Why They're Called... Grinderman

FInd out why the Nick Cave-led band isn't named Vortex and the Teenage Jerks.
Grinderman

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band!" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)

Why They're Called... Valient Thorr + MP3 Exclusive!

Read the interview—and download a track from the North Carolina Metal maniacs' September 14 album.
Valient Thorr (Valient Himself, second from left)

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)

How They Became... YACHT

The Portland, Oregon, dance duo share the story behind their name.
YACHT

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)

Why They're Called... Neon Indian

Chillwave sensation Alan Palomo share the story behind his band’s name.
Neon Indian at Bonnaroo 2010 / Photo by Matt Kiser

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)

Why They’re Called... Young Veins

Panic! at the Disco’s Ryan Ross shares the story behind his new group's moniker.
Young Veins

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band!" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)

Why They're Called... Metric

Emily Haines of the indie dance-rockers share the story behind their name.
Metric

Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band!" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists.

This week: Metric, who'll be at Lollapalooza on August 7.

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