OK, I don't know where to post this, so I'll just post it here. Apologies if this is the inappropriate place.

Anyway, a few days ago I submitted the band Gates of Darkness. However it was rejected because it was already on the database. I had searched the name several times before and it always came up with: "No results found". However when it was rejected, I searched it and it said they were submitted in 2004. Does anyone know why this happened?

my only guess is that maybe you mispelled it. I've done that before but with band names in different languages. btw, this probably belongs in the suggestions and complaints forum.

Moved to S&C from metal.

The band has been here since 2004, it seems. As such, assuming you didn't misspell the name, you may have had the wrong type of search selected (User Profile instead of Band, for example)....I've done that once or twice, myself.

Did you lose points?

No, points really don't matter that much to mean anyway. I was just wondering why, but yes I'd guess that it was probably on the wrong search mode.

I'm not always an asshole

Won't open a new thread just for this so I use this old one to let you know that the band queue is LOCKED until all bands are cleared

which means: if you flag bands, it will be reopened quickly, if you don't make efforts, you'll have to wait...

Shouldn't it be possible to announce this on the front page?

no .. I announce it here it's enough... it happens 2-3 times a year maximum but now it became necessary since no-one moves his ass... everyday I accept approx 30-40 bands and reject approx the same amount and everyday the queue is full.

Now I'll accept bands if you flag some others...

For me the queue can stay locked for 2 months, it's not a problem for me (since I can add bands) but for you...

The queue is always full. Yesterday is quickly skipped through some bands and there were at least two, where I just had to look at their "pages" to know that they won't make it.
For each band that is moved out of the queue two other enters. Look at the three last days how many bands have been submitted... unbelieveable.

What about a rule added to the submission. If there is no additional information given in an amount of time, it is deleted! That would motivate the user who submit bands to guarantee the success of the approach.

If more than 3-4 users were flagging bands regularly, the queue would not be full

20 users flagging 5 bands each = 100 bands either in or out (+ those I accept myself because I 'm sure)

What I ask about flagging is 1) flag bands with little info (imagine if i have to check all those bands I lose a lot of time) 2) bands with those genres: drone, sludge, "core", darkwave, groove, hardcore/post hardcore, crust/goregrind, etc = those genres I'm not very fond of :/ and I always hesitate

Is there anyway to know if a band is already flagged?
That would be useful for all to move the queue forward. I tried with the older bands in the queue and I cannot believe noone checked bands submitted in january 1st.

There is no way for you to know which bands have been flagged but multiple flags can help us...

95 bands have been flagged out of 330 in the queue

Out of curiosity, what happens when to users have completely different opinions about a band? That could be more confusing than helpful. I'll keep going though...

well hehe we try to analyze both opinions, of course same opinions about a band are helpful but in this case, we also try to wait for a 3rd, 4th opinion to decide

That is actually wise. I wouldn't trust a single user and I find it difficult to suggest rejection for a band (I'm a noble soul hehe).

1. Vitriol Priority level 9 Reported 5 time(s).
2. Droids Attack Priority level 9 Reported 3 time(s)
3. Haze Priority level 7 Reported 3 time(s).
4. Mortally Infected Priority level 6 Reported 3 time(s).
5. BYOB Priority level 6 Reported 3 time(s).
6. Ninefifteen Priority level 6 Reported 2 time(s).
7. Pothole Priority level 5 Reported 4 time(s).
8. Van Canto Priority level 5 Reported 3 time(s).
9. Gaphia Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
10. Mondocane Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
11. Nostalgia Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
12. The Eurydice Tragedy Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
13. Lord Crome Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
14. Nietzschean Reprisal Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s).
15. Windmills By The Ocean Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s).
16. Fyrdung Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s). [view]
17. Reeker Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
18. Loaded for Bear Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
19. Skaldens Utferd Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
20. The Acacia Strain Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
21. Wrath of the Weak Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
22. October falls Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
23. Commando Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
24. Barsoom Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s). [view]
25. Agatha Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
26. D-Stramonium Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
27. Groves in Mist Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
28. Action Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
29. Six Million Dead Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
30. Marijuana The Band Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
31. A Concubine's Diary Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
32. Scar my Eyes Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
33. Savage Grace Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
34. Rixiler Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
35. Ego Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
36. Beerth Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
37. M.A.D. Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
38. Active Nihilism Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
39. Into The Dark Parts Of The Abyss Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
40. Orpheo Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
41. EvilZ Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
42. Aidan Baker Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
43. Marker Beacon Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
44. Deep-pression Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
45. Mortridan Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
46. The Goslings Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
47. Forgotten Eternity Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
48. Bactotavaiy Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
49. Nocturnacy Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
50. Warren Robert Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
51. Worth Dying For Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
52. August Burns Red Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
53. Aquilus Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
54. Entsetzlich Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
55. Under Mountains Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
56. Voreaphilia Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
57. Angelcorpus Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
58. Plagues Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
59. Temple Of Ascension Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
60. Lonesome Night Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
61. Ensis Tenebrarum Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
62. D2A2N Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
63. FRATRICIDE Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
64. Lament of Doom Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
65. Annihilate Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [
66. Aireard Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
67. Emiliano Sicilia Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
68. Levas Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
69. Heirdrain Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
70. Incineration Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
71. Birchville Cat Motel Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
72. Leuku Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
73. Hypno5e Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
74. Hemogoblin Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
75. Avichi Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
76. JeFF's ASMODEUS Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
77. Nostalgia Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
78. Prosanctus Inferi Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
79. Veneregrida Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
80. Arcane Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
81. Moreld Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
82. Nachtreich Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
83. Rigor Mortiss Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
84. Soturna Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).

