The label wanted them to change their name , due to the existence of an American band with the same name , but Johnson and Orenstein resisted since they were already too well - associated with that name in Canada .
The label wanted them to change their name , due to the existence of The Infidels from Youngstown , Ohio who proved ownership of the name . 
 However , Johnson and Orenstein resisted since they were already too well - associated with that name in Canada .