WMAGNFARB: Dwarf Parrot Racing

I think I saw Dwarf Parrot Racing open for Speedracer several years back.

WMAGNFARB: Ant Death Spirals

I think I saw Ant Death Spirals open for The Blue Hearts in the early nineties.

WMAGNFARB: Transliteration Mystification

I think I saw Transliteration Mystification open for Devo in the early eighties.

WMAGNFARB: Italian Lifeguard Dogs

I think I saw Italian Lifeguard Dogs open for Baha Men a number of years ago.

WMAGNFARB: Neckties for Europe

When I was a teenager, it think I saw Neckties for Europe open for Berlin.

WMAGNFARB: Lather Mask

I think I saw Lather Mask open for the Diablo Swing Orchestra back in the day.

WMAGNFARB: Neurotic and Fireproof Mice

I think I saw Neurotic and Fireproof Mice open for The Monkees at the Minnesota State Fair.

WMAGNAFARB - AI Addition #8

I asked Duck Duck Go AI, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

Here are some strong rock-band name ideas (a mix of gritty, catchy, and unique):

• Neon Wreck
• Static Crown
• Gravel & Thunder
• Iron Velvet
• Midnight Ransom
• Voltaic Riot
• Black Atlas
• Cinder Kings
• Razor Halo
• Thunder Orchard
• Wasteland Saints
• Velvet Mutiny
• Rogue Magnet
• Crown of Noise
• Steel Sundown
• Hollow Comet

WMAGNFARB: Mentos Cola Glove

I think the album Bionic Punch was a good first effort for Mentos Cola Glove.

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #7

  I asked ChatBotChatApp, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

1. The Evocative & Mysterious: These names create a mood or suggest a narrative without being too literal.

• Nature-Inspired:
  • Crimson Tide
  • Stone Canopy
  • Whispering Pines
  • Midnight Bloom
  • Oceanic Static
• Abstract/Sensory:
  • Echo Bloom
  • Velvet Static
  • Crimson Shroud
  • Azure Haze
  • Spectral Bloom
• Philosophical/Existential:
  • The Gilded Cage
  • Lost Horizon
  • Forgotten Signal
  • Chasing Shadows
  • Infinite Divide

2. The Powerful & Aggressive: These names convey energy, force, and a certain intensity.

• Combative/Military:
  • Ironclad
  • War Machine
  • Ragehammer
  • Apex Predator
  • Shatterpoint
• Action-Oriented:
  • Ignite
  • Raze
  • Conflagration
  • Unleashed
  • Demolition Crew
• Intimidating/Dark:
  • Serpent’s Kiss
  • Gravewalker
  • Void Serpent
  • Bloodstone
  • Shadow Pact

3. The Quirky & Unusual: These names stand out due to their unexpected combinations or slightly surreal quality.

• Juxtaposition of Words:
  • Velvet Hammer
  • Chrome Unicorn
  • Cosmic Dust Bunnies
  • Electric Cactus
  • Jaded Echo
• Slightly Absurd:
  • The Flying Spaghetti Monsters (if you’re feeling really brave!)
  • Quantum Leap Frogs
  • Rubber Chicken Revolution
  • The Sentient Toasters
  • Pancake Apocalypse
• Nonsense/Invented Words: (Be careful with these, they can be hard to remember)
  • Zygote Bloom
  • Quasar Flux
  • Vexed Bloom

4. The Place-Based/Geographical: Often hints at origins, but can also be evocative.

• Specific Locations (real or imagined):
  • Sunset Strip (classic!)
  • Black Rock Canyon
  • Echo Park Rebels
  • The Industrial District
  • Lost City Ramblers
• Abstract Places:
  • The Grey Divide
  • Whisperwind Plains
  • The Chromatic Sea

5. The Character/Persona-Based: Names that suggest a certain individual or group identity.

• Archetypes:
  • The Vagabond Kings
  • The Outlaw Choir
  • The Rebel Alliance
  • The Alchemist’s Daughter
  • The Lone Wolves
• Figurative Characters:
  • The Ghost Riders
  • The Oracle Society
  • The Mechanical Heart
  • The Shadow Puppeteers

6. The Minimalist & Punchy: Short, impactful names that pack a punch.

• Single Powerful Words:
  • Rift
  • Apex
  • Vex
  • Surge
  • Cinder
• Two Word Combos:
  • Stone Echo
  • Crimson Haze
  • Apex Bloom
  • Iron Vex
  • Sonic Bloom

WMAGNFARB: The Preservation of Ferns

I think I saw The Preservation of Ferns open for Screaming Trees back in the day.

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #6

  I asked Quillbot, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

• ThunderRidge
• Iron Echo
• Midnight Revival
• Stonefire
• Crimson Horizon
• Echo Vortex

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #5

  I asked Perplexity, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

• Velvet Riot
• Iron Afternoon
• Broken Concord
• Static Horizon
• Midnight Yardbirds
• Neon Hoax
• Ghost Derail
• Titan Static
• Riot Constellation

WMAGNFARB: The Dreaded Omega Block

Turning Europe Into a Giant Oven was a great first album for The Dreaded Omega Block.

