Real Rock Trivia: Dethklok

This is your Real Rock Trivia on Dethklok

• In the animated band, lead singer Nathan Explosion is said to be based on Cannibal Corpse vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher. Lead guitarist Skwisgaar Skwigelf is alleged to be based on Swedish guitarist and instrumentalist Yngwie Malsteem, and rhythm guitarist Toki Wartooth is allegedly based on Opeth's lead singer and guitar player Mikael Akerfeldt. Akerfeldt told ultimate-guitar.com in an interview that he received an email from Toki Wartooth speaking like he does in the cartoon that confirmed his character was based on Akerfeldt.

• In the touring band of Dethklok, guitarist Mike Keneally and bassist Brian Beller both were in a Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa's rock band Z together in the early '90s.

• Lastly, Touring Dethklok drummer Gene Hoglan is best known for his work with Strapping Young Lad, Dark Angel and Testament. Hoglan began his career as a touring lighting engineer for Slayer and played the drums during soundcheck