Sunday 15 June 2008

The Mighty Boosh: 'We're taking band tips from Muse'

The Mighty Boosh have outlined some outlandish plans for their forthcoming debut live shows as a band.

Speaking in the new issue of NME, on sale across the UK from Wednesday (June 11), Julian Barratt said the comedy duo would be taking their inspiration from Muse.

"We're going to try and make some stupidly elaborate odyssey," he said. "I want to get some lasers attached to my guitar so I can do people�s cataracts while I solo, and I want a leather 'Matrix' coat like Muse."

He continued: "Dave (Bollo) will be doing backing stuff and percussion and Mike (Naboo) will be sitting on a toadstool and playing a magic sitar."

You can watch behind-the scenes footage of The Mighty Boosh's NME cover shoot at NME Video.

Check out what else is in the new issue of NME at nme.com/magazine.

As previously reported, The Mighty Boosh will headline their own festival on July 5 at Hop Farm, Kent. They are also set to headline the Big Chill Festival (August 1�3) at Eastnor Castle, followed by a string of headline shows in September.

To check ticket availability and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.