Request: Band names - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Nooze2k · 11-07-2005, 07:22 PM

I've been trying to come up with some good ideas for band names for the band I'm in, but alas its INSANELY difficult to come up with a good one. So, I turn to TFP for help. Our band's style ranges from melodic rock, to hard rock and everything in between. We also have a female fronted vocalist, so that adds into the equation. Any help is greatly appreciated in advance!

ngdawg · 11-07-2005, 07:31 PM

The best and funniest thing I saw about choosing band names:
make two sets of folded papers-one set, adjectives, the other set, nouns.
put each set in a cup and pull one paper from each.
So you might end up with something like:
Fatfree combat boots
Blue hammer
Hardened moustache

If nothing else, you have a few laughs and at best, it'll jumpstart your imagination

cellophanedeity · 11-07-2005, 08:18 PM

Or, do like I do and blindly point at a dictionary until you get two words that sound good together. It's how I chose my past two screennames: cellophanedeity, misplacedstar

I also had the option for "extacy flier" but, that didn't seem right.

Willravel · 11-08-2005, 10:02 AM

Double Blueberry Mexicans
Throwing Back Cotter
The Battle for Cheesecake
The Buckets
Silly Little Squirel
No Way Jose
The Living Dingos
Start with Steve
Not Hansen
Sour Cream Sunday
Mmm Mmm Bad
Slaughterhouse Rules

That's all for now.

tinfoil · 11-08-2005, 10:15 AM

Smiling Politely

5 points if you can figure out the reference.

I was going to use it for my bands name, but I can't find I drummer who doesn't piss me off.

Leto · 11-08-2005, 10:34 AM

Rude Awakening.

Daoust · 11-08-2005, 10:45 AM

A random search of the Scholastic Childrens Dictionary gave me these suggestions for your band:

The Food Chains
Grooming Kit For Horses
The Ladybugs
Moh-ziss (Phonetic spelling of Moses)
The Nutmegs
Conchiglie ( a kind of pasta )
Pueblo
Thongweeds
The Stalagmites (or Stalactites, if you please)
The Millard Fillmores

Whaddaya think?

maleficent · 11-08-2005, 10:51 AM

you gave the name in your post...

INSANELY DIFFICULT..

especially appropriate with a female lead singer

Fly · 11-08-2005, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinfoil

I was going to use it for my bands name, but I can't find I drummer who doesn't piss me off.

fuckin' drummers........

*heads off to play his drumset......and tries not to piss tinfoil off*

guthmund · 11-08-2005, 11:52 AM

Here's a list of random pairings and such made from the things on or near my desk....

Starplus Triad
At-A-Glance
Reserved Extension
Loblolly Protocol
Impact Memo
Contact Tau
Boatman Project
Circulation Blue

Yeah, some suck....okay, most suck, but maybe they'll get you going in the right direction.

ngdawg · 11-08-2005, 11:57 AM

Thongweed??

cellophanedeity · 11-08-2005, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinfoil

Smiling Politely

5 points if you can figure out the reference.

I was going to use it for my bands name, but I can't find I drummer who doesn't piss me off.

"Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins."
"Homer Simpson, Smiling Politely."

I want my points damnit! I don't usually get Simpsons quotes.

vanblah · 11-08-2005, 01:35 PM

You could do a Google for "Band Name Generator" ...

Derwood · 11-08-2005, 01:39 PM

Figure out what your favorite movie or book is and take a reference from that.

Real life band examples:

Nerf Herder
Save Ferris
The Boo Radleys

alleymary · 11-08-2005, 01:57 PM

What about...Thumbscrew

SirLance · 11-08-2005, 02:19 PM

How about...

Malted Rainbow
8th Dimension
Lolligag
Dr. Cheeto and the Munchmeisters
Warped Beavers
Insane Girraffe
Camel Toad
Minced Flys
Treble Rebels

Hey... this is fun...

cellophanedeity · 11-08-2005, 02:22 PM

Ella Mennow!

sadistikdreams · 11-08-2005, 05:24 PM

Okay, I'm only letting you use these, so if I find anybody else use em, I'll SUE.

