yes it is better, but because it is better i need to have more constructive critisium (hope this helps)
font: the colours and stlye doesnt realy suit the banner, mabey more of a darker grunge text?
background: the background is very interesting but i think the colours clash with each other a bit, i recon with those kind of brushes white, brown, darkbrown and black would work well.
the white in the background is a little bit to much in one of the spots ut fine otherwise.
ut if u were to change the text, colour and tone down a few parts i recon it would look awsome
P.S what brushes did u use for that? i would be interested in geting those myself