Metal Band Names Inspired By Books
Metal Band Names Inspired By Books
This alphabetical list presents bands that took the inspiration for their name from literature (novels, poems, plays, comics). The list shows the debut album cover along with the information of the corresponding source of inspiration.
Please feel free to suggest more examples of metal/hard rock band names that are inspired by literature.
AUTHORS
1st Place (100 bands):
J.R.R.Tolkien
2nd Place (23 bands):
H.P.Lovecraft
3rd Place (10 bands):
W.Shakespeare
4th Place (9 bands):
E.A.Poe
5th Place (7 bands):
R.E.Howard
6th Place (5 bands):
J.&W.Grimm
7th Place (4 bands):
F.Herbert
8th Place (3 bands):
D.Alighieri, J.W.v.Goethe, H.Melville, M.Moorcock, C.A.Smith
9th Place (2 bands):
R.Adams, A.Huxley, B.Kane, S.King, C.S.Lewis, K.Miura, Molière, J.K.Rowling, B.Stoker, H.Van Alkmer, O.Wilde
10th Place (1 band):
J.P.Ahonen, M.Allain, L.F.Baum, E.C.Bertin, A.Bester, R.Bloch, G.Boccaccio, E.Bronte, T.Brooks, O.S.Card, L.Carroll, L.Carter, L.Chase, J.Dee, C.Dickens, A.Diggle, M.Eliade, M.Ende, S.Erikson, J.Fante, W.Faulkner, E.Gorey, K.Grant, R.Grimassi, V.v.Heidenstam, G.Heym, Homer, V.Hugo, A.Jarry, A.Jodorowsky, F.Jürgenson, Kakifly, E.Kelley, F.Kafka, I.Kant, A.S.LaVey, U.K.LeGuin, P.Levender, A.Lindgren, H.W.Longfellow, H.Marsmann, G.R.R.Martin, A.Miller, P.Mills, J.Milton, F.Nietzsche, R.Nye, Petronius, Plato, T.Powers, P.Pullman, J.S.Pulver Sr., D.Quinn, D.D.Ramone, T.Robbins, S.Rohmer, P.Rothfuss, Y.Sadamato, M.Sandemo, J.P.Satre, W.Scott, H.Sienkiewicz, D.Simmons, W.Smith, P.Souvestre, J.Steinbeck, Suetonius, L.Uris, P.Verlaine, K.Vonnegut, M.Waltari, L.Weisberger, H.G.Wells, S.Yokomizo, Q.Yuan
CATEGORY
1.) Novels (166 bands)
2.) Short Stories/Novellas (43 bands)
3.) Poems (17 bands)
4.) Drama (15 bands),
Comics/Mangas/Illustrated Books (13 bands)
5.) Religious Texts (12 bands),
6.) Author Names (9 bands)
7.) Essay/Monography/Philosophical Text (7 bands)
8.) Literature Terms (4 Bands)
9.) Magazines/Journals (3 bands)
10.) Biographies, Reports (2 bands)
See also: "Metal Band Names Inspired By..."
“Films”, “Games”, “Bands”, “Visual Arts”
[Updated 10.06.2026]
Please feel free to suggest more examples of metal/hard rock band names that are inspired by literature.
