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
Pickles Intro
Dethklok Lyrics
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Hey, Pickles!
Pickles:
Yeah? Dude, what?
Nathan:
Hey. My, uh, my voice is killing me.
Pickles:
Oh, dude, why don't you take five, uh, and let me sing one? For-
Skwisgaar:
Yeah! Lets Pickles sing ones!
Pickles:
Yeah! Let me sing one, dude, because I- yeah
Nathan:
You don't mi- you don't mind, do you?
Skwisgaar:
Always likes to hear Pickle's voice sings a songs!
Pickles:
Dude! Let's do- Let's do this- Let's do, you know, that one Kill You!
Nathan:
That's a good one!
Skwisgaar:
Oh yeah! That's a good ones, yeah!
Pickles:
Yeah! It's good- It's good for the ladies.
Nathan:
It's a good one for- That's a good one for the ladies. It's a good lady's metal song.
Skwisgaar:
It's lighter, yeah! It's good for the ladies, yeah!
Pickles:
Let me, uh. Let me just get behind the drum kit over there. Hold on, for a second.
Nathan:
I'm gonna go have a sandwich!
Pickles:
Alright!
Skwisgaar:
Okay
Pickles:
Let me just warm up for a second. Adjust my seat here. Hold on. Okay. Alright! Here goes-
The lyrics to the song Pickles Intro by Dethklok narrate a conversation between the band members Nathan, Pickles, and Skwisgaar. Nathan feels that his voice is strained and requests Pickles to sing instead. Pickles is more than happy to oblige and the others agree. They decide to play the song "Kill You," which is a lighter metal song and is good for the ladies. Pickles goes to his drum kit to prepare, while Nathan goes to have a sandwich.
The conversation in the lyrics comes across as light-hearted and friendly banter between the band members, reinforcing the sense of camaraderie that exists between them. Despite the intensity and aggression that is typically associated with metal music, the lyrics suggest that the members of Dethklok are capable of humor and playfulness as well. The fact that the band members are willing to switch roles with each other during the performance also indicates a sense of mutual respect and willingness to support each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Pickles!
Nathan greets Pickles.
Yeah? Dude, what?
Pickles responds to Nathan's greeting.
Hey. My, uh, my voice is killing me.
Nathan informs Pickles that he is having trouble with his voice.
Oh, dude, why don't you take five, uh, and let me sing one? For-
Pickles suggests that Nathan take a break and let him sing.
Yeah! Lets Pickles sing ones!
Skwisgaar agrees with Pickles' suggestion.
Yeah! Let me sing one, dude, because I- yeah
Pickles reiterates his desire to sing.
You don't mi- you don't mind, do you?
Nathan checks that it's okay for Pickles to sing instead of him.
Always likes to hear Pickle's voice sings a songs!
Skwisgaar expresses his fondness for Pickles' singing.
Dude! Let's do- Let's do this- Let's do, you know, that one Kill You!
Pickles suggests they play the song 'Kill You.'
That's a good one!
Nathan agrees with Pickles' choice of song.
Oh yeah! That's a good ones, yeah!
Skwisgaar also agrees that it's a good song.
Yeah! It's good- It's good for the ladies.
Pickles jokes that the song is good for attracting female attention.
It's a good one for- That's a good one for the ladies. It's a good lady's metal song.
Nathan affirms Pickles' claim and elaborates on it.
It's lighter, yeah! It's good for the ladies, yeah!
Skwisgaar repeats Pickles' joke and agrees.
Let me, uh. Let me just get behind the drum kit over there. Hold on, for a second.
Pickles prepares to take his place as the drummer.
I'm gonna go have a sandwich!
Nathan announces his plan to take a break and eat.
Alright!
Pickles acknowledges Nathan's statement.
Okay
Skwisgaar also acknowledges Nathan's statement.
Let me just warm up for a second. Adjust my seat here. Hold on. Okay. Alright! Here goes-
Pickles prepares himself to begin playing the song.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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