NEWS 2020/05/04
Star Wars has become such a big part of our shared cultural heritage that they even have their own commemorative Star Wars Day on May the fourth (get it?). The movies have also had an impact on many of the musicians who grew up with them, from Polish death metal veterans Vader – named after a certain Sith lord - to the fully Star Wars-themed metal novelty act Galactic Empire. Here are 14 rock and metal songs that are either about or influenced by the Star Wars universe… blink-182 – A New Hope (1997) In which Mark Hoppus compares the girl of his dreams and unrequited love to Princess Leia Organa. ‘And of course I’d do anything for her / I’d search the moons of Endor,’ he sings, risking the wrath of Star Wars nerds who might want to point out that Endor features i...
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Digitally re-mastered from the original master tapes using 20-bit technology for superior sound, this upgraded edition of Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet features enhanced packaging faithful to the original album release. Tracks: "Let It Rock," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Livin'' on a Prayer," "Social Disease," "Wanted Dead Or Alive," "Raise Your Hands," "Without Love," "I'd Die for You," "Never Say Goodbye" and "Wild in the Streets."
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