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List of punk rock bands, L–Z

This is a list of notable punk rock bands (letters L through Z). The bands listed have played some type of punk music at some point in their career, although they may have also played other styles. Bands who played in a style that influenced early punk rock—such as garage rock and protopunk—but never played punk rock themselves, should not be on this list. Bands who created a new genre that was influenced by (but is not a subgenre of) punk rock—such as alternative rock, crossover thrash, grunge, metalcore, new wave, and post-punk—but never played punk rock, should not be listed either.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
L7 Los Angeles, California, US 1985–2001, 2014–present A punk rock/grunge/hard rock/alternative metal band.
Lagwagon Goleta, California, United States 1990–present A pop punk/punk rock/skate punk/melodic hardcore band discovered by NOFX frontman, Fat Mike, who signed them to his label, Fat Wreck Chords.
Lard Chicago, Illinois, US 1988–2000, 2020–present An industrial rock/hardcore punk/industrial metal band formed by Jello Biafra.
Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Campbell, California, US 2001–2004 A street punk band with songs about drinking, fighting, drugs, sex and other aspects of street life. Led by Rancid's lead guitarist, Lars Frederiksen.
Lash Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1996–2003 An all female pop punk/alternative rock band.
The Last Gang Los Angeles, California, US 2010–present The punk rock band was picked as one of 18 artists to watch in 2018 by Alternative Press.
Latex Generation New York City, New York, US 1990–2006 A punk rock band.
Latterman Huntington Station, New York, US 2000–2007, 2011–2012, 2016, 2018 A melodic punk rock band with vocals shared by Phil Douglas (Iron Chic) and Mattie Jo Canino (RVIVR), their songs often contain political and/or socially conscious lyrics. The band is considered highly influential in the pop punk genre with their album No Matter Where We Go...being considered a staple of the genre.
The Lawrence Arms Chicago, Illinois, US 1999–present A melodic punk rock band who was/are members of Slapstick, Tricky Dick, The Broadways, Baxter, The Falcon, Sundowner and Smoking Popes.
Leatherface Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK 1988–1994, 1998–2012 A punk rock/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band.
Leathermouth New Jersey, US 2007–2010 A hardcore punk/post-hardcore/screamo side-project of Frank Iero, guitarist of My Chemical Romance.
Lemuria Buffalo, New York, US 2004–2018 An indie rock/punk rock/emo/power pop band.
Letter Kills Temecula, California, US 2002–2006, 2023–present A rock/post-hardcore/alternative rock band.
Le Shok Long Beach, California, US 1997–2001 A punk rock/new wave band.
Le Tigre New York City, New York, US 1998–2007, 2010, 2016, 2022–present An electronic rock/riot grrrl/electroclash/dance-punk band formed by Kathleen Hanna.
Left Alone Wilmington, California, US 1996–present A punk rock/pop punk/street punk/ska punk band with a considerable amount of influence from Rancid.
The Leftovers Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1976–1979, 1983, 2012–present A Brisbane punk rock band.
The Leftovers Portland, Maine, US 2002–2011 A pop punk/power pop band.
Leftöver Crack Alphabet City, Manhattan, New York, US 1998–present A political crust punk/hardcore punk/ska punk band with members of ska punk band, Choking Victim.
Legal Weapon Los Angeles, California, US 1980–2018 A hardcore punk band with female vocals.
The Lemonheads Boston, Massachusetts, US 1986–1997, 2005–present An alternative rock/grunge/pop punk/jangle pop/power pop band.
Less Than Jake Gainesville, Florida, US 1992–present A ska punk/pop punk/punk rock/skate punk band that has achieved moderate success such as spawning a radio hit in 1998 with "History of a Boring Town" which reached No. 39 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
Lesser of Two Fort Walton Beach, Florida, US 1989–2002 A hardcore punk/thrash metal band.
Let's Go Bowling Fresno, California, US 1986–present A ska/reggae band.
Leyton Buzzards Leyton, East London, London, England, UK 1976–1980 A classic punk rock band.
