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
Dethharmonic
Dethklok Lyrics
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And give away absolutely nothing
To the government who moderates my spending
And obliterates depending on what time of the year
Brutality is near
In the form of income tax
I'd rather take a fucking axe
With you all in it, I'd do it in a minute
If I could write off your murder
I'd save all of my receipts
Because I'd rather you be dead
Than lose a tiny shred of what I made this fiscal year
I'd rather you be dead than ponder parting with my second home
I'd rather you be dead than consider not opening a restaurant
I'd rather you be dead
I'd rather you be dead
Prepare the laser-beam
I'm gonna use it tonight
Engage the laser-beam
It's gonna end your life
I'm gonna use it tonight
If I could write off your murder
I'd save all of my receipts
Because I'd rather you be dead
Than lose a tiny shred of what I made this fiscal year
I'd rather you be dead than ponder parting with my second home
I'd rather you be dead than consider not opening a restaurant
The lyrics to Dethklok's song Dethharmonic express a deep contempt towards the government and its taxation policies. The singer expresses the desire to keep his money and not give anything to the government, which can moderate and obliterate his spending. The brutality of income tax is likened to that of an axe blow to the face, and the singer professes a willingness to blow up the entire place with everyone in it.
The idea of writing off someone's murder is then presented as a morbid solution to keeping all of his earnings. The lyricist expresses a preference for someone to be dead rather than lose their second home or fail to open a restaurant. The song culminates in a declaration to engage the laser-beam and end someone's life in a violent outburst of frustration.
Overall, the song showcases a disdain for government control and a selfish desire to keep all one's wealth without considering the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics are a commentary on the extreme views that some people hold towards their financial success and the lengths they may go to maintain it.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to keep my money
I desire to hold on to my hard-earned wealth
And give away absolutely nothing
I have no intention of donating any money
To the government who moderates my spending
I don't want the government to control my spending habits
And obliterates depending on what time of the year
The level of taxation varies based on the season
Brutality is near
Painful and cruel consequences are imminent
In the form of income tax
The source of the brutality is Income Tax
I'd rather take a fucking axe
I'd choose a violent death over paying Income Tax
To my face, blow up this place
I'm so angry I want to destroy everything
With you all in it, I'd do it in a minute
I'd harm everyone without hesitation
If I could write off your murder
If I could get away with it legally
I'd save all of my receipts
I'd keep records of the expenses
Because I'd rather you be dead
I value my money more than your life
Than lose a tiny shred of what I made this fiscal year
I'm not willing to give up any of my income
I'd rather you be dead than ponder parting with my second home
I prioritize holding onto my assets over your survival
I'd rather you be dead than consider not opening a restaurant
I'd prefer death to the possibility of sacrificing my business dreams
Prepare the laser-beam
Retrieve the weapon
I'm gonna use it tonight
I'll be utilizing the weapon very soon
Engage the laser-beam
Activate the weapon
It's gonna end your life
You'll be dead by the time it's over
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@nocomprendo1409
I don't care who the I.R.S. sends, I will not pay my taxes. -Dan
@PraiseTheLORDGodourFather
God bless Dan. For Dan knows what he does.
@theinternalflame20
I am Autistic and I dedicate this song to my rep payee who takes out $52 a month out of my benefits
@flavoredwallpaper
Underrated song. Love the lyrics. "I'd rather you be dead than consider not opening a restaurant." Facts.
@Sithreis
Hilarious that despite murderface getting mocked the entire series, the bass line around 2:21 has insane impact despite being so simple
@steamedrice97
A very Murderface-ish bass solo(?)
@lailah4982
that part and the guitar solo really make this song for me.
@tyrantravealpha
Murder face doesn't lack skill, he just can't compose. I mean, dude can play bass with his dick.
@Zimvadur
yeah but he's can'ts plays it
@TheCopyNinja733
One of the only songs they don’t unplug his guitar for