Ever wonder where some bands come up with their band names? Well, we do, and we’re sick of sitting around scratching our heads about it. We’re hitting the streets (aka. “Internet”) to find the origins behind some of the more bizarre, intriguing or just plain random band names in the scene. Every Wednesday we’ll be pulling the curtain back on a different band and this week it’s Swedish “soft-core” pioneers Millencolin.
“Millencolin” is actually derived from the name of a skateboard trick called “melancholy.” According to the internet, a “melancholy” is a backside air where the skater grabs the board on the heel edge between the feet with their front hand and tweaks the board as forward as possible for added style. The Swedish dudes thought it sounded better than “Kickenflippin” and there you have it, punk rock history is made.
If you’ve got a good band name origin story, or want us to research one for you, message us on the Dying Scene facebook page.
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