Judge Stops Remaining Sublime Members From Using Name

Bud and Eric and Rome will not be called Sublime anymore. After their one and only show (minus the pub gig under the S*blime name) at Smokeout a few weeks ago, the band will need to continue under a new name, according to a legal ruling issued this week.

The ruling cites the trademark and ownership of the band's name to founding member and principal songwriter Bradley Nowell, who requested the brand not continue under a band not containing himself. The family of bradley issued a statement stating "Prior to his untimely passing, both Bud and Eric acknowledged that Brad Nowell was the sole owner of the name Sublime."

The Los Angeles judge overseeing the case ruled a band using the "Sublime" name and trademark for live performances, recordings, or merchandise is not legal under trademark laws.