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03 Sep 2009

Help with Band Name

Filed Under : Rants , Other

Posted By : Guns or Roses | Comments : 85

At last, I have convinced them to change

At last, I have convinced them to change..........THONDER ???? means nothing and relates to nothing as far as I am concerned. The reason for it being used initially was to make the band's posters and flyers look like the word THUNDER from a distance :o.........but it just doesn't work for me.

So I have convinced the rest of the lads to go for a change. We want to keep THUNDER in the name in some form so I was thinking along the lines of 'Thunder-Clap' - 'Rolling-Thunder' - 'Thunder-Birds' (although we are all blokes lol) etc etc

There must be loads of them out there.....but as usual I can't come up with so many when trying to think about it !

So PLEASE Ladies and Gents.....give us some suggestions.....What do you think would be the best name for us?

Comments

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 10:25 (GMT)

what about "the sounds of thunder" if your a tribute band it says everything about what you do.

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 10:28 (GMT)

# Posted by the fix - 03/09/2009, 10:25 (GMT)

what about "the sounds of thunder" if your a tribute band it says everything about what you do.

I like....defo added to list :) thanks

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 10:31 (GMT)

no worries pal!!!

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 03/09/2009, 10:52 (GMT)

Rolling Thunder is taken I think

How about Northern Thunder? StormFront?

# Posted by Coldplayer - 03/09/2009, 10:57 (GMT)

How about Ultimate Thunder

Thunder's Child (Was thinking of ThunderChild from War of the worlds lol!)

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 03/09/2009, 10:59 (GMT)

Bum Gravy lol

I know, it has nothing to do with Thunder but still one of my fav names of all time. It ranks up there with Minj LMAO

seriously, what about She's So Fine, or Backstreet Symphony

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 11:07 (GMT)

@Bad Horsie....I think u r right...rolling thunder is taken.
We would hope to play down sowf too...so maybe best not to put Northern :). I like StormFront....even without it saying Thunder.
@Viva.....I do like that :)...on me list
@ Scott....Backstreet Symphony is already being used by the OTHER tribute :(...but another title like 'she's so fine' etc is a possibillity.

Cheers folks

# Posted by Whatever! - 03/09/2009, 11:21 (GMT)

Thunderous....

Come on it took me ages for that one.

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 11:29 (GMT)

# Posted by Whatever - 03/09/2009, 11:21 (GMT)

Thunderous....

All your hard thinking was worth it....it is on the list :)

# Posted by Whatever! - 03/09/2009, 11:31 (GMT)

I thankyou :)

# Posted by Bat - 03/09/2009, 11:47 (GMT)

Thunder thighs?

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 03/09/2009, 11:53 (GMT)

Phunder
Funder

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 11:56 (GMT)

haha thunder thighs! thats a cracker!

# Posted by Bat - 03/09/2009, 11:57 (GMT)

or... cos you come from oop north, it could be highs as in thunder highs, but northern speak where we add t infront of everthing.
Thunder t'highs

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 11:58 (GMT)

Thunder thighs? ... would we have to incorporate the 'NUT-CRACKER SUIT'with that one?

# Posted by Bat - 03/09/2009, 12:02 (GMT)

maggie nutcracker?

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 12:02 (GMT)

come on lets face it none of these are as good as "the sound of thunder!" =)

haha

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 12:04 (GMT)

LMAO....I want one :)

# Posted by Keef - 03/09/2009, 12:05 (GMT)

Sounds like Thunder ?

Thunderbolt

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 03/09/2009, 12:09 (GMT)

Chunder!

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 12:11 (GMT)

what about oasis? i heard thta name is going spare now! and your band to get loads of people in to see ya!

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 12:15 (GMT)

what about oasis? i heard thta name is going spare now! and your band to get loads of people in to see ya!
lmao...yep, but they would only be there to throw things at us.

Some great suggestions...keep them comming....I will announce the winner soon.

# Posted by Eej - 03/09/2009, 12:18 (GMT)

Thunder Road
Thunder Fist
Thunder in the Night
Thunder Thongs to thing along to (lol)
Thunder Bolt
Thunder Fall
Thunder Head
Thunder Mountain
Bobby Biggalow and the crypt kicker five
Like the last one myself

Wrex

# Posted by Bat - 03/09/2009, 12:18 (GMT)

thundertron... raging thunder, fists of thunder...

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 12:21 (GMT)

# Posted by Face Value -
Thunder Thongs to thing along to

absolute quality! so far the only one thats better than my suggestion, you gotta choose this one!

