bandslash

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Meaning · English

Slash fan fiction which pairs real musicians, especially ones belonging to the same group.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It's an archive of bandslash about the rock group Orgy, who are best known for their hard-hitting remake of New Order's early 80s chestnut "Blue Monday."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bandslash” mean?

Slash fan fiction which pairs real musicians, especially ones belonging to the same group.

Is “bandslash” formal or informal?

bandslash is generally slang.