So you just bought the latest plastic instrument-related music game, didja? Bet you can’t wait to unpack everything, try to put the drums together, have to read the instructions about how to put the drums together, put the drums together, have the drums break, send away for new drums, unpack the replacement drums, set up the drums, plug in the guitar, drums, and microphone, get enough people to play with you, untangle the cords so that everyone’s instruments can reach, and start playing the game. There’s only one thing keeping you from rock god greatness: picking a band name. Whether you’re playing your first gig in a small Boston bar or opening for Metallica, every band needs the perfect name. But who has the time to come up with one on their own? That’s why Pixel Verdict is offering the following list of pre-awesomed band names, free for the taking.

The list is open to all of our rockers writers, so check back often for the latest updates. Oh, and if you have any extra names in your rock arsenal, or actually use one of ours, let us know in the comments below.

And now… Pepsi-Cola, in association with MTV-Universal Entertainment and Ticketmaster-Vivendi, are proud to present the Pixel Verdict 2009 Band Name Extreme Challenge® Finalists:

Brainbone
Foul Brood
Grandma and the Robot Camp
Mint Green Mao
Chopped Mallard
Liquid Water
High Five Handshake
Ashtray Pennies
Yard Sale Beef
The New Black
Dextrous Meth Orphans
Banana Tangerine Society
Tastemaker Jake
Thornhammer
Howlin’ Monks
Hug the Coroner
The Rock Machine
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