Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become the Storm

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| artist = Brendon Small

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| released = August 25, 2017

| recorded = 2016

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| studio =

| genre = Melodic death metal

| length = 51:02

| language = English

| label = Megaforce, BS Records

| producer = Brendon Small, Ulrich Wild

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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.{{cite web |url= http://nerdist.com/brendon-smalls-galaktikon-ii-become-the-storm-releases-a-360-teaser/ |title= BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON II: BECOME THE STORM RELEASES A 360 TEASER |author= BENJAMIN BAILEY |date= May 24, 2017 |accessdate= May 24, 2017 |publisher= Nerdist |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170524175740/http://nerdist.com/brendon-smalls-galaktikon-ii-become-the-storm-releases-a-360-teaser/ |archive-date= May 24, 2017 |url-status= dead }} 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".{{cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-08-02/dethklok-to-return-under-new-name-galakticon-2 |title=Dethklok to return under new name Galakticon 2 |date=August 2, 2016 |accessdate= August 2, 2016 |author=Stef Lach |publisher=Team Rock }}

Production

In May 2016 it was revealed that the follow-up to Brendon Small's 2012 solo album was in production.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=123468 |title=Brendon Small Working On Second Galaktikon Album |publisher=Metal Underground |date=May 16, 2016 |accessdate=August 2, 2016 }} As of December 2016, the album had been recorded and was being mixed.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/_Brendonsmall/status/808430516869304321 |title=@_BrendonSmall |publisher=Twitter |date=December 12, 2016 |accessdate=December 16, 2016}}

=Concept=

When describing his influences for the album, Small stated he wanted to draw upon themes by prominent science fiction authors.

{{cquote|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?}}

Small also added:

{{cquote|But in retrospect this could also fit the Lovecraft world. There is dread, there is manipulation of senses etc…}}

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".{{cite web |url=http://www.alternativenation.net/gene-holgan-talks-new-dvd-upcoming-dethklok-album/ |title=Gene Hoglan Talks New DVD And Upcoming Dethklok Album |publisher=Alternative Nation |date=December 12, 2016 |accessdate=December 16, 2016}}

Track listing

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| headline = CD and digital release

| title1 = Some Days Are for Dying

| length1 = 4:14

| title2 = Icarus Six Sixty Six

| length2 = 3:34

| title3 = The Agenda

| length3 = 3:40

| title4 = The Ocean Galaktik

| length4 = 7:42

| title5 = My Name Is Murder

| length5 = 3:18

| title6 = Become the Storm

| length6 = 4:51

| title7 = Nightmare

| length7 = 4:06

| title8 = Could This Be the End

| length8 = 5:30

| title9 = To Kill a God

| length9 = 4:18

| title10 = Exitus

| length10 = 4:14

| title11 = Rebuilding a Planet

| length11 = 5:35

| total_length = 51:02

}}

;Vinyl release

The vinyl version features the same tracks in a different order.{{Cite web |title="Galaktikon II" 2x12" |url=https://galaktikon.indiemerch.com/item/52298 |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Galaktikon Store by Indie Merch}} Brendon Small said:

{{Cquote

| quote = 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.{{Cite web |last=Small |first=Brendon |date=2017-08-24 |title=GALAKTIKON II: BECOME THE STORM LANDS ON THIS PLANET TOMORROW |url=http://www.galaktikon.com/site/uncategorized/galaktikon-ii-become-the-storm-lands-on-this-planet-tomorrow/ |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Galaktikon}}

| source =

}}{{Tracklist

| headline = Side 1

| title1 = Some Days Are for Dying

| title2 = Nightmare

| title3 = The Ocean Galaktik

}}{{Tracklist

| headline = Side 2

| title4 = The Agenda

| title5 = My Name is Murder

| title6 = Exitus

| title7 = Icarus Six Sixty Six

}}{{Tracklist

| headline = Side 3

| title8 = Become the Storm

| title9 = To Kill a God

| title10 = Could This Be the End

| title11 = Rebuilding a Planet

}}

Personnel

Brendon Small – vocals, guitar, keyboards, producer
Bryan Beller – bass
Gene Hoglan – drums

=Production=

Ulrich Wild – production, engineering, 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 photographyGalaktikon II Album Credits

References

External links

{{Official website|http://www.galaktikon.com/}}

Category:2017 albums

Galaktikon 2: Become the Storm

Category:Megaforce Records albums

Category:Albums produced by Ulrich Wild