Metal Name Generator

Metal Name Generator is an online tool that uses artificial intelligence to generate metal band names, song titles, lyrics, album covers and t-shirt designs. It covers 13 metal subgenres, from death to symphonic, black metal to metalcore.

Without an account, you can generate 5 batches for free. With a verified account, you get 20 generations per day (names + lyrics). Each generation produces 16 names.

An advanced generation mode that pushes the AI toward more creative, provocative and unexpected results. Requires an account. You can also refine results with a keyword or word count control.

Yes. Click the lyrics icon next to a generated song title. The AI composes genre-appropriate lyrics. This feature requires a verified account.

The AI generates original combinations, but we can't guarantee a name doesn't already exist. Always check music platforms and trademark databases before adopting a name for your project.

Choose a genre, visual style (from 10: illustration, painting, photorealistic, abstract...), mood, and describe your vision. The AI generates an illustration that you customize in the editor: text placement, choice from 44 metal fonts, colors, rotation, shadow, image filters, and export to HD PNG or PSD with separated layers.

Yes. Your first credit is included with signup. You get a full-resolution HD PNG cover (2048px). PSD export and background download are available with any paid pack. No commitment, no credit card required.

HD PNG (2048×2048) — available to all users. Ready for streaming platforms, Bandcamp, social media.
PSD with layers (paid pack) — illustration, band name and album title on separate layers. Opens in Photoshop, Affinity Photo, GIMP or any PSD-compatible editor.
Background only (paid pack) — the raw background without text, for custom use.

After your free cover, packs are:
• 5 covers: €4.99 (€1.00/cover)
• 10 covers: €8.99 (€0.90/cover) — most popular
• 25 covers: €19.99 (€0.80/cover)
Commercial use included in all packs.

Yes. All generated covers (free or paid) can be used for music releases, merchandising and promotion. You hold usage rights on images you create.

Yes. The WYSIWYG editor lets you change text, fonts, colors, positions, opacity, rotation and image filters at any time. Each edit regenerates the HD composite. You can also upload your own logo.

Choose a genre, visual style (illustration, pencil sketch, comic or abstract), mood, and optionally a description. The AI generates an isolated graphic (no background) that you place on a t-shirt mockup in the editor. Adjust position, size, text, fonts and t-shirt color.

6 colors: black, white, dark charcoal, dark red, navy blue, army green. The design is placed on a silhouette mockup in your chosen color.

Yes. Same principle as covers: one free credit at signup with HD PNG export. PSD and illustration download are available with any paid pack.

Yes. PNG exports are high-resolution with transparent background, suitable for printing (screen printing, DTG, transfer). The PSD lets you finalize the design in your layout software before printing.

The editor offers classic adjustments (grayscale, sepia, contrast, brightness, saturation, blur, inversion) plus advanced effects: hue shift, color overlay with opacity, and 7 blend modes (normal, multiply, screen, overlay, soft light, color dodge, color).

Pick a color and opacity. The color is blended with the image using the selected blend mode. For example, "Multiply" with red gives a warm tint, "Screen" with blue brightens in cool tones. Great for harmonizing an illustration with a visual theme.

Yes. All filters visible in the editor are applied to exported PNG and PSD files. What you see is what you get.

• Be specific in your description — "a skull wrapped in cosmic tentacles in a biomechanical style" will produce better results than "something dark".
• Pick the right visual style — "Illustration" for detailed artwork, "Painting" for something more artistic, "Abstract" for geometric compositions.
• Use the genre — the AI adapts visual references to the subgenre (e.g., Dan Seagrave for death metal, frozen forests for black metal).
• Experiment with filters — a hue shift can radically transform an illustration. Try "Multiply" mode with a dark color for a more unified look.
• Try multiple generations — the AI produces varied results. Your first generation isn't necessarily the best.

• Favor the "Illustration" style — it produces the most impressive results best suited for textile printing.
• Think "sticker" — the design should be an isolated graphic, not a scene. The AI is trained for this but a clear description helps.
• High contrast — designs that work best in print have strong contrast. Use filters to adjust.
• Test different moods — "Mystical" and "Cosmic" produce very different results for the same genre.

The 44 fonts are organized in 10 categories: Classic Metal, Blackletter/Gothic, Display/Creative, Stencil/Military, Elegant Serif, Sans-serif Modern, Slab/Heavy, Script, Mono/Tech, Celtic/Medieval. For an authentic look:
• Death/Black Metal — blackletter fonts like UnifrakturMaguntia or Pirata One
• Thrash/Heavy Metal — classic fonts like Metal Mania or Metal Lord, or stencil fonts for a military edge
• Progressive/Post — elegant serifs like Cinzel Decorative, or modern sans-serifs like Orbitron
• Doom/Stoner — heavy slabs or creative display fonts like Bungee Shade or Rye

The name generator works without an account (5 generations). For covers, t-shirts, lyrics, favorites and Creative Boost mode, a verified account is required.

Payments are processed by Stripe, the global leader in online payments. We never store your banking information. You receive an email receipt after each purchase.

No. Purchased credits have no expiration date. Use them whenever you want.

Yes. One credit can be used for an album cover OR a t-shirt design. It's a shared credit pool.

Yes. Go to your profile and click "Delete my account." All your data, creations and credits will be permanently removed. This action is irreversible.

• 20 name/lyric generations per day (verified account)
• The AI may occasionally produce inconsistent results — regenerate if needed
• Text on covers is not AI-generated — you place it yourself
• No history for anonymous users

The tool is designed for metal aesthetics: skulls, bones, fire, occult symbolism, fictional horror are fully accepted. However, the following content is prohibited and automatically blocked: terrorism apology, targeted hate speech, child exploitation material. The Terms of Use detail these rules.

The name generator works well on mobile. The cover and t-shirt editors are optimized for desktop — the mobile experience is limited (reduced control panel). For best results, use a computer.

No. Metal Name Generator is a mockup and creative exploration tool. If your budget allows, a professional illustrator (Dan Seagrave, Eliran Kantor, Paolo Girardi...) will always bring a unique touch. This tool is designed for independent artists who don't have that budget, or for quickly prototyping ideas before commissioning an artist.

Write to us at contact@metal-name-generator.com. We read every message and take feedback into account to improve the tool.