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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Death Metal Rooster” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21704 of the collection, and the 31st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Death Metal Rooster” meme mean?
This meme expresses humor through the contrast between everyday banality and extreme musical aggression. It showcases primal energy unleashed by a simple domestic animal. The emotional response is comedic surprise at this unexpected sonic distortion.
Where does the “Death Metal Rooster” meme come from?
The original video was uploaded to YouTube on February 25, 2009, by German user orhanx5577. It shows a rooster crowing naturally without accompaniment. On January 6, 2010, Ewan Parry, musician from the band Talanas, discovered this clip and overlaid a custom death metal soundtrack. This modified version triggered virality. Diffusion accelerated via Digg, Yahoo! Music, KROQ, Paste Magazine, and Facebook. On January 12, 2010, the show Attack of the Show on G4 featured it. Discovery News published an explanatory video on January 18 with James Williams and Nick G. Zimmermann.
- 2009-02-25Upload of the original video on YouTube by orhanx5577.
- 2010-01-06Ewan Parry adds the death metal soundtrack to the original clip.
- 2010-01-12Mention of the video in the show Attack of the Show on G4.
- 2010-01-18Publication of an explanatory video by Discovery News.
How to use the “Death Metal Rooster” meme
- Share the video when wanting to evoke overflowing energy or a brutal wake-up call.
- Use the sound as a sound effect to highlight the absurdity or power of a daily situation.
- Create remixes associating other animals with metal music to amplify the comedic effect.
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The “Death Metal Rooster” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 66/100 · #31 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Death Metal Rooster” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Death Metal Rooster comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does death metal rooster mean?
This meme pairs a rooster’s crow with death metal music to create a humorous contrast effect.
Death metal rooster origin?
The original video comes from YouTube (February 2009) and the musical version was created by Ewan Parry in January 2010.
Who is ewan parry?
Ewan Parry is a musician from the band Talanas who added the metal soundtrack to the rooster clip.
Is death metal rooster real?
It is indeed a real rooster, but the music is digitally added; it is not a natural recording.
How do I get the Death Metal Rooster meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Death Metal Rooster” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Death Metal Rooster card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Death Metal Rooster | Know Your Meme · Heavy Metal · Death Metal Rooster Explained · checked on October 15, 2026.
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