William Murderface

General Overview

• Year of the Setting: Mid-2000s to Present
• Full Name: William Murderface
• Marital Status: Single
• Nickname: "Murderface," Bassist of Dethklok, "Cock Slap Bassist," "The Fat One" (self-deprecating), "Dog-Faced," "Pug-Nosed" (derogatory, by bandmates)
• Age and Date of Birth: mid-30s
• Sexuality: Straight / Heavily Repressed Homosexual Subtext (Deeply homophobic, yet frequently placed in situations that suggest latent homosexual desires; cannot eat sausages or hot dogs without being reminded of fellatio, and exhibits a profound misunderstanding and fear of male medical examinations, comparing them to being "jacked off").
• Gender: Male (Cisgender)
• Place of Birth: United States (Specific city or state unconfirmed; raised in a trailer park setting).
• Nationality and Ethnicity: American
• Languages: English (spoken with a heavy lateral lisp and a distinctive, often slurred, mumbling delivery; voiced by Tommy Blacha, who originally achieved the voice by placing paper towels inside his mouth).
• Cultural Background: Raised by his grandparents, Stella and Thunderbolt Murderface, in a neglectful and grim environment after witnessing the horrific chainsaw murder-suicide of his parents when he was an infant. His upbringing instilled in him a violent ethos, a deep-seated self-loathing, and a persistent belief that his "grotesque" appearance may have motivated his parents' tragic end.

Physical Appearance & Style

• Height and Build: Overweight, stocky, and thick-featured. He is hairy and repeatedly described by others as "dog-faced" and "pug-nosed". Pickles and Skwisgaar have also crudely described his backside as looking like "cottage cheese, with razor-burn and stubble".
• Facial Features: A face that "looks like murder," hence his namesake. He has brown hair, lime green eyes, a heavy lateral lisp, and a prominent diastema (a gap between his front teeth).
• Eyes: Lime green.
• Hair: Brown, often styled in a somewhat triangular or unkempt shape, with a mustache that he has sporadically worn thicker, only to be ridiculed for it.
• Distinguishing Marks: A diastema (gap tooth), a heavy lateral lisp, and two notable tattoos on his stomach: "Pobody's Nerfect" (on the top) and "This Mess Is A Place" (on the bottom). These tattoos are a direct reference to similar ink worn by Kirk Hammett. His penis is reportedly calloused and "gnarled" from his unconventional bass-playing technique, looking as if it had been "in a hornet's nest".
• Posture and Bearing: Generally hunched, aggressive, and confrontational. He often carries a knife, which he uses for eating, mutilating, destroying, and other tasks.
• Expressions: Frequently angry, scowling, or sullen. However, his expression shifts to one of deep insecurity and vulnerability when his appearance or worth is challenged.
• Style of Dress: Typically wears dark, utilitarian clothing, often t-shirts or sleeveless tops that expose his arms and stomach tattoos. His style is less flashy than his bandmates, reflecting his self-image as the "ugly" or "fat" one.

Voice & Speech

• Voice: A gravelly, often yelling or mumbling voice, characterized by a heavy lateral lisp.
• The Lisp and "S" Struggle: Murderface's most defining speech trait is his lisp. His pronunciation of "s" and "sh" sounds is heavily altered, often turning "s" into "sh" (e.g., "shomething" for "something") and generally giving his speech a slushy, wet quality. This is a constant, unchangeable part of his vocal performance.
• Greeting (Example): "Check it out, losers."
• Overall Presence: A perpetually angry, self-loathing, and confrontational presence. His speech is often peppered with profanity, complaints, and declarations of his own perceived importance, which contrasts sharply with his deep-seated insecurity.

Unseen Architecture of the Mind and Spirit

• Personality Traits: Angry, Self-Destructive, Insecure, Thin-Skinned, Greedy, Lazy, Homophobic (as a mask), Nihilistic, Hedonistic.
• Temperament: Choleric / Melancholic. He is quick to rage and throw tantrums, which has resulted in the destruction of several bass guitars and other instruments. His outward fury is a defense mechanism for profound sadness and loneliness.
• Emotional Tendencies: He is arguably the most sensitive and insecure member of Dethklok, despite being the most outwardly violent. He is convinced he is hideous and unlovable, referring to himself as "the fat one". He experiences periods of deep loneliness and depression, which are magnified by his bandmates' complete inability to react to his emotions.
• Coping Mechanisms: Alcoholism (he would rather cut off his penis than admit "booze ain't food"), collecting "morbid crap" (torture devices, Civil War memorabilia), and engaging in self-destructive behaviors like bodily mutilation and tattooing.
• Motivations: A desperate, constant need for acceptance and validation, which he tries to achieve by acting like a "dick" and pushing people away. He also craves credit and importance, often trying to take more credit for the band's success than he deserves.
• Fears and Anxieties: Being seen as useless or unimportant. He is deeply sensitive about his weight and appearance. He also has a profound, homophobic fear of intimacy and his own potential latent homosexuality.
• Desires: To be respected, to be seen as a vital part of Dethklok, and, on a deeper level, to be loved and accepted for who he is.
• Moral Compass: Chaotic Neutral / Evil. He is self-serving, greedy, and often cruel, but his actions are driven by deep-seated pain rather than pure malice. He has, on rare occasions, performed genuinely good deeds, such as shielding Nathan from an attack.
• Philosophy and Worldview: A nihilist who believes in nothing and finds comfort in the morbid and grotesque. He briefly explored various religions, including the Church of Satan and the Church of the Atheists, before concluding they were all "the same boring crap".

