Taranchula
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| - | '''Taranchula''' is a death [[Heavy Metal|metal]] band | + | '''Taranchula''' is a Scandinavian death [[Heavy Metal|metal]] band. The members of the band are Dave Bjornborg, Dave Olafstenston, and Schenkel McDoo; [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] portrays Bjornborg and McDoo, while [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] portrays Olafstenston. |
| - | + | Initially mentioned in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[band names]], the first song from the band featured in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work was "[[Moving Very Slowly]]", released on ''[[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]'' (although an early version was briefly played during the email [[fingers]]). The music video for the song, directed by [[Teeg Dougland]], was later included as a bonus feature on [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Two]]. Rock-rap collaboration "[[Trudgemank]]" featuring [[Peacey P]] (for which [[The Cheat]] [[Powered by The Cheat|animated]] a music video) was recorded for the "Trudgment Night" soundtrack. Their most recent song is [[The Troghammer]] from the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP|Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook Album]]. | |
| - | Products endorsed by the band include the [[Taranchula Black Metal Detector]] (from [[Videlectrix]] | + | Snippets of other Taranchula songs heard include "The Decoupage" (with music video directed by [[Teeg Dougland|Mort Dougland]] and reminiscent of the video for "{{w|Sober (Tool song)|Sober}}") and "Brother In A Jar" (composed for [[Strong Bad]]'s would-be [[your funeral|funeral]]). |
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| + | Products endorsed by the band include the [[Taranchula Black Metal Detector]] (from [[Videlectrix|Videlectrix Kidx]]) and [[Cold Ones|Cold Ones Dry]]. | ||
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==Songs== | ==Songs== | ||
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*Poison the Dragons | *Poison the Dragons | ||
*Trudgment Night Soundtrack | *Trudgment Night Soundtrack | ||
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| + | File:Shady missionaries.png|[[more armies]] | ||
| + | File:Poison the dragons.png|[[Marshie vs. Little Girl]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Complete Filmography== | ==Complete Filmography== | ||
*'''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo) | *'''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo) | ||
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*Email [[death metal]] | *Email [[death metal]] | ||
*Email [[your funeral]] | *Email [[your funeral]] | ||
| - | *Email [[more armies]] | + | *Email [[more armies]] (Easter egg) |
*Email [[buried]] | *Email [[buried]] | ||
*[[Trudgemank]] (featuring [[Peacey P]]) | *[[Trudgemank]] (featuring [[Peacey P]]) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| - | *Bjornborg is a play on Swedish tennis legend | + | *"Bjornborg" is a play on Swedish [[tennis]] legend {{w|Björn Borg}}. |
| - | * | + | *"McDoo" shows {{w|Norse–Gael#Modern names and words|Gaelic influence}}. |
| - | * | + | *"Schenkel" may be a reference to {{w|Scorpions (band)|Scorpions}} rhythm guitarist {{w|Rudolf Schenker}}. |
| - | + | *The fact that there are two Daves in the band may be a reference to Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson of {{w|Megadeth}}. | |
| - | *The fact that there are two Daves in the band may be a reference to | + | |
==Quotes of the Week== | ==Quotes of the Week== | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 1 May 2022
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| Origins | Scandinavia |
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| Genre(s) | Death/Thrash Metal |
| Members | Dave Bjornborg Dave Olafstenston Schenkel McDoo |
| Discography | "Moving Very Slowly" (2003) "The Decoupage" (2005) "Brother In A Jar" (2007) "Shady Missionaries" (2007) "Poison the Dragons" (2007) "Trudgemank" (2008) |
| Producer | Mort Dougland |
| Label | Crample-O Stow Records |
Taranchula is a Scandinavian death metal band. The members of the band are Dave Bjornborg, Dave Olafstenston, and Schenkel McDoo; Matt portrays Bjornborg and McDoo, while Mike portrays Olafstenston.
Initially mentioned in the Strong Bad Email band names, the first song from the band featured in the Homestar Runner body of work was "Moving Very Slowly", released on Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits (although an early version was briefly played during the email fingers). The music video for the song, directed by Teeg Dougland, was later included as a bonus feature on strongbad_email.exe Disc Two. Rock-rap collaboration "Trudgemank" featuring Peacey P (for which The Cheat animated a music video) was recorded for the "Trudgment Night" soundtrack. Their most recent song is The Troghammer from the Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook Album.
Snippets of other Taranchula songs heard include "The Decoupage" (with music video directed by Mort Dougland and reminiscent of the video for "Sober") and "Brother In A Jar" (composed for Strong Bad's would-be funeral).
Products endorsed by the band include the Taranchula Black Metal Detector (from Videlectrix Kidx) and Cold Ones Dry.
Contents |
Songs
- Brother In A Jar
- Moving Very Slowly
- Trudgemank
- The Decoupage
- Fudgeclank
- The Troghammer
Albums
- Shady Missionaries
- Taranchula
- Poison the Dragons
- Trudgment Night Soundtrack
Complete Filmography
- Debut: Email band names (logo)
- Email fingers (heard)
- Email montage
- Email death metal
- Email your funeral
- Email more armies (Easter egg)
- Email buried
- Trudgemank (featuring Peacey P)
- 2 Part Episode: Part 2 (Easter egg)
Trivia
- "Bjornborg" is a play on Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg.
- "McDoo" shows Gaelic influence.
- "Schenkel" may be a reference to Scorpions rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker.
- The fact that there are two Daves in the band may be a reference to Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson of Megadeth.
Quotes of the Week
| Taranchula's Quotes of the Week |
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