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|+ '''Taranchula'''
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! style="text-align: center;"| [[File:taranchulapeople.png|[[File:taranchulapeople.png|230px|thumb|The Band Members]]]]<br />
| colspan="2" | [[File:taranchulapeople.png|230px]]<br />[[File:taranchula-logo.png|230px]]<br />
[[File:taranchula-logo.png|[[File:taranchula-logo.png|230px|thumb|Gets you all of the girls (in Scandinavia)]]]]<br />
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! Origins
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| [[Scandinavia]]<br />
|- valign="top"
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! style="text-align: center;"| Origins
! Genre(s)
| style="text-align: center;"| [[Scandinavia]]<br />
| [[Death metal|Death]]/[[Thrash metal|Thrash Metal]]<br />
 
|-
|- valign="top"
! Members
! style="text-align: center;"| Genre(s)
| Dave Bjornborg<br />Dave Olafstenston<br />Schenkel McDoo<br />
| style="text-align: center;"| [[Death metal|Death]]/[[Thrash metal|Thrash Metal]]<br />
|-
 
! Discography
|- valign="top"
| "[[Moving Very Slowly]]" (2003)<br />"[[death metal|The Decoupage]]" (2005)<br />"[[your funeral|Brother In A Jar]]" (2007)<br />"[[more armies|Shady Missionaries]]" (2007)<br />"[[Marshie vs. Little Girl|Poison the Dragons]]" (2007) <br />"[[Trudgemank]]" (2008)<br />
! style="text-align: center;"| Members
|-
| style="text-align: center;"| Dave Bjornborg<br />
! Producer
Dave Olafstenston<br />
| [[Teeg Dougland|Mort Dougland]]<br />
Schenkel McDoo<br />
|-
 
! Label
|- valign="top"
| Crample-O Stow Records
! style="text-align: center;"| Discography
| style="text-align: center;"| &quot;[[Moving Very Slowly]]&quot; (2003)<br />
&quot;[[death metal|The Decoupage]]&quot; (2005)<br />
&quot;[[your funeral|Brother In A Jar]]&quot; (2007)<br />
&quot;[[more armies|Shady Missionaries]]&quot; (2007)<br />
&quot;[[Marshie vs. Little Girl|Poison the Dragons]]&quot; (2007)<br />
&quot;[[Trudgemank]]&quot; (2008)<br />
 
|- valign="top"
! style="text-align: center;"| Producer
| style="text-align: center;"| [[Teeg Dougland|Mort Dougland]]<br />
 
|- valign="top"
! style="text-align: center;"| Label
| style="text-align: center;"| Crample-O Stow Records
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|}


'''Taranchula''' is a Scandinavian death [[Heavy Metal|metal]] band. The members of the band are Dave Bjornborg, Dave Olafstenston, and Schenkel McDoo; [[Matt Chapman]] portrays Bjornborg and McDoo, while [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] portrays Olafstenston.
'''Taranchula''' is a Scandinavian death [[Heavy Metal|metal]] band. The members of the band are Dave Bjornborg, Dave Olafstenston, and Schenkel McDoo; [[Matt Chapman]] 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 &quot;[[Moving Very Slowly]]&quot;, 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 &quot;[[Trudgemank]]&quot; featuring [[Peacey P]] (for which [[The Cheat]] [[Powered by The Cheat|animated]] a music video) was recorded for the &quot;Trudgment Night&quot; soundtrack. Their most recent song is [[The Troghammer]] from the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP|Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook Album]].
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]].


Snippets of other Taranchula songs heard include &quot;The Decoupage&quot; (with music video directed by [[Teeg Dougland|Mort Dougland]] and reminiscent of the video for &quot;[[Sober (Tool song)|Sober]]&quot;) and &quot;Brother In A Jar&quot; (composed for [[Strong Bad]]'s would-be [[your funeral|funeral]]).
Snippets of other Taranchula songs heard include "The Decoupage" (with music video directed by [[Teeg Dougland|Mort Dougland]] and reminiscent of the video for "[[Sober (Tool song)|Sober]]") and "Brother In A Jar" (composed for [[Strong Bad]]'s would-be [[your funeral|funeral]]).


Products endorsed by the band include the [[Taranchula Black Metal Detector]] (from [[Videlectrix|Videlectrix Kidx]]) and [[Cold Ones|Cold Ones Dry]].
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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Lead singer Schenkel McDoo has performed "Moving Very Slowly" live alongside [[Limozeen]] in [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008|2008]] (McDoo was also possessed by [[Strong Bad]], who performed several additional songs) and [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show|twice more in 2016]].
 
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Lead singer Schenkel McDoo has performed &quot;Moving Very Slowly&quot; live alongside [[Limozeen]] in [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008|2008]] (McDoo was also possessed by [[Strong Bad]], who performed several additional songs) and [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show|twice more in 2016]].
 
