To understand The Doomstar Requiem, we must rewind to the end of Metalocalypse Season 4 (2012). The world’s most popular and destructively wealthy death metal band, Dethklok, had fractured:
The band’s manager and surrogate father figure, Charles Foster Ofdensen, was gravely injured. The mysterious Tribunal – the secret organization that monitors Dethklok – was in chaos. Most critically, the Church of the Black Klok prophesied that unless Dethklok rescued Toki and fulfilled their destiny as the chosen ones of metal, the world would end in a cataclysmic event known as The Doomstar.
Season 4 ended on a brutal cliffhanger: Toki being tortured in the “metal mask,” Dethklok scattered, and the clock ticking toward total annihilation.
The 720p WEB-DL version remains easily findable via digital retailers (Amazon, Apple TV, Vudu) as part of the Metalocalypse complete series. Physical collectors should seek the 2014 DVD/Blu-ray Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem – A Klok Opera, which includes a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track—essential for experiencing the symphony orchestra and Gene Hoglan’s drumming. Streaming rights have shifted; as of 2025, it is available on MAX (formerly HBO Max) under the Metalocalypse specials section, labeled as "Season 5, Episode 0."
Composer Brendon Small (co-creator of the show, voice of Nathan, Skwisgaar, Pickles, and Murderface) wrote the score. The music blends:
Guest vocalists include: