It’s exceptionally rare for a fan-made creation to reach the same iconic status within the fanbase as the source material, but one YouTube channel pulled it off with their wildly hilarious, heavy metal take onBatman. The video became so popular that it didn’t stay a one-shot; it launched an entire trilogy.
…the first time I stumbled upon ArhyBES’s Batmetal, my brain chemistry was altered.
Batmetalis a parody animated video series created by the Russian duo ArhyBES, featuringBatman performing metal music by Dethklok.The web series parodies the Dark Knight along with other iconic DC characters, though the focus primarily stays on the Bat-Family. Red Hood, Nightwing, Red Robin, Robin, and Batgirl all make notable appearances, joining Bruce to form his heavy metal band in the series.
The first installment,Batmetal, was released in 2014, followed byBatmetal Returns(2015) andBatmetal Forever(2018), withthe trilogy titles serving as playful nods to the individual movie titles fromChristopher Nolan’sDark Knight Trilogy.
Due to the mature language, themes, and visuals featured inBatmetal, Screen Rant is unable to share the video directly. However, fans aged 18 and older are encouraged to visit the YouTube channel ArhyBES to watch it.
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I’m not exaggerating when I say that the first time I stumbled upon ArhyBES’sBatmetal, my brain chemistry was altered. I had never seen such a high-quality, hilariously funny animated web series in my life, and it instantly sparked a new obsession.My only real complaint was that the series wasn’t longer.
Before discoveringBatmetal, I had only seenBatman portrayed in his usual top form, with a stoic and overly serious persona. That’s why this wild interpretation, wherehe spends his free time as the lead singer of a metal band, completely delighted me in ways I didn’t even think were possible.
I was also obsessed with the wide cast of characters featured in the series. I especially loved that my favorite Bat-Family members like Red Hood, Nightwing, Robin, Red Robin, and Batgirl got so much screen time alongside Bruce. Each one had a role in his band, withRobin on drums, Barbara stage dancing, and Jason, Dick, and Tim on guitar.
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In addition to the excellently executed concept of this animated series, part of what makes it so iconic is the hilarious lyrics.Bruce sings in an overly macho, stunted way, with his lips puckered in an exaggerated fashionthat has become a defining trait of this version of the Dark Knight.
In the series,Batman’s singing style feels like a mix between Kevin fromThe Office, who once asked,“Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?”andStar Wars’Yoda, who is famous for his backward way of speaking. One popular comment even draws a direct connection between Yoda andBatmetal’sversion of Bruce.
Said commenter and comment, which earned thousands of thumbs up, perfectly captured the absurd brilliance ofBatmetalby quoting,“Not me hurt when stairs fell down,“and then commenting:“Even master Yoda would be absolutely baffled by that statement.“It’s quirks like this (read: his backwards and simplistic speaking and exaggeratedly puckered lips) that make this version of Batman so utterly iconic.
BatmetalDidn’t Just Go Viral, It Became a Cult Classic Among Batman Fans
Fans Are STILL Demanding Another Sequel, This Parody Refuses to Fade
I clearly wasn’t the only one who thought this animated series was one of the best things ever gifted to the fandom.The first video claimed over 60 million views, whileBatmetal ReturnsandBatmetal Foreverfollowed with 57 million and 45 million views, respectively.
A quick scroll through the comments shows just how much fans enjoyed the series. Despite it being over seven years sinceBatmetal Forever, fans are still active in the comment section asking for a part four. Some have even suggested the title“Batmetal Eternal,”as a nod to Scott Snyder’sBatman Eternalcomic series.
Another notable comment came from a fan who found theBatmetalline,“I’m strong, you’re not,”to be surprisingly inspirational. That comment received nearly 8,000 likes, showing a strong level of agreement among viewers. It also proves that this Batman parody went beyond just providing a quick laugh. For many fans, including myself, this fan-madeBatmanseries is something we keep coming back to, even years later, because it’s just that iconic.
