Overview: Picking up after the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR finds DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?

It doesn’t get more metal than this! The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure Metalocalypse arrives with an all-new, full-length animated movie. Written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar brings the heaviest metal band ever created back together again for an action-packed journey.

The movie will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray Disc August 22nd, 2023.

Blu-ray Verdict: For those not in the know, Metalocalypse is what one would call a multi-dimensional series, one that seamlessly blends the genres of sci-fi, fantasy, adventure and even veined dark humor, all to bring forth some great quality viewing. [Oh, and, at times, along with the brilliant original music throughout, there are scenes that are just bat shit crazy!]

Having watched the TV series, I can honestly say that I am a devoted fan of the madness and, having now watched this film three times in the past five days, I can confirm that, even if it is my own humble opinion, that it is the most perfect finale for the series. Therefore, I stand up and earnestly applause Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Gene Hoglan, and the entire Metalocalypse crew for making this come alive for us all.

A multi-dimensional series, Metalocalypse was a rush from start to finish, and something that rewarded us all with its scorched earth, but Doomstar Requiem made a sharp left turn from the core of the show, and decided it wanted to darkly blossom into a bellowing rock opera.

In contrast, Army of the Doomstar relies heavily on a multi-layered plot, some in-depth character personalities, and yet still enables creator Brendon Small to close everything out nicely re: the whole Dethklok saga.

So, and not to give anything away, at all, as I’m sure all you fans already have good knowledge of the series and how we got here, the story centers on DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion’s crisis of confidence. Some might say that it does so a little too much, but for this last run in the saga, I actually think it was percentagely correct.

We also get a nice cameo from fan favorite Dr. Rockzo and for those wanting to see more of Murderface, well he has some form of a personal redemption here, especially given that when he plays on the last few tracks, they are as pronounced and as stridently magnificent as one could have only hoped to hear.

We also get a deeper backstory on Nathan, but for the most part, Skwisgaar is AWOL - other than when a plot point is created that includes the guitar tuner - and Pickles acts a little sheepish, perhaps even childish at times, but I’m sure there was a deeper reasoning for this by the creators.

In conclusion, and with a run time of just 83 minutes, personally, I would loved to have seen a full season (even a 6-episode season) to enable the story to be fully realized, this masterful blend of humor, story, and music giving itself to so much more; but it is what it is.

Special Feature: Behind The Metal Curtain + Exclusive Poster!

Behind the Metal Curtain (Featurette) – Dive deep into the making of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar with interviews with show co-creator Brendon Small and his team of writers, animators, and musicians as they share the inspirations behind turning the hit Adult Swim series into its first feature film.

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar | Official Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Enter to Win a Brutal Metalocalypse Prize Package at Loudwire Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar!

Prize Package + Entry Details
Grand Prize (One Winner):
• one "GhostHorse" Epiphone Explorer signed by Brendon Small
• one Blu-Ray of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
• two tickets to one show on upcoming BABYKLOK tour, featuring co-headliners DETHKLOK and BABYMETAL

Runner-Up Prizes (Two Winners):
• one Blu-Ray of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
• two tickets to one show on upcoming BABYKLOK tour, featuring co-headliners DETHKLOK and BABYMETAL

Contest will end at 11:59PM ET on Aug. 22nd, 2023.

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