CONTEST: Come up with a Better Band Name and Win $50! - GoFuckYourself.com

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 08:17 PM

EZ Contest:
So I'm trying to come up with a great band name. Style of music: in the vein of Pink Floyd, TOOL, Tori Amos, APC, NIN, Jeff Buckley, U2, MUSE, etc.
Think melodic, intellectual rock with a sometimes harder edge.

So here's the deal:
I've listed our current top contenders above - first, vote which of the current names you like the best!

Then, if you have a better name, post it in this thread. I'll leave this open for 48 hours.

Then, in 48 hours I'll post a new thread with the top 3-4 winners from this poll + the best of the new entries.

So, then it's up to GFY - they can vote for one of our existing band-names or they can vote for your new entry. If GFY votes that your name is the best, I'll paypal you $50, EVEN IF WE DON'T USE OR LIKE THE NAME.

If one of the current band-names gets the most votes, no one gets anything! (just so no one starts the inevitable "calling me out" thread!)

So hit me up with something original, that rolls off your tongue & is catchy but still makes you think - (linguists say "cellar door" are the most phonetically pleasing spoken words EVER - see if you can come up with something better then that, haha).

cool1 · 01-18-2005, 08:50 PM

Digital Edge
or
Mode 3

fusionx · 01-18-2005, 08:53 PM

Call it "GFY". It will be enigmatic. Only we'll know.

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolone

Digital Edge
or
Mode 3

not bad, not bad

Does Mode 3 mean anything or is it just random?

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fusionx

Call it "GFY". It will be enigmatic. Only we'll know.

galleryseek · 01-18-2005, 08:59 PM

Twisted Fate
Emotical
10fold
Confessions
Core
Hatelapse
Lapdog
GERD
Fat Free
Peasant Run

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:04 PM

that reminds me,

Addendum to the rules: if a band name is already being used, we can't consider it (obviously)

CORE is cool but is taken.

Emotical & hatelapse are not bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

Twisted Fate
Emotical
10fold
Confessions
Core
Hatelapse
Lapdog
GERD
Fat Free
Peasant Run

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:05 PM

List of ALL registered band names
http://www.bandreg.com/project/index.htm

(do a band search)

Spunky · 01-18-2005, 09:05 PM

Herman and the homos

galleryseek · 01-18-2005, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmunchkin

Emotical & hatelapse are not bad.

actually I like Emotical a lot.

Root word: "Emotion" - but constructed in such a way that makes it sound almost machine-like (obviously the opposite of emotion). although I'm not sure if you want to go after that whole "oxymoron" band name thing. but none the less, it is cool.

Spunky · 01-18-2005, 09:08 PM

My Left Nut

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spunky

Herman and the homos

sickkittens · 01-18-2005, 09:16 PM

After I choose a band name, I'll give you the leftovers. ;)

keyboard warrior · 01-18-2005, 09:17 PM

Toroidal Zoids

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

actually I like Emotical a lot.

Root word: "Emotion" - but constructed in such a way that makes it sound almost machine-like (obviously the opposite of emotion). although I'm not sure if you want to go after that whole "oxymoron" band name thing. but none the less, it is cool.

yea, I like oxymorons or paradoxes (see Accidental Fate and others on my list)

I also really like the idea of something synthetic, robotic or digital married with something organic - like an evolution of machines into a new state of AI and self-awareness/consciousness or biomechanical, hence A New Machine & Digital Soul.

That's definitely on the right track.

sickkittens · 01-18-2005, 09:18 PM

Here's one...perfect PR name...

"FREE BEER"

You're sure to get people to watch you.

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickkittens

Here's one...perfect PR name...

"FREE BEER"

You're sure to get people to watch you.

yea, I'm sure that and "All Nude Girls" are taken.

tyler86ed · 01-18-2005, 09:29 PM

Hrm, alot of those sounds like you're trying to hard imo.

sickkittens · 01-18-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmunchkin

yea, I'm sure that and "All Nude Girls" are taken.

They would actually try to kick your ass since you wasted their time.

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler86ed

Hrm, alot of those sounds like you're trying to hard imo.

yea, some do - some I think are catchy.

I mean there's some serious prog-rock bands out there who have way more complex names - I don't want to go that far but I want something to make you think a little bit. We're not going to be a big, dumb metal band (not that there's anything wrong with that, I grew up on metal, but that's not what this project is about) - so something with a little more depth is cool.

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickkittens

They would actually try to kick your ass since you wasted their time.

it worked for the Barenaked Ladies

sickkittens · 01-18-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmunchkin

it worked for the Barenaked Ladies

Eh...who uses the phrase "barenaked" nowadays, though?

Praguer · 01-18-2005, 09:41 PM

Pink Tool

badmunchkin · 01-18-2005, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praguer

Pink Tool

Steen2 · 01-18-2005, 09:43 PM

Green Pod

Evil1 · 01-18-2005, 09:46 PM

cumbubble

jedi_dynasty · 01-18-2005, 09:50 PM

Slugish
2 dum sum
half past
tig light
back yard fence
The Boogie
the 12th night

and tahts all for now

cool1 · 01-18-2005, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmunchkin

not bad, not bad

Does Mode 3 mean anything or is it just random?

It was just random sort of, it was a name I wanted to use for my old rock band yrs ago, but it just didn't seem to fit our style of rock

pinkbee · 01-19-2005, 02:25 AM

ok, how about "Huh Ha"?
and..."E-ROCK" ?

pinkbee · 01-19-2005, 02:36 AM

some more...