AUTHORS
1st Place (100 bands):
J.R.R.Tolkien
2nd Place (23 bands):
H.P.Lovecraft
3rd Place (10 bands):
W.Shakespeare
4th Place (9 bands):
E.A.Poe
5th Place (7 bands):
R.E.Howard
6th Place (5 bands):
J.&W.Grimm
7th Place (4 bands):
F.Herbert
8th Place (3 bands):
D.Alighieri, J.W.v.Goethe, H.Melville, M.Moorcock, C.A.Smith
9th Place (2 bands):
R.Adams, A.Huxley, B.Kane, S.King, C.S.Lewis, K.Miura, Molière, J.K.Rowling, B.Stoker, H.Van Alkmer, O.Wilde
10th Place (1 band):
J.P.Ahonen, M.Allain, L.F.Baum, E.C.Bertin, A.Bester, R.Bloch, G.Boccaccio, E.Bronte, T.Brooks, O.S.Card, L.Carroll, L.Carter, L.Chase, J.Dee, C.Dickens, A.Diggle, M.Eliade, M.Ende, S.Erikson, J.Fante, W.Faulkner, E.Gorey, K.Grant, R.Grimassi, V.v.Heidenstam, G.Heym, Homer, V.Hugo, A.Jarry, A.Jodorowsky, F.Jürgenson, Kakifly, E.Kelley, F.Kafka, I.Kant, A.S.LaVey, U.K.LeGuin, P.Levender, A.Lindgren, H.W.Longfellow, H.Marsmann, G.R.R.Martin, A.Miller, P.Mills, J.Milton, F.Nietzsche, R.Nye, Petronius, Plato, T.Powers, P.Pullman, J.S.Pulver Sr., D.Quinn, D.D.Ramone, T.Robbins, S.Rohmer, P.Rothfuss, Y.Sadamato, M.Sandemo, J.P.Satre, W.Scott, H.Sienkiewicz, D.Simmons, W.Smith, P.Souvestre, J.Steinbeck, Suetonius, L.Uris, P.Verlaine, K.Vonnegut, M.Waltari, L.Weisberger, H.G.Wells, S.Yokomizo, Q.Yuan
CATEGORY
1.) Novels (166 bands)
2.) Short Stories/Novellas (43 bands)
3.) Poems (17 bands)
4.) Drama (15 bands),
Comics/Mangas/Illustrated Books (13 bands)
5.) Religious Texts (12 bands),
6.) Author Names (9 bands)
7.) Essay/Monography/Philosophical Text (7 bands)
8.) Literature Terms (4 Bands)
9.) Magazines/Journals (3 bands)
10.) Biographies, Reports (2 bands)
See also: "Metal Band Names Inspired By..."
“Films”, “Games”, “Bands”, “Visual Arts”
[Updated 10.06.2026]
1.
A Dream Of Poe
- The Mirror Of Deliverance
named after the author Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) [author name]
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Abigail Williams
- In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns
The Crucible (1953) drama by Arthur Miller [character]
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5.
Acrostichon
- Engraved In Black
An acrostic is a word play in which the first letters, syllables or words of the verses are arranged to form a name or a meaningful sentence [literature term]
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10.
Alice In Chains
- Facelift
Alice`s Adventures In Wonderland (1865) novel by Lewis Carroll [title/character]
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12.
Amon Amarth
- Once Sent From The Golden Hall
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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16.
Ancalagon
- Gateway Specter
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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19.
Angrenost
- Planet Muscaria
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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21.
Annatar
- Reflection
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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24.
Aran Angmar
- Black Cosmic Elements
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien ["aran" means "king" in the Elvish language Sindarin + location]
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25.
Arathorn
- Niemals Kroenender Als Was Einst War
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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27.
Arkham Witch
- On Crom's Mountain
The Picture In The House (1920) and other short stories by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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29.
As I Lay Dying
- Beneath The Encasing Of Ashes
As I Lay Dying (1930) novel by William Faulkner [title]
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30.
Atreyu
- Suicide Notes And Butterfly Kisses
The Never Ending Story (1979) novel by Michael Ende [character]
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33.
Avenged Sevenfold
- Sounding The Seventh Trumpet
The Bible: The Book Of Genesis 4:15, story of Cain and Abel [term]
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36.
Back To R'lyeh
- The Awakening / Last Fight Of The Primordial
The Call Of Cthulhu (1928) and other short stories by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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37.
Bal-Sagoth
- A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria
The Gods Of Bal-Sagoth (1931) short story by Robert E. Howard [location]
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38.
Balrog
- Kill Yourself
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters]
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Bane Of Isildur
- Black Wings
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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40.
Barrow Wight
- Kings In Saurons Service
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters]
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41.
Baruk Khazad
- Gold
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [term: battle-cry "Axes of the Dwarves"]
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43.
Beast In Black
- Berserker
Berserk (1989-present) manga originally by Kentaro Miura [characters beast of darkness and black swordman]
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45.
