Metalocalypse Turns 20! Brendon Small on Legacy of Dethklok, Metalocalypse, & Heavy Metal in History

20 years ago, the world was graced with the greatest, most crude, and yet hysterical cartoon TV show ever made called Metalocalypse. Following the adventures of Dethklok, it became a cult classic that is still watched and loved by many today. And of course, the creators are more than happy to take this music on the road live to the people today.But what is the legacy of a show if it was made 20 years ago and fans of heavy music are still flocking to it to this day? Especially in a world where content is ever changing and evolving to a mass audience with a much shorter attention span, will it stand the test of time? Well... absolutely!Brendon Small, the creator of Dethklok and Metalocalypse, joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. Dethklok is set to go out on the road in spring 2026 with Amon Amarth to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Metalocalypse, leaving a great time to reflect. On this episode, we talk about:- The way Dethklok is preparring for a tour celebrating 20 years of Metalocalypse, bringing you an evening of live & animated, bonkers entertainment, fitting of the Metalocalypse style.- Why the continued legacy of Metalocalypse continues to grow 20 years after the show's debut, and its focus on a much loved niche continues to drive fans to the show.- How metal music has a subterranean pull on people and music lovers in general, when the world is in a time peroid of social, political, and/or economic unrest.30 minutes isnt enough and we wanted more. Subscribe to the podcast now so you make sure we get that part 2!Find Dethklok Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDethklokInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalocalypse/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUSFqfwujMpif6d0t4dZvAWebsite: https://dethkloklive.comMerch: https://shopdethklok.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7u12AuhJ5AaJIgZAZe0US8?si=gxJ_NMWqRaKetiw5ChaJRAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/metalocalypse-dethklok/264135825Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Metalocalypse on the Chord Progression Podcast!: (1:38)Prepping for 20 Years of Metalocalypse Tour:(2:37)The Legacy of Metalocalypse Continues Live: (8:10)Dethklok's Ever-Lasting Nice with Metalocalypse: (13:20)Why Today's Mass Content Strategy Can't Beat the Niche of Metalocalypse: (16:18)Heavy Metal's Subterranean Pull During Social Instability: (23:45)New Artists to Check Out: (28:48)Kevin's Final Thought; Incredible Insight on Metal in Moments of Uncertainty: (33:04)