Favorite band named after a film or film reference?
by yrnej | created - 06 Dec 2013 | updated - 06 Dec 2013 | Public
1. Babes In Toyland
Soundtrack | All Over Me
(July 26, 2014) USA: Babes In Toyland officially announce, in an interview with Lancer Radio at Pasadena College, that they are getting back together to write new material and play shows.
2. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Soundtrack | End of Watch
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is known for End of Watch (2012), Hellboy (2019) and Southland Tales (2006).
3. Black Sabbath
Soundtrack | Iron Man
Black Sabbath were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1968, by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward and singer Ozzy Osbourne. Black Sabbath are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped define the genre ...
4. Duran Duran
Soundtrack | A View to a Kill
Duran Duran is an English new wave and synth pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978. The band grew from alternative sensations in 1982 to mainstream pop stars by 1984. The band achieved 14 singles in the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100, and have sold over 100 million ...
5. Faster Pussycat
Soundtrack | Peacemaker
Faster Pussycat is known for Peacemaker (2022), Dudes (1987) and Faster Pussycat: House of Pain (1990).
6. Fine Young Cannibals
Soundtrack | Doomsday
Fine Young Cannibals are a soulful and exceptional British pop-rock band from Birmingham, England. The group was formed in 1984 after the disintegration of the British ska revival outfit the Beat. Bassist Andy Cox and guitarist David Steele recruited singer Roland Gift to form Fine Young Cannibals ...
7. Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Soundtrack | 28 Days Later...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a Canadian Post-Rock collective which originated in Montreal, Quebec in 1994. After releasing their first album (F* A**) in 1997, they went on tour every year from 1998 to 2002. In 2003, they announced that band members' interest in music was uncertain as a result of ...
8. The Knack
Soundtrack | Super 8
The Knack is known for Super 8 (2011), Reality Bites (1994) and The Next Karate Kid (1994).
9. The Misfits
Soundtrack | Mid90s
Punk Rock band formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, USA, by singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig. They are known for being one of the first bands from the "Horror Punk" sub-genre.After some line-up changes, the band recorded their first single, "Cough/Cool", the same year, with: Danzig on vocals and ...
10. Mogwai
Soundtrack | Miami Vice
Mogwai is known for Miami Vice (2006), The Fountain (2006) and Wicker Park (2004).
11. Mudhoney
Soundtrack | The Unforgivable
Mudhoney is an American alternative rock band. Formed in Seattle, Washington in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney's members are singer and rhythm guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison and drummer Dan Peters. Original bassist Matt Lukin left the band ...
12. My Bloody Valentine
Soundtrack | Lost in Translation
My Bloody Valentine is an Irish-English alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 1983, known for their early and highly influential shoegaze recordings. Since 1987, the band's lineup has consisted of founding members Kevin Shields (vocals, guitar, sampler), Colm Ó Cíosóig (drums, sampler), Bilinda...
13. Nerf Herder
Soundtrack | Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Nerf Herder is known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), BASEketball (1998) and Evil Alien Conquerors (2003).
14. Pink
Actress | Thanks for Sharing
Pink was born Alecia Beth Moore in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was later raised in Philadelphia. Her parents, Judith Moore (née Kugel), a nurse, and Jim Moore, a Vietnam veteran, divorced when she was very young. Her mother is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, while her father has Irish, German, ...
16. They Might Be Giants
Soundtrack | The Adjustment Bureau
American alternative rock musical duo, made up of John Flansburgh and John Linnell, from Brooklyn, NY who started in the 1980s independent scene. They are known for their offbeat sound, emphasizing Linnell's accordion, and their often absurdist and wordplay-filled lyrics. They have released 23 ...
17. Vampire Weekend
Soundtrack | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Vampire Weekend is known for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), Paper Towns (2015) and The Kids Are All Right (2010).
18. Veruca Salt
Soundtrack | Tank Girl
Veruca Salt is an American alternative rock band founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1992 by vocalist-guitarists Nina Gordon and Louise Post, drummer Jim Shapiro and bassist Steve Lack. The band's first release was the single "Seether"/"All Hail Me" on Minty Fresh Records, in 1994. The ...
19. White Zombie
Soundtrack | The Covenant
White Zombie was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1985. Based in New York City, White Zombie was originally a noise rock band, and was known for its later heavy metal-oriented sound. Their best-known songs are "Thunder Kiss '65", "Black Sunshine" and "More Human than Human". The group ...
20. Wu-Tang Clan
Soundtrack | Nerve
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member. Wu-Tang ...
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