GALAKTIKON: Nightmare - A High Stakes, Live Action, Intergalactic Metal Short

The world of Brendon Small's GALAKTIKON has just gotten a little bigger with the debut of the high stakes, live action, intergalactic metal short film GALAKTIKON: Nightmare. The film was produced by creator Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Dethklok) and Funny Or Die.
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DIRECTOR / WRITER: Brendon Small
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kate Lilly
TALENT PRODUCER: Luke Esselen
PRODUCER: Sean Boyle
UPM: Jack Bradley
COORDINATOR: Kevin Kinsky
1st AD: Justin Hogan
DP: Matt Sweeney
1st AC: Michael Lincoln
2nd AC: Ryan Bender
GAFFER: Eddy Scully
KEY GRIP: Jay Carey
SWING: Tanner Johnson
SWING: Kyle Loughrin
SWING: Craig Schumacher
Special FX & Producer: Jeff Small
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Sam Slosburg
Space Queen costume designer: Jenny Luna
ART DIRECTOR: Lindsey Salazar
MAKEUP: Brenna Haukedahl
PA: Geoffrey Feldman
POST PRODUCER: Alex Parks
EDITOR: Danielle Billeaux
VFX: Bryan Wieder
CAST
Triton: David Dastmalchian
Evil Space Queen: Jill Janus
Guard 1: Steve Agee
Guard 2: Pat Jankiewicz
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[@CZsWorld]

We need more high stakes live action intergalactic metal shorts.

[@harveymartinez3079]

*everyone agrees*

[@TheMrAdhitya]

How about you make a video about the History of Galaktikon? Lol (Holy shit! You are everywhere.)

[@watchwithgramdalf]

It breaks my heart to see how much work Brendon puts into his craft and receive nothing back. He put over a year of his time into this video and it gets 66,000 views.. I consider myself to be a huge dethklok/Galaktikon fan but I’m only discovering this now. I wonder how many others have no idea it exists..

[@laughingkars889]

I know it's sad. I didn't even like metal til I heard murmaider in the BatMetal returns vid on here then I delved pretty deep into metalocolypse and Galaktikon 1 & 2 absolutely excellent music and Brendan is a genius. Animator, musician, beast on an electric guitar and producing& directing beautiful things like this. I take my hat off to him.

[@Sleepcycle831]

Brendan Small is a god damned masterpiece. everything he touches is gold. adult swim fucked up, and now i feel hes onto something that will one day eclipse even dethklok.

[@SpookyDarling]

Masteller ugh I know. He's the BEST!

[@Jay11592]

Masteller that's when they new they fucked up watching this and hearing that fucking good damn sexy ass guitar His snow falcon and a 8string on this track I believe

[@deathbyguitar1]

Do you folks like Space Operas?.....Real space operas....from the mind of.....Brendon Small...................

[@alphacritter5398]

Death By Guitar fuck yeah we do, give us more, moar damnit! Its been too long...jk it has actually not been very long, galaktikon 2, dragonforces new album, and a shit ton of other metal artists are refueling my metal tank full of renewable quantum spacial metal, literally

[@brianburke808]

Sorry, I just like coffee....from the hills of Columbia....but I also like space whale.

[@laughingkars889]

Yes and I'm pretty sure Brendan small could destroy what is left of the star wars franchise if he had the backing, people and cash to do it.

[@purefps1]

love the jingle reference

[@headbeeguy2153]

Yep, Tritons power comes from the same place as Dethkloks and they're both guided by the prophet. Galaktikon 2 was definately the final season of Metalocalypse in album format

[@thesupremegentlemanatheist7382]

Wait... That was the DOOMSTAR?!?!!

[@wyattcrane1190]

@@thesupremegentlemanatheist7382 Doomstar only resolved Toki being kidnapped. The plot with Silacia was never finished. There was supposed to be a 5th season but Adult Swim never renewed him for reasons unknown.

[@wyattcrane1190]

@Melody Ackerman Hell yeah brother

[@nepntzerZer]

no it wasn't.

[@astrowolvez]

@@wyattcrane1190 the movie should be coming soon.

