The Filth and the Funny: Bands with Profane Monikers

It used to be that certain outlets for a band’s exposure would not be kind to those who had monikers that included profanity (not that it mattered to many of the punk and hardcore bands, anyway).  Nowadays the internet is virtually uncensored and artists are free to call themselves what they choose, so here is a list of the pioneers and procurers of the fine art of attention-grabbing-band-naming.

Shitdisco

One of the better bands on the list, and the one with the best music video concept.  The name congers up the mental image of, well, a shitty disco.  A somewhat fitting name for a band that utilizes the “disco high-hat.”

Fucked Up

The name is almost too plain and simple, but the band surprisingly good (as far as hardcore bands go).  Their new album “The Chemistry of Common Life” would be over-the-top good if the singer sang more (as opposed to screaming/growling) over the well-produced instrumentation.

Anal Cunt

Quite literally the most offensive name imaginable which goes fittingly with the offensive (often times comedic) nature of the band.

Shit

An anti-folk band in the same vein as The Moldy Peaches with the tongue-in-cheek, self-deprecating moniker “Shit,” and subsequent artwork.  If you like what you hear you can download their entire album from their myspace page.

The Cumshots

This Norwegian metal band is known mostly for the their name and the lawsuit brought against them for obscenity when a couple decided to have sex on stage to promote an environmental protest site Fuck for Forest during a 2004 festival performance.

~ by Ryan on 10/09/2008.