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Old 11-08-2006, 03:47 AM
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Hi, I've been in a band for quite some time and we keep changing band names. We either think their cheesy or boring or stupid but we want one that will stick. I was wondering if any of you guys have any suggestions for a band name. ie words that are cool etc. We want to make a myspace and we dont have a name also .
We're a Rock/Funk/Metal Band and I'd like it to be 1-2 words. Thanks
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Old 11-08-2006, 06:49 AM
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Old 11-08-2006, 08:05 AM
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Call the band "Free Beer" - you'll always have a big crowd!
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Old 11-08-2006, 08:59 AM
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A few suggestions off the top of my head:

Help
Changing Names
Chrome Granite
Piledriver

etc etc

I wish your band good luck and hope you settle on a name soon
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Old 11-08-2006, 09:29 AM
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I have a hard time telling the difference between weird/lame band names and good ones. Some big bands have names that some would consieder odd if you really think about it...ex. The Beatles, The Who, ect. you just have to make it mean something. Having said that here are some band names I came up with on the spot.

Watch Watchers
Speed Stick (yes the deodorant)
Pocket Knife
Blank CD

All would be cool in the context of a good band, IMO.
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Old 11-08-2006, 09:59 AM
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here are a few particularly mediocre ones from the last time my band was looking for a name:

go daddy
hep daddy
24 hrs
harddrive
Dot dot dot
Uncle Joe
Maybe
The Rhythm Method
Right U R
The Standards
Spam rock
super dave

Spinal tap references:
Hookstratten
None more black
Mach
Crushed by a dwarf
Shark Sandwich
Saucy Jack

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Loss For Words.
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Loss For Words.
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Suggestion of course!
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Old 11-13-2006, 12:56 PM
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here's a whole list that may inspire you:

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/page...funnyband.html
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Old 11-13-2006, 01:28 PM
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Don't put either "Funk" or "Soul" in your band's name, unless you happen to be George Clinton.
Also, whenever you think of a name, google that bad boy to make sure a band doesn't already have it. There are like a million bands out there.
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Don't put either "Funk" or "Soul" in your band's name, unless you happen to be George Clinton.
Also, whenever you think of a name, google that bad boy to make sure a band doesn't already have it. There are like a million bands out there.
+1. Google works well. Also check sites like soundclick.com etc, as results don't always show up on google...
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The Esoteric band of Dagon.
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I always bring this up... Go with the monkey. Anything with monkey in it is going to be cool
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