Beleriand
- Far Over Wood And Mountain Tall
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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46.
Belzebubs
- Pantheon Of The Nightside Gods
Belzebubs (2019) comic by J.P. Ahonen [title/characters; note: The album is supposed to be a part of the project]
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48.
Beriedir
- The Path Beyond The Moon
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [term in the Elvish language Sindarin: guardian]
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49.
Bet The Devil
- Bet The Devil
Never Bet The Devil Your Head: A Moral Tale (1841) short story by Edgar Allan Poe [title]
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51.
Bosse-De-Nage
- Bosse-De-Nage
Gestes Et Opinions Du Docteur Faustroll, Pataphysicien (1911) novel by Alfred Jarry [character]
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52.
Brothers Grimm
- Helm's Deep
named after the authors Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) [author name]
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53.
Brown Jenkins
- Angel Eyes
The Dreams In The Witch House (1933) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [character]
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55.
Byatis
- In Dark Abysses Of Memory
The Shamblers From The Stars (1935) and other short stories by Robert Bloch [character; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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56.
Caladan Brood
- Echoes Of Battle
Malazan Book Of The Fallen (1999-2012) novels by Steven Erikson [character]
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57.
Caliban
- A Small Boy And A Grey Heaven
The Tempest (written 1611) drama by William Shakespeare [character]
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58.
Caligula's Horse
- Moments From Ephemeral City
De vita Caesarum [also known as The Twelve Caesars], (121) biographies by Suetonius [character]
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59.
Calligram
- The Eye Is The First Circle
A calligram is a set of words arranged in such a way that it forms a thematically related image [literature term]
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61.
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63.
Church Of Cthulhu
- The Plague Tapes
The Call Of Cthullu (1928) and other short stories by H. P. Lovecraft [character]
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64.
Cirith Gorgor
- Onwards To The Spectral Defile
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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67.
Crom
- The Fallen Beauty
Conan The Cimmerian (1934) and other short stories by Robert E. Howard [character]
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68.
Cthuluminati
- Reliqideus
The Call Of Cthulhu (1928) and other short stories by H. P. Lovecraft [character]
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69.
Cyaegha
- Steps Of Descent
Darkness, My Name Is (1976) and other short stories by Eddie C. Bertin [character; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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70.
Dagorath
- Glare Of The Morning Star
The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [prophecy of "Dagor Dagorath", which translates to "Battle Of All Battles" in the Elvish language Sindarin]
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74.
Darkthrone
- Soulside Journey
Blackthorn, a Danish underground metal magazine, as well as the title and lyrics of Celtic Frost`s song Jewel Throne were the basis for the group name [title part]
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75.
Deafheaven
- Roads To Judah
Sonnet 29: When, In Disgrace With Fortune And Men’s Eyes (1609) poem by William Shakespeare [term]
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78.
Demande À La Poussière
- Demande À La Poussière
Ask The Dust (1939) novel by John Fante [French translation of the title]
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79.
DesDemon
- Through The Gates
The Tragedy Of Othello, The Moor Of Venice (written 1603) drama by William Shakespeare [character name version]
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80.
Desdemona (ITA)
- Lady Of The Lore
The Tragedy Of Othello, The Moor Of Venice (written 1603) drama by William Shakespeare [character]
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82.
Dorian Gray
- Is This What It's All About?
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1890) novel by Oscar Wilde [title/character]
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83.
Dorian Gray (GER)
- World Of Lies
The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1890) novel by Oscar Wilde [title/character]
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84.
Druadan Forest
- The Loremasters Time
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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88.
Dwarrowdelf
- The Sons Of Fëanor
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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89.
Dylath-Leen
- Insecure
The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (1926) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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90.
E-an-na
- Nesfârşite
A History of Religious Ideas. Vol. 1: From the Stone Age to the Eleusinian Mysteries (1978) by Mircea Eliade [term from ancient Sumerian that can be translated to “The Home Of The Skies”]
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91.
Edgar Allan Poe
- Legado De Una Tragedia
named after the author Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) [author name]
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92.