The Libertines London, England, UK 1997–2004, 2010, 2014–present An indie rock/garage rock/post-punk revival band.
Life After Life San Francisco, California, US 1993–1998 A punk rock/psychedelic rock band.
Life's Blood New York, New York, US 1987–1989 A hardcore punk band.
Lifetime New Brunswick, New Jersey, US 1990–1997, 2005–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
The Lillingtons Newcastle, Wyoming, US 1995–2001, 2003, 2006–2008, 2013–2015, 2017–2020 A pop punk band. Kody Templeman (vocalist/lead guitarist) is also a member of Teenage Bottlerocket.
Limp San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1994–2002 A pop punk/punk rock/alternative rock/ska punk band.
Limp Wrist Albany, New York, US 1998–present A hardcore punk/queercore/powerviolence band.
Link 80 San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1993–2002, 2016 A punk rock/pop punk/ska punk/hardcore punk/skacore band.
Litmus Green Southern California, US 1991–present A hardcore punk band.
LiveonRelease Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2000–2003 An all female pop punk band.
The Living End Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1994–present A punk rock/pop punk/rockabilly/alternative rock/psychobilly band.
Living with Lions Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2007–present A pop punk/punk rock band.
Lobotomia São Paulo, Brazil 1984–1989, 2002–2018, 2024 A hardcore punk/crossover thrash/thrash metal band.
Lockjaw Surrey, London, England, UK 1977–78 A classic punk rock band. Simon Gallup (bassist) is also a member of The Cure.
The Locust San Diego, California, US 1994–2022 A grindcore/mathcore/powerviolence/noise rock band and one of the first artists on Three One G Records.
Lolita No.18 Japan 1989–present An all female punk rock band.
London London, England, UK 1976–78, 2008–present A classic punk rock band.
London SS London, England, UK 1975–76, 2012–present A rock/punk rock band. Mick Jones (guitarist) was also a member of The Clash.
Long Beach Dub Allstars Long Beach, California, US 1997–2002, 2012–present A reggae/ska/dub/punk rock band.
Long Beach Shortbus Long Beach, California, US 2002–2007 A reggae/punk rock/pop rock/acoustic band.
Look Back and Laugh Oakland, California, US 2004–2007 A hardcore punk/thrashcore band.
The Lords of the New Church UK, US 1981–1989, 2001–2003, 2007 A gothic rock/post-punk/glam punk/punk rock supergroup featuring Stiv Bators of the Dead Boys, Brian James of The Damned, Dave Tregunna of Sham 69 and Nick Turner of The Barracudas.
A Loss for Words Abington, Massachusetts, US 1999–2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 A pop punk/easycore band, formerly known as Last Ride until 2003.
The Lost Boys Club Hilversum, Netherlands 2012–2017 The pop punk band is inspired by the melodies of bands such as Blink-182 and New Found Glory.
Lost Cherrees Sutton, London, Surrey, England, UK 1979–1986, 2003–present An anarcho-punk band.
Louna Moscow, Russia 2008–present A hard rock/punk rock band.
Love Equals Death Petaluma, California, USA 2003–2009, 2019–2024 A punk rock band.
Love You to Death Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1999–2015 A pop/power pop/pop punk band formerly known as The Pettit Project.
The Loved Ones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2003–present A punk rock/pop punk band.
The Low Budgets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2000–2008, 2015, 2022 A punk rock/surf/garage rock band.
Lower Class Brats Austin, Texas, US 1995–present A street punk band highly influenced by the movie A Clockwork Orange.
Lucky 7 San Diego, California, US 1997–2003 In 1999, the pop punk band was awarded Best Rock band by San Diego Magazine, Top Internet Band by CNN World Beat and Best Alternative Band by MP3.com. In 2001, the band was awarded Top 5 Internet Band by Yahoo Internet Life and Best Rock band by San Diego Magazine.
Lucky Boys Confusion Chicago, Illinois, US 1997–present A punk rock/ska/hip hop/pop punk band. The band's song "Hey Driver" was featured in the movies Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Without a Paddle (2004) and New York Minute (2004) as well as in the video game MVP Baseball 2004. The band's song "Bossman" was featured in a commercial for the gum Extra in 2008.