[@TheDeathToday]

Oh my Gosh the whale scene is such a reminiscence of Metalocalypse... I love it

[@NanaiLunakei]

its a leviathan.... a god of earth, or as some story's go the creator of the cosmos itself

[@fireninja1972]

The water beast continue singing we try to wake but he's(we're) not dreaming

[@julianwillis9265]

It doesn't matter what Brendon Small creates, it always gives me goosebumps and has a ton of replay value. I'm sure that if given the creative liberty and support, he can produce something that is not only different from what's being thrown into society, but something refreshing and creative. This short film does exactly that.

[@PierceArner]

Man, 5:11 to the ending of that _REALLY_ gave off *Metalocalypse* vibes - especially with the flashy intercuts between the running and the horned face.

[@robertpoole5652]

Pierce Arner the "sky" whale and Triton reminded me of Nathan and the Whale too. I saw a lot of Metalocalypse stuff in it. Maybe because I binge that show atleast 4-5 times a year.

[@ryanics2291]

Pierce Arner that is part of the ocean galaktik. Kind of sounds like murmaider but not. Either way it's awesome music

[@ryanics2291]

The song, the ocean galaktik

[@ambassador.to.Christ]

Well Brendon Small is the guy who made Metalocalypse...

[@masterpbk]

Galaktikon 2 was kind of a spiritual successor to Metalocalypse, the song "My Name Is Murder" is pretty much a bona fide Dethklok track, vocals and all.

[@Stevil935]

Why doesn't Brendon Small just start a Dethklok tribute band and call it thunderhorse? Then he can keep making music as both bands on separate albums and do what he wants with his own stuff while keeping Dethklok alive as the greatest Dethklok tribute band of all time.

[@AwesomeBrothersShow]

Stevil935 his original pitch was called thunderhorse, so the network owns that name too. If he called it anything else though, it wuld be... brutal.

[@thesupremegentlemanatheist7382]

Snakes and Barrels?

[@jimmystooge]

DeathCloak, Klokdeth, LifeWatch. ANy of them.

[@ivansmith9228]

Planet piss

[@Klausinator451]

@@ivansmith9228 I wish there was more of that band in the show. The Takin it easy video was awesome

[@Squizznot]

Brendon Small is my spirit animal.

[@FunnyOrDie]

Ours too.

[@HarrytheDee]

Still waiting for Skwisgar Skwigelf telling : "they ams nots as goods as me, but they ams tryings" in the comment section. Also, Hope to see more GALAKTIKON shorts man. That's some good shit.

[@natewatson6962]

that ending song... brendon has a gift for making incredible chord progressions.

[@zombiegandhi8405]

IT'S THE WHALE FROM METALOCALYPSE THAT SPOKE TO NATHAN IN HIS DREAM AND TOLD HIM TO DESTROY THE RECORD

[@fireninja1972]

The water beast continue singing we try to wake but he's(we're) not dreaming

[@soundwarp6127]

Hey, if you notice the video is the same length as the ocean galaktik and if you play them together they actually fit.

[@Producelikeapro]

Love this! Amazing work Brendon!

[@MrZombikilla]

Brendon Small always makes the best Metal. I just hope we get more work from him soon. Because that man can riff

[@bluechicky2662]

I want both albums as live action films. xD

[@laughingkars889]

I can't like this comment enough dammit!

[@SillyW0rld]

Man this is EPIC, makes me miss Metalocalypse! turn this into a show and call it a day.

[@austinehlers5363]

The most Brendon Small thing I have ever seen

[@ronaldbrashears7670]

This is awesome. Great work, y'all. 29 people are upset this wasn't "intended for fish only."

[@spencerruffin9679]

I've been waiting, since the 1st album, for adult swim to green-light an animated series. Unfortunately, Metalocalypse is done, but this could be the next best thing. We already have 2 albums, now we just need the show. Your move, adult swim!

[@singletona082]

Please do the whole album. This is amazing.

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

The galaxy/sky done old fashioned like the Gordon Flash movies is a mood ❤

[@Sock333]

Looking back at this always makes me wish there was more Galaktikon, I NEED MORE TRITON!! Haha the comics were badass, this was badass, and the albums... BADASS!

[@paparulo007]

all i got to say is that brendon small is a mastermind, a genius

[@lolopotatoes9397]

Good to see Brendon is still making movies with Jason and Melissa.

[@ninjagia1234]

This was metal as hell! Can't wait for more.

[@del132]

I didn't read the description, so throughout the entirety of my first play-through I was like "Man, someone's really showing their Metalocalypse influence here."

