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CHARACTER NAME: Skwisgaar Skwigelf
SERIES: Metalocalypse
EDENSPHERE NAME: Alexi
PERSONALITY: Despite his incredible skill and knowledge with guitar and music, Skwisgaar lacks basic sense for just about everything else. Sadly enough (or perhaps amusingly), he's ignorant to his own ignorance, quick to defend a false proclamation of his own and failing to comprehend facts presented right in front of him.
He’s not above lying, though he’s not very good at it and sometimes doesn’t even realize he’s doing it. His hypocrisy, which is also quite common, could be chalked up to his lack of intellect.
Skwisgaar holds a vast amount of insecurities, ranging from his almost feminine features to the possibility of his counterpart, Toki, becoming a more accomplished guitarist than he. Whether or not he's consciously aware of them remains unclear (probably not). However, he is frequently seen masking them with his prideful way of holding himself and quick tongue to accuse others of falling victim to the insecurities he holds himself.
His talent and fame comes with a lot of pressure, though he'll never express that in front of others; he'll cry about it when no one's looking and come up with a quick excuse to cover up if caught, which makes his angst more funny than anything else. He proudly displays himself with an air of arrogance and ridicule, almost never having something affectionate to say to anyone with the exception of the occasional false claim of care as spoken on behalf of the band.
Because when it comes down to it, Skwisgaar doesn’t want anybody to know he feels anything other than dark and bleak and brutal, though that clearly isn’t the case.
Overall, Skwisgaar doesn't appear to have a sense of respect for anybody. From petty name-calling to a careless attitude toward the value of life, it's quite possible he doesn't realize just how damaging his demeanor toward others is.
While he's frequently surrounded by his other band members, Skwisgaar appears to be a recluse, desiring no affection from anyone. Though he's almost infamous for his promiscuity (and his incredibly low standards at that), he has shown no sign of attachment to a single one of the women. In fact, it's very plausible to say that once they leave, he never remembers them.
One might assume that Skwisgaar is a sociopath; he sees death frequently and doesn't appear the least bit bothered. Although he is highly desensitized, he is not truly a sociopath. When accidents occur that result in death, he views them as accidents and nothing more. Not only does Skwisgaar have no desire to take another's life, the one time he walked into a room of people being blatantly murdered, the sight highly disturbed him.
Additionally, there is a single exception to his lack of attachment toward people, and that is his counterpart, rhythm guitarist Toki Wartooth. Frequently, Skwisgaar is seen making fun of him and belittling him. He constantly feels a need to push the other into a submissive state, coming up with any excuse possible to remind the younger guitarist that he is his inferior, going as far as to try and kick him out of the band when he felt his status as lead guitarist threatened.
Contrary to his seen behavior, Skwisgaar cares more deeply for Toki than he even realizes, and much more than he cares to admit to himself. He, of course, would NEVER share this with anybody, especially Toki himself, though those constantly in the duo's company more than likely are aware of their dynamic.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about Skwisgaar's history, though there have been some notes as well as clues along the way. It's no secret that he was born in Sweden, given his name and heavy Swedish accent. He has no recollection of his father nor any insight to who he may be as his mother-Serveta Skwisgelf, Miss Sweden of 1956-is highly promiscuous, a trait her son not only resents but hypocritically holds.
Serveta seems to be a vain woman more interested in the company of men than her own son. It's safe to say she never desired having children, and it has been said that her neglect helped form the fastest guitar player alive. Chances are, Skwisgaar originally picked up a guitar as means of coping, something he continues to do on a chronic and compulsive basis. His mother probably didn't pay much mind to his education, which would explain for his general lack of intellect regarding anything other than music, though somewhere along the way he picked up English (not very well, granted).
While not as severe as his band-mate, Pickles, it's no secret that Skwisgaar enjoys the frequent alcoholic drink, and certain statements have implied that he often falls to substance abuse as well. This also more than likely started as a coping mechanism. His resentment suggests he desired attention from his mother and never received it.
Skwisgaar claims to have been in almost every band. While he probably was misusing the English language again, it's more than likely he did participate in quite a few. Judging from some of their names, at least the first few were European bands. There is no hint whatsoever to suggest when exactly Dethklok was formed.
In the band, Skwisgaar took not only the role of lead guitarist, but is also known for writing and compiling most of the music for the band. Because of Dethklok's immense popularity, Skwisgaar is financially secure for life and resides in Mordhaus (which is noted to be in the United States according to MySpace, but a later episode shows a map that suggests it is somewhere in Europe. The location has never officially been disclosed.).
Despite being adored by their millions of fans, Skwisgaar, like the rest of the band, shows very little care or appreciation for them. Throughout his career, he has witnessed more deaths caused during live performances than most ever will through a lifetime. However, with the band's popularity came power, and he has never had to face any legal repercussions because of it. In fact, lawsuits against him or the band have always been overruled, the most they had to do was apologize to a nation once (which subsequently led to them performing a song for them that unwittingly summoned a lake troll) and he and Toki had to take driving lessons once, though they ultimately failed that.
