In context|intransitive|lang=en terms the difference between band and explode
is that
band is {{context|intransitive|lang=en}} to group together for a common purpose; to confederate while
explode is {{context|intransitive|lang=en}} to blast, to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.
As verbs the difference between band and explode
is that
band is to fasten with a band or
band can be {{context|intransitive|lang=en}} to group together for a common purpose; to confederate while
explode is {{context|transitive|lang=en}} to create an explosion, usually resulting in the destruction of an intended target.
As a noun band
is a strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together or
band can be a group of musicians, especially (a) wind and percussion players, or (b) rock musicians.