Destructicons In My Long Johns
Ariba McIntyre
Gringo Star
Infidel Castro
Yo Momma Bin Laden
Kid Vicious
Andy Rogenous

maleficent · 11-08-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

Ella Mennow!

Ooooh I like that one...

absorbentishe · 11-08-2005, 08:26 PM

Smurf Hurders
Rays in a Cloud
Tempted Philly
No socks quartet (of course, you can't wear socks)
One rung missing

Bad, but off the top of my head. Of course, I want to be named on your CD!

Lak · 11-11-2005, 12:07 AM

What I did once was sat around with a bunch of guys and made a big list of stuff that rules. For example:

Road Trip
Nice Suprise
Steak
Found Money (ie: find $5 randomly in your clothes or car)
Live Music
Porno
Jack Daniels
Garlic

and so on and so on, and then make band names out of that:

Steak Trippin'
The Garlic Roads
JD Live and the Nice Suprise
Porno Pete and the Five Dollar Bills

Mbnfc · 11-11-2005, 01:34 AM

Female front vocalist reminded me of No Doubt so

No uncertainty
Slight improbability
Slim hesitation
No hesitation
Trivial uncertainty

genuinegirly · 11-11-2005, 02:12 AM

Oooo I like Smurf Herders!

A few names that come to mind:
Justify This
Unanswered
Entrenched
Pyrola (actually a plant family, but a way to get pyro in there)
Artemisia (another plant)
Ephedrine (drug, but not)
Blackthorn Shilelagh (weapon)
Sternutated Slugs (coughing slugs)

jwoody · 11-11-2005, 04:07 AM

I nicked this from fatlacemagazine.com ages ago and I've been itching for an excuse to share it.

tinfoil · 11-11-2005, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyman

fuckin' drummers........

*heads off to play his drumset......and tries not to piss tinfoil off*

Awww, I like you flyman, even if you are a drummer

tinfoil · 11-11-2005, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

"Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins."
"Homer Simpson, Smiling Politely."

I want my points damnit! I don't usually get Simpsons quotes.

Points to you!

barenakedladies · 11-11-2005, 10:52 AM

Turd Burglars

PEN15 (Pen fifteen)

Mr. Roper Sucks

4 dollar whore

threesome with jesus

Robotic Owl

Fishstick fever

Thundercock

the loonybins

piece of yarn

Bitchslap Oprah

Derwood · 11-11-2005, 12:40 PM

4th and Inches
Cabbages and Kings
My Precious
Sandalwood Grips
Star Forge
Greedo Shot First
Chest and the Rockwells
John G.
Lucifer Sam

Derwood · 11-11-2005, 05:35 PM

Had to add one based on the top thread title in the Ladies Lounge right now:

Vagina Drama

analog · 11-16-2005, 03:03 AM

Kockenbawls (cock 'n balls)
The Nocturnal Remissions
Discoball Nightlights

i'm tapped for now, but it's late and i have a headache. more later.

fresnelly · 11-16-2005, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

Ella Mennow!

If I'm reading your suggestion right, I came up with a similar idea back when we were trying to name our garage band in high school . I got voted down. My suggestion was <b>Elomenopy</b> Your're welcome to it, but now that I think of it, it might be more appropriate for a pretentious fusion band.

Lak · 11-18-2005, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fresnelly

If I'm reading your suggestion right, I came up with a similar idea back when we were trying to name our garage band in high school . I got voted down. My suggestion was <b>Elomenopy</b> Your're welcome to it, but now that I think of it, it might be more appropriate for a pretentious fusion band.

There is in fact a widely sucessful band here in new zealand called Elemeno P. Their bassist often plays a BC Rich Beast.