Ludichrist Long Island, New York, US 1984–1989, 2012–present A crossover thrash/hardcore punk/thrash metal band.
Ludwig von 88 Paris, France 1983–1999, 2016–present A punk rock/alternative rock band.
The Lurkers Uxbridge, West London, London, England, UK 1976–1979, 1982–1984, 1987–1997, 1999–present A punk rock/new wave/pop punk band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Macc Lads Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK 1981–1995, 1997, 2018–present A punk rock/hard rock/comedy rock band.
Mad Caddies Solvang, California, US 1995–present A ska punk/reggae/punk rock/pop punk band.
Mad Sin Germany 1987–present A psychobilly/punk rock/country/heavy metal band.
Magazine Manchester, England, UK 1977–1981, 2009–2011 A post-punk/new wave/art punk band featuring ex-Buzzcocks vocalist, Howard Devoto.
Magnapop Atlanta, Georgia, US 1989–1997, 2002–present An alternative rock/power pop/pop rock/pop punk band who charted the singles "Slowly, Slowly" and "Open the Door."
Magnolia Park Orlando, Florida, US 2018–present A pop punk/alternative rock/nu metal band.
Major Accident Darlington, England, UK 1977–1985, 1996–2000 A punk rock/Oi! band noted for dressing similar to 'droogs' from the Stanley Kubrick film, A Clockwork Orange.
Make Do and Mend West Hartford, Connecticut, US 2003–2016 A post-hardcore/emo band.
Male Dusseldorf, Germany 1976–1980, 1990, 2002–present A classic punk rock/Deutschpunk band.
Malignus Youth Sierra Vista, Arizona, US 1987–1994, 1999–2001, 2014 A hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band.
Man Alive Jerusalem, Israel 1999–present A punk rock band.
Manic Hispanic Orange County, California, US 1992–present A Chicano punk rock/comedy music band.
Man Is the Bastard Claremont, California, US 1990–1997 A powerviolence/hardcore punk/noise rock/sludge metal band.
Mano Negra Paris, France 1987–1994 A Latin alternative/ska punk/rock en Español/worldbeat band.
Masters of the Backside England, UK 1976 The classic punk rock band's members went on to greater success: Chrissie Hynde later fronted The Pretenders, and Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies were subsequently founding members of The Damned.
Masters of the Obvious New Orleans, Louisiana, US 1981–present A garage punk/pop punk/indie rock band.
Matanza Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1996–2018 A hardcore punk/heavy metal/cowpunk/psychobilly band.
Matchbook Romance Poughkeepsie, New York, US 1997–2007, 2009–2012, 2015–2016 A pop punk/emo/post-hardcore/melodic hardcore band. Their song "Monsters" appeared in Madden NFL 07, Arena Football: Road to Glory and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Math the Band Providence, Rhode Island, US 2001–present A chiptune-based synthpunk band. Also, a nintendocore/punk rock/indie rock/electronic band.
Matt Toka Youngstown, Ohio, US 2006–2013, 2017–present An alternative rock/punk rock/pop punk artist best known for the song "Ode To My Family."
No Matarás Buenos Aires, Argentina 1990–present A punk rock band.
The Matches Oakland, California, US 1997–2009, 2014–2018 A pop punk/alternative rock/ska band.
The Max Levine Ensemble Washington, D.C., US 2000–present A DIY pop punk/power pop/punk rock band who are on Plan-It-X Records.
Maxeen Long Beach, California, US 2003–2008

A pop punk/punk rock/rock band. || ||

Maximum the Hormone Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan 1998–present A nu metal/hardcore punk/metalcore/alternative metal/funk metal band.
Mayday Parade Tallahassee, Florida, US 2005–present A pop punk/pop rock/alternative rock/emo band.
MC5 Detroit, Michigan, US 1963–1972, 1973–1975, 1992, 2003–2011, 2018–2019, 2022–2024 A hard rock/garage rock/proto-punk/blues rock band who are famous for its original lineup which helped lay the foundations for punk rock.
mclusky Cardiff, Wales, UK 1996–2005, 2014–present A post-hardcore/noise rock band.
