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Stupid Band Names:

First of all, I was unfamiliar with the word "deadlift", so I looked it up in trying to make sense of this band name. I found that it refers to a kind of weight lifting. That ties in with how the members of this duo are also bodybuilders. I also found out that they are a Japanese band in the process of looking things up. Since they gave themselves an English name, the must be trying to market themselves to Anglophone listeners (possibly among others). That makes it not entirely relevant for anyone to say that if I knew more about Japanese culture I might understand how their name might be more appealing to their native culture. The name strikes me as not too appealing because of the obscurity of the word "deadlift". Those unfamiliar with the word might envision a dead body being lifted, or a zombie lifting somebody or something. Such would likely be a distraction from making their music appealing. Furthermore for musicians to name their band for something else they are noted for, something so far removed from their music, might be a distraction and not the best way to encourage appreciation for their music. Submitted by: Karen Smith