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What's In A Name?

A band's name is very important, and should enhance the music, not overshadow it. Here are 10 bands that I've been meaning to check out in large part because of a great name. For those who are familiar with these bands' material, do they live up to their name?
1Altar of Plagues
Teethed Glory And Injury


Sounds like one of those names that if your mom asked you what you were listening to and this was the reply, she'd say something along the lines of "I don't get you and your dad" or just release a heavy sigh... It's very appealing.
2Bauhaus
In the Flat Field


Most things that sound Germanic catch my attention just because of the commanding nature of that type of language. Hopefully the music's just as commanding as the name.
3Eyehategod
Dopesick


I'm certainly not anti-theist, but this name just rolls of the tongue so easily, even Jesus Christ would be like "these guys sound fuckin' intense"
4Husker Du
Zen Arcade


I'm a sucker for umlauts.
5Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Inner Mounting Flame


Sounds exotic and epic in scale. With a name as such, you'd better deliver.
6Mamiffer
Hirror Enniffer


Love this one because I'm not even sure it means anything beyond the name of this band.
7Mission of Burma
Vs.


Same reason as #5, except militaristic.
8Pig Destroyer
Terrifyer


This name just screams aggression.
9Six Organs Of Admittance
Ascent


Brings to mind some sort of pagan ritual, and what self respecting metalhead wouldn't jump on that immediately? (I'm well aware this isn't a metal band)
10Trenchmouth
Inside The Future


Sounds filthy, no BS, and like they have something to say. Also, Fred Armisen is a name that I cannot deny.
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