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.
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray Disc on August 22, 2023.
Two Highly Anticipated Albums to Accompany the Movie Release
As a special highlight, fans can also look forward to the release of two full-length albums this year. Fans can now pre-save DETHKLOK’s highly anticipated Dethalbum IV, which includes all new original DETHKLOK songs, and releases on August 22. The second album release, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), will include additional songs plus a totally original movie score and will be released on August 25.
Both albums will be released through WaterTower Music, who today released “Aortic Desecration,” the first new music from Dethalbum IV, and DETHKLOK’s first new music in almost 10 years! Dethalbum IV will also be available on vinyl through Mondo, and vinyl preorders are now live.
All-Star Cast and Creative Team
The film stars Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt, Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner, King Diamond, Mark Hamill, Kirk Hammett, Jon Hamm, Scott Ian, Amy Lee, Malcolm McDowell, Juliet Mills, Laraine Newman, Raya Yarbrough, and Livia Zita. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar was written and directed by Brendon Small and produced by a talented team including Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina.
Pre-order and Release Information
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar will be available on August 22, 2023, to purchase Digitally from various platforms including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more. The Blu-ray Disc will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now to ensure you don’t miss out on the metal mayhem!
Catch Up with Metalocalypse: The Complete Series
If you’re new to Metalocalypse or want to relive the excitement, Metalocalypse: The Complete Series will be available on August 15, 2023. This release includes all 62 episodes, Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem, and all previously released bonus materials. Get ready to immerse yourself in the metal madness!
What’s happening in Army of the Doomstar?
After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a brutal professional and romantic flat-spin. Meanwhile, 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?
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE
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 Pricing and information
Digital Purchase $19.99
Blu-ray + Digital* $29.98
