I hate our band name.

[snow_storm]

When I joined the band(Blondiesque), there was already a name picked, but I can't stand it and I think we can do better. Frankly, when people ask me what the name is, I usually lie and say we don't have one because it's pretty embarassing. What should I do? The rest of the band acts attatched to the name as if it were their child...

Thanks

[FalextheFalex]

Uh, tell them you utterly despise the name and if they don't like it walk. A band's name tends to give you your first impression of the music and if you don't want to be stuck with what the name implies...

[DanTodd]

Just kick all their asses. My former band's name was Iron-E. They had it before i joined the band, too. It was the gayest **** ever, everyone just made fun of our name all the time. We were going to change our name to Arsonihilist, but we didn't for some reason. They still have the name.

[Gyoon]

That's a tough situation because the name was there already. If you make it too much of an issue they might scratch their heads and wonder why you joined in the first place.

When it comes to picking band names, I came up with this idea for the current band I'm in:

BAND NAME MARCH MADNESS!!!!

Pick 32 random names and arrange them in four brackets of eight names, four pairs of two names facing off against each other.

This works, IMHO, because:

It is a great way to get 32 names together.

People have a hard time telling you what they like, but an easy time telling you what they hate.

You don't have to arrive at the final name by going all the way. You can stop when you have, say, four names, or eight names, and start your discussions from there.

Just thought I'd share,

Glenn

[pretaanluxis]

I find the name of a band really doesn't matter, as long as it's not too difficult to remember. Try make people listen to your music before telling them the name. Many of my favourite bands have a name that I thought was stupid at first

[santacruzom]

Well, our band name is Foxtail Somersault. Yeah...

It's actually a somewhat appropriate name given our genre. But it's a mouthful, and my friends and coworkers always approach me and say, "So how's Foxtrot doing?"

[TheDarkReaver]

are you a blondie tribute group?

[invader3k]

I don't think "Blondiesque" is that bad, but yeah, people are going to think you're a Blondie tribute band.

[blindeddie]

man, i feel your pain. the same thing has happened to me twice. pre-existing band, terrible name. the first one was Torture Kitty, and the second was The Twilight Sentinels. ugh, i hated both of them. and it always seems like you spend way too much time in the bands with the worst names. it could be worse i guess, i once new i guy that was in a band called Underwear Meatclock.

[Baryonyx]

Blondiesque? Yeah, thats pretty rough. Sadly, since you joined and they'd already decided on the name, it doesn't look like you've got a lot of room to complain!

[threshar]

I suppose the more important thing is - is the music good? Or is it a bad band with a bad name?

I play for "Dell Smart & Exit/In". Not entirely sure what "Exit/In" is about but oh well, its freaking great music.

[walt]

Funny thread...

[BluezBassist]

Maybe try going to this link, http://www.bandnamemaker.com It's a band name generator that plays off keywords and give you some options you can pitch to the rest of the band. If nothing else, it's a great way to kill some time.

[cheezewiz]

First thing I thought was a Blondie Tribute band. If you aren't, it may cause you some problems down the road. I'd assume most people reading your name will think the same thing.

[snow_storm]

That's exactly what I think! It sounds too much like blondie! We are not a tribute group, we play originals.

I don't think people are gonna get at all what they expect hearing the name...I would prefer something more deadly sounding...haha..(I'm serious though) Like Chalked-Revolver(came from nowhere)

As for the music-It's awesome! And that's the whole reason I'm committed to being in the band. The music is unlike any I've ever heard and has a total universal quality. I feel like the band name is going to pen it in...

I am definitely gonna have to bring this issue up though...the band is on point everywhere but namewise...I think I'm gonna have to take up the merch design too...(haha-yet again, I'm serious)

Oh and I would take "Foxtrot" anyday. Thanks for everyones help and I will be taking your suggestions to heart.

[bassist 4 life]

how about Pulse?

[Bottom Feeder]

Yeah, my band keeps changin the name. We've only been playin a few cover gigs so we are trying to settle on something. When I joined it was Skullhunter. Huh? Then it was Crossfire. Wussy and sounds 80's . Then I suggested Chum Bucket (from SpongeBob cause my kid watches it). It's kinda gross if you don't get it. My guitarist wants to name it Meat Curtains. Be fun if I was 18, but we are grown men and it is offensive to most women. I want to name it Pushin' Up Daisies in rference to our ages. I mean c'mon, Meat Curtains??!!

[vindy500]

u have a couple of options. you could do nothing or you could float the idea. if they burn it down then once again you have a couple of options. you could moan and whine until they go whyd we pick this guy and kick you out. or you could suck it up and enjoy the music

[threshar]

I think that if you bring up the fact a lot of us here thought it was a Blondie tribute band they may listen more (Especially seeing as you aren't).

[yoshi]

Originally Posted by Bottom Feeder

I mean c'mon, Meat Curtains??!!

my dad had a band called 'chopped liver', which refers to pretty much the same thing. No, it wasn't when he was younger - it was 2 or 3 years ago. I remeber their gig poster:

Chopped
Liver
In Here
Tonight

..read it once or twice and see if you can spot an intheme 4 lettered word. The landlord was furious and threatened to ban my dad and the band - my dad claimed it must've been a childish prank by someone else... yeah, my dad rocks