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The Best Episodes of Metalocalypse

Every episode of Metalocalypse ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Metalocalypse!

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Part-American, part-Scandinavian death-metal band Dethklok has a lingering effect on its fans, who take the words seriously and do anything Dethklok lyrics say. The government fears the band's influence and sets out to destroy it

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 20 - Dethrelease (2)
    9.0/10(174 votes)

    #1 - Dethrelease (2)

    S2:E20

    Dethklok’s new album is released to the world. The Revengencers make their next move. Mordhouse is directly attacked by the Revengencers, during a concert after party. Part two.

    Directors:Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  2. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 19 - Dethrelease (1)
    8.8/10(162 votes)

    #2 - Dethrelease (1)

    S2:E19

    Dethklok’s new album is released to the world. The Revengencers make their next move. Mordhouse is directly attacked by the Revengencers, during a concert after party. Part one.

    Directors:Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  3. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 20 - The Metalocalypse Has Begun
    8.7/10(281 votes)

    #3 - The Metalocalypse Has Begun

    S1:E20

    Dethklok receives death threats from fans right before the first live performance of Dethwater. Krosier and Ravenwood attempt to take Dethklok out, with the help of an old enemies brother... With the secret army on the horizon waiting for the right moment to strike, will Dethklok make it through this?

    Directors:Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  4. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 17 - Snakes N Barrels II (2)
    8.6/10(153 votes)

    #4 - Snakes N Barrels II (2)

    S2:E17

    When Pickles discovers through an episode of Where are They Now Now? that Snakes 'N' Barrels has reunited without him for the "SOBERTOWN USA No Drugs Allowed Sober Rock and Roll Show", he and the rest of Dethklok travel to Los Angeles to put an end to the atrocity. Part two.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  5. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 12 - Church of the Black Klok
    8.6/10(143 votes)

    #5 - Church of the Black Klok

    S4:E12

    Dethklok is notified of a looming secret that has been around for hundreds of years: the secret of the Metalocalypse. Before they can contemplate what this means, however, Nathan must give a eulogy and do the most brutal thing he has ever done: get in touch with his emotions.

    Director:Brendon Small
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  6. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 9 - Dethcarraldo
    8.5/10(175 votes)

    #6 - Dethcarraldo

    S2:E9

    Dethklok travels to the Amazon where they learn about native brutality from the Yannemango Indians.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  7. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 2 - TributeKlok
    8.5/10(148 votes)

    #7 - TributeKlok

    S3:E2

    Dethklok joins their own Dethklok tribute band as a last ditch effort to connect with their rock and roll roots.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Brendon Small, Mark Rivers

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  8. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 3 - Dethhealth
    8.5/10(164 votes)

    #8 - Dethhealth

    S3:E3

    After a near-death experience, Dethklok realizes they would rather be sick and not know then face the brutality of going to a doctor. After home remedies including drinking bleach, Dethklok learns that their ultimate fear will be realized, one of them has a terminal illness. Meanwhile Nathan tries to brave the brutality of going to the dentist and Murderface faces the possibility of being gay after accidentally ejaculating on a doctors face.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Kristofor Brown

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  9. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 10 - Doublebookedklok
    8.5/10(130 votes)

    #9 - Doublebookedklok

    S3:E10

    While Dethklok's manager, Charles Offdensen, is absent cleaning up hundreds of problems caused by the band, Dethklok double books a gig--between Syria and Israel on the same day.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  10. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 4 - Dethtroll
    8.4/10(319 votes)

    #10 - Dethtroll

    S1:E4

    The band plays an ancient song which hasn't been heard in thousands of years which unexpectedly awakens a deadly Nordic lake troll and must compose the world's first death metal lullaby to return the beast to its slumber.

    Director:Chris Prynoski
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  11. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 16 - Snakes N Barrels II (1)
    8.4/10(152 votes)

    #11 - Snakes N Barrels II (1)

    S2:E16

    When Pickles discovers through an episode of Where are They Now Now? that Snakes 'N' Barrels has reunited without him for the "SOBERTOWN USA No Drugs Allowed Sober Rock and Roll Show", he and the rest of Dethklok travel to Los Angeles to put an end to the atrocity. Part one.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  12. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 10 - Dethgov
    8.3/10(167 votes)

    #12 - Dethgov

    S2:E10

    Nathan Explosion serves an emergency term as temporary governor for the state of Florida, sending Florida into a state of further emergency.