~ JIBAI
~ Gunninah
~ Chaohi
~ Chundoy

pinkbee · 01-19-2005, 06:53 AM

and more..

~Swordhai
~diudiu
~You Bastard
~Bing Bang Bong
~Ongko Ongko

xclusive · 01-19-2005, 07:09 AM

omnicrush

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkbee

ok, how about "Huh Ha"?
and..."E-ROCK" ?

hmmmm

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedi_dynasty

Slugish
2 dum sum
half past
tig light
back yard fence
The Boogie
the 12th night

and tahts all for now

Half Past is aiiight

Tim · 01-19-2005, 09:35 AM

Blazing Apostles
In Pursuit
Anal Quiche

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 03:05 PM

shit, I need to take one of these out of the running...
I just found out Secret Society is already taken. If you voted for it & you like something else in the poll, post it below, yo

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latinafind

Anal Quiche

flashfire · 01-19-2005, 03:07 PM

I like omnicrush...I can see that as a band name

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashfire

I like omnicrush...I can see that as a band name

yea, that's one of my faves
I also dig Terminal Crush, Digital Soul & Indigo Alibi
those are my top 4
but I like to find out what the people think...

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 03:55 PM

Keep those names coming...

C'mon, this is easier then those $50 logo contests

Varius · 01-19-2005, 04:04 PM

Regress
Inert Flux
Circadian Tech
Temporal Adepts
Prosaic

there's some trying to fit your theme that arent taken

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varius

Regress
Inert Flux
Circadian Tech
Temporal Adepts
Prosaic

there's some trying to fit your theme that arent taken

Noice!

Regress and prosaic are taken, though...

Band: Regress
ISBNC: 10273624
Contact: Fareed Kassamali
Full contact details are only available to Corporate Members of the Band Register.
Click here for details on becoming a member.
Town: Tucson Az.
Country: USA
Record Label:
Booking Agency:
Selection of UK Venues played:
UK Chart entries:
Last confirmed date of use: 1998-10-1
Type of music: Self-styled Hardcore
URL:
e-mail: [email protected]
Year Formed: 1998
Any previous names:

Band: Prosaic
ISBNC: 10151995
Contact:
Full contact details are only available to Corporate Members of the Band Register.
Click here for details on becoming a member.
Town:
Country:
Record Label:
Booking Agency:
Selection of UK Venues played:
UK Chart entries:
Last confirmed date of use:
Type of music:
URL: http://ubl.com/artists/002224.html
e-mail:
Year Formed:
Any previous names:

kidtwist · 01-19-2005, 05:11 PM

we suck
dick trickle
love goo
brain fart
twisted doorknobs

matty · 01-19-2005, 05:14 PM

vibe tribe

Evil1 · 01-19-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmunchkin

I also dig Terminal Crush, Digital Soul & Indigo Alibi
but I like to find out what the people think...

Terminal Crush = bleh
Digital Soul = bleh & gay
Indigo Alibi = just flat out sucks!

rj2kix · 01-19-2005, 05:17 PM

how about "The Cold Side of the Pillow"

cool1 · 01-19-2005, 06:20 PM

Beyond The Edge

pxxx · 01-19-2005, 06:23 PM

B-Rock is a good name.

Elli · 01-19-2005, 06:32 PM

Terminal Crush is my fave so far.

Dream Theater (D'oh!)

Organic and techonological... hmmm

Steel Tree?

badmunchkin · 01-19-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil1

Terminal Crush = bleh
Digital Soul = bleh & gay
Indigo Alibi = just flat out sucks!

k, what do you think of the name Pink Floyd? That's the vibe we're going for - something that doesn't sound like your run-of-the-mill band names. Your nick is Evil1 - not exactly thought-provoking - you probably think the best band name is Metallica or Slayer

that works for their genre - we're doing something different

View Poll Results: Which Band Name?
Indigo Alibi	1	7.14%
Lucid Crush	0	0%
Digital Soul	0	0%
Terminal Crush	2	14.29%
A New Machine	0	0%
Accidental Fate	0	0%
Down with the Ship	1	7.14%
Omnicrush	2	14.29%
Aural Sex	2	14.29%
Eros Thanatos	1	7.14%
Flash of Euphoria	0	0%
Digital Nectar	0	0%
Digital Euphoria	1	7.14%
Twilight Alibi	0	0%
Trendkill	0	0%
Secret Society	4	28.57%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

01-18-2005, 08:17 PM	#1
badmunchkin Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,797	CONTEST: Come up with a Better Band Name and Win $50! EZ Contest: So I'm trying to come up with a great band name. Style of music: in the vein of Pink Floyd, TOOL, Tori Amos, APC, NIN, Jeff Buckley, U2, MUSE, etc. Think melodic, intellectual rock with a sometimes harder edge. So here's the deal: I've listed our current top contenders above - first, vote which of the current names you like the best! Then, if you have a better name, post it in this thread. I'll leave this open for 48 hours. Then, in 48 hours I'll post a new thread with the top 3-4 winners from this poll + the best of the new entries. So, then it's up to GFY - they can vote for one of our existing band-names or they can vote for your new entry. If GFY votes that your name is the best, I'll paypal you $50, EVEN IF WE DON'T USE OR LIKE THE NAME. If one of the current band-names gets the most votes, no one gets anything! (just so no one starts the inevitable "calling me out" thread!) So hit me up with something original, that rolls off your tongue & is catchy but still makes you think - (linguists say "cellar door" are the most phonetically pleasing spoken words EVER - see if you can come up with something better then that, haha). __________________ Custom, Full Color Printing with BIG Discounts for GFY! ICQ 283197499

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