Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023) is the feature-length finale to Adult Swim’s death-metal animated series Metalocalypse, written and directed by series co-creator Brendon Small. Its soundtrack is performed by the show’s in-universe band, Dethklok, with Small composing and performing the music.
The film and its music landed in a one-two punch: the movie arrived on August 22, 2023, alongside Dethklok’s studio album Dethalbum IV, with the standalone original soundtrack following on August 25, 2023 via WaterTower Music.
Quick Facts
| Title | Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Adult-animated musical film |
| Writer/Director | Brendon Small |
| Music | Dethklok (Brendon Small) |
| Soundtrack label | WaterTower Music |
| Soundtrack release | August 25, 2023 |
| Album length | ~31 tracks, 1 hr 17 min |
| Based on | Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse |
| Companion album | Dethalbum IV |
The Music: Dethklok & Brendon Small
Brendon Small — co-creator of Metalocalypse, voice of frontman Nathan Explosion, and the real musician behind Dethklok — wrote and performed the film’s music. The result plays as both score and concept album, carrying the story of Dethklok’s fight to save the world.
The original motion picture soundtrack runs roughly 31 tracks (about 1 hour 17 minutes) and was released by WaterTower Music on August 25, 2023. Below is the album’s tracklist.
Soundtrack Tracklist
The original motion picture soundtrack, performed by Metalocalypse: Dethklok.
| # | Track | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Doom of the Star | 2:38 |
| 2 | The Fall | 3:52 |
| 3 | The Demon Inside | 2:58 |
| 4 | The Stained Glass Prophecy | 3:45 |
| 5 | Abigail and the Fans | 3:10 |
| 6 | Amazing Rockzo (feat. Dr. Rockzo) | 3:02 |
| 7 | The Arm | 1:20 |
| 8 | Flight to Deus Keep | 1:07 |
| 9 | Challenge of the Song of Salvation | 3:09 |
| 10 | A Band Is a Family | 1:48 |
| 11 | The Secret Visit | 1:39 |
| 12 | Breaking | 2:46 |
| 13 | Training | 1:19 |
| 14 | Seeking | 1:47 |
| 15 | Tree of Knowledge | 0:53 |
| 16 | Mare Veridates | 3:30 |
| 17 | The Ritual | 1:11 |
| 18 | The Keep | 2:56 |
| 19 | The Cave | 2:39 |
| 20 | The Water | 1:15 |
| 21 | Always Feel It | 1:54 |
| 22 | A Gear | 1:54 |
| 23 | Deploy | 3:05 |
| 24 | Wherever You Are in This World | 1:58 |
| 25 | Were They Ever Ours? | 2:46 |
| 26 | The Great Reuniting / A Gear / My Brother | 4:45 |
| 27 | Let’s End This | 3:03 |
| 28 | Only a God | 3:01 |
| 29 | The Final Lesson | 1:23 |
| 30 | Army of the Doomstar | 3:38 |
Where to Stream
The Army of the Doomstar film was released digitally and on Blu-ray, and the soundtrack streams on Apple Music and Spotify (credited to Metalocalypse: Dethklok). Fans should also note the companion studio record Dethalbum IV, released the same week.
For more film and game scores, browse our streaming soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made the Army of the Doomstar soundtrack?
Brendon Small wrote and performed the music as Dethklok. The original soundtrack was released by WaterTower Music on August 25, 2023.
How many tracks are on the album?
The original motion picture soundtrack runs about 31 tracks and roughly 1 hour 17 minutes.
Is the soundtrack the same as Dethalbum IV?
No. They are separate releases that arrived the same week. Dethalbum IV is Dethklok’s studio album; the soundtrack is the film’s score and songs.
What is Army of the Doomstar?
It is the 2023 feature-length conclusion to Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse, written and directed by Brendon Small.
Where can I listen to the soundtrack?
It is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify under the artist name Metalocalypse: Dethklok.
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