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Galactic Empire

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An instrumental metal band which performs pieces originally written by John Williams for the Star Wars films. Formed in December 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Current lineup: Grant McFarland (Blastbeat, previously Boba Sett) - drums (2015-present) Carson Slovak (OD-66, previously Bass Commander) - bass (2015-present) CJ Masciantonio (Kyle Ren, previously Shadow Ranger) - guitar (2015-2023), arrangements (2022-present) Erik Ryde (Lord Sikh) - lead guitar (2023-present) Cotter Champlin (Darth Brooks) - guitar (2023-present) Brett Anspach (Doomriff) - guitar (2023-present) Former members: Chris Kelly (Dark Vader) - lead guitar (2015-2019) Josh Willis (Red Guard) - guitar (2015-2016) Mike DeMaria (Red Guard) - guitar (2016-2018) Clinton Tustin (Red Guard) - guitar (2018-2022) Josh Willis and CJ Masciantonio both played in Unparalleled Height; Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland were in Century (3); Mike DeMaria and Chris Kelly play together in Alustrium.