Skwisgaar led a carefree life, taking everything for granted as well as unappreciative of the life of luxury he is given, including but not limited to: an endorsement deal with his own custom guitars, staring in a box office movie, hosting the American Pornography Awards. At the same time enduring and whining about issues petty in comparison to the mayhem the band inadvertently caused: being reunited with his mother, lack of comedic talent, using a "grandspa's guitar".
All the while, he and his other band-mates remain completely oblivious to an association consisting of various government officials hard pressed to exact the band's doom as they fear possible repercussions the band’s power could inflict and also an ancient prophecy that suggests the band has more power than they even realize. Even after a very direct attack on the performance of the Dethwater album (which they all miraculously survived... again) consisting of troops of advanced soldiers, Skwisgaar, as well as the rest of the band, blamed the attack on fans.
Acknowledging the amount of danger they faced, the band refused live performances for a long time. This created quite the impact on the world due to their popularity, including the President of the United States shooting himself in the jaw. The band was only persuaded to perform when the government asked them to play at a prison, giving the band the right to decide how those on death row would be executed.
The band of course jumped at the opportunity. Naturally, chaos ensued shortly after they began playing, this time because of Skwisgaar's doing: setting off his mace-belt (yes, mace-belt) and accidently hitting one of the Klokateers (the title of the roadies/workers for Dethklok) which threw off the giant apparatus they were performing on, consequently releasing the convicts, which caused a high amount of casualties.
As with most chaotic situations the band faces, they all left the scene unscathed.
For a time, the band went about their life as if nothing had happened (though they did up security) and started recording their new album onto water. Yes, water. Of course, their short attention span got the better of them, and they ended up destroying all of that.
Despite their manager’s consistent nagging, they put off recording an album for several months in pursuit of: starting a fashion line, getting a drug addicted clown clean, reaping more benefits from their Duncan Hills coffee endorsement, going to a wedding, visiting an Amazonian tribe, taking various government positions in Florida, getting a new manager, visiting Norway, going to L.A. to make sure metal didn’t sober (which, to Skwisgaar’s horror, led to his counter part breaking in an instant as he killed a man with his bare hands), among other things.
But the band eventually did record again (Skwisgaar had to do his solos whilst skydiving thanks to pesky buzz his guitar would produce... twice because Toki deleted the first one), and they even had a party at Mordhaus to celebrate their success.
Little did the band know a group called the Revengers had formed, consisting of members that had been wronged by Dethklok in one way or another (albeit never directly by band’s hands themselves) who wished to kill them.
Despite the heavy damage brought to Mordhaus, the band survived, once again, and in a different twist of fate, instead of their manager saving them as per usual, they saved him.
TIMELINE: Post Season Two
SERIES: Metalocalypse
EDENSPHERE NAME: Alexi
PERSONALITY: Despite his incredible skill and knowledge with guitar and music, Skwisgaar lacks basic sense for just about everything else. Sadly enough (or perhaps amusingly), he's ignorant to his own ignorance, quick to defend a false proclamation of his own and failing to comprehend facts presented right in front of him.
He’s not above lying, though he’s not very good at it and sometimes doesn’t even realize he’s doing it. His hypocrisy, which is also quite common, could be chalked up to his lack of intellect.
Skwisgaar holds a vast amount of insecurities, ranging from his almost feminine features to the possibility of his counterpart, Toki, becoming a more accomplished guitarist than he. Whether or not he's consciously aware of them remains unclear (probably not). However, he is frequently seen masking them with his prideful way of holding himself and quick tongue to accuse others of falling victim to the insecurities he holds himself.
His talent and fame comes with a lot of pressure, though he'll never express that in front of others; he'll cry about it when no one's looking and come up with a quick excuse to cover up if caught, which makes his angst more funny than anything else. He proudly displays himself with an air of arrogance and ridicule, almost never having something affectionate to say to anyone with the exception of the occasional false claim of care as spoken on behalf of the band.
Because when it comes down to it, Skwisgaar doesn’t want anybody to know he feels anything other than dark and bleak and brutal, though that clearly isn’t the case.
Overall, Skwisgaar doesn't appear to have a sense of respect for anybody. From petty name-calling to a careless attitude toward the value of life, it's quite possible he doesn't realize just how damaging his demeanor toward others is.
While he's frequently surrounded by his other band members, Skwisgaar appears to be a recluse, desiring no affection from anyone. Though he's almost infamous for his promiscuity (and his incredibly low standards at that), he has shown no sign of attachment to a single one of the women. In fact, it's very plausible to say that once they leave, he never remembers them.
One might assume that Skwisgaar is a sociopath; he sees death frequently and doesn't appear the least bit bothered. Although he is highly desensitized, he is not truly a sociopath. When accidents occur that result in death, he views them as accidents and nothing more. Not only does Skwisgaar have no desire to take another's life, the one time he walked into a room of people being blatantly murdered, the sight highly disturbed him.
Additionally, there is a single exception to his lack of attachment toward people, and that is his counterpart, rhythm guitarist Toki Wartooth. Frequently, Skwisgaar is seen making fun of him and belittling him. He constantly feels a need to push the other into a submissive state, coming up with any excuse possible to remind the younger guitarist that he is his inferior, going as far as to try and kick him out of the band when he felt his status as lead guitarist threatened.
