Rock and roll duo Tenacious D has announced a new animated web series and album under the same title. The two projects, both named Post-Apocalypto are due this fall. The series will include six episodes and according to a press release, every episode was hand-drawn by Jack Black himself and every character will be voiced by Black and his partner in crime Gass. The series will debut on the band’s Youtube page with one episode airing every Friday and will debut new music from them. Each song will be available on all streaming platforms shortly after each episode of the series. Check out a teaser of the anticipated show below.
The album will be released on November 2nd and includes production credit from John Spiker, and featuring long-time collaborator Dave Grohl on drums. It is described as “hilarious as it is political, and as brilliant and multi-faceted as its incredible creators.”The album will be available digitally, on CD, and on translucent green vinyl. There is also a limited edition Post-Apocalypto vinyl picture disc that will only be available on the band’s online store.
The band recently announced a tour that will take place this fall, making it their first tour in five years. The tour will continue at the inaugural Cal Jam Fest in San Bernardino, CA October 6th and will stop in other cities across North America including Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, before concluding with a New Years gig in Las Vegas, NV December 31st. See the band’s full itinerary below.
Tenacious D 2018 Tour Dates
10/06 – San Bernardino, CA @ Cal Jam 18
11/03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
11/05 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
11/07 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
11/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
11/09 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
11/10 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live! Indoor Pavilion
11/12 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
11/13 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
11/14 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
12/10 – Calgary, Canada @ Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
12/11 – Edmonton, Canada @ Show Conference Centre
12/13 – Vancouver, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
12/14 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
12/15 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
12/17 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
12/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
Post-Apocalypto Tracklist:
01. POST-APOCALYPTO THEME
02. desolation
03. HOPE
04. cave women
05. MAKING LOVE
06. scientists
07. TAKE US INTO SPACE
08. i’ve got to go
09. FUCK YO-YO MA
10. reunion/not so fast
11. DADDY DING DONG
12. chainsaw bazooka machine gun
13. ROBOT
14. marCH
15. turd whistle
16. COLORS
17. who’s your daddy?
18. JB JR RAP
19. WOMAN TIME
20. SAVE THE WORLD
21. POST-APOCALYPTO THEME (REPRISE)
Photo credit: Kalyn Oyer