Dethklok

Dethklok is a fictional melodic death metal band featured in the Adult Swim animated television series Metalocalypse. The band is portrayed as the most popular and successful band in the world, despite their extreme and often violent antics, which lead to widespread destruction and the deaths of many fans. The members of Dethklok, despite their immense fame and wealth, are largely incompetent and self-absorbed, often requiring the assistance of their long-suffering manager, Charles Foster Offdensen, to navigate everyday life and their business affairs. The series uses the band's music and their catastrophic exploits as a vehicle for dark humor and satire.

The music of Dethklok is a significant element of the show, with original songs written and performed by series co-creator Brendon Small and guests from the real-world metal music scene. These songs often reflect the lyrical themes of the show, which include death, destruction, and the absurdities of fame. Despite being fictional characters, Dethklok has released actual albums that have charted on the Billboard 200, showcasing the crossover appeal of the show's concept and its musical component. The band's narrative arc within Metalocalypse typically involves them inadvertently causing widespread devastation through their concerts, tours, or even personal endeavors, while remaining largely oblivious to the consequences or finding them amusing. Their overwhelming popularity contrasts sharply with their often-moronic decision-making, a core element of the show's comedic premise.