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
Laser Cannon Deth Sentence
Dethklok Lyrics
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Strapped to a rocket ignited
Last meal sits in your body
Gasoline turpentine gunpowder glycerine
Last rights given to you
Genuflecting with a torch
Punishment outweights the crime
Explode into the desert sky
Say your goodbyes
That was your life
You'll pay all your penance
Laser cannon deth sentance
Die
I'm a rocket
A roman candle
A fucking missile
On my way to hell
I'm a martyr
A saint of sinners
And you will fear me in my deth
There's no one that can make me
Repent the things I've done
Evil is my prime objective
I explode and bestow your deth
I'm a rocket
A fucking weapon
Of mass destruction
Destroy the planet
My lawyer fucked me
I won't get pardoned
The devil waits with fear in his eyes
Seeth blood blazing the sky
Strapped to the mode of destruction
Cell-mates explode in front
Barbequed bone fragments bloodied face
Blistered skin
Last moments near you now
As the countdown proceeds
Punishment is your reward
Laugh as they collect your life
Say your goodbyes
That was your life
You'll pay all your penance
Laser cannon deth sentance
The song "Laser Cannon Deth Sentence" by Dethklok seems to be a powerful commentary on the consequences of human actions, particularly the destructive outcomes of pursuing one's goals without considering the impact on others. The lyrics describe a scene in which a doomed protagonist hurtles towards their own demise, fueled by a potent mix of chemicals and the promise of revenge or power. The message is that this pursuit of personal gain or status ultimately leads to destruction and death, with no hope of redemption or mercy.
The first verse describes the preparation for the singer's death, with their last meal still in their stomach and various explosive substances primed for destruction. The second verse paints a more detailed picture of the singer, who sees themselves as a weapon of mass destruction with evil intentions. The final verse describes the moment of death in vivid detail, with the singer laughing as they pay for their crimes with their own life.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a warning against the risks of unchecked ambition and the desire for power or revenge. It suggests that we must consider the consequences of our actions and seek forgiveness and redemption, or else we may be doomed to suffer the Laser Cannon Deth Sentence.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly hard into the night
Accelerate rapidly into the dark sky
Strapped to a rocket ignited
Securely fastened with explosive device turned on
Last meal sits in your body
Final food consumed before execution
Gasoline turpentine gunpowder glycerine
Combination of volatile substances that will cause an explosion
Last rights given to you
Religious sacrament administered before death
Genuflecting with a torch
Kneeling while holding a flame as a symbol of devotion
Punishment outweights the crime
The penalty is greater than the offense
Explode into the desert sky
Detonate and launch into the air above the arid landscape
Say your goodbyes
Bid farewell
That was your life
Your existence is over
You'll pay all your penance
You must atone for your sins
Laser cannon deth sentance
Death sentence by a powerful, futuristic weapon
Die
Cease to live
I'm a rocket
I am a projectile propelled by explosive force
A roman candle
A decorative firework that shoots stars into the sky
A fucking missile
An aggressive weapon capable of massive destruction
On my way to hell
Heading for eternal damnation
I'm a martyr
I am willing to die for my beliefs
A saint of sinners
A pious figure despite committing immoral acts
And you will fear me in my deth
My passing will make you tremble with trepidation
There's no one that can make me
No one can compel me
Repent the things I've done
Feel remorse for my past actions
Evil is my prime objective
My main goal is to cause harm and destruction
I explode and bestow your deth
I detonate, bringing about your demise
I'm a rocket
I am still that explosive device
A fucking weapon
An instrument of violence
Of mass destruction
Capable of annihilating large areas
Destroy the planet
Wreak havoc on the earth
My lawyer fucked me
My legal representative failed to help me
I won't get pardoned
I will not be granted mercy
The devil waits with fear in his eyes
Satan is apprehensive about my arrival in the afterlife
Seeth blood blazing the sky
Streaming blood against a backdrop of fiery hues
Strapped to the mode of destruction
Tied to the weapon of annihilation
Cell-mates explode in front
Fellow prisoners detonating before my eyes
Barbequed bone fragments bloodied face
Charred remnants of people's bodies and faces covered in blood
Blistered skin
Burnt and swollen flesh
Last moments near you now
The final seconds of your life are here
As the countdown proceeds
The timer ticks away
Punishment is your reward
Your penalty is your prize
Laugh as they collect your life
Amused at the spectacle of death as they take your soul
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRENDON SMALL
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