Interview: Dethklok's Brendon Small at the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

Full Metal Jackie, corresponding for Guitar World from the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, got the chance to catch up with Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small backstage before the show for an exclusive interview and a tour of his live gear set-up. Check out the interview below.

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