Eibon
- Entering Darkness
The Tale Of Satampra Zeiros (1931) and other short stories by Clark Ashton Smith [character; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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93.
El Cuervo De Poe
- Vox Corvus La Voz Del Cuervo
The Raven (1845) narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe [Spanish translation of the title + author name]
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94.
Elbereth's Grace
- Swansongs
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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95.
Eldamar
- The Force Of The Ancient Land
The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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98.
Emyn Muil
- Túrin Turambar Dagnir Glaurunga
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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100.
Enochian Theory
- A Monument To The Death Of An Idea
Occult journals (1583-1584 ) by John Dee and Edward Kelley, reporting about a constructed language said to be used by Angels (the term itself was chosen after Enoch, who had been the last human to know the language in the Bible) [term]
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103.
Ered Guldur
- The March Of The Undead
The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [the band name is composed of the word "Ered" ("mountains") and "Guldur" ("dark sorcery") in the Elvish language Sindarin]
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104.
Eternal Champion
- The Armor of Ire
The Eternal Champion (1970) novel by Michael Moorcock [title/character]
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105.
Ethir Anduin
- A World Without All
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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108.
Eyes Of Ligeia
- The Night's Plutonian Shore
Ligeia (1838) short story by Edgar Allan Poe [title/character]
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110.
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113.
Faustian Pact
- Outojen Tornien Varjoissa
Faust (1808) drama by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [character]
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115.
Flotsam And Jetsam
- Doomsday For The Deceiver
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [chapter title]
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116.
Fu Manchu
- No One Rides For Free
Dr. Fu-Manchu (1913-1959) novel series by Sax Rohmer [title/character], Note: band name mainly inspired by the movies based on the books
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118.
Gandalf
- Deadly Fairytales
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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119.
Galadriel
- Empire Of Emptiness
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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120.
Gendo Ikari
- Rokubungi
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1994-2013) manga series by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto [character]
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121.
Gnaw Their Tongues
- Spit At Me And Wreak Havoc On My Flesh
The Bible: Book Of Revelation 16:10-11 [term]
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122.
Gollum
- Lesser Traveled Waters
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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124.
Gorthaur's Wrath
- Ritual IV
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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126.
Gotham City
- The Unknown
Detective Comics Featuring Batman (since 1939) comics by Bob Kane and others [location]
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128.
Grendel
- Le Diable En Personne
Beowulf (disputed c. 700–1000 AD) epic poem by unknown author [character]
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129.
Grendel's Sÿster
- Katabasis Into The Abaton / Abstieg In Die Traumkammer
Beowulf (disputed c. 700–1000 AD) epic poem by unknown author [based on a character]
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130.
Grimgotts
- Lions Of The Sea
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (1997) and other novels of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling [location name version]
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134.
Hanzel Und Gretyl
- Ausgeflippt
Hansel And Gretel fairy tale (short story) published in Grimms' Fairy Tales (1812) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm [characters]
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138.
HIM
- Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666
The Satanic Bible (1969) religious text by Anton Szandor LaVey. In addition, the band name (which is an akronym for "His Infernal Majesty") was inspired by the lyrics of the song "Oblivious To Evil" (…"Infernal majesty / Take this dead offering"…) by Deicide (album: Deicide) and the title "His Imperial Majesty" of Haile Selassie.
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139.
Houkago Grind Time
- Bakyunsified (Moe To The Gore)
K-On! (2007-2012) manga series by Kakifly [fictional band name version]
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141.
Ice Nine Kills
- Last Chance To Make Amends
Cat's Cradle (1963) novel by Kurt Vonnegut [item: fictional substance ice-nine]
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143.
Innsmouth
- Consumed By Elder Sign
The Shadow Over Innsmouth (1936) novella by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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144.
Innzmouth
- Lovecraft's Dreams
The Shadow Over Innsmouth (1936) novella by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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146.
Isengard (SWE)
- Feel No Fear
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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148.
Izegrim
- Guidelines For Genocide
Reynke De Vos (1498) narrative poem by Hinrek Van Alkmer [character]
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149.
