Tenacious D Announce New Animated Series and Album, Both Titled Post-Apocalypto
The series features hand-drawn animation from Jack Black
Images via Frazer Harrison/Getty, Columbia RecordsTenacious D, the comedy-rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, have announced that they will be releasing two works, both titled Post-Apocalypto, this fall.
The first Post-Apocalypto, a six-part, animated web series (originally conceived as a feature), will premiere on Tenacious D’s YouTube channel on Sept. 28. The series is entirely hand-drawn by Black, and features voice work from both him and Gass. Following the series premiere, a new episode will be released every Friday. Each episode will feature a new Tenacious D song, culminating in the release of Post-Apocalypto the album on Nov. 2 through Columbia Records. The album features Dave Grohl on drums.
The series (and presumably the album) focus on “a world of complete and utter destruction following the drop of an atomic bomb,” according to a press release. From there, it looks to proceed in the manner of most fantasy stories, with such classic tropes as “an insane visit to the White House, a time machine, a space adventure,” and of course, “some tried and true daddy issues.”
Watch the teaser for Post-Apocalypto below, and scroll further for a full list of The D’s tour dates. You can preorder their new album here.
Tenacious D Tour Dates:
October
06 – San Bernardino, Calif. @ Cal Jam 18
November
03 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Kings Theatre
04 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Kings Theatre
05 – Boston, Mass. @ House of Blues
07 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
08 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ The Fillmore
09 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Stage AE
10 – Columbus, Ohio @ Express Live! Indoor Pavilion
12 – Detroit, Mich. @ The Fillmore
13 – Chicago, Ill. @ Riviera Theatre
14 – Chicago, Ill. @ Riviera Theatre
December
10 – Calgary, Canada @ Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
11 – Edmonton, Canada @ Show Conference Centre
13 – Vancouver, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
14 – Seattle, Wash. @ Moore Theatre
15 – Portland, Ore. @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
17 – Oakland, Calif. @ Fox Theater
31 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ The Joint