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This past summer back in June, Star Wars tribute band Galactic Empire announced a full U.S. tour happening in late August through October, with such bands as Super Madness and Powerglove taking part in it. This band decided to come through Los Angeles, California playing at the venue called The Mint, a tiny hole in the wall establishment. This show would bring out the geek and nerd in all in attendance, because a lot of the tracks performed by the various bands would be TV and movie themes, cartoon songs as well as what else video game cover songs too!

Doors opening at 7:30PM with the openers Super Madnes, brought the video game instrumental fun out of themselves, playing such gaming tunes as tracks from Castlevania, Mortal Kombat,  Final Fantasy, RoboCop, among other catchy yet upbeat tracks that got everyone into it. Lots of familiarity with applause within the gathering crowd, recognizing numerous tracks of their beloved video games of the past, present, and perhaps future, that they could remember with glee. Super Madnes is an act of trio of musicians, that have catchy momentum, making a tribute to video games and heavy metal music in general, that has a beat we could all withstand and admire.

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Following these guys would be Powerglove, whose last performance was seen back in 2011 during The Summer Slaughter Tour, where the band played during that tour’s half time show, giving quite the performance back then. But tonight’s was no different minus some minor things, the line up has changed in some forms, no crazy costumes this time, member shortage by the looks of it, but still a lot of fun with their extensive set. Singing a variety of cartoon and video game tracks ranging from the X-Men, Tetris, Super Smash Brothers Melee, Ghostbusters, Pokemon and even Power Rangers! Their performance tonight was just as fun as it was seeing them way back in 2011! Lots of memories growing up with a majority of these shows brought excitement for me and many others enjoying it. Lots of energy, memorable music, with fun thrown in from start to finish is how Powerglove throws itself out there, giving the crowd their full undivided attention. 

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Wrapping up the evening would be a band from a galaxy far, far away that being tribute of sorts to the Star Wars franchise and series of spin offs as a whole, is what this band is all about. Coming upon the stage dressed in full on costume attire, is what draws your attention to their presents. Their songs being a lot of the Star Wars catalog of songs, as well as other theme’s from film like Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and even Pirates of the Caribbean. One of the well known tracks being “Duel of the Fates” is what got the crowd hyped up, causing a mosh pit to break out, this being clever yet funny to witness. But these guys are truly instrumentally based, no vocalization whatsoever which may deter some but they still bring the energy with that angst of riffs, solos, and upbeat tone of force. It kept the crowd there getting into their theatrics through and through. 

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Overall this trio of video game forces of acts, brought out the real “fun” for all there of all ages, shapes, and sizes. If video games, is your go too thing, then by all means giving either one of these guys a listen or seeing them live in person is a must see, just for the fun of it!

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Star Wars-themed, progressive instrumental band Galactic Empire have announced their new album "Episode II". The album is out, appropriately so, on May the Fourth via Rise Records. The album, which follows the band's self-titled debut, is available for pre-order HERE. Check out the album's artwork and tracklisting below.

"While our debut allowed us to bring a new perspective to much-loved anthems, our latest technological terror is a darker, heavier, and far more epic testament to the true power of the Dark Side of the Force," said Galactic Empire. "We are confident that any rebel strongholds that remain after the last cycle will soon bow before the Empire. There will be no one to stop us this time."

TRACK LISTING:

1. March of the Resistance
2. Scherzo for X-Wings
3. Hyperspace
4. The Droid Invasion and the Appearance of Darth Maul
5. Kylo Ren Arrives at the Battle
6. Love Pledge and The Arena
7. Rey's Theme
8. The Departure of Boba Fett
9. The Emperor
10. Into The Trap
11. The Battle of Yavin (Launch from the Fourth Moon)

To herald the release of the new album, the band has dropped the new track "Scherzo for X-Wings." Listen HERE.
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Galactic Empire will be hitting the road with Mac Sabbath on the "I Got A Bad Feeling About This" Tour, which runs from February 15 through March 12. All dates are below.

TOUR DATES:

2/15 — Cleveland, OH  — Beachland Ballroom
2/16 —  Pontiac, MI —  Crofoot Ballroom
2/17 —  Chicago, IL  — Subterranean
2/18 — Minneapolis, MN — First Ave
2/20 —  Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
2/21 —  Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
2/23 —  Portland, OR — Analog Theater
2/24 —  Seattle, WA —  El Corazon
2/26 — San Francisco, CA —  Slim’s
2/27 —  Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre***
2/28 —  Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge***
3/2 —  Austin, TX  — Come and Take It Live
3/3 —  Dallas, TX  — Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
3/4 —  Houston, TX —  Scout Bar
3/6 —  Nashville, TN — Exit/In
3/8 —  Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry
3/9 —  Worcester, MA —  The Palladium
3/10 —  Washington, DC —  Black Cat
3/11 —  Brooklyn, NY —  Brooklyn Bazaar
3/12 —  Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
***No Mac Sabbath
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Galactic Empire have announced the "We've Got Company Tour" with Danger Kids! Check out the list of dates below.

TOUR DATES:

7/12 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
7/13 Virginia Beach, VA @ Shaka's
7/14 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
7/15 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Hall
7/17 Louisville, KY @ Trixie's Entertainment Complex
7/18 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
7/19 St Louis, MO @ Fubar
7/21 Oklahoma City, OK @ Center of the Galaxy Fest
7/22 Oklahoma City, OK @ Center of the Galaxy Fest
7/23 Dallas, TX @ RBC
7/24 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
7/26 Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall
7/27 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheus
7/28 Lake Park, FL @ Kelsey Theatre
7/29 Orlando, FL @ The Social
7/31 Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
8/1 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse at the International
8/2 Columbus, OH @ Skully's Music Diner
8/3 Cleveland, OH @ The Agora - Ballroom
8/4 Buffalo, NY @ Studio at Waiting Room
8/5 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East - Downstairs
8/6 New York, NY @ Webster Hall - Marlin Room
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