need help naming my band

[Waffles]

Hey guy's I've finally gotten around to starting my own band but the only problem is I can't think of any names for it, we play anything from Heavymetal, blues, classic rock, and hardcore, we are looking for a name that reflects a dark image, like As I lay Dying.

:band

[jads57]

Free Beer & Chicken!

[Thwap]

Hmmm...dark image....

Burnt Waffles.

Thread over.

[cottoneyedjoe]

PORK TORNADO.....

I have said that in two or three threads now.... Somebody needs to use it....

(thanks to my Dad for coming up with the name....)

Or hows about a death metal jam band.

Mephestopheles Bunion!

[E.Z.]

Hey guy's I've finally gotten around to starting my own band but the only problem is I can't think of any names for it, we play anything from Heavymetal, blues, classic rock, and hardcore, we are looking for a name that reflects a dark image, like As I lay Dying.

:band

How about "Middle of Nowhere?"

[jazzandmetal?]

Hmmm...dark image....

Burnt Waffles.

Thread over.

LOL!!:rotflmao

[SGNick]

Hey guy's I've finally gotten around to starting my own band but the only problem is I can't think of any names for it, we play anything from Heavymetal, blues, classic rock, and hardcore, we are looking for a name that reflects a dark image, like As I lay Dying.

:band


Iana Oss and the Upremes

[brlfq]

- Hour of Darkness
- Not my Banana
- Shelly's Beans
- Potato Bug
- She's Not my Love
- Erin's Crankshaft
- The Darkness
- Muller's Wicked Son
- The Caney Creek Band
- Red Rabbit
- Up the Street Darkly
- Aruba
- Chain
- Sprocket
- Hub
- Familial Tender
- Pensive
- Slick Silver
- Balaklava

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Green Gravy and the Patriotic Hair Stylist Band and Harmony Singers

Ralph Nader Haters

Glitch on re entry protocol

Solar Moon Attack

Plastic Hassle

Dead Door knobs in the Dark

:boxer

[brlfq]

Green Gravy and the Patriotic Hair Stylist Band and Harmony Singers


Crap! You beat me to it. I had it all typed out except the end of Singers.

[guitbeef]

PORK TORNADO

Freakin' killer!

[Whiskeyrebel]

Some of these may already be in use so I'm including a bunch of variations:
RavenFeast
Raven's Banquet
Feast of Crows
Maggot Bait
Closed Casket
Memento Mori

If you want to bring death to mind but with a bit of a wink:
Embalm Squad
Daisy Pusher and the Worm Farmers

If you want to express nihilish with an occult overtone, call yourself:
Exorcism In Futility

[madvek]

The Angry Pirates
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=The%20Angry%20Pirate

[Polynitro]

The Waffles

[TNJ]

J.Y. Kelly.


S.j

[squeally dan]

Buster Hymen & the Penetrators

[Polynitro]

Buster Hymen & the Penetrators

there is already a few The Penetrators surf bands.

[eldanko]

Ctrl+alt+destroy!

[little cyress]

Poor Lads

[Waffles]

I have Decided on One of Two Names Either Resurrektion or Shrieks of the Carnality and if you don't like either don't post stupid comments

[Polynitro]

Resurrektion or Shrieks of the Carnality

:facepalm

[Polynitro]

Dude don't be that guy who names their band with an intentionally misspelled word. Leave that to the rapper music track mixers who can't create their own music.

Carnality would DEFINTELY be my pick of the two choices.

Carnality is a band. Resurrection is a band too so he has to misspell it.

[MightyGuru]

Guillotine Pageant

[Polynitro]

You entirely missed the point dude... :facepalm

what was the point? That The Beatles and Led Zeppelin are bad names?

[brlfq]

I always find it funny when people ask for help naming their bands. If you think about it for a minute, it's pretty absurd. No offense dude, but how can you create music if you can't even create a band name?

Seriously, I'm not trying to be rude. It's just that I see these threads all the time and makes me wonder if musicians care about innovation or creativity any more.

Old Rule: Any post containing the words, "No offense dude" or "Seriously, I'm not trying to be rude." will include offensive and rude comments.

[brlfq]

So was there something you found rude or offensive?

I don't know Waffles other than thru this post but calling a fellow's request for input on naming a band "funny" and "absurd" would be offensive to me. Questioning my creativity and innovativeness would be really offensive! To me, starting a band is an intense and "stepping out of your comfort zone" time and having someone stomp on your post discussing part of that band startup is uncool.

If you didn't think your comments might be construed as rude or offensive, why put in the disclaimer?

[stephenT]

The Waffles

the black waffles

[mikem]

Stuart Smalley and the Metrosexuals

Toe Jam

Porno 'Stache and the *****ticklers

Mike

[mikem]

I have Decided on One of Two Names Either Resurrektion or Shrieks of the Carnality and if you don't like either don't post stupid comments

Not trying to be a prick, but those names suck donkey balls!

