''Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm'' is the second solo album by
Brendon Small
Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, animator, writer, director, producer, and musician known for co-creating the animated series ''Home Movies'' (1999–2004, with Loren Bouchard) and '' Metalocalypse'' ...
, known for his work on the animated television shows ''
Metalocalypse
''Metalocalypse'' is an American adult animated television series, created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, which premiered on August 6, 2006, followed by a musical one-hour special, '' Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem'', on October 27, 2 ...
'' and ''
Home Movies'', and as creator of virtual death metal band
Dethklok
Dethklok is a fictional melodic death metal band featured in the Adult Swim animated television series ''Metalocalypse''.
The first official Dethklok album was released on September 25, 2007, entitled '' The Dethalbum''. The album debuted at n ...
. The album was released on August 25, 2017 through
Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records is an American independent record label founded in 1982 by Jon Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula to release the first works of Metallica, and devoted primarily to hard rock and heavy metal. It has offices in New York City (whe ...
.
The album features Dethklok members
Gene Hoglan
Eugene Victor Hoglan II (born August 31, 1967) is an American drummer, acclaimed for his creativity in drum arrangements, including use of abstract devices for percussion effects and his trademark lengthy double-kick drum rhythms. Though his pla ...
and
Bryan Beller
Bryan Beller (born May 6, 1971) is an American bass guitarist known for his work with Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, James LaBrie of Dream Theater and Dweezil Zappa, as well as his four solo album release ...
, on drums and bass, respectively. Since Brendon Small no longer holds the rights to the Dethklok name, Gene Hoglan has suggested that this album would serve as a "new Dethklok album".
Production
In May 2016 it was revealed that the follow-up to Brendon Small's
2012 solo album was in production. As of December 2016, the album had been recorded and was being mixed.
Concept
When describing his influences for the album, Small stated he wanted to draw upon themes by prominent science fiction authors.
Small also added:
Release and background
The album was released on August 25, 2017 through
Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records is an American independent record label founded in 1982 by Jon Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula to release the first works of Metallica, and devoted primarily to hard rock and heavy metal. It has offices in New York City (whe ...
.
The musicians on this album are the same as the members of
Dethklok
Dethklok is a fictional melodic death metal band featured in the Adult Swim animated television series ''Metalocalypse''.
The first official Dethklok album was released on September 25, 2007, entitled '' The Dethalbum''. The album debuted at n ...
. Brendon Small had stated that
Adult Swim
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has restricted his ability to use the Dethklok name in his music endeavors. Gene Hoglan said in an interview that, "It’s a Dethklok album, it just can’t be called Dethklok 'cause of rights. I will say this if you love Dethklok, you will love this record. The lyrics, the music and everything is Dethklok styled".
Track listing
;Vinyl release
The vinyl version features the same tracks in a different order. Brendon Small said:
Personnel
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Brendon Small
Brendon Small (born February 15, 1975) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, animator, writer, director, producer, and musician known for co-creating the animated series ''Home Movies'' (1999–2004, with Loren Bouchard) and '' Metalocalypse'' ...
–
vocals
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,
guitar
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,
keyboards,
producer
*
Bryan Beller
Bryan Beller (born May 6, 1971) is an American bass guitarist known for his work with Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, James LaBrie of Dream Theater and Dweezil Zappa, as well as his four solo album release ...
–
bass
*
Gene Hoglan
Eugene Victor Hoglan II (born August 31, 1967) is an American drummer, acclaimed for his creativity in drum arrangements, including use of abstract devices for percussion effects and his trademark lengthy double-kick drum rhythms. Though his pla ...
–
drums
Production
*
Ulrich Wild
Ulrich Wild is an American record producer, engineer and mixer specializing in the rock and metal genres. Born and raised in Switzerland, Ulrich is now a naturalized citizen in the United States, living in Los Angeles, California. In a career th ...
– production,
engineering
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,
mixing
*Dave Collins – mastering
*Antonio Canobbio – album cover art
*Michael Mesker – package design
*Jeff Small – Triton helmet
*Eric Powell – additional artwork
*Steve Mannion – additional artwork
*
Steve Agee - helmet photography
[Galaktikon II Album Credits]
References
External links
*
2017 albums
Galaktikon 2: Become the Storm
Megaforce Records albums
Albums produced by Ulrich Wild
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