Bands currently flagged (84)

very helpful and I guess you prefer flagging bands with no reports, right?

It's up to you, you can also flag bands with reports, just do what seems easier for you

I understand that this is a huge pile of work for you. People submit bands and dont even bother to google them. For examble Vexation accepted five minutes ago have a myspace site coming up first on the results page.
By the way a question I wanted to ask is if myspace sites are better considered fan sites rather than official ones as it is a common tool for bands and they do not offer much more than a fan page.

Myspace sites are always considered official if they are made or endorsed by the band.

I often put them in the fan section. Is that a problem?

Just add them as official from now on.

Official for the vast majority of them

Fan sites are for "kvvvlt" bands such as LLN bands, Leviathan, Judas Iscariot, and other "UG BM" bands

update this list flaged bands

What about an update christkiller?
Are there bands that haven't been flagged?

1. Droids Attack Priority level 12 Reported 4 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
2. Van Canto Priority level 8 Reported 4 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
3. EvilZ Priority level 7 Reported 4 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
4. BYOB Priority level 6 Reported 3 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
5. Rixiler Priority level 6 Reported 3 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
6. Mortridan Priority level 5 Reported 3 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
7. Cripple Christ Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
8. Leuku Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
9. Action Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
10. Nietzschean Reprisal Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
11. Fyrdung Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
12. Aquilus Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
13. The Acacia Strain Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
14. Moreld Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
15. Ninefifteen Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
16. D-Stramonium Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
17. Mondocane Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
18. Beerth Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
19. M.A.D. Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
20. Active Nihilism Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
21. Orpheo Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
22. Vrolok Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
23. Mind Assault Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
24. Namtar Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
25. Metraton Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
26. Stratus Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
27. Chromium Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
28. Just swallow Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
29. Deep-pression Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
30. Forgotten Eternity Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
31. Hypno5e Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
32. Birchville Cat Motel Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
33. August Burns Red Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
34. Voreaphilia Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
35. Temple Of Ascension Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
36. Ensis Tenebrarum Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
37. Emiliano Sicilia Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
38. Levas Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
39. Yajaira Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
40. Black Wraith Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
41. tear your soul apart Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
42. Terzo Livello Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
43. Dawn Of The Obscene Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
44. White Trash Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
45. Caldera Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
46. Incineration Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
47. Reeker Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
48. Marker Beacon Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
49. Soturna Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
50. Sanata Vopilif Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
51. The End Of All Reason Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
52. Ningen Isu Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
53. Nightfall (US) Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
54. Karensdag Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
55. Angest Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
56. SagoMetaL Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
57. Sombre Haine Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
58. Stygia Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
59. SlaughterHouse (Bra) Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s). [view] [edit] [delete all flags]
60. Violent Work of Art


updated

sorry too lazy to remove view/edit/delete all flags

This has happened to me before. I found out the band has been on the site for half a year, but the only reason they didn't show up on the Archives was because there was a link error with their name, so it was if they didn't exist. Could be the same problem.

88 bands in the queue what an evil number

1. Aquilus Priority level 8 Reported 4 time(s)
2. Action Priority level 7 Reported 4 time(s)
3. August Burns Red Priority level 7 Reported 3 time(s)
4. Emiliano Sicilia Priority level 6 Reported 4 time(s).
5. Namtar Priority level 6 Reported 3 time(s).
6. Birchville Cat Motel Priority level 5 Reported 4 time(s).
7. Mortridan Priority level 5 Reported 3 time(s).
8. Hatecore, Inc. Priority level 5 Reported 2 time(s).
9. Nietzschean Reprisal Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s).
10. White Trash Priority level 4 Reported 2 time(s).
11. Deep-pression Priority level 3 Reported 3 time(s).
12. Moreld Priority level 3 Reported 2 time(s).
13. Ninefifteen Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
14. D-Stramonium Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
15. Orpheo Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
16. Schiffbruch 88 Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
17. sangrenta Priority level 3 Reported 1 time(s).
18. Marker Beacon Priority level 2 Reported 2 time(s).
19. Black Wraith Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
20. tear your soul apart Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
21. Caldera Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
22. Arise and Ruin Priority level 2 Reported 1 time(s).
23. Nightfall (US) Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
24. Karensdag Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
25. SagoMetaL Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
26. Sombre Haine Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
27. Weidenbaum Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
28. Brumous Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s).
29. JeFF's ASMODEUS Priority level 1 Reported 1 time(s)

"There are 0 bands waiting in queue."
when can I add something ?

It's open again.

112 bands submitted in 7 hours At this tempo, "band submissions" will be closed in 2 days again. Anyway, I was the first to submit a band constantly refreshing the page

So guys if you don't want it closed very soon again, you know what to do

Get some popcorn and wait to for the things to come?

ive flagged a bunch of bands, and i always will

LOL at your own flag "this band is pretty metal imo, accept it" hahaha flagging your own band! naughty guy lol

.....lol



btw if you are feeling down after tons of submissions, you can always check out the "spank bank" thread in the general forum