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
Better Metal Snake
Dethklok Lyrics
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We are forced to fight
Take lives of my men
My Kingdom falls this night
You conquer with your serpent
And it's scales of molten steel
Castles lay in ruin
Carcasses ignite
Bretheren's heads on posts
But still I must fight
I conjure with my fury
A masterful decree
I will build a beast
That will conquer you
Built of metal gears
Spears to run you through
Better metal snake [Repeat: x 4]
Now go seek devour
Inject your poison
And take their lives away
Better metal snake [Repeat: x 4]
It's gonna take your life tonight
Mechanical reptilian might
Shed it's metal skin and destroy
It's such a better metal snake
The lyrics in Dethklok's song Better Metal Snake describe a battle between two kingdoms, with the singer's kingdom being threatened by an enemy who is using a metal serpent to conquer their lands. The first verse sets the tone of the situation, with the singer being forced to fight and possibly sacrifice their men to defend their kingdom. The second verse describes the destruction and violence that has already occurred, with castles in ruins and the heads of the singer's brethren on display. Despite this, the singer is determined to fight back and conjures their own creation - a beast built of metal gears and spears - to conquer the enemy's metal serpent. The chorus repeats the title of the song, with the singer asserting that their creation is a "better" metal snake, one that will seek out and destroy the enemy's serpent, injecting it with poison, and ultimately saving their kingdom.
The lyrics in Better Metal Snake, like many of Dethklok's songs, are filled with themes of violence and destruction, as well as a sense of defiance and fighting against adversity. The repeated image of the metal snake - both the enemy's serpent and the singer's "better" creation - suggests a battle between opposing forces, with the outcome uncertain until the end. The lyrics also suggest a power dynamic between the two kingdoms, with the enemy's use of a metal serpent representing a technological advantage over the singer's kingdom. However, the singer's determination to fight back and create their own metal beast suggests a resilience and strength that may ultimately bring victory to their side.
Line by Line Meaning
War has been declared
There is a conflict that has been officially recognized and announced
We are forced to fight
We have no other option but to engage in the battle
Take lives of my men
My soldiers are at risk of dying
My Kingdom falls this night
The outcome of this battle will determine the fate of my entire kingdom
You conquer with your serpent
You are utilizing a powerful tool to defeat us
And it's scales of molten steel
Your weapon is made of unbreakable, impenetrable metal
Metal snake [Repeat: x 4]
Repetition of the idea that the enemy's weapon is a metal snake
Castles lay in ruin
Our fortresses have been destroyed
Carcasses ignite
Dead bodies are burning
Bretheren's heads on posts
The bodies of our comrades are being displayed as a warning
But still I must fight
Despite the circumstances, I cannot back down
I conjure with my fury
I am summoning my anger and frustration to come up with a solution
A masterful decree
I have formulated a brilliant plan
I will build a beast
I am going to construct a powerful weapon of my own
That will conquer you
My creation will overpower your metal snake
Built of metal gears
My weapon will be made out of advanced technology and machinery
Spears to run you through
My weapon will be equipped with sharp, penetrating tools
Better metal snake [Repeat: x 4]
My weapon will surpass your metal snake in power and effectiveness
Now go seek devour
My weapon will attack and conquer your metal snake
Inject your poison
My weapon will neutralize and destroy the power of your metal snake
And take their lives away
We will emerge victorious and defeat the enemy
It's gonna take your life tonight
Our weapon is so powerful that it will result in your defeat
Mechanical reptilian might
Our weapon is comparable to a fearsome mechanical beast
Shed it's metal skin and destroy
Our weapon will shed its outer layer and annihilate everything in its path
It's such a better metal snake
Our weapon is superior to the enemy's metal snake in every way possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brendon Small
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grim
I'd sign a liability clause for a DethKlok Concert.
Fluffyfloo
Remember, you get injured or die, it is not the band's responsibility.
Joshua Castillo
That'd honestly be my preferred way to go.
SonicsShadowEmerald
I was at a Dethklok concert. They only played one song and the guy next to me had his face melted off by coffee, my arm had 3rd degree burns and is still scarred. I can't wait to see them again.
Repugnantone
Better Metal Snake? When Horizon Forbidden West hits PC, I'm definitely cranking this song while taking out one of the robot snakes in the game!!!
Shawn
Me: Wait, whats going on here?
Scruffy: War were declared
aFinalNote
I always thought he said battle rattle snake. I