Contrary to his seen behavior, Skwisgaar cares more deeply for Toki than he even realizes, and much more than he cares to admit to himself. He, of course, would NEVER share this with anybody, especially Toki himself, though those constantly in the duo's company more than likely are aware of their dynamic.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about Skwisgaar's history, though there have been some notes as well as clues along the way. It's no secret that he was born in Sweden, given his name and heavy Swedish accent. He has no recollection of his father nor any insight to who he may be as his mother-Serveta Skwisgelf, Miss Sweden of 1956-is highly promiscuous, a trait her son not only resents but hypocritically holds.
Serveta seems to be a vain woman more interested in the company of men than her own son. It's safe to say she never desired having children, and it has been said that her neglect helped form the fastest guitar player alive. Chances are, Skwisgaar originally picked up a guitar as means of coping, something he continues to do on a chronic and compulsive basis. His mother probably didn't pay much mind to his education, which would explain for his general lack of intellect regarding anything other than music, though somewhere along the way he picked up English (not very well, granted).
While not as severe as his band-mate, Pickles, it's no secret that Skwisgaar enjoys the frequent alcoholic drink, and certain statements have implied that he often falls to substance abuse as well. This also more than likely started as a coping mechanism. His resentment suggests he desired attention from his mother and never received it.
Skwisgaar claims to have been in almost every band. While he probably was misusing the English language again, it's more than likely he did participate in quite a few. Judging from some of their names, at least the first few were European bands. There is no hint whatsoever to suggest when exactly Dethklok was formed.
In the band, Skwisgaar took not only the role of lead guitarist, but is also known for writing and compiling most of the music for the band. Because of Dethklok's immense popularity, Skwisgaar is financially secure for life and resides in Mordhaus (which is noted to be in the United States according to MySpace, but a later episode shows a map that suggests it is somewhere in Europe. The location has never officially been disclosed.).
Despite being adored by their millions of fans, Skwisgaar, like the rest of the band, shows very little care or appreciation for them. Throughout his career, he has witnessed more deaths caused during live performances than most ever will through a lifetime. However, with the band's popularity came power, and he has never had to face any legal repercussions because of it. In fact, lawsuits against him or the band have always been overruled, the most they had to do was apologize to a nation once (which subsequently led to them performing a song for them that unwittingly summoned a lake troll) and he and Toki had to take driving lessons once, though they ultimately failed that.
Skwisgaar led a carefree life, taking everything for granted as well as unappreciative of the life of luxury he is given, including but not limited to: an endorsement deal with his own custom guitars, staring in a box office movie, hosting the American Pornography Awards. At the same time enduring and whining about issues petty in comparison to the mayhem the band inadvertently caused: being reunited with his mother, lack of comedic talent, using a "grandspa's guitar".
All the while, he and his other band-mates remain completely oblivious to an association consisting of various government officials hard pressed to exact the band's doom as they fear possible repercussions the band’s power could inflict and also an ancient prophecy that suggests the band has more power than they even realize. Even after a very direct attack on the performance of the Dethwater album (which they all miraculously survived... again) consisting of troops of advanced soldiers, Skwisgaar, as well as the rest of the band, blamed the attack on fans.
Acknowledging the amount of danger they faced, the band refused live performances for a long time. This created quite the impact on the world due to their popularity, including the President of the United States shooting himself in the jaw. The band was only persuaded to perform when the government asked them to play at a prison, giving the band the right to decide how those on death row would be executed.
The band of course jumped at the opportunity. Naturally, chaos ensued shortly after they began playing, this time because of Skwisgaar's doing: setting off his mace-belt (yes, mace-belt) and accidently hitting one of the Klokateers (the title of the roadies/workers for Dethklok) which threw off the giant apparatus they were performing on, consequently releasing the convicts, which caused a high amount of casualties.
As with most chaotic situations the band faces, they all left the scene unscathed.
For a time, the band went about their life as if nothing had happened (though they did up security) and started recording their new album onto water. Yes, water. Of course, their short attention span got the better of them, and they ended up destroying all of that.
Despite their manager’s consistent nagging, they put off recording an album for several months in pursuit of: starting a fashion line, getting a drug addicted clown clean, reaping more benefits from their Duncan Hills coffee endorsement, going to a wedding, visiting an Amazonian tribe, taking various government positions in Florida, getting a new manager, visiting Norway, going to L.A. to make sure metal didn’t sober (which, to Skwisgaar’s horror, led to his counter part breaking in an instant as he killed a man with his bare hands), among other things.
But the band eventually did record again (Skwisgaar had to do his solos whilst skydiving thanks to pesky buzz his guitar would produce... twice because Toki deleted the first one), and they even had a party at Mordhaus to celebrate their success.
Little did the band know a group called the Revengers had formed, consisting of members that had been wronged by Dethklok in one way or another (albeit never directly by band’s hands themselves) who wished to kill them.
Despite the heavy damage brought to Mordhaus, the band survived, once again, and in a different twist of fate, instead of their manager saving them as per usual, they saved him.
TIMELINE: Post Season Two