MDC Austin, Texas, US 1979–1995, 2000–present A hardcore punk band with strong sociopolitical views. Initials stand for Millions of Dead Cops, among other things.
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes San Francisco, California, US 1995–present A punk rock/pop punk/skate punk cover band which was formally fronted by NOFX's Fat Mike.
Mealticket Los Angeles, California, US 1991–1997 A ska punk band.
The Meatmen Lansing, Michigan, US 1981–1988, 1993–1997, 2008–present A hardcore punk/heavy metal band.
Meat Puppets Phoenix, Arizona, US 1980–1996, 1999–2002, 2006–present An alternative rock/alternative country/post-punk band that began as an early hardcore punk band, but changed dramatically beginning on their second album, incorporating elements from cowpunk, acid rock, psychedelia and grunge throughout their career.
Mega City Four Farnborough, Hampshire, England, UK 1987–1996, 2007, 2024–present A pop rock/indie rock/pop punk/grebo band.
The Mekons Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK 1976–present A classic punk rock/post-punk/alternative rock band.
The Men Brooklyn, New York, US 2008–present A punk rock/post-hardcore/post-punk/Americana/noise rock band.
Mentors Seattle, Washington, US 1976–1997, 2000–present A heavy metal/hard rock/punk rock band.
The Members Camberley, Surrey, England, UK 1976–1983, 2007–present A classic punk rock band.
The Membranes Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK 1977–1990, 2009–present A classic punk rock/post-punk/noise rock band.
The Menzingers Scranton, Pennsylvania, US 2006–present A punk rock band.
Métal Urbain Paris, France 1976–1980, 2003–present An electronic rock/classic punk rock band.
Merauder New York, New York, US 1990–present A metalcore/hardcore punk band.
Mere Dead Men England, UK 1986–present A classic punk rock band.
Mest Blue Island, Illinois, US 1995–2006, 2008–present A pop punk/ska punk/alternative rock band that has tour with bands like Goldfinger and Social Distortion. Their 2001, 2003 and 2005 albums charted in the US.
The Methadones Chicago, Illinois, US 1993, 1999–2010, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022–present A punk rock/pop punk band.
Me Vs Hero Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK 2007–2015 The melodic hardcore/metalcore band were known for their inclusion of hardcore punk and heavy metal influences to complement their pop punk sound.
M.I.A. Las Vegas, Nevada, US 1982–1988, 2008, 2014 A hardcore punk band.
Middle Class Santa Ana, California, US 1977–1982, 2011–2014 A punk rock/hardcore punk/post-punk band.
Midtown New Brunswick, New Jersey, US 1998–2005, 2014, 2022–present A pop punk/punk rock band that is most known for their 2002 album, Living Well Is The Best Revenge.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Boston, Massachusetts, US 1983–2004, 2007–2022 A ska punk/ska/ska-core/hardcore punk band who had a big hit song in the mid-1990's, "The Impression That I Get."
Miles Away Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2002–present A hardcore punk band.
Mill a h-Uile Rud Seattle, Washington, US 2003–present A Celtic punk/Scottish Gaelic punk band.
Millencolin Örebro, Sweden 1992–present A punk rock/skate punk/pop punk/ska punk band. The name Millencolin is derived from the skateboard trick, "melancholy." In 2003, the band received the Best Swedish Rock award from the Swedish Hit Awards. Their 2005 album, Kingwood, debuted at No. 2 in the Swedish chart.
Million Dead London, England, UK 2000–2005 A post-hardcore/punk rock/hardcore punk/alternative rock/emo band that spawned folk punk artist, Frank Turner.
Mindless Self Indulgence New York, New York, US 1997–2015, 2024–present An electronic rock/digital hardcore band that incorporates various genres of rock, including industrial rock, shock rock and synthpunk.
Mindsnare Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1993–present A hardcore punk/metalcore band.