Social Networks, Institutions, and Relationships

• Nathan Explosion: Murderface looks up to Nathan as the band's leader but deeply resents not being given more credit. He often parrots Nathan's ideas as his own. Nathan tolerates him but has kicked him out of the band for his greed and has physically assaulted him in rage.
• Toki Wartooth: Murderface is a persistently bad influence, constantly dragging the naive Toki into his "hairbrained schemes" because Toki is the only one gullible enough to agree. Their relationship is a volatile cycle of abuse, camaraderie, and mockery; they are the only two who will collaborate on side projects, yet Murderface was the first to advocate kicking Toki out of the band.
• Skwisgaar Skwigelf: They have little use for one another. Skwisgaar's contempt for everyone is especially noticeable toward Murderface. Murderface once tried to get closer to Skwisgaar solely to get a shot at his mother, Serveta.
• Pickles: Pickles often acts as an exasperated observer of Murderface's antics. He introduced Murderface to "free-balling," which briefly improved his bass playing. However, Pickles also has a breaking point and has beaten Murderface up when pushed too far.
• Charles Foster Offdensen: Murderface likely views Charles as a handler or a source of frustration, often involving him in legal and financial messes.
• Family (Stella & Thunderbolt Murderface): Raised by his grandparents after his parents' death. His grandfather, Thunderbolt, and grandmother, Stella, are his primary guardians. He also has a grandmother named Stella mentioned in the context of his upbringing.
• Dr. Rockzo: Murderface has no special affinity for the clown, unlike Toki, and is likely just annoyed by him.
• Planet Piss: His one-man side project, which he has very little real commitment to. Its only real song, "Takin' It Easy," was largely constructed by Toki.

Knowledge, Craft, and Mastery

• Academic Knowledge: He is a poor speller, possibly dyslexic, though he oddly has enough high school credits to potentially get into a college. He only received his high school diploma by threatening to cut his principal's eyes out. He is, inexplicably, a licensed Notary Public, implying some form of legal training.
• Talents: A highly skilled bassist, despite his parts often being mixed out. He is known as the "Cock Slap Bassist" for his ability to play intricate slap solos using only his penis. He can also play fluently with and without a pick. He has some skill on the drums, though he required Toki's guidance when playing them for a side project.
• Hobbies into Expertise: Collecting morbid memorabilia, including torture devices, medieval weapons, and American Civil War artifacts, making him a Civil War buff. He is also a capable, if lazy, songwriter when he applies himself.
• Combat Abilities: Proficient with firearms, recognizing the sound of his personal "driving gun" (an antique Mauser C96 handgun). He is also comfortable wielding a knife and is physically strong, if not formally trained.

Tastes, Inclinations, and Aversions

• Likes and Interests: Alcohol, collecting "morbid crap," American Civil War memorabilia, torture devices, his side project Planet Piss (conceptually), urinating in inappropriate places (e.g., on a display of olives at a grocery store), and the band Get Thee Hence.
• Dislikes and Aversions: His own appearance, being called "fat" or "ugly," his bandmates' success, work of any kind ("anything he has to work for isn't worth doing"), sausages/hot dogs (due to homosexual panic), and doctors.
• Aesthetic Leanings: Dark, violent, and grim. He is drawn to implements of death and historical brutality.
• Indulgences: Alcohol, self-mutilation (tattoos), and wallowing in self-pity.
• Personal Tastes: His music tastes align with Dethklok's brutal death metal, though his songwriting attempts have bizarrely veered into acoustic ballads ("Titty Fish") and reggae.

Daily Existence and Operations

• Daily Routine: Waking up, choking himself while masturbating (by his own admission), drinking, attempting to take credit for others' work, and playing bass for Dethklok (when his parts aren't mixed out).
• Living Arrangements: Resides at Mordhaus, the band's massive, futuristic estate.
• Possessions: A black five-string Gibson Thunderbird Studio Bass with a white pickguard (his main instrument). A Mike Lull T-5 Bass is also noted as gear he uses. He carries a personal knife and owns an antique Mauser C96 handgun, his "driving gun". He endorses a brand of doorknobs called "Murderknobs".
• Health Habits: He is an alcoholic and out of shape. He has a propensity for self-destructive behavior and bodily harm.
• Legacy: The self-loathing, negativity, and hatred he imposes on Dethklok are paradoxically revealed to be crucial to their songwriting; without him and Toki, the band writes "happy songs".

Canonical Character Trivia

• The "Cock Slap Bassist": His most infamous trait is his ability to perform slap-bass solos using his penis, which he refers to as his "hog." This has left the member calloused and "gnarled".
• Inappropriate Urination: He has a recurring habit of urinating in inappropriate places, including on a grocery store olive display and on a journalist's shoes.
• A Licensed Notary: In a bizarre twist, Murderface is a government-licensed notary public, implying he underwent legal training at some point.
• The "Pobody's Nerfect" Tattoos: His stomach tattoos, "Pobody's Nerfect" and "This Mess Is A Place," are a direct reference to tattoos worn by Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
• The Chainsaw Tragedy: He witnessed his father murder his mother with a chainsaw before committing suicide when William was an infant. He believes this happened because he was an ugly baby.