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
Hatredcopter
Dethklok Lyrics
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I am captain, evil stomper
I get to wear big black helmet
I pilot the hatredcopter
I fly the beast made of steel
Tin monster, crumple light
Gas tank is filled with vengeance
Can't find the thing that makes this
Thing take a hard turn right
I follow where it leads me
Prepare to greet our might
You, will most likely die
By the hands of my arm
When I come and fly, and take over your face
With the front of my hatredcopter
I fly a gigantic monster
I am captain, evil stomper
I get to wear big black helmet
I pilot the hatredcopter
I fly the hatredcopter
I'm going to hunt you down
I get paid lots of money
For all the bounties found
Can't seem to find the button
That turns the radar on
Can't work the hatredcopter
The hunt for you is on
I am likely to find, from my fears that you'll fly
That I will be fired for not killing you
'Cause that is my job, hatredcopter
You will most likely die
By the hands of my arm
When I come and fly, and take over your face
With the front of my hatredcopter
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
The lyrics to Dethklok's song "Hatredcopter" paint a vivid picture of a powerful machine of destruction, the "hatredcopter," and its captain, "evil stomper." The singer relishes in the power and control they have as they fly through the air, wearing their "big black helmet" and piloting the "beast made of steel." The hatredcopter is fueled by vengeance, and the singer eagerly hunts down their targets, taking pleasure in their inevitable demise.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is not entirely in control of this machine. They struggle to find the buttons and controls that should be easy to operate, and there is a sense that the hatredcopter has a will of its own, leading the singer to unexpected places. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of destruction and power, with a dark and ominous tone that warns of the danger of unchecked aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
I fly hatrocoptic monster,
I pilot an abomination of a machine that embodies pure and unadulterated hatred.
I am captain, evil stomper,
I am the leader of this flying monstrosity, crushing any good or moral opposition in my path.
I get to wear big black helmet,
I have the power and privilege to wear a menacing helmet, symbolizing my dominance and strength.
I pilot the hatredcopter!
I am in control of this beast, unleashing its fury upon all who dare challenge me.
I fly the beast made of steel,
My machine is a formidable, indestructible creature of metal.
Tin monster, crumple light,
Although it looks thin and flimsy, it is agile and strong.
Gas tank is filled with vengeance,
The fuel for my machine is a burning desire for revenge against my enemies.
Machine that you despite,
My enemies hate and fear my machine.
Can't find the thing that makes this,
I can't explain why my machine is so effective and unbeatable.
Thing take a hard turn right,
My machine can make sudden and sharp movements, surprising my enemies and catching them off guard.
I follow where it leads me,
I trust my machine to guide me towards my ultimate goal of destruction.
Prepare to greet our might,
My enemies should prepare to face our overwhelming power and strength.
You, will most likely die,
You are doomed to die at my hands.
By the hands of my arm,
I will kill you with my own hands.
When I come and fly, and take over your face,
I will soar above you and dominate you, making you feel small and insignificant.
With the front of my hatredcopter,
My machine will be the instrument of your destruction.
I'm going to hunt you down,
I will relentlessly pursue and capture my enemies.
I get paid lots of money,
I am a mercenary who receives large sums of money for completing my missions.
For all the bounties found
I am rewarded for bringing in the heads of my enemies.
Can't seem to find the button,
I am having trouble operating my machine, but I will not falter in my mission.
That turns the radar on
I need the radar to track my enemies, but it seems to not be working at the moment.
The hunt for you is on
I am on the trail of my enemies, and they should be afraid.
I am likely to find, from my fears that you'll fly,
I am afraid that my enemies will evade me and I will fail to complete my mission.
That I will be fired for not killing you,
I am risking everything to ensure that I can take down my enemies and receive my payment.
'Cause that is my job, hatredcopter,
I am a skilled mercenary who operates and dominates with my powerful machine.
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
My machine is a symbol of hate and destruction.
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
My machine is a force to be reckoned with.
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
My machine is my weapon of choice in my quest for power and revenge.
Hatredcoptor, hatredcoptor
My machine is the definition of my existence as a mercenary and warrior.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Small Brendon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pluviophilius2354
@@SteveOnlin Maybe the drums, but you could say the same about any song with a double bass lol. Otherwise no, I play both songs and they are quite different. Don't know if you read tabs, but:
Hatredcopter is played this way:
c -----------------------------------------------------------
G -----------------------------------------------------------
D♯ -----------------------------------------------------------
A♯ -----------------------------------------------------------
F -5-8-5------4-7-4------8-12-8--------7-10-7--
C ------------------------------------------------------------
The "Danger" part in Pickle's rehab song is played:
c --------------------------------------------------
G --------------------------------------------------
D♯ --------------------------------------------------
A♯ --------------------------------------------------
F --------------------------------------------------
C -0-3-7-3-5-8-7-5-3-7-5-3-2-5-3-2-
[Edit:] Just realized I wasn't playing it the most comfortable way, edited the tabs for easier playing and better comparaison
@winstonpapstein6871
I fly a gigantic monster
I am captain evil stomper
I get to wear big black helmet
I pilot the Hatredcopter
I fly the beast made of steel
Then I can cut the night
Gas tank is filled with vengeance
Machine guns shooting spite
Can't find the thing that makes this
Thing take a hard turn right
I follow where it leads me
By battered wings of might
You will most likely die by the hands of my arm
When I come and fly and take off your face
With the front of my Hatredcopter
I fly a gigantic monster
I am captain evil stomper
I get to wear big black helmet
I pilot the Hatredcopter
I fly the Hatredcopter
I'm going to hunt you down
I'm getting lots of money
For all the bounties found
Can't seem to find the button
That turns the radar on
Can't work the Hatredcopter
The hunt for you is done
I am likely to find for my failure to fly
That I will be fired for not killing you
'Cause that is my job
Hatredcopter
You will most likely die by the hands of my arm
When I come and fly and take off your face
With the front of my Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
Hatredcopter
@gonzaloNMF
Dude, the fact that Brendon Small is singing both as Nathan and Pickles talks tons about his mad talent.
@genuinesaucy
I love that half the lyrics are about how the pilot has no idea what he's doing and is worried about getting fired. Don't lie on your resume unless you're ready for the job to be brutal
@gonzaloNMF
That's why I love Metalocalypse. Brendon Small is a genius.
@d.n.3652
I remember a comment saying, “what if the epilepsy warning was at the end?”
That’d be brutal
@gatecampsrus8862
Hahahaha that would be good
@OkamiDevil
That's something Dethklok would actually do too lmao.
@bloodysabbath1984
Yassss great comment!!
@doc7torres
I know it's Brendan Small doing the singing, but I can't get over how much Pickles' singing voice sounds like Dave Mustaine in the verses, and James Hetfield during the chorus
@HighItsBubba
I thought the pickles vocals was James?
Edit : Yeah the pickles vocals are James Hetfield doing guest vocals
@HALO-2304
I was thinking it sounded like Mustaine as well.