[@greekfreak1980]

Better then the Disney Star Wars,there I said it.

[@DJ7tringGuitar]

greekfreak1980 you're not wrong. May the force be with you

[@Scatmanseth]

Not a very high metric

[@wyoancap1900]

Not tough to do.

[@stickyfingersAR]

Came here to say the same. This felt more star wars than episode 7&8 combined

[@theguardian8317]

That's kind of a silly comparison. Disney's Star Wars are just a bunch of dumb feature-lenght commercials tailored to be attractive to kids and teenagers and made by old men-children nerds that can't let go of the past. Dethklok and Galaktikon are simply entertainment and art.

[@Daddymatt00]

Thank you, Brendan Small, for this. I've had this void inside of me since the disappearance of Metalocalypse and Dethklok. This video, as well as the song, completely rule. The essence of Dethklok is soaked into these riffs.

[@thewingedcroc]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I just want Brendon Small to make more metal shit

[@eobo1]

Brendon small is a metal genius!

[@ratsalad178]

the whale scene takes me back to season 4 of metalocalypse, with nathan swimming in front of it... aaahh i got CHILLS

[@brianbumstead2682]

ratsalad I think I still have that season

[@ratsalad178]

@@brianbumstead2682 on dvd?

[@thegunslinger8806]

Brandon dude just make this into a TV series this was fucking metal!.......and somewhat kinky in a weird alien empress kinda way.

[@good_greeb]

I love that it's all practical effects! I get giddy at the thought of Small playing with a fleshy six-eyed whale and a droid named T1T5.

[@FilmmakeroftheFuture]

The alien empress looks like a mix of David Bowie and Marilyn Manson.

[@michaelbarbarich3965]

Jill Janus from Huntress. RIP to a real one.

[@joejoeson3665]

Okay so I guess Brendon small is quite literally a god

[@MrBrysonification]

This just really makes want an entire show...along with the last season of Metalocalypse.

[@jamesdevinstarks4158]

Good job Brendon, I look forward to watching more of your productions. Very cool!!

[@lyndenwoodiwiss9776]

As if my mind wasn't already being blown, the scene with the whale was just the icing on the cake. I was hoping for a few throwbacks to you know what, and, you know what? I got them. Six Sixty Six out of Ten.

[@Jay11592]

Been tripping acid this week (2 days ) this song has really enlightened my soul every inch of my body Brendon small you really are something out of this world I love all of your work Your song has shown me the way to go in life and when to start getting shit done even dethklok I've tried those on it if anyone's wondering the Galaxy And LEDS are a must if anyone's looking to be blown away Very fucking soothing sir

[@ZirakFFM]

Need a full time movie like this for the first Galaktikon album !

[@throwhemon]

we need a Heavy Metal 2021 movie now

[@steamedrice97]

From making Home Movies to doing the blackest and apocalyptic of metal to a combination of both in one kickass sci-fi short film.

[@muramasasedge5443]

Rip Jill Janus

[@alexIslame2]

I would love more of these please

[@willb3698]

Before I retired I spent 15 years in high end 3d - film and Game. It would be easy to get technical about this stuff - But when I watch this I have nothing but respect for Brendon Small. He's(?) doing what he loves, and he is creating. It's nice to see others being so supportive too. Brendon - it's excellent. I got into all this stuff back in the day with films like "Heavy Metal". You may have seen it - but if not I recommend it to everyone here. Brendon's work is pretty honest and not afraid to prog out when he needs to! Well done mate.

[@know_juan_special6365]

Sweet. Liked and shared. Thanks for the opportunity.

[@uyttyhjkl1604]

Underrated masterpiece.

[@involuntaryappreciation]

Love this video, it reminds me of the science fiction classics old and new.

[@triton6522]

You know what would kick ass? If they made a show for Galaktikon and then reclaimed the rights for Metalocalypse and brought them together for the finale.

[@laughingkars889]

So Tritan & Murderface can duke it out for who's most metal?

[@StikPeopleComikz]

RIP Jill Janus...

[@mejiabrandin]

Seriously take my money and make more

[@verisperrulaias2999]

brendon small has such a talent for the visual and audial appeal of several styles of music...one of my fav creators out there

[@yantaran4757]

I was really waiting for the "To be continued" in the end...