Jess And The Ancient Ones
- Jess And The Ancient Ones
The Call Of Cthulhu (1928) and other short stories by H. P. Lovecraft [characters: the second part of the band name refers to the Great Old Ones]
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152.
Kassogtha
- A New World To Come
Nightmare's Disciple (1999) novel by Joseph S. Pulver, Sr. [character; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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153.
Keep Of Kalessin
- Through Times Of War
The Farthest Shore (1972) and other novels of the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin [location]
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154.
Keys Of Orthanc
- Dush Agh Golnauk
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [item]
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155.
Khazad-Dûm
- Hymns From The Deep
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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159.
Land Of Mordor
- Still Awake...
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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160.
Leviticus
- Jag Skall Segra
Book of Leviticus, the third book of Mose from the Bible/third book of the Torah [title]
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164.
Lothlöryen
- Of Bards And Madmen
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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165.
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167.
Lye By Mistake
- Arrangements For Fulminating Vective
The Gashlycrumb Tinies (1963) illustrated book by Edward Gorey [term]
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168.
Macbeth
- Romantic Tragedy's Crescendo
The Tragedie Of Macbeth (written 1605-1606) drama by William Shakespeare [title/character]
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169.
Macbeth (GER)
- Macbeth
The Tragedie Of Macbeth (written 1605-1606) drama by William Shakespeare [title/character]
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171.
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172.
Marillion
- Script For A Jester's Tear
The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [title version]
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173.
Mask Of Prospero
- The Observatory
The Masque Of The Red Death (1842) short story by Edgar Allan Poe [item]
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174.
Maze Of Sothoth
- Soul Demise
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (written 1927) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [character]
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177.
Minas Morgul
- Schwertzeit
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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181.
Mordor
- Dark Is The Future
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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183.
Morgul
- Lost In Shadows Grey
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [term in the Elvish language Sindarin: dark magic]
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186.
Nashgul
- El Día Después Al Fin De La Humanidad
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters]
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187.
Nazgûl
- De Expugnatione Elfmuth
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters]
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188.
Nazgûl (USA)
- Absolute Zero
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters]
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190.
Necronomicon (CAN)
- Pharaoh Of Gods
The Hound (1924) and other short stories by H.P. Lovecraft [item]
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192.
Númenor
- Colossal Darkness
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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195.
Olórin
- Lords Of Arda
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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197.
Ophelia
- Sympathize With Your Phantasy
The Tragedy Of Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark (written 1600-1601) drama by William Shakespeare [character]
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198.
Ophelia Falling
- Destroyed In Delight
The Tragedy Of Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark (written 1600-1601) drama by William Shakespeare [character]
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199.
Opium Warlords
- Live At Colonia Dignidad
Legend Of A Rock Star: A Memoir: The Last Testament Of Dee Dee Ramone (2003) autobiography by Dee Dee Ramone [term: kingpins of New York]
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200.
Orange Goblin
- Frequencies From Planet Ten
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [characters, combined with a color like their favorite bands, e.g. Black Sabbath, Deep Purple etc.]
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201.
Orkrist
- Reginae Mysterium
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [item]
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206.
Powerman 5000
- The Blood Splat Rating System
Power Man (1974-1978) comic series published by Marvel comics [title/character]
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207.
Pure Reason Revolution
- The Dark Third
Critique Of Pure Reason (1781) philosophical text by Immanuel Kant [title]
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211.
Rivendell
- The Ancient Glory
The Hobbit (1937) and Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novels by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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212.
Sadus
- Illusions / Chemical Exposure
Dune (1965) and other novels of the Dune series by Frank Herbert [character]
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213.
Sammath Naur
- Self-Proclaimed Existence
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel by J.R.R. Tolkien [location]
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214.
Samsas Traum
- Die Liebe Gottes - Eine Märchenhafte Black Metal Operette
The Metamorphosis (1912) novella by Franz Kafka [character]
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216.
Satyricon
- Dark Medieval Times
Satyricon (late 1st century AD) novel (Menippean satire) by Petronius [title]
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217.
Saurom
- El Guardian De Las Melodias Perdidas
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character - name version]
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218.
