Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm (2017)
Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm is the second solo album by Brendon Small, known for his work on the animated television shows Metalocalypse and Home Movies, and as creator of virtual death metal band Dethklok. The album was released on August 25, 2017 through Megaforce Records.[1] The album features Dethklok members Gene Hoglan and Bryan Beller, 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".[2]
Production
In May 2016 it was revealed that the follow-up to Brendon Small's 2012 solo album was in production.[3] As of December 2016, the album had been recorded and was being mixed.[4]
Concept
When describing his influences for the album, Small stated he wanted to draw upon themes by prominent science fiction authors.
This is more of a Frank Herbert intergalactic war story with a splash of Flash Gordon high-stakes drama... A planet divided, coming together to defeat something bigger. Can music bring an embattled planet together? Or are people really attracted to the calm lure of evil?[1]
Small also added:
But in retrospect this could also fit the Lovecraft world. There is dread, there is manipulation of senses etc…[1]
Release and background
The album was released on August 25, 2017 through Megaforce Records.
The musicians on this album are the same as the members of Dethklok. Brendon Small had stated that Adult Swim 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".[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Brendon Small
CD and digital release
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Some Days Are for Dying"
4:14
2.
"Icarus Six Sixty Six"
3:34
3.
"The Agenda"
3:40
4.
"The Ocean Galaktik"
7:42
5.
"My Name Is Murder"
3:18
6.
"Become the Storm"
4:51
7.
"Nightmare"
4:06
8.
"Could This Be the End"
5:30
9.
"To Kill a God"
4:18
10.
"Exitus"
4:14
11.
"Rebuilding a Planet"
5:35
Total length:
51:02
Vinyl release
The vinyl version features the same tracks in a different order.[6] Brendon Small said:
If you want to listen to it just as a group of songs, listen to the CD order; if you want to decipher the story listen to the Vinyl song order.[7]