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* [#Discography 1 Discography]
** [#Songs 1.1 Songs]
** [#Albums 1.2 Albums]
* [#Fun_Facts 2 Fun Facts]
** [#Trivia 2.1 Trivia]
** [#Real-World_References 2.2 Real-World References]
* [#Complete_Filmography 3 Complete Filmography]
* [#Quotes_of_the_Week 4 Quotes of the Week]
 
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== Discography ==
== <span class="mw-headline"> Discography </span> ==


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=== Songs ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Songs</span> ===


* [[Moving Very Slowly]]
* [[Moving Very Slowly]]
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* [[Humidibot]]'s Actual Theme Song
* [[Humidibot]]'s Actual Theme Song


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=== Albums ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Albums</span> ===


* Taranchula
* Taranchula
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* Trudgment Night Soundtrack
* Trudgment Night Soundtrack


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[[File:Taranchula_self-titled.png|120px]]
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[[File:Taranchula self-titled.png|[[File:Taranchula_self-titled.png|120px|thumb]]]]
 
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[[montage]]
[[montage]]
 
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[[File:Shady missionaries.png|[[File:Shady_missionaries.png|120px|thumb]]]]
 
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[[more armies]]
[[more armies]]
 
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[[File:Poison_the_dragons.png|120px]]
 
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[[File:Poison the dragons.png|[[File:Poison_the_dragons.png|120px|thumb]]]]
 
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[[Marshie vs. Little Girl]]
[[Marshie vs. Little Girl]]
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== Fun Facts ==
== <span class="mw-headline">Fun Facts</span> ==


<span id="trivia"></span>
=== Trivia ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Trivia</span> ===


* &quot;McDoo&quot; shows [[Norse–Gael|Gaelic influence]].
* "McDoo" shows [[Norse–Gael|Gaelic influence]].
* [https://tcrf.net/Strong_Bad%27s_Cool_Game_For_Attractive_People/Baddest_of_the_Bands#Taranchula_Game Unused content in the game files] of &quot;[[Baddest of the Bands]]&quot; indicates there were early plans to include a playable Taranchula-themed [[Handheld electronic game|handheld LCD game]], &quot;Taranchula's Rockin' Rampage&quot;, that [[Bubs]] would lend to Strong Bad while the [[FunMachine]] was under repair. Scripted dialogue suggests the game would have involved battling wolverines and protesters, though the concept did not progress beyond the writing phase.
* [https://tcrf.net/Strong_Bad%27s_Cool_Game_For_Attractive_People/Baddest_of_the_Bands#Taranchula_Game Unused content in the game files] of "[[Baddest of the Bands]]" indicates there were early plans to include a playable Taranchula-themed [[Handheld electronic game|handheld LCD game]], "Taranchula's Rockin' Rampage", that [[Bubs]] would lend to Strong Bad while the [[FunMachine]] was under repair. Scripted dialogue suggests the game would have involved battling wolverines and protesters, though the concept did not progress beyond the writing phase.


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=== Real-World References ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===


* &quot;Bjornborg&quot; is a play on Swedish [[tennis]] legend [[Björn Borg]].
* "Bjornborg" is a play on Swedish [[tennis]] legend [[Björn Borg]].
* &quot;Schenkel&quot; may be a reference to [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]] rhythm guitarist [[Rudolf Schenker]] and/or his brother [[Michael Schenker]].
* "Schenkel" may be a reference to [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]] rhythm guitarist [[Rudolf Schenker]] and/or his brother [[Michael Schenker]].
* The fact that there are two Daves in the band may be a reference to frontman Dave Mustaine and former bassist David Ellefson of [[Megadeth]].
* The fact that there are two Daves in the band may be a reference to frontman Dave Mustaine and former bassist David Ellefson of [[Megadeth]].


<span id="complete-filmography"></span>
== Complete Filmography ==
== <span class="mw-headline">Complete Filmography</span> ==


* '''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo)
* '''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo)
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* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] (Easter egg)
* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] (Easter egg)


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== Quotes of the Week ==
== <span class="mw-headline">Quotes of the Week</span> ==


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! style="background:#ccccff;text-align:center;" | Taranchula's [[Quote of the Week|Quotes of the Week]]
 
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[/wiki/Special:Categories Categories]: <span dir="ltr">[[Category:Bands|Bands]]</span> | <span dir="ltr">[[Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs|Strong Bad Email Spin-offs]]</span>
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Latest revision as of 04:58, 5 August 2026


File:taranchula-logo.png
Origins Scandinavia
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 Chapman 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.

Lead singer Schenkel McDoo has performed "Moving Very Slowly" live alongside Limozeen in 2008 (McDoo was also possessed by Strong Bad, who performed several additional songs) and twice more in 2016.

Discography

Songs

Albums

  • Taranchula
  • Shady Missionaries
  • Poison the Dragons
  • Trudgment Night Soundtrack

File:Taranchula self-titled.png

montage

more armies

Marshie vs. Little Girl

Fun Facts

Trivia

Real-World References

Complete Filmography

Quotes of the Week

Taranchula's Quotes of the Week
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