Watch Steel Panther’s Bizarre Take on ‘Brokeback Mountain’
Steel Panther have released a new episode of their short video series "Cineminute," in which the band members recreate famous movie scenes. In the bizarre clip, frontman Michael Starr and guitarist Satchel re-enact a scene from the Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal film Brokeback Mountain.
The short clip features Starr and Satchel in front of a fake backdrop expressing their love for one another while trying to work through their issues. As expected, the clip is full of sexual innuendo and vulgarities, with the guys taking their liberties with the script, but you can still expect the famous line, “I wish I knew how to quit you.” Watch the clip in the player below.
Back in November, the rockers launched the video series titled Steel Panther TV presents: Cineminute. The inaugural episode featured the rockers taking on the Bryan Singer film The Usual Suspects. In the clip, a voice over introduces the series, “We’ve conquered the world of music. Could we conquer the silver screen too? The four of us in front of a camera taking on some of the most famous scenes in movie history. Who knows what could happen?” Watch their take on the famed police line-up scene from the 1995 film below.
Last month, Steel Panther added to their acting resume, appearing in a spot on Thursday Night Football in a pre-taped segment that featured the band showing up for a headlining show. After meeting with pre-game hosts Michael Strahan and Howie Long, the band learns that the game is between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers. After a moment of realization, the group asks if they can be the house band for the night.
In other Steel Panther news, the group is recording a new album, which should be out in early 2019. The have also announced dates for their Heavy Metal Mardi Gras Tour, which kicks off in Jacksonville, Fla. on March 1. Check out all the dates here.
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