Mink DeVille San Francisco, California, US 1974–1986 A classic punk rock band associated with CBGB. The band played a variety of different musical styles, including roots rock, soul, rhythm and blues, blues, Cajun and Latin rock.
Minor Threat Washington, D.C., US 1980–1983 An influential hardcore punk band formed by Ian MacKaye, before he formed Fugazi in 1987.
Minutemen San Pedro, California, US 1980–1985 An influential hardcore punk/art punk/punk rock/post-punk/avant-garde band featuring legendary bassist Mike Watt. The band split up after D. Boon was killed in a van accident in 1985.
Mischief Brew Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2000–2016 A folk punk/anarcho-punk band.
Los Miserables Santiago, Chile 1990–present A left-wing political punk rock/hardcore punk/ska/alternative rock band, formed after the demise of the military regime of Augusto Pinochet.
Misfits Lodi, New Jersey, US 1977–1983, 1995–present A pioneer of horror punk, whose career was cut short after original singer Glenn Danzig broke the band up in 1983. Twelve years later, the Misfits reformed without him, although Glenn Danzig reunited with the hardcore punk/classic punk rock/heavy metal band in 2016.
Mixtapes Cincinnati, Ohio, US 2009–2014, 2017 The pop punk/indie rock/skate punk band toured with several notable acts such as Masked Intruder and Bayside. The band released splits with Direct Hit!, Broadway Calls and Jabber.
The Mob Yeovil, Somerset, England, UK 1979–1983, 2011–present An anarcho-punk band.
Mob 47 Stockholm, Sweden 1982–1987, 2005–present A D-beat/hardcore punk/crust punk band.
Moderat Likvidation Malmö, Sweden 1980–1985, 2007–present A hardcore punk/D-beat band.
Modern Life Is War Marshalltown, Iowa, US 2002–2008, 2012–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
Modern Warfare Long Beach, California, US 1980–1983 A hardcore punk band.
Modey Lemon Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US 1999–2010 A garage rock/punk blues band.
Mod Sun Bloomington, Minnesota, US 2009–present Debut album, Look Up, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The hip hop/post-hardcore/alternative hip hop artists' most pop-punk album is the fourth studio album, Internet Killed the Rockstar.
Mojiganga Medellín, Colombia 1995–present A ska punk band.
Mojo Nixon Danville, Virginia, US 1985–2024 A rockabilly/cowpunk/psychobilly artist.
Mondo Generator Los Angeles, California USA 1997–present An alternative metal/punk rock/stoner rock/hard rock/alternative rock band.
Monsula San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1988–1993 A pop punk band.
The Moondogs Northern Ireland, UK 1979–present A classic punk rock/power pop band.
Morning Glory New York, New York, US 2001–present A punk rock/crust punk band.
Moss Icon Annapolis, Maryland, US 1986–1991, 2001, 2007–present A pioneer of emo. The band also plays post-hardcore and hardcore punk.
Moskwa Poland 1983–1991, 2001–present A hardcore punk band.
Motion City Soundtrack Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 1997–2016, 2019–present An alternative rock/pop punk/emo/power pop/pop rock/indie rock band.
The Movielife New York, New York, US 1997–2003, 2010–2011, 2014–present A melodic hardcore/pop punk/emo band.
The Mr. T Experience Berkeley, California, US 1985–present A punk rock/pop punk band.
MU330 St. Louis, Missouri, US 1988–present A ska punk/punk rock/indie rock band.
Much the Same Chicago, Illinois, US 1999–2007, 2011, 2015–2024 A punk rock/pop punk/skate punk/melodic hardcore band.
Mucky Pup Bergenfield, New Jersey, US 1986–1996, 1999–2003, 2009–2014 A crossover thrash/hardcore punk band.
Mudhoney Seattle, Washington, US 1988–present An alternative rock/grunge/garage punk band.
The Muffs Los Angeles, California, US 1991–1999, 2002–2004, 2012–2019 A power pop/garage punk band.
Müllstation Eisleben, Sachsen-Anhalt, East Germany 1980–1989, 1991–present A Deutschpunk band.
