Band names can clue a listener in to the group’s style before a needle is ever dropped on a record. Black Sabbath gives off an appropriately dark, sinister vibe. KC and the Sunshine Band does sound ...

When we asked Trail of Dead to take over the site ahead of their new album and UK tour, we had a few ideas kicking around but what we really wanted to know is: with a band name as awesome as theirs - ...

You probably know the names of all these bands, but do you know their literary origins? Some were inspired by high literature or mystic poetry, others by comic books or pulp fiction. In any case, ...

Here are five huge rock and metal bands that have played small shows under different names. There are a ton of different ways ...

Many of your favorite bands likely didn’t start with the current name they have now. In fact, it’s quite common for groups to take on new monikers after gaining popularity or signing to record labels.