Sauron
- Universe Of Filth
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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219.
Sauron (USA)
- Thrash Assault
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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Seven Kingdoms
- Brothers Of The Night
A Game Of Thrones (1998) and other novels of the A Song Of Ice And Fire series by George R.R. Martin [location]
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Seven Ravens
- Barely Hanging On
The Seven Ravens fairy tale (short story) published in Grimms' Fairy Tales (1812) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm [characters]
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Shai Hulud
- Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion
Dune (1965) and other novels of the Dune series by Frank Herbert [characters]
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Shub Niggurath
- The Kinglike Celebration (Final Aeon On Earth)
The Last Test (1922) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [character]
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Silent Planet
- The Night God Slept
Out Of The Silent Planet (1938) novel by C.S. Lewis [title/location]
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Slytherin
- A Tale We'll Tell Of What Hath Been...
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (1997) and other novels of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling [family name of characters]
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Snow White Blood
- Once Upon A Fearytale
Snow White fairy tale (short story) published in Grimms' Fairy Tales (1812) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm [title/character]
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Sol Draconi Septem
- Hyperion
The Fall Of Hyperion (1990) and other novels of the Hyperion Cantos series by Dan Simmons [location]
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Sons Of Arrakis
- Volume I
Dune (1965) and other novels of the Dune series by Frank Herbert [characters + location]
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Sporae Autem Yuggoth
- ...However It Still Moves
The Whisperer In Darkness (1931) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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Sturm Und Drang
- Learning To Rock
inspired by the general "Sturm und Drang" movement in German literature of the late 18th century [literature term]
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Sturmgeist
- Meister Mephisto
inspired especially by the poems from the "Sturm und Drang" era of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [title]
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Swords Of Dis
- Tides Of Malediction
Divine Comedy (1321) narrative poem by Dante Alighieri [items, location]
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Sylvaine
- Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart
Inspired by the word "sylvan" (meaning forest, woods) and the surname of French poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) [author name part]
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Tengwar
- The Halfling Forth Shall Stand
The Hobbit (1937) novel, Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillon (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [alphabet of the Elves]
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Terzij De Horde
- A Rage Of Rapture Against The Dying Of The Light
Einde (1940) poem by Hendrik Marsman published in the "Tempel en kruis" collection [line]
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Thaurorod
- Upon Haunted Battlefields
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien ["Evil Mountain" in Quenya, a language of the Elves]
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The Devil Wears Prada
- Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord
The Devil Wears Prada (2003) novel by Lauren Weisberger [title]
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The Great Old Ones
- Al Azif
The Call Of Cthulhu (1928) and other short stories by H. P. Lovecraft [characters]
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The Lord Weird Slough Feg
- The Lord Weird Slough Feg
Sláine (since1983) comics by Pat Mills [character]
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The Lurking Fear
- Out Of The Voiceless Grave
The Lurking Fear (1922) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [title]
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The Ring
- Tales From Midgard
The Hobbit (1937) novel, Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [item]
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Theurgia
- Anti Perpetuo
Ars Theurgia-Goetia book of The Lesser Key Of Solomon grimoire (ca. 16th century) by unknown author [title/term: ancient Greek for "sorcery"]
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Thin Lizzy
- Thin Lizzy
The Dandy comic series (since 1937) published by D.C. Thompson & Co. [character]
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra
- I'm Done With Self Care, It's Time For Others' Harm
Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883) philosophical text by Friedrich Nietzsche [title]
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Tsatthoggua
- Hosanna Bizarre
The Tale Of Satampra Zeiros (1931) and other short stories by Clark Ashton Smith [character; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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Tulsadoom
- Barbarian Steel
Delcardes’ Cat (written 1928, published 1967) short story by Robert E. Howard [character Thulsa Doom; Conan and Kull stories]
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Twelth Night
- Fact And Fiction
Twelth Night, Or What You Will (written 1601-1602) drama by William Shakespeare [title]
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Ultha
- Pain Cleanses Every Doubt
The Cats Of Ulthar (1920) and other short stories by H.P. Lovecraft [title/location]
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Unaussprechlichen Kulten
- Wake Up In The Night Of Walpurgis