[@blakealbert7451]

I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to find out this exists. Have watched Brendon smalls in his videos he posts for years as well as watching through metalocalypse probably 5 times 😅

[@masterpbk]

5:13 "HI I'M FACEBONES!"

[@Rhino873]

You never cease to amaze us mister small.

[@SpawntheFuries]

This needs to become a legit TV series or a movie. Brendon Small is easily one of my favorite musicians, and this definitely demonstrates how much more artistic he is beyond just music. Where's the Kickstarter?

[@Stonerolog1st]

Hulu sign this man up ASAP, AS will screw him again

[@Stonerolog1st]

Kickstarter surpassed what was needed and he still got denied because someone at Child Swim got butthurt and wanted to deny Brendon Small his own creation

[@mikez54]

Wow this brought me back to my childhood in such a beautiful way that I wept . Thank you Brandon Small

[@adamwiggins9865]

His music is great...

[@DattMann]

Yes! YES!

[@goodfre2]

Jill Janus. RIP, lady of metal.

[@SushiTVism]

Hell yes!! I was hoping for some ocean galaktik after u saw the whale in the article so this makes it event better!

[@gankhef5564]

You never disappoint Mr. Small.

[@plopk]

Bless Brendon Small and Gene Hoglan.

[@StrangeDepthsAP]

Damn, make a movie already.

[@AngrySkaarj]

Gave me chills

[@CrazyC19]

Needs a sequel.

[@timothymadison6305]

How is this not the best thing on the internet???

[@erickflores6628]

Still 2021 and I love this

[@zenniestab]

this made me so damn happy.

[@philosopherofkaos8829]

Sorta reminds of clockwork but it’s already been said Brendon’s a genius in the metal scene. Very mastodonish vibe blending with Dethklok.

[@mitekillem]

It's like Epic Metal music video meets Heavy Metal (the animated movie) and Flash Gordon. This would be awesome show, movie, or limited series.

[@boboy-kj4ko]

still waiting metalocalypse season 5 to come out.. and RIP jill janus..

[@genevieveelkin2316]

Seriously love everything this man touches ❤

[@knightowl1985]

More please!

[@ianhair6382]

This is amazing, but i would give anything for Metalocalypse season 5

[@abro2072]

even tho you were an evil space queen we still love you

[@TheFrymon67]

So great! wish we could get season 5 of Metalocalypse though...

[@jessec.6101]

Seeing the flashes of Triton's helmet reminds me so much of facebones... 5:12 minute mark, along with a lot of others.

[@ZO5150]

Kudos, I hope you can appreciate the level of your creativeness. Truly amazing!

[@ZO5150]

Self doubt can be motivating but it can also be crippling. I get the feeling you’ve let it all go and have arrived at this masterpiece. Good job! It’s truly inspiring.....

[@morpheus7089]

I hope you make the GALAKTIKON: A SPACE OPERA real. I beg you.

[@ConMag-Fhionnghaile]

Now I can see where the SOS scene in Army of the Doomstar came from! 🤘🏻 💀 🕕 🤘🏻

[@michaelbarbarich3965]

Fantastic. More please.

[@MetalMeek]

Goddamn. This was pretty cool. The 80s sci-fi, the badass song, well-done budget cinemetalography.

[@jettcolt8927]

More please

[@StumblethroughProductions]

*OMG! That's really a nightmare!*

[@DMProduction06]

Make this into a movie pleeeeeease!!! Crowdfund that shit!!!

[@keywork62691]

Loved it! Wish there were more...

[@rynlanty1309]

God i fucking love brendon smalls work, damn great artist.

[@BlahBlahBlah_666]

amazing piece of work ❤️❤️❤️

[@Plague_Potato]

WHY AM I FINDING THIS JUST NOW?!

[@Miriana__]

Me too!!

[@morbiusthelivingvampire8665]

🖤David Dastmalchian, my love!!🖤

[@MrAncop]

massive Dethklok/Metalocalypse vibes

[@pesty_rpg1900]

ID should hire brendon to do the music for the DOOM games. So brutal!

[@MODGamerX]

Finally in on the bleeding edge of what is going to be a viral video at viewer 249! Woot!

[@samr3408]

Holy heckin dang!

[@Jay11592]

Best version of this song

[@dragan2324]

The big space whale fish thing was cool as hell. Also, that ending bit in the music was fucking great, gave me chills. Awesome vocals and awesome rhythm!