the latest and greatest from DETHKLOK. The excitement surrounding the release of Dethalbum IV has already reached fever pitch, with WaterTower Music releasing “Aortic Desecration,” the first new music from the album. This song not only marks the return of DETHKLOK after a decade-long hiatus but also serves as a tantalizing preview of the thrills to come.

For vinyl enthusiasts, Mondo will be releasing Dethalbum IV on vinyl, adding an extra layer of collectability and sonic richness to this long-awaited album. Vinyl preorders are now live, allowing fans to secure their copies and experience the magic of DETHKLOK on this classic medium.

The return of Metalocalypse and the release of two full-length albums are sure to ignite a resurgence of heavy metal fervor across the globe. Fans have been eagerly anticipating this moment, and with the creative genius of Brendon Small at the helm, their expectations are bound to be surpassed. So mark your calendars, fellow metalheads, because August 2023 is going to be a month filled with thunderous riffs, blistering solos, and a return to the glory days of Metalocalypse.

Get ready to unleash your inner headbanger and join DETHKLOK on their epic journey through the Army of the Doomstar. The wait is almost over, and the time for metal is upon us once again!

The film stars Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt (Metalocalypse), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (Grammy® Award-winning musician), King Diamond (KING DIAMOND; MERCYFUL FATE), Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series; The Machine), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Jon Hamm (Confess, Fletch; Top Gun: Maverick), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Amy Lee (EVANESCENCE), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Juliet Mills (Passions), Laraine Newman (Saturday Night Live), Raya Yarbrough (Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem – a Klok Opera), and Livia Zita (2022 winner – Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award).

SYNOPSIS:

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: write the SONG OF SALVATION and 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?

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

Behind the Metal Curtain (Featurette) – Dive deep into the making of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar with interviews with show co-creator Brendon Small and his team of writers, animators, and musicians as they share the inspirations behind turning the hit Adult Swim series into its first feature film.

Pricing and information:

PRODUCT                            SRP

Digital Purchase                    $19.99

Blu-ray + Digital*                 $29.98 SRP USA

Blu-ray                                  $39.99 in Canada

*Digital version not available in Canada

Audio: English, Spanish, French

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

Running Time: approx. 83 minutes

Rated: R for pervasive language, violence and drug use

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