Ep 4. Dethmas

Dethmas marks the fourth episode of the third season of the animated television series, Metalocalypse. The show centers around a fictional metal band called Dethklok and their rise to fame and power.

In this particular episode, Dethklok is preparing for the holidays, specifically, Dethmas. The band is excited to celebrate their own holiday and share it with their fans. The episode opens with the band members going their separate ways in anticipation of the upcoming festivities.

We first see Toki and Murderface shopping at a mall, looking for holiday gifts. However, after a tense encounter with shoppers, Toki has a panic attack and runs away. Meanwhile, Skwisgaar and Nathan head to a party at a wealthy record executive's house. While there, they get into their typical drunken shenanigans and end up destroying the home.

The humor in this episode is typically dark, and there is a bit of gore, which is common for the show. There is also a subplot centered around Pickles, the band's drummer, trying to reconnect with his estranged mother.

Dethmas is also the day that Dethklok's album is released, and the band celebrates by going on a live TV broadcast. However, things quickly go awry when the broadcast is interrupted by a government warning about a terrorist attack. The band's manager, Charles, rushes to get them to safety, but they are pursued by the attackers.

While this episode does have some humor, it is also one of the darker episodes in the series. The band's quest for fame and power has put them in danger more than once, and this episode highlights that. Despite this, Dethklok remains resolute, and the episode concludes with them finding a new way to celebrate Dethmas, even in the face of danger.

Overall, Dethmas is a typically chaotic and humorous episode of Metalocalypse, but with some added darkness and gore. It highlights the dangers that come with the band's fame, but also showcases their resilience and determination. Fans of the show will enjoy this holiday-themed episode, but those unfamiliar with the series may find it too violent or macabre.