Murderdolls Hollywood, California, US 2002–2004, 2010–2011 A horror punk/glam metal band.
The Murder Junkies New York, New York, US 1990–1999, 2003–present A hardcore punk band.
Murphy's Law New York, New York, US 1982–present A hardcore punk/skate punk band.
Mustard Plug Grand Rapids, Michigan, US 1991–present A ska punk/pop punk band.
Mutiny Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1991–present A folk punk band.
MxPx Bremerton, Washington, US 1992–present A Christian punk rock band consisting of three members, who were all born in 1976.
My Chemical Romance Newark, New Jersey, US 2001–2013, 2019–present The band is considered to be one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop punk and emo genres.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Na Gathan Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK 2007–present An indie rock/Scottish Gaelic punk/garage punk band.
Nailpin Belgium 2004–2009 A pop rock/pop punk that has opened up for several notable acts such as Avril Lavigne and Bon Jovi.
Naked Raygun Chicago, Illinois, US 1980–1992, 2006–present A punk rock/post-hardcore/post-punk band.
Naked Violence Portland, Oregon, US 1991–2004 A punk rock band.
Napalm Death Birmingham, England, UK 1981–present An influential hardcore punk/crust punk/death metal/anarcho-punk band that is credited with founding grindcore.
Nastasee Bergen County, New Jersey, US 1996–1998 A hardcore punk band.
The Nation Of Ulysses Washington, D.C., US 1988–1992 A post-hardcore/hardcore punk band.
National Razor Baltimore, Maryland, US 1998–present A new wave/hardcore punk band.
Nausea New York, New York, US 1985–1992 A crust punk band.
Neck London, England, UK 1994–present A Celtic punk/folk punk/street punk band.
Neck Deep Wrexham, Wales, UK 2012–present The pop punk band won Best Live Band at the Alternative Press Music Awards (2016). The band's song "In Bloom" won Best Single at the Kerrang! Awards (2018).
Necros Maumee, Ohio, US 1978–2014 A hardcore punk/post-hardcore band.
The Need Olympia, Washington, US 1996–2001, 2010, 2013 A queercore/post-punk/art rock/garage rock/experimental rock band.
The Needles Aberdeen, Scotland, UK 1998–present A punk rock band.
Negative Approach Detroit, Michigan, US 1981–1984, 2006–present A hardcore punk band.
Negative FX Boston, Massachusetts, US 1981–1982 A hardcore punk/thrashcore band.
Negative Trend San Francisco, California, US 1977–1979, 2008–2010 A hardcore punk band.
Negazione Turin, Italy 1983–1992 A hardcore punk band.
Nekromantix Copenhagen, Denmark 1989–present A psychobilly band whose bassist, Kim Nekroman, is the guitarist for HorrorPops.
Neon Hearts Wolverhampton, England, UK 1977–1981, 2013–Present A classic punk rock band.
Nerf Herder Santa Barbara, California, US 1994–2003, 2006–present A pop punk/geek rock/alternative rock band best known for playing the theme song for the television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Nerve Agents San Francisco, California, US 1998–2002 A hardcore punk/horror punk band.
Nervous Gender Los Angeles, California, US 1978–1988, 1990–1991, 2007–present An electronic rock/industrial band that is credited as one of the original innovators of synthpunk.
The Network Oakland, California, US 2003–2005, 2020–2021 A new wave/pop punk/synth-pop band.
Neurosis Oakland, California, US 1985–2019, 2022 A post-metal/sludge metal band that began as a crust punk band.
Neurotic Outsiders UK, US 1995–1997, 1999, 2006 A punk rock/hard rock supergroup featuring Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses and John Taylor of Duran Duran.
New Found Glory Coral Springs, Florida, US 1997–present An influential pop punk band that also plays alternative rock/melodic hardcore/punk rock. The band is also known as NFG, A New Found Glory, and International Superheroes of Hardcore.
New Regime Los Angeles, California, US 1979–1985 A hardcore punk band.
New Mexican Disaster Squad Orlando, Florida, US 1999–2008 A hardcore punk band.