The Children Of The Night (1931) and other short stories by Robert E. Howard (and later H.P. Lovecraft) [item; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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Ungoliant
- No More The World Of Man
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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Ungoliath
- Whispers Of The Gale
Lord Of The Rings (1954-1955) novel and The Silmarillion (1977) stories by J.R.R. Tolkien [character]
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Unto Others
- Mana
The Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you") found in several religious texts [term]
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Urfaust
- Geist Ist Teufel
Faust: A Tragedy – Urfaust version (written 1772-1775) drama by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [title]
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Uriah Heep
- Very 'eavy... Very 'umble
David Copperfield (1849-1850) novel by Charles Dickens [character]
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Vale Of Pnath
- The Prodigal Empire
The Doom That Came To Sarnath (1920) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [location]
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Van Helsing's Curse
- Oculus Infernum: A Halloween Tale
Dracula (1897) novel by Bram Stoker [character]
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Voice Transmissions With The Deceased
- Voice Transmissions With The Deceased
Voice Transmissions With The Deceased (1967) monography by Friedrich Jürgenson [title]
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Vorga
- Striving Toward Oblivion
The Stars My Destination (1957) novel by Alfred Bester [item: starship]
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Weena Morloch
- Kunst-X=?
The Time Machine (1895) novel by H.G. Wells [combination of characters Weena and the Morlochs]
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While She Sleeps
- This Is The Six
inspired by a magazine with a story of a woman murdering her husband while he slept. The band changed the "he" to "she" for the association with a vehicle or a ship sunken in the bottom of the sea, as these are often referred with the feminine pronoun [magazine]
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Wilderun
- Olden Tales & Deathly Trails
The Sword Of Shannara Trilogy (1977-1985) novels by Terry Brooks [location]
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Wolfmother
- Wolfmother
Skinny Legs And All (1990) novel by Tom Robbins [item: poster with Wolfmother]
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Wreck Of The Hesperus
- The Sunken Threshold
Wreck Of The Hesperus (1842) narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [title]
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Xasthur
- Nocturnal Poisoning
The Simon Necronomicon (1977) grimoire by Peter Levender mentions the demoness Hastur. This name was combined with Xenaoth from a book on the Afro-Caribbean religion Santería [character name combination]
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Xoth
- Invasion Of The Tentacube
The Dweller In The Tomb (1971) and other short stories by Lin Carter [location; part of the Cthulhu Mythos]
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Yogth Sothoth
- Abominations Of The Nebulah Mortiis
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (written 1927) short story by H.P. Lovecraft [character]
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Ysengrin
- Tragedies - Liber Hermetis
Reynke De Vos (1498) narrative poem by Hinrek Van Alkmer [character]
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Yyrkoon
- Oniric Transition
Elric of Melniboné (1972) and other novels by Michael Moorcock [character]
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Znowhite
- Act Of God
Snow White fairy tale (short story) published in Grimms' Fairy Tales (1812) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm [title/character]
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Posts: 1268 Written by Bad English on 26.11.2023 at 09:33 It is always good to ask questions. Thank you for taking your time to have a look at the list. 
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Posts: 1268 Written by Plattner on 10.11.2023 at 17:00 Moved to the first comment for better visibility.
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Posts: 1268 Written by Plattner on 11.11.2023 at 22:59 Moved to the first comment for better visibility
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Can I throw out some more? Jess and the Ancient Ones take the latter half of their name from HP Lovecraft as well Persefone, taken from the Greek character in Homeric works Caligula’s Horse get their name from a legend in Suetonius writings The Lives of Twelve Caesars Marduk’s name comes from Enūma Eliš, the Babylonian creation text, as do Absu and Tiamat I believe. Becoming the Archetype take their name from Genesis 1:26
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Posts: 1268 Written by Vellichor on 28.11.2023 at 16:54 Thank you very much for your interesting suggestions, Vellichor. I have added Jess and the Ancient Ones, Caligula’s Horse and Becoming the Archetype to the list. Currently, I am thinking about the other examples. They are interesting and not wrong, but I have to think about how to keep the list focused. Persefone may be not restricted to Homer`s work, because she is very present in Greek mythology in general. Marduk, Absu and Tiamat are also interesting suggestions with Enūma Eliš, the Babylonian creation text, as text reference. However, they might also be too important figures in their mythological context for just one text. Therefore, I hesitate to include them in the list for the same reasons I do not include the Satan from the Bible. As you have seen, I did include Becoming The Archetype, as this refers to a term from the Bible, which is more literature related and less mythology. In case I start a (pagan) mythology list on MS, I will cite your suggestions. Thank you again very much for your support, Vellichor.
