Behind the Scenes with Dethklok's Guitarist

Written by Toki Wartooth on Sun Nov 05 2023

Hey there, metalheads! Toki Wartooth here, the one and only guitarist of Dethklok. Today, I wanna take you behind the scenes and give you a glimpse into my life as a rockstar. Strap yourselves in because this is gonna be an epic ride!

Life on the Road

Touring with Dethklok has been nothing short of insane. We've traveled to countless cities across the globe, leaving destruction and chaos in our wake. The energy at our shows is electrifying - it's like being struck by lightning while riding a dragon made of fire.

But let me tell ya, life on tour ain't all glitz and glamor. It's long hours on cramped buses, surviving off greasy fast food joints that make your stomach churn like an earthquake in hell. And don't even get me started on those dingy motel rooms we crash in after each show.

Shredding 'Til Dawn

When we're not tearing up stages around the world or wreaking havoc wherever we go (accidentally most of da time), I'm usually locked away in my own little shredder's paradise – my guitar den! This room is where magic happens; it’s where I unleash riffs that can melt faces faster than molten lava.

I spend hours upon hours perfecting my craft—fingers bleeding from endless practice sessions—but trust me when I say it's all worth it when those strings sing under my touch. The feeling of connecting with fans through music transcends everything else—it’s pure euphoria!

Jamming with Murderface

Now let me introduce you to someone who needs no introduction: William Murderface! He may be bassist for Dethklok but he sure knows how to bring out his unique brand of chaotic energy during jam sessions.

Whenever we find ourselves holed up together backstage or locked inside some rundown recording studio (usually both), Murderface and I unleash a sonic storm that can only be described as apocalyptic. Our riffs collide, creating an explosion of sound that shakes the very foundation of reality itself.

The Curse of Pickles

Ah, Pickles... my fellow guitarist and the man who defies all laws of logic and reason. He's got this supernatural ability to spontaneously combust into flames during performances (it happens more often than you'd think). It’s like having our own personal pyrotechnics show!

But aside from his fiery antics, Pickles is also one helluva musician. We've spent countless hours together perfecting our harmonies and synchronizing our solos to create those mind-blowing guitar duels Dethklok is famous for. When we're in sync, it's like we become one unstoppable force—shredding through time and space.

Unleashing Metalocalypse

And now, let me tell you about something truly epic: Metalocalypse! This animated series captures the essence of what it means to be Dethklok – pure metal insanity mixed with dark humor that'll make your head spin faster than a tornado on steroids.

Being part of Metalocalypse has been an incredible journey in its own right. Seeing ourselves as these larger-than-life characters on screen brings a whole new level of awesomeness to what we do as musicians. Plus, watching Nathan Explosion growl out lyrics or Skwisgaar Skwigelf shred his way through solos never gets old—it’s like reliving every concert over again!

Forever Bound by Music

In conclusion my friends - being Toki Wartooth isn't just about playing guitar or rocking out onstage; it's about embracing chaos while finding harmony within yourself (and maybe even causing some mayhem along da way).

Dethklok isn’t just another band – we’re a family forged by fire and bound by music. And as long as there are fans out there who headbang to our tunes, we'll keep shredding until the end of time.

So, stay metal my friends, and remember: Life may be brutal, but it’s nothing compared to the power of rock 'n' roll!

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