5 Of The Best Rock Band Names
Iron Maiden Performing at Ozzfest 2005
What’s in a band name? Some can argue that if you’ve never heard a band’s music before, it’s your first impression of them. Is the name silly, provocative, cool sounding, or lame? You would hope a band would pick something that sounds just intriguing enough to make people want to hear what you sound like. Let’s take a look at 5 of the best Rock Band Names!
-
THEORY OF A DEADMAN
Great band with so many radio hits that it’s almost overwhelming. What really gets you intrigued is the band name! And it works so well, because you don’t know by looking at it if they are a metal band, a straight-forward rock band or something more alternative. Tyler and the guys came up with a really thought-provoking name.
-
IRON MAIDEN
This is a band that writes songs about historical events, mythical creatures, and fantasy. So, to name your band after a mythical torture device seems pretty on brand. For those that don’t know what it is, google it……it’s kind of creepy. I couldn’t picture Bruce Dickenson and company with any other name!
-
GODSMACK
I think having the Smack part of the name shows that you’re about to get punched. Punched in the face with heavy riffs and Sully’s powerful vocals. Sure this was the title of an Alice In Chains song from Dirt, but it fits these guys perfectly. Bordering on metal without sounding like they’re doing Black Death metal. It’s a great balance.
-
SOUNDGARDEN
Chris Cornell and the band bring so much sonic diversity to their music. It’s almost a cornucopia of different sounds that blend together to form an album from this group. So, to name your band something that sounds wide open and full of various sounds is perfect for them. What does it mean to you? The great thing is that it’s left open to interpret.
-
SHINEDOWN
For Brent Smith and company, writing hits is nothing foreign to them. They have killer, radio monsters that are infectious earworms. But they’re also a source of positivity. So, when something that reminds you of light or hope is in your name, it’s perfect. And that’s what I get from Shine. They’re music will Shine Down on you and provide you with fuel, comfort, hope, and positivity. Great name!
5 Reasons Why Ace Frehley's Latest Album Rocks So Hard
In some way, Ace Frehley will always be tied to KISS. He made so many young kids want to pick up a guitar in hopes of forming a band and becoming a rock superstar. But Ace Frehley is so much more than KISS. He’s a great guy, a terrific guitarist, a gifted vocalist, and a fabulous songwriter. His new album “10,000 Volts” proves all of this. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why Ace Frehley’s latest album rocks so hard!
The Album
This album was co-produced by Steve Brown of Trixter fame (actually Steve has a huge resume!) and is a fantastic guy to hang with as well. These two men are so genuine, gracious, and hard-working, you want to like the new album without even hearing it! LOL! But doing that would rob you of the overwhelming excitement of listening to it. It’s got some banging tunes and is just plain fun.
Using the “f” word to describe a rock album is one of the most complimentary things I could think of. Fun – it sounds so simple. But, for the entirety of the album, you can listen and get your mind off the horrors in the world, the stress of life, and just have a good time! And that’s so refreshing. Plus, there’s no filler on this one. How often do you put on an album and have to skip around because it just gets stale throughout the album? Not on 10,000 Volts. When you listen, you can tell that each section, even each note, serves a greater purpose – to propel the song forward and give you that overwhelming feeling of wanting to sing or play along!
And There’s More
It’s a really captivating album. When we first got the single 10,000 Wolts here at WDHA I was obsessed with it. It sounded like the Ace everyone knows and loves, but also came across as fresh, modern, and super-catchy. I had a hunch that we’d get more of the same on the full-length release. And I was not disappointed. It really is an escape into awesome guitar playing, infectious songwriting and I have to say, Ace’s voice? It’s aged like a fine wine. It actually sounds better than ever!
Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why Ace Frehley’s latest album rocks so hard!
Mike is all about having fun each afternoon. He brings you concert tickets, some fun trivia, and of course the best bands. Other interests outside of being at WDHA are drums, movies, and my family. Also, like most radio personalities, he loves live music. There's nothing like a live show to hype him up! His all-time favorite band is Metallica. But according to him, the list of others is pretty lengthy.