Bob Biter · 11-18-2005, 01:12 PM

You want a name?

Spaulding For President

There's your name.

Booyah.

Arachnid · 11-19-2005, 06:28 PM

We had a local band called "Free Beer " ...used to put up billboard posters on the front of the pubs and all

and they used to pack the crowds in everytime they played....and they wernt that good on the ear either

Cheers

Anxst · 11-19-2005, 08:13 PM

I always wanted to name a band "To Be Announced".

Craven Morehead · 11-19-2005, 08:21 PM

Pap Smear and the Stool Samples

absorbentishe · 11-25-2005, 12:22 PM

So what's the word? Gunna use any of these???

Nooze2k · 11-29-2005, 08:48 PM

Thanks all for the input. I've written down some that sound like they might work and am gonna show the band this coming weekend. I'll let you all know which name we finally decide upon.

11-07-2005, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nooze2k Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	Request: Band names I've been trying to come up with some good ideas for band names for the band I'm in, but alas its INSANELY difficult to come up with a good one. So, I turn to TFP for help. Our band's style ranges from melodic rock, to hard rock and everything in between. We also have a female fronted vocalist, so that adds into the equation. Any help is greatly appreciated in advance! __________________ " Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies, Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I "

11-07-2005, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	The best and funniest thing I saw about choosing band names: make two sets of folded papers-one set, adjectives, the other set, nouns. put each set in a cup and pull one paper from each. So you might end up with something like: Fatfree combat boots Blue hammer Hardened moustache If nothing else, you have a few laughs and at best, it'll jumpstart your imagination __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

11-08-2005, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
tinfoil Fucking Hostile Location: Springford, ON, Canada	Smiling Politely 5 points if you can figure out the reference. I was going to use it for my bands name, but I can't find I drummer who doesn't piss me off. __________________ Get off your fuckin cross. We need the fuckin space to nail the next fool martyr.

11-08-2005, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Rude Awakening. __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

11-08-2005, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Daoust "I'm sorry. What was the question?" Location: Paradise Regained	A random search of the Scholastic Childrens Dictionary gave me these suggestions for your band: The Food Chains Grooming Kit For Horses The Ladybugs Moh-ziss (Phonetic spelling of Moses) The Nutmegs Conchiglie ( a kind of pasta ) Pueblo Thongweeds The Stalagmites (or Stalactites, if you please) The Millard Fillmores Whaddaya think? __________________ I have faith in a few things - divinity and grace But even when I'm on my knees I know the devil preys

11-07-2005, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	Or, do like I do and blindly point at a dictionary until you get two words that sound good together. It's how I chose my past two screennames: cellophanedeity, misplacedstar I also had the option for "extacy flier" but, that didn't seem right.

11-08-2005, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Double Blueberry Mexicans Throwing Back Cotter The Battle for Cheesecake The Buckets Silly Little Squirel No Way Jose The Living Dingos Start with Steve Not Hansen Sour Cream Sunday Mmm Mmm Bad Slaughterhouse Rules That's all for now.

11-08-2005, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	you gave the name in your post... INSANELY DIFFICULT.. especially appropriate with a female lead singer __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

11-08-2005, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	Here's a list of random pairings and such made from the things on or near my desk.... Starplus Triad At-A-Glance Reserved Extension Loblolly Protocol Impact Memo Contact Tau Boatman Project Circulation Blue Yeah, some suck....okay, most suck, but maybe they'll get you going in the right direction. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

11-08-2005, 11:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Thongweed?? __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

11-08-2005, 01:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	You could do a Google for "Band Name Generator" ...

11-08-2005, 01:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	Figure out what your favorite movie or book is and take a reference from that. Real life band examples: Nerf Herder Save Ferris The Boo Radleys __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

11-08-2005, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
alleymary Upright Location: sarasota, florida	What about...Thumbscrew

11-08-2005, 02:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
SirLance Junkie Location: In the middle of the desert.	How about... Malted Rainbow 8th Dimension Lolligag Dr. Cheeto and the Munchmeisters Warped Beavers Insane Girraffe Camel Toad Minced Flys Treble Rebels Hey... this is fun... __________________ DEMOCRACY is where your vote counts, FEUDALISM is where your count votes.

