In the Metalocalypse series, Dethklok is depicted as an extremely popular and successful death metal band. The band's fan base includes billions of metal fanatics, who frequently endanger themselves to watch the band perform live. With their widespread commercial success and lucrative sponsorship contracts, Dethklok is ranked as the world's seventh largest economy by the end of the second season.
The members of Dethklok are often portrayed as incompetent at almost everything not related to their profession. The band struggles to perform everyday tasks, including shopping for groceries, preparing food, and maintaining proper social relationships. They are often assisted by their manager and lawyer, Charles Foster Ofdensen, who frequently attempts to prevent the band from making poor decisions. The band's actions and uncanny misfortune have caught the attention of an Illuminati-style council, known as The Tribunal. The Tribunal is portrayed as Dethklok's antagonist throughout the series, and secretly monitors their actions in almost every episode. They describe Dethklok as the "world's greatest cultural force." The leader of The Tribunal (Mr. Selatcia), however, frequently instructs the other members to allow Dethklok to do as they will.
The on show members of Dethklok are:
Nathan Explosion - Vocals
Skwisgaar Skwigelf - Lead Guitar
Toki Wartooth - Rhythm Guitar
William Murderface - Bass
Pickles - The Drummer
Magnus Hammersmith - Original rhythm guitarist
The real life performers
Brendon Small – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Gene Hoglan – drums (2007–present)
Bryan Beller – bass (2012–present)
Live - with addition to / replace of
Mike Keneally – guitar, backing vocals
Pete Griffin – bass (2012)
Nili Brosh - guitar (2019)
Mordhaus, United States
Before You Go
Dethklok Lyrics
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Many years ago, when I took this contract
I swore a sacred oath, to protect this new act
Never to deceive them, or put them in harm's way
Lead them into danger, or lead them astray
The circumstances changed, now I'm in the middle
Of the darkest times, this prophetic riddle
Consider this my resignation from this whole profession!
I was a good man for this job, but it's time for me to go...
I cannot lead you further, oh, in my heart this truth I know...
I bid you all farewell, consider this a vacancy...
I wish you best of luck now, you will have been the greatest work I've ever done in my entire... life!
Good day to you...
Good day...
The lyrics of the song “Before You Go” by Dethklok speaks about a person who is at a crossroads in life, torn between keeping a sacred promise and doing what he believes is right. The first line of the song, “Before you go, I need your attention,” indicates that this person feels the need to address a pressing matter. The lines, “Many years ago, when I took this contract, I swore a sacred oath, to protect this new act” implies that the singer had made a commitment to protect something or someone that was important to him. However, as the circumstances surrounding this commitment change and a prophetic riddle threatens to put those he swore to protect in harm's way, the singer must grapple with his conscience and take the difficult decision of resigning.
In the subsequent lines of the song, the singer reflects on his past performance and the virtue of his intentions, admitting that he was once good at his job, but it's time for him to go. The line, “I cannot lead you further, oh, in my heart this truth I know,” suggests that the singer has reached a conclusion that he can no longer maintain the oath he swore without doing what he believes is right. The final lines, “I bid you all farewell, consider this a vacancy, I wish you the best of luck now, you will have been the greatest work I've ever done in my entire life,” shows the singer's acknowledgement of the significance of his past commitment, the gravity of his decision and the heartfelt goodwill he has for those he is leaving behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you go, I need your attention...
I have something important to say before you leave.
Many years ago, when I took this contract
A long time ago, when I accepted this job...
I swore a sacred oath, to protect this new act
I made a promise to protect this new law or agreement.
Never to deceive them, or put them in harm's way
I promised never to lie to them or cause them harm.
Lead them into danger, or lead them astray
I promised not to guide them into danger or steer them off course.
The circumstances changed, now I'm in the middle
Things have changed, and I find myself in a difficult situation.
Of the darkest times, this prophetic riddle
These are the darkest days, and I can't see a clear solution.
I cannot stand by, and refuse protection
I can't just watch and do nothing to protect them.
Consider this my resignation from this whole profession!
I am quitting this profession.
I was a good man for this job, but it's time for me to go...
I was good at this job, but I need to leave.
I cannot lead you further, oh, in my heart this truth I know...
I can't guide you any longer because deep down, I know it's not the right thing to do.
I bid you all farewell, consider this a vacancy...
I say goodbye to you all, and my position will be vacant.
I wish you best of luck now, you will have been the greatest work I've ever done in my entire... life!
I wish you the best of luck, and working with you has been the greatest achievement of my life!
Good day to you...
I bid you farewell.
Good day...
Goodbye.
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.