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“WELCOME TO MOSH EISLEY”

 Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 2:30pm by

darth metal

In theory, I should hate a band that has adopted the gimmick of being completely Star Wars-themed, but I’m a Star Wars dork and have enjoyed Buckethead’s renditions of John Williams’ awesome score many times in the past. So I’m gonna give a free pass to the UK’s Anchorhead, who not only do metal versions of Wiliams’ music, but apparently play dressed as various Star Wars characters. Seriously. Take a look:

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Actually, the Greed0 bassist looks like it might be a Photoshop job, but for the sake of fun, I’m just gonna go with it for now.

I’m sure this shit gets real old real quick, but it amuses me just enough that I might try to make it through an entire live show if the band ever makes it to the states… as long as there no Jar Jar Drummer.

-AR

Thanks to Cooper Stapleton for the tip!

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  • fasshole

    best title evar!!!!11

  • RockOutWithMy…..YouKnow

    As long as these guys don’t rap, play country, or or crab crouch, they are alright with me.
    I just hope they have a big blue elephant that plays the keyboard.

    • metalguy

      and a jazzy instrumental break with skelatal-fish men

  • jackattack

    My life is fucking complete… as long as they do a cover of the Mos(h) Eisley cantina theme…

  • crashtestdummy

    I want.

  • http://www.myspace.com/joelbailey Joel Bailey

    dude.. this was already done by Twin Sister … and much better I might add

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/46e389eb8b79606050d3d447431ff6ac?s=80 Nate

    Dude. Go look up zuckuss. A starwars themed pornogrind band.

    • jackattack

      This got me thinking… how many amazing metal band names can be provided by Star Wars? The list is endless… WeeQuay, Bossk, The Master’s Sail Barge, etc

      • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/46e389eb8b79606050d3d447431ff6ac?s=80 Nate

        Haha. I don’t think any could top the awesomness that is zuckuss. “titfucked by tauntaun” is just godly.

        • jackattack

          Wow…. that takes a special level of humor and vulgarity to come up with something like that. Any links?

        • ripptuff

          1

      • bucketochicken

        Bibb Fortuna
        Salacious Crumb
        IG88
        Wampaa
        Karkoon
        Gomorrean Guard
        Gundark
        Mynock
        Fuck Me That’s Bad Acting
        This Is No Cave
        Hydro-spanners
        Foul Stench
        Ion Cannon
        Eject Porkins Eject
        Aunt Beru’s Labia
        Womp Rat
        Squidhead
        Lando System?
        Incest

        • jackattack

          Well done, fellow Iowan.

          I counter:
          Rusty Innards
          Malfunctioning Scrap Pile
          Get Down Here She’s Wounded
          Ewok Orgy
          Goldenrod
          Rogue 2
          Twiilek
          Death Sentence On 12 Systems

          Wow. This is fun.

          • jackattack

            Oh, and… Almighty Sarlaac. That might take the cake.

          • R. Joseph Smith

            No wait for it…..”These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.”

          • bucketochicken

            Nice.

            “Get Down Here She’s Wounded” is great.

          • SlickerDrip

            Klivian
            Dreypa’s Oubliette
            Rakghoul
            Smashing Ralter
            Ixetal Cilona
            Wraith Squadron Skin Graft
            Azgoghk
            Remains Of Tay Vanis
            Lusankya
            Spineray
            Nightsisters of Dathomir
            7 Deaths of Bevel Lemelisk

          • R. Joseph Smith

            How about “Forest Moon of Endor” or “Kashyyyk” for a stoner\doom band? Or “Butcher of Mos Eisley” for a grind outfit? Here’s a no-brainer “Rogue One”! “Palpatine’s Fall” I literally could come up with thousands of these.

          • John

            I always thought Hoth would be a good name for an ambient doom band

          • http://www.last.fm/user/groverXIII groverXIII

            I’m so happy I get most of these references… looks like I’m not slipping too much in my old age.

  • fasshole

    Also, am i the only one imagining Sean Connery saying “Mosh Eishely?”

    • http://www.youtube.com/user/dadieBLOWSDOWNin281 dadie_killforweed

      +1

      me and my friends constantly rip on Sean Connery.
      can’t deny that man’s awesomeness though.(and his beard)

    • http://www.last.fm/user/groverXIII groverXIII

      HAHAHAHA… I am now.

  • Meekal

    Yep, Gredo’s definately shooped, but its still pretty rad.
    I am absolutely checking out this band.

  • FranticDav

    This is ancient and awesome.

  • B-dizzle

    The youtube videos I’ve watched are amazing. Metalsucks, I forgive you for hiring Gary Suarez

    • R. Joseph Smith

      Agreed.

  • Facebook User

    http://www.myspace.com/scheduledtobeterminated

    Way better band name, and this has been around since 2000 or so… although no recordings posted. Lazy

  • Cooper

    thanks for posting this guys, i thought you might enjoy it

  • SlickerDrip

    Greedo looks like Tom Morello, on bass. And I have been watching these movies nonstop for days, and developed an unhealthy obsession with Wookieepedia. In the last week I’ve immersed myself in Star Wars more than anyone should.

  • Nate L.

    bobba fett guitarist is pretty B-A i must admit…

  • Boob

    this is SOOOOOO 2006…. but whatever, its still awesome

  • R. Joseph Smith

    My vote for best name for a StarWars themed metal act…Grand Moff Tarkin.
    Come on, the guy told fucking Vader what to do!!!

  • Michelle

    Sorry man, Star Trek themed bands are where it’s at these days.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Wilfred/100000007099811 Edward Wilfred

      Fuck you.

    • heartskull

      no.

  • http://www.last.fm/user/groverXIII groverXIII

    I discovered these guys a while back when I was musing about how awesome it would be if Powerglove or some other similarly talented band were to do a Star Wars themed record. I was rather disappointed that there weren’t more Star Wars bands out there considering how popular “wizard rock” is. The fact that these guys list Cynic as one of their influences is enough to really make me want to hear more, although they add vocals, which might ruin some of the effect for me. Still, I can’t wait until they have an actual album.

  • Primateforever

    That’s No Moon
    Carbonite
    Mon Mothma
    Let The Wookie Win
    Just A Little Higher
    The Circle Is Now Complete
    Vader’s Leash

    I checked out the band’s MySpace…not bad. Shredisode IV at the 2:40 mark made me fucking cry.