band name

QUIZ: Do you know how these alternative bands got their names?

Do you ever get a pang of excitement when you see the name of your favorite band pop up? Be it on Spotify, Instagram or the Rock Band catalog, we’re positively conditioned to jump at a familiar name. It’s crazy to think that these monikers we’ve come to know were once just loose ideas. We can’t […]

Frank Iero officially announces the name of his new band

This isn’t a drill, we repeat, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. A few months ago, we reported that Frank Iero had taken to Instagram to tease his followers about a new project, and we had some questions. Fast forward to today, it appears that we’re finally getting the answers that we so desperately needed. Read more: Killswitch Engage […]

10 bands that got their names from books

Coming up with a band name can be difficult, but for the well-read musician, the process can be a little simpler. Some of the best bands found inspiration for names in their favorite books. Here are 10 bands named after book characters, passages or titles. 1. Of Mice & Men Named after the 1937 John […]