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 Aug. 7, 2006 Cartoon Network Death Metal What if dark metal was the most popular music around? What if Slayer or Venom were like The Beatles, where each member was a pin-up idol and fodder for paparazzi and gossip? That is the starting premise of a new animated series on Cartoon Network called Death Clock: Metalocalypse. Premiering last Sunday as part of the Adult Swim lineup, Metalocalypse is about the adventures of an extreme Scandinavian metal bank named Dethklok who leave a "trail of mayhem and destruction wherever they go." Fans of metal and pop irony will appreciate the Spinal Tap like humor. The name of the band is confusing slightly as legal reasons forced the change from "Death Clock," which is how the show appears in TV listings to "Dethklok." But no matter what they are called, a myspace page already exists. Like any good metal band, each member has his own unique look and persona. Vocals: Nathan Explosion
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