Mike

[Jim Jones]

Atomic Waffle

None More Black

[Waffles]

MikeM
Not trying to be a prick, but those names suck donkey balls!

To some of us band names come natural and others we have to think about it, why don't you try making a band name and we can see if it doesn't suck

[PUCKBOY99]

Carrion Stew :drool

Earl & The Porcelain Gods :barf



:D

[mikem]

To some of us band names come natural and others we have to think about it, why don't you try making a band name and we can see if it doesn't suck

I did!

Mike

[ROCKTOPUS]

Julius Seizure and the Roman Candles.

[Jahn]

Caustic.

edit dammit it was taken-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caustic_(band)

hmm, how about...

Cauter.

Cau´ter
n.1.A hot iron for searing or cauterizing.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by C. & G. Merriam Co.

[The Golden Boy]

we play anything from Heavymetal, blues, classic rock, and hardcore, we are looking for a name that reflects a dark image,

:band

Pink Unicorn Horsey...

It works best if you're a Swedish Death Metal band... you can hear the radio promos now...

"PINK UNICORN HORSEY, featuring former members of Gangrenous Footwound, Necrotic Filth Ingestor and Strawberry Shortcake's Laughing Rainbow Band... PINK UNICORN HORSEY..."

[Beng2040]

PORK TORNADO.....

I have said that in two or three threads now.... Somebody needs to use it....

(thanks to my Dad for coming up with the name....)

Or hows about a death metal jam band.

Mephestopheles Bunion!


Sorry, it's taken. Jon Fishman from Phish was/is in this band.

http://www.porktornado.com/

[Waffles]

So you don't think it's absurd for a band to ask people to help them name it? Are we not artists here responsible for creating our own identities and music? Do you expect him to ask for help writing his music too? If you want to be an artist you have to learn to be creative and you can't be afraid to "step out of your comfort zone."

If you can't leave your comfort zone then might as well give up being en entertainer.

I think my advice was probably the best in this entire thread.



I am one that does not like coming out of my comfort zone also I have been writing music since I was ten years old, but I believe Composing music and Playing that music in a gig are two different experiences, and why should I give up music, Where would I get in life if I always gave up

[Yankee Univox]

Guillotine PageantGood 'un.

I also like A Bullet for Me,A Bullet for You.

[Yankee Univox]

Not trying to be a prick, but those names suck donkey balls!

Mike
Wooooo...this thred gonna git goooooooood! :hide

[brlfq]

So you don't think it's absurd for a band to ask people to help them name it?

I think I've made that quite clear. I think it's absurd to say, "No offense dude", then say something offensive. YOU may be on your 22nd band name and another fellow may be on his first. He comes to a guitar discussion website and asks for some suggestions for a band name and has his request labelled "funny" , "absurd", not creative, and not innovative.
So, yeah. It's NOT absurd.


Are we not artists here responsible for creating our own identities and music?

So, discussing and talking about identities and music are only OK under what conditions?


Do you expect him to ask for help writing his music too?
- Maybe he's not a writer.
- If I ask for help with a riff I'm working out or a lyric I can't get quite right, I'm . .. what? Absurd?


If you want to be an artist you have to learn to be creative and you can't be afraid to "step out of your comfort zone."

OK. Except for that "have to" and "can't" part. What's an artist?

If you can't leave your comfort zone then might as well give up being en entertainer.

Yeah, I agree. Everybody starts out "owning" the stage and it's real easy to get up and deliver. If you're uncomfortable starting out you're definately going to fail so don't start a band. You're gonna fail, dude.

I think my advice was probably the best in this entire thread.
Obviously.

[Ken Ho]

I love these naming threads. They make me laugh.

How about "Coffin Knock" ?
Giants of Nubia ??
Igneous Wasteland ?
As I Lay ^anking ??
Spankers of Carnality ??
Torn Foreskin ??

[FiestaRed]

....we are looking for a name that reflects a dark image, .....


How about Dark Image?

[Ken Ho]

How about Dark Image?


Eternity's Mirror

[brlfq]

Maybe you're not aware but one of the most annoying, worthless posts and one of the greatest wastes of space are when dudes pick apart and respond to each of someones sentences. A simple quote and response should suffice.

Aaaahhh. The old, "Tell the idiot he doesn't know how to post correctly" ploy. Sorry, I'm onto that one. You'll have to actually respond to the "content" of the post if you wish to further engage me on the topic at hand.

[GAT]

You can have my dental school's band name, it's a disease.

HAIRY TONGUE


You can thank me now. :rimshot

[guitgator]

Yersinia Pestis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yersinia_pestis)

The Ungrateful Dread

[squeally dan]

there is already a few The Penetrators surf bands.

I was actually joking. I guess I didn't make that very obvious. I think my sense of humour is probably more immature than most. I still snciker when I fart.

Buster Hymen & the Penetrators

[ScottR]

Get a female singer and call yourselves M.I.L.F. & Cookies

[mikem]

Squawk Box

Disciples Of Darkness

The Rimshots

Whistlin' Dixie

Mike

[WILLIEKENDRICK]

Free beer!!