    Directors:Chris Prynoski, Tommy Blacha
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  13. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 15 - Dethdad
    8.3/10(157 votes)

    #13 - Dethdad

    S2:E15

    When Toki gets news that his dad is dying, he's forced to travel back to his home town in Norway. The rest of the band decides to make a vacation out of it, citing "album inspiration" as their excuse to further put off working on their delayed album.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  14. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 18 - Dethrecord
    8.3/10(146 votes)

    #14 - Dethrecord

    S2:E18

    The world economy is crumbling and waiting for the next Dethklok album to stimulate it back into order. It’s up to Dethklok to get the album just right and finished on time.

    Directors:Jon Schnepp, Mark Brooks
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  15. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 1 - RenovationKlok
    8.3/10(154 votes)

    #15 - RenovationKlok

    S3:E1

    After the attack on Mordhaus, Dethklok is left without a manager and plagued by greedy record execs and forced to face the brutality of the slumping economy while dabbling in interior design. Will they spend everything and sign a deal that will render them powerless? Or worse, will they allow Murderface to turn the living room into an Arizona-styled sandscape?

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  16. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 8 - Rehabklok
    8.3/10(145 votes)

    #16 - Rehabklok

    S3:E8

    After Drunk driving HOVER DRUMS and causing billions in damage Pickles the drummer is thrown into rehab and his worst nightmares are realized when he is replaced- by a drum machine.

    Director:Mike Roush
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  17. Metalocalypse Season 4 Episode 11 - Breakup Klok
    8.3/10(106 votes)

    #17 - Breakup Klok

    S4:E11

    While the world awaits the final Dethklok performance, members of the band prepare for their post-Dethklok careers. Pickles starts a winery for the most alcoholic wine ever, Nathan and Skwisgaar look for a brand new sound that does not suck, and Toki works with Murderface on his campaign for congressman. Meanwhile, Selatcia takes Dethklok’s weakness as the opportune time to strike!

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  18. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 13 - Klokblocked
    8.2/10(145 votes)

    #18 - Klokblocked

    S2:E13

    When Nathan learns that his ex-girlfriend, Rebecca Nightrod, has already found new love while still in a coma, he decides to return to the dating scene. Unfortunately, the rest of the band makes it difficult for Nathan to make a true love connection.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  19. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 14 - Dethsources
    8.2/10(143 votes)

    #19 - Dethsources

    S2:E14

    The band is fed up with Ofdenson knowing more than they do. They want their fifth of everything and decide to hire an efficiency expert to tighten up matters at Mordhaus and maximize their weekly allowance.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  20. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 5 - Fatherklok
    8.2/10(138 votes)

    #20 - Fatherklok

    S3:E5

    After an onslaught of paternity suits, Skwisgaar realizes he will never change until he quits the band to find his father who abandoned him before birth. Meanwhile, Dethklok realizes they all have father abandonment issues and Murderface decides to repair the damages by appointing himself "Band Father."

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writer:Brendon Small

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  21. Metalocalypse Season 3 Episode 9 - Dethzazz
    8.2/10(126 votes)

    #21 - Dethzazz

    S3:E9

    Toki tries to turn the life of his rock-and-roll clown friend, Dr. Rockzo, around by investing Dethklok's vacation fund. Everything goes smoothly until the media peers into Rockzo's past and discovers the clown's darkest secret.

    Director:Mark Brooks
    Writers:Janine Ditullio, Brendon Small

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  22. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 8 - Snakes 'n' Barrels
    8.1/10(251 votes)

    #22 - Snakes 'n' Barrels

    S1:E8

    Pickles decides to go on a reunion tour with his old band, Snakes 'n' Barrels. The government plots to use a new super-drug to erase Pickles' mind and 'reprogram' him, thereby destroying Dethklok from within.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  23. Metalocalypse Season 1 Episode 14 - Bluesklok
    8.1/10(232 votes)

    #23 - Bluesklok

    S1:E14

    After a concert that Dethklok didn't perform, but just stood on the stage, they travel to Mississippi to learn about the blues.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  24. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 5 - Dethfashion
    8.1/10(191 votes)

    #24 - Dethfashion

    S2:E5

    When promoting a new clothing line, Dethklok experiences the brutality of negative body image, dieting, and bulimia.

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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  25. Metalocalypse Season 2 Episode 12 - Revengencers
    8.1/10(149 votes)

    #25 - Revengencers

    S2:E12

    Dethklok visits the scarred and disfigured victims of recent bomb attacks in the hospital, completely unaware that Dethklok themselves are the target of the anti-Dethklok terrorist organization "The Revengencers".

    Director:Jon Schnepp
    Writers:Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dethrelease (2)" is the best rated episode of "Metalocalypse". It scored 9/10 based on 174 votes. Directed by Jon Schnepp, Chris Prynoski and written by Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, it aired on 9/7/2008. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dethrelease (1)".