Special treat.  In honor of “Long Live the King” (out Nov. 1), here is a guitar battle between Colin Meloy and Chris Funk at the Decemberists concert in St. Louis at the Pageant on April 27, 2011.

Of course, midway through they brought in help.  Because their expert guitar skills weren’t enough.

It. Was. Great.

Fo’ real.

Also, don’t forget about the contest children.  You need to submit something to win!