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No problem dude, this is a cool idea for a list! I had the same thoughts on the others, but thought I would throw them out there anyway
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Progressive metal band Ivanhoe's name is inspired from Walter Scott's novel with the same name.
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 03.12.2023 at 09:05 Thank you very much for your interesting suggestion, JoHn Doe. I have added the band to the list.
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There are two metal bands named Macbeth (W. Shakespeare). One is gothic metal from Italy, the other German heavy metal. I only know the Italian one, pretty decent.
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 03.12.2023 at 10:13 Thank you so much for your support, JoHn Doe. The two mentioned bands are already in the list. I had not know them before and did not find the time to listen. However, based on your recommendation, I will try to find the time to start with the Italian Macbeth.
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Is German metalcore band Caliban also inspired by Shakespeare (character in The Tempest)?
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 03.12.2023 at 10:56 I had found an interview, where this is confirmed: Demitri Levantis from Metal-rules.com (May 31, 2022): "What made you name the band after the character in The Tempest, is there some significance of that Caliban for what the band stands for?" Andreas Dorner (Caliban, Vocals) : "Caliban is a wild creature… crude, brutal and untamable. These are at least the characteristics that convinced us of the name “Caliban” back then. Describes the music quite well."
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Posts: 5632 Written by Plattner on 03.12.2023 at 11:10
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As we discovered bands inspired by W. Shakespeare, there is a very good British prog band named Twelfth Night. First two albums especially are excellent. 
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 03.12.2023 at 11:14 Thank you for your suggestion, JoHn Doe. Unfortunately the band is not in the MS database. However, I did include them here because they are an interesting addition to this list.
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According to metal-archives, there are 8 metal bands named Dorian Gray. 
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 05.12.2023 at 22:49 Thank you for the information, JoHn Doe. It seems that none of those bands is in the MS database. However, as there are quite a few bands of this name I may add at least one or two that could have been also on MS.
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Posts: 5632 Written by Plattner on 05.12.2023 at 22:58 I googled and looked for the progressive metal band named that, no chance I thought it was so funny, I guess people are fascinated with that book and character. There are even more bands named like that on discogs.
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Posts: 1268 Written by John_Doe on 05.12.2023 at 23:01 I have added the two bands that have released full-length albums. Thank you, JoHn Doe.
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Sol Draconi Septem is an inhabited ice world in the Hyperion Cantos series of science fiction novels by Dan Simmons (first mentioned in the novel The Fall Of Hyperion, 1990). Bihargam is a bit difficult to explain without spoiling Alejandro Jodorowsky's sci-fi comic series The Metabarons, but for the sake of simplicity, let's say it's part of an entity at the center of the universe that creates the dreams (“nightly visions”) of all living beings. I believe the term was first mentioned in the one-off story Weapons Of The Metabaron (2008). Arkham Witch is inspired by the fictional city Arkham which is an integral part of H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Arkham first appeared in the short story The Picture In The House (1920).
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Posts: 1268 Written by Starvynth on 13.12.2023 at 20:38 Thank you very much for your suggestions and accompanying information, Starvynth. I have added the bands to the list.
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Falls of Rauros was suggested by no one. Thank you. https://metalstorm.net/users/list.php?list_id=8018
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I have moved the summary from the comments to the introduction section for better visibility.
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My favorite list on Metal Storm at this point.
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Posts: 1268 Written by corrupt on 05.04.2024 at 15:16 Thank you so much for your kind comment, corrupt.
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