[Waffles]

Why do these "help me name the band" cause so much controversy, can't a musician ask another for help once in a while, saying that, I was only using this thread as suggestions that I could use until the right name came to mind, also I was interested in the names that TGP could come up with but seeing that my thread is not the only one of It's kind, members were being rediculous, though some were helpful, and to them I thank. As a guitar player if someone asked me for help I would definetly help them anyway I can.

[brlfq]

Why do these "help me name the band" cause so much controversy, can't a musician ask another for help once in a while?

Apparantly, there are questions that get asked more frequently than others and some members feel put upon when they are forced to read a question more than once. You will always see the "attempts" at humor but the truculence is unfathomable.

Coming up with band names is kinda fun. I don't understand why folks open threads that upset them. I just pass them by. Have fun with your band!

[Waffles]

Coming up with band names is kinda fun. I don't understand why folks open threads that upset them. I just pass them by. Have fun with your band!

thanx, we're gonna focus on the music and worry about the public when the time comes, after we progress music wise, thanx for the advice

[rcl]

Get a female singer and call yourselves M.I.L.F. & Cookies

That's a great one!

[chaddy45123]

how about bob dole's hemoroid
:argue

[Polynitro]

The Dixie Czechs....Play eastern European bluegrass.

[doc]

I always find it funny when people ask for help naming their bands. If you think about it for a minute, it's pretty absurd. No offense dude, but how can you create music if you can't even create a band name?

Seriously, I'm not trying to be rude. It's just that I see these threads all the time and makes me wonder if musicians care about innovation or creativity any more.

Its harder than it looks. There are several reasons for that:
1. Almost anything you come up with thats cool and innovative has already been used by someone somewhere for something - another band, a shoe style, an chain of car audio stores. Once you do the Google test, about 98% of the names you come up with are seen to already be in commercial use. Then you have to decide, do we use the name hoping that we don't become famous enough to face any legal repercussions?
2. Once you have a cool name, you excitedly communicate it to your buddies and they can't believe you think such a dorky name is good.
3. Often you'll come up with something cool that is useless to you. I have a good name, but it fits a punk band. I don't play punk.

Waffles, keep after it. It really isn't easy. I'm still working on one myself!

[Guitar55]

Crossfire Hurricane

[Guitar55]

Teenage Millionaire

[Polynitro]

Its harder than it looks. There are several reasons for that:
1. Almost anything you come up with thats cool and innovative has already been used by someone somewhere for something - another band, a shoe style, an chain of car audio stores. Once you do the Google test, about 98% of the names you come up with are seen to already be in commercial use. Then you have to decide, do we use the name hoping that we don't become famous enough to face any legal repercussions?
2. Once you have a cool name, you excitedly communicate it to your buddies and they can't believe you think such a dorky name is good.
3. Often you'll come up with something cool that is useless to you. I have a good name, but it fits a punk band. I don't play punk.

Waffles, keep after it. It really isn't easy. I'm still working on one myself!

I think its easier than what people make it out to be. Most names sound stupid at first. Even great bands have some silly names if you seperate the band from the name. Would you name your band Yes? I would never. Queens of the Stone Age? lol no way...The Fender IV? haha The Mamas and the Pappas? What are we 12?

I really like 'Waffles', or 'The Waffles' or 'The Waffle'

Pick something easy to remember, easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and fits on a marquee, no more than 3 words tops and less than 6 syllabols.

Otherwise you will be constantly answering, "whats the name of the band again?" "How do you spell that"? "What does it mean"? etc.

[The Golden Boy]

Someday, someone is going to take that "Pink Unicorn Horsey" name and become bazzillionaires and they'll have me to thank.


By the way... there's a band in town called "Crappy Dracula."

I really want to see them.

[Whiskeyrebel]

Now that you posted the names you are considering that does give a little more direction as to what you are going for.

I'd take the comment about the intentional mis-spelling as a constructive comment rather than just a slam. For every potential fan that gets attracted to it, you may have two or three that will see that name and dismiss you without ever hearing your music. And none of the ones who would dig it will be turned off by a memorable name just because it is written in standard spelling.

As far as the Carnality one, it's kind of abstract. If you like names that are a little longer with more syllables, they stick in your mind more if they tie into a visual image. something like:

The Gutters Run Red
Plague of Flies
Smoldering Remains

or if you really want something unforgettable:
Half A Baby In A Ditch*

If you want a name that with some shock value, like how dare you use it for a name, how about

Oil of Rape

(The joke is that it is just a technical name for canola oil)

*that one I got from a book about the King Arthur legend (Firelord). In it Arthur was a Roman noble commanded to drive the Norse settlers out of an area and he wasked asked to describe an image that defined the campaign.

[Lt_Core]

Ctrl+alt+destroy!

I love that name!

[ImmortalSix]

Silencer

[Rod]

Call the band your name...

[Tonekat]

Seduced and Abandoned

That will be $500 for branding services. thenk yew.