11-08-2005, 02:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	Ella Mennow!

11-08-2005, 05:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	Okay, I'm only letting you use these, so if I find anybody else use em, I'll SUE. Destructicons In My Long Johns Ariba McIntyre Gringo Star Infidel Castro Yo Momma Bin Laden Kid Vicious Andy Rogenous __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

11-08-2005, 08:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	Smurf Hurders Rays in a Cloud Tempted Philly No socks quartet (of course, you can't wear socks) One rung missing Bad, but off the top of my head. Of course, I want to be named on your CD!

11-11-2005, 12:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
Lak Insane Location: New Zealand	What I did once was sat around with a bunch of guys and made a big list of stuff that rules. For example: Road Trip Nice Suprise Steak Found Money (ie: find $5 randomly in your clothes or car) Live Music Porno Jack Daniels Garlic and so on and so on, and then make band names out of that: Steak Trippin' The Garlic Roads JD Live and the Nice Suprise Porno Pete and the Five Dollar Bills __________________ ignorance really is bliss.

11-11-2005, 01:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mbnfc Upright	Female front vocalist reminded me of No Doubt so No uncertainty Slight improbability Slim hesitation No hesitation Trivial uncertainty

11-11-2005, 02:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Oooo I like Smurf Herders! A few names that come to mind: Justify This Unanswered Entrenched Pyrola (actually a plant family, but a way to get pyro in there) Artemisia (another plant) Ephedrine (drug, but not) Blackthorn Shilelagh (weapon) Sternutated Slugs (coughing slugs) __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 11-11-2005 at 02:15 AM..

11-11-2005, 04:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
jwoody Shackle Me Not Location: Newcastle - England.	I nicked this from fatlacemagazine.com ages ago and I've been itching for an excuse to share it. __________________ .

11-11-2005, 10:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
barenakedladies Crazy Location: anytown, USA	Turd Burglars PEN15 (Pen fifteen) Mr. Roper Sucks 4 dollar whore threesome with jesus Robotic Owl Fishstick fever Thundercock the loonybins piece of yarn Bitchslap Oprah

11-11-2005, 12:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	4th and Inches Cabbages and Kings My Precious Sandalwood Grips Star Forge Greedo Shot First Chest and the Rockwells John G. Lucifer Sam __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

11-11-2005, 05:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	Had to add one based on the top thread title in the Ladies Lounge right now: Vagina Drama __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

11-16-2005, 03:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
analog Banned	Kockenbawls (cock 'n balls) The Nocturnal Remissions Discoball Nightlights i'm tapped for now, but it's late and i have a headache. more later.

11-18-2005, 01:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	You want a name? Spaulding For President There's your name. Booyah. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

11-19-2005, 06:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
Arachnid Crazy Location: Melb - Australia	We had a local band called "Free Beer " ...used to put up billboard posters on the front of the pubs and all and they used to pack the crowds in everytime they played....and they wernt that good on the ear either Cheers __________________ -------------------- Cheers

11-19-2005, 08:13 PM	#35 (permalink)
Anxst Condensing fact from the vapor of nuance. Location: Madison, WI	I always wanted to name a band "To Be Announced". __________________ Don't mind me. I'm just releasing the insanity pressure from my headvalves.

11-19-2005, 08:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	Pap Smear and the Stool Samples

11-25-2005, 12:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	So what's the word? Gunna use any of these???

11-29-2005, 08:48 PM	#38 (permalink)
Nooze2k Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	Thanks all for the input. I've written down some that sound like they might work and am gonna show the band this coming weekend. I'll let you all know which name we finally decide upon. __________________ " Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies, Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I "