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #4

 I asked Gemini, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

1. The "Classic & Gritty" Vibe

Perfect for hard rock, blues rock, or garage rock.

• The Copperheads
• Rust & Ruin
• Midnight Dynamo
• Gravel & Gold
• The Iron Velvet
• Blackwood Echo

2. The "Modern Indie & Alternative" Vibe

Great for indie rock, post-punk revival, or synth-rock.

• Static Horizon
• Neon Ghosts
• The Paper Crowns
• Velvet Submarine
• Analog Heartbreak
• Echo Chamber

3. The "Heavy & Atmospheric" Vibe

Ideal for grunge, metal, psychedelic, or progressive rock.

• Sonic Eclipse
• vøidwalker (or Voidwalker)
• Crimson Tide
• Heavy Nebula
• Ashes of July
• The Ghost Frequency

4. The "Punchy & Minimalist" Vibe

Short, sharp, and easy to remember. Think punk, pop-punk, or alternative.

• Bedlam
• The Switch
• Feverish
• Stray Dog
• Riot Act
• Bad Habits

WMAGNFARB: Condemned to Plutocracy

I think I saw Condemned to Plutocracy open for Rage Against the Machine at Lollapalooza several years back.

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #3

I asked Copilot, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

Bold & High-Energy

• Voltage Saints — loud, electric, a little rebellious.
• Iron Carousel — gritty motion and metallic edge.
• Riot Meridian — chaos meets cosmic alignment.
• Static Monarchs — noisy royalty with swagger.

Dark & Atmospheric

• Black Lantern Union — moody, ritualistic, cinematic.
• Ash Cathedral — heavy, solemn, dramatic.
• Hollow Signal — eerie but modern.
• Nightglass Theory — sleek darkness with a sci‑fi edge.

Classic Rock‑Inspired

• The Silver Howl — bluesy, primal, timeless.
• Crimson Freight — gritty Americana with momentum.
• Stonewire Company — rugged and industrial.
• Thunder & Vine — earthy but explosive.

Modern & Alternative

• Neon Faultline — bright, fractured, energetic.
• Glass Harbor — clean, emotional, indie‑rock friendly.
• Echo District — urban, rhythmic, atmospheric.
• Signal Wolves — tech‑wild hybrid energy.

Playful or Quirky

• The Velvet Earthquake — soft meets seismic.
• Cosmic Laundry — surreal and memorable.
• Rusty Stardust — glam‑rock with grit.
• Banana Overdrive — chaotic fun with a wink.

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #2

I asked ChatGPT, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

1. Classic Rock

   • Black Harbor
   • Stone Revival
   • Iron Echo
   • Midnight Circuit
   • The Hollow Kings
   • Wild Static
   • Ember Road
   • Rust & Thunder

   Hard Rock / Metal

   • Ash Dominion
   • Crimson Voltage
   • Grave Horizon
   • Steel Revenant
   • Silent Ruin
   • Blood Meridian
   • Black Vulture
   • Riftbreaker

   Alternative / Indie Rock

   • Paper Satellites
   • Neon Pines
   • Glass Atlas
   • Lunar Motel
   • The Violet Static
   • Ghost Orchard
   • Northbound Fires
   • Velvet Signal

   Punk Rock

   • Cheap Exit
   • Broken Anthem
   • Dead Air
   • Riot Motel
   • Loose Wires
   • Brick Parade
   • Static Youth
   • Exit Velocity

   Grunge / Garage

   • Concrete Flowers
   • Feral Saints
   • Smoke Season
   • Dust Ritual
   • Hollow Teeth
   • Crooked Halo
   • The Last Match
   • Dirty Skyline

   One-word names

   • Overdrive
   • Faultline
   • Ironveil
   • Rift
   • Afterglow
   • Blackout
   • Wildfire
   • Static
   • Outcast
   • Emberfall

   If you want something with a little more personality, here are some names that sound distinctive without being overly serious:

   • The Bad Decisions
   • Loud Enough
   • Broken Compass
   • Dead Frequency
   • Noisy Silence
   • Whiskey Weather
   • Electric Ghosts
   • Velvet Riot
   • Kings of Static
   • Last Call Heroes

WMAGNFARB - AI Addition #1

I asked DeepAI, "What would make a good name for a rock band?"  This is what it said:

1. Thunder Echoes  
2. Midnight Riot  
3. Iron Pulse  
4. Crimson Voltage  
5. Velvet Rebellion  
6. Blackout Anthem  
7. Stonefire Revival  
8. Atomic Static  
9. Rebel Spectrum  
10. Shadow Voltage

WMAGNFARB: Nighty Bunny

I am really enjoying that Nighty Bunny album Doll with Radium Eyes.