# Posted by Bat - 03/09/2009, 12:21 (GMT)

Thunderstrike
Thunderflame
Rage of Zeus (god of thunderbolts)

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 03/09/2009, 12:24 (GMT)

Thunder Storm!
Storming Thunder!
Thunder Bolts!
Blaize of Thunder!

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 12:25 (GMT)

Thunder Cloud...........bloody ell, you've even got me coming up with them again :)

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 03/09/2009, 12:28 (GMT)

or what about the old favourite
"Free hail all night"
should bring em storming in? sorry!

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 03/09/2009, 12:38 (GMT)

Is it Joan Armatrrrrading Mark?

# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 03/09/2009, 13:12 (GMT)

How about Distant Thunder?
I'm sure they had an EP or a video called that
Not to mention the track with the same title on Backstreet Symphony

# Posted by OUT ON BAIL - 03/09/2009, 13:59 (GMT)

thunderpants

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 03/09/2009, 14:10 (GMT)

Thunderous Stories????

Alright I'll get my coat

Best wishes with the band

John

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 03/09/2009, 14:16 (GMT)

Raging Thunder!
Blazing Thunder!

# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 03/09/2009, 14:37 (GMT)

Th'other Thunder

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 03/09/2009, 14:43 (GMT)

T'other Thunder ;-)
Thunderneaththearches

Best Wishes

John

# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 03/09/2009, 14:56 (GMT)

# Posted by John FV - 03/09/2009, 14:43 (GMT)

T'other Thunder ;-)

That's too much like mine John!!!!!!!:-))) yours is spelt better tho'

# Posted by SABRE - 03/09/2009, 15:13 (GMT)

have you had Thunderclap yet ??

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 15:19 (GMT)

i had thunder clap a few years back, it takes ages to clear up! haha

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 03/09/2009, 15:21 (GMT)

Lol Charlie I think you must have got there with T'hother Thunder just before me

# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 03/09/2009, 15:25 (GMT)

HaHa don't matter John, doubt if it's in the running.

# Posted by delete 79 - 03/09/2009, 15:28 (GMT)

i dont know guys, i quite like T'other Thunder!

thats another one that you really get the impression its a thunder trib band straight away!

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 15:57 (GMT)

T'other Thunder!

Don't write it off...:=)

# Posted by 5th Element - 03/09/2009, 15:58 (GMT)

Have we had Thunderstruck?
Dave

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 03/09/2009, 16:01 (GMT)

Thunderstruck get's my vote!
that's a good en 5th element!

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 03/09/2009, 16:02 (GMT)

My personal fave at the moment is.....(drum roll please).....

DISTANT THUNDER.....nice one Scott....

They are all going in E-mails to T'Others T'night....so hopefully we can all agree for t'morrow....ish

Great stuff from everyone....Thanks T'All

# Posted by Whatever! - 03/09/2009, 16:05 (GMT)

Whaaaaaat!!!!!!!!! ;)

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 03/09/2009, 17:15 (GMT)

thunderstruck suggests AC/DC .... i like scott's idea of referring to the title of a live album or song..

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 03/09/2009, 17:20 (GMT)

Yeh!
Thunderstruck may mislead?
Thunderous is possible my next choice!
or Thunder-us!

# Posted by viking - 03/09/2009, 18:55 (GMT)

"thunderclap" has been done-thunderclap newman?
" backstreet thunder" or "re-peal of thunder"?

# Posted by 5th Element - 03/09/2009, 19:57 (GMT)

Yeh you're right Steelfield I thought that myself when I suggested
Thunderstruck. Of the suggestions, Distant Thunder is my favourite.
Dave.

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 03/09/2009, 21:25 (GMT)

Thunderous

110 percent

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 03/09/2009, 21:27 (GMT)

backstreet symphony

# Posted by Coldplayer - 03/09/2009, 21:52 (GMT)

Viva la Thunder lol!!

# Posted by 45's - 03/09/2009, 21:53 (GMT)

Thunder my Thumb

# Posted by 45's - 03/09/2009, 21:57 (GMT)

Dust Thunderstand ?

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 03/09/2009, 22:24 (GMT)

Thunderballs

# Posted by THE STIG - 03/09/2009, 22:43 (GMT)

the thunder of you dah de dah dah de dah dah de dah ???

# Posted by THE STIG - 03/09/2009, 22:45 (GMT)

thunder r us ???

