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10 bands who had to change their name after already releasing music

There’s a lot of pressure that comes with choosing a band name. After all, the last thing anyone wants to do is totally rebrand themselves mid-career. As Jimmy Eat World taught us, a rushed decision has the potential to cause problems throughout an artist’s career. While most bands are fortunate enough to catch their mistakes early, […]

Rare demo tape from Kurt Cobain's pre-Nirvana band surfaces online

Before Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana, he fronted a band called Fecal Matter. The group, which also consisted of future Melvins drummer Dale Crover on bass, only released one demo throughout their time together, titled Illiteracy Will Prevail. (Kurt had just dropped out of high school at the time.)  Read more: Almost all of new Kurt Cobain […]