metalocalypse is an animated comedy television series directed by jon schnepp. it is a part of cartoon network's adult swim. it is about a heavy metal group called dethklok, who are the most famous and richest band in the world. the band is a very dangerous force to the people who like it and to world governments. even though their fans often die or are hurt in the series, they still remain very popular. there is also a secret group of people who work for the u.s. government who secretly spy on the band and plan to kill them.