# Posted by THE STIG - 03/09/2009, 22:47 (GMT)

you got to say it quick (thunder r us )or one word (thunderrus)

# Posted by Unfinished Business - 03/09/2009, 22:52 (GMT)

Thunder Thighs gets my vote.
Not read all the suggestions, so here's mine - T'hunderground, T'hunderworld, T'hunderdogs ( bit of northern twang thrown in ala T'intenet). I'm trying to be northen, probably not working, Thunder & Lightning. Jeff Tracey, Scott, Virgil, Alan, Gordon and John and maybe even Brains. Lady Penelope & Parker. Stopping now before it gets silly.

# Posted by Eej - 03/09/2009, 22:54 (GMT)

Ofcourse there is

'The Thunder'

Wrex

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 03/09/2009, 23:14 (GMT)

Thundering <--- cos that's what you'll be doing
Thunderwear <--- think of the merchandise!!
Bang! <--- album title

but my fave is Thunderous, followed by The Thunder, followed by Thundering

Is there a prize?? :0)

Willow

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 04/09/2009, 08:57 (GMT)

Deffo Rollin Thunder taken as they are supporting Marseille next week in Liverpool.

what about THUNDER ROAD?

# Posted by 'BLUE SLICKERS' - 04/09/2009, 11:57 (GMT)

How about "Thunder the bed"?
If you came from Scotland you could be "Thunder Neath" but you don't so...

# Posted by 'BLUE SLICKERS' - 04/09/2009, 11:58 (GMT)

Got It!

"Thunder Cover"

# Posted by Phoenix - 04/09/2009, 12:18 (GMT)

Picking up on a few earlier ideas, what about Th'under.
(Probably sounds a bit too much like the original though).

All the best with the band guys. It's great to see someone giving a great band like Thunder the recognition they so rightly deserve.

(Thunder Cover, fantastic!)

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 04/09/2009, 12:30 (GMT)

thunder road... suggests Bruce Springsteen...

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 04/09/2009, 12:59 (GMT)

Oooooooohhhhhh....'THUNDER COVER'.....I like lots....

Hell of a great response folks and some suberb suggestions...I thank you all again...Only trouble is...we now have a hell of a job deciding which one lmao.

Hopefully now it will not be too long before we make an appearance somewhere...we have had drummer troubles over the past couple of weeks, (who hasn't lol) but they are hopefully sorted now and we can get down to some serious praccy again.

You will all be invited to our first show, and the winning name person will be guaranteed some free ale. :)

# Posted by Eej - 04/09/2009, 13:06 (GMT)

The Thunder is still my favourite...
But you could have
Thunder cover from the thunder ;-)

# Posted by MOTHERS RUIN - 04/09/2009, 13:14 (GMT)

look into my eyes not around the eyes ...YrUNDER !!!!

# Posted by anthemette - 04/09/2009, 14:31 (GMT)

Th'under boardwalk or THUNDER PANTS there you go we got there in the end sorted ! thunder pants it is !

# Posted by delete 79 - 04/09/2009, 14:38 (GMT)

we have drummer troubles as well, we cant get rid of ours! haha

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 04/09/2009, 14:53 (GMT)

Thunder cover

is superb.

# Posted by delete 79 - 04/09/2009, 14:57 (GMT)

haha yeah thunder cover is pretty good.

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 04/09/2009, 18:43 (GMT)

aussie tribute..down thunder,
or how about thunder-us,
or distant thunder,
or ... not :0)

# Posted by "CRUSH" - 06/09/2009, 22:32 (GMT)

ThunderCats!?????

# Posted by "CRUSH" - 06/09/2009, 22:39 (GMT)

Blue Thunder?..... Lightning?...Weather-Boys?...Thunder Clap? then you could do some Eric slow-hand as well!......There was a band from near Clitheroe in the 70's called themselves Thunderbird Sabden!... different, eh?

# Posted by SABRE - 07/09/2009, 12:40 (GMT)

anagram of thunder...Redhunt,,,,,yeah, ok a bit random.

# Posted by 45's - 07/09/2009, 14:04 (GMT)

THUNDAR

# Posted by Ian from Bolton - 07/09/2009, 17:16 (GMT)

Thunderous.

# Posted by Dresden North End - 06/10/2009, 22:04 (GMT)

the thunderbox

# Posted by phillipio - 31/10/2009, 17:14 (GMT)

Thunders biggeSt hit was dirty love from Backstreet Symphony.

Any punter would fully understand what to expect if they turned up to see.... BACKSTREET THUNDER , DIRTY THUNDER or symphony of thunder..ta

# Posted by Andy Mack - 04/12/2009, 15:43 (GMT)

Dirty Thunderpants!

# Posted by lynnmonk - 17/12/2009, 17:19 (GMT)

"The Wonder of Thunder"

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