New Model Army Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK 1980–present A post punk/folk rock/gothic rock band that began as a punk rock band.
New York Dolls New York, New York, US 1971–1976, 2004–2011 A hard rock/proto-punk/glam punk band that is often cited as one of the founding punk rock bands.
The Newtown Neurotics Harlow, Essex, England, UK 1979–1988, 2006–present A classic socialist punk rock band.
The Nils Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1978–1988, 1992–1994, 2003–2004, 2010–present A classic punk rock band.
Nip Drivers Torrance, California, US 1980–2000 A hardcore punk/melodic hardcore/pop punk band.
The Nips London, England, UK 1976–1981, 2008–2009 A punk rock/psychobilly band that incorporated elements of garage rock, rockabilly and power pop. This was the first band of The Pogues member, Shane Macgowan. The band is also known as the Nipple Erectors.
The Nixe Utrecht, Netherlands 1979–1984 A Dutch punk/punk rock band.
No Comment North Hollywood, California, US 1987–1993 A powerviolence band.
No Doubt Anaheim, California, US 1986–2005, 2008–2015, 2024–present A ska punk/ska/pop rock/new wave/alternative rock/pop punk/reggae band that incorporated elements of dancehall.
No Innocent Victim San Diego, California, US 1992–2002, 2004–2017 A hardcore punk/metalcore band.
No Remorse London, England, UK 1986–1996 An Oi!/Neo-Nazi Rock Against Communism punk rock band.
No Swastikas

(The Redskins)

York, England, UK 1982–1986 A left-wing punk rock/soul/rockabilly/pop/anarcho-punk band.
No Torso Oslo, Norway 2003–2009 A ska/indie rock/punk rock band.
No Trigger Massachusetts, US 2001–present A punk rock/pop punk/melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
No Use for a Name Sunnyvale, California, US 1986–2012, 2015, 2016 A punk rock/pop punk/skate punk/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band.
No Warning Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1998–2005, 2013–present A hardcore punk band.
NOFX Los Angeles, California, US 1983–present A punk rock band that adds elements of ska and pop to their work. Frontman Fat Mike is also the founder of their current label Fat Wreck Chords.
Noise Addict Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1993–1996, 2009 An alternative rock/indie pop band.
Noise By Numbers Chicago, Illinois, US 2008–present A pop punk band.
Nomeansno Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1979–2016 A progressive punk rock/post-hardcore band. Also, members of the band, The Hanson Brothers.
None More Black New Jersey, US 2000–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Normahl Stuttgart, Germany 1978–1996, 2002–present A Deutschpunk band.
Not By Choice Ajax, Ontario, Canada 1997–2008, 2017–present The punk rock/pop punk/alternative rock band earned a MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Independent Video" ("Now That You Are Leaving") and a CASBY Award for "Best Independent Album" ("Maybe One Day").
Notsensibles Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK 1978–1982, 1996, 2005–present A classic punk rock band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Odorants Nurmo, Finland 1995–present A punk rock band.
Off! Los Angeles, California, US 2009–2024 A hardcore punk supergroup formed by members of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Redd Kross, Burning Brides, Rocket from the Crypt and Hot Snakes.
Off with Their Heads Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 2002–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
The Offspring Garden Grove, California, US 1984–present A punk rock/skate punk/pop punk/melodic hardcore/hardcore punk/alternative rock band that has been very popular since the release of their 1994 album, Smash.
Oi Polloi Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1981–present An anarcho-punk/Oi!/hardcore punk/crust punk/Scottish Gaelic punk band.
Old Man Markley Los Angeles, California, US 2007–2015 A punk rock/bluegrass band.
One Ok Rock Tokyo, Japan 2005–present An alternative rock/emo/post-hardcore/pop punk/power pop/post-grunge that is one of the most popular Japanese rock groups.
Omega Tribe Barnet, London, England, UK 1981–1988, 1995, 2016–present An anarcho-punk/post-punk band.
One Bad Pig Austin, Texas, US 1985–1994, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2016–present A Christian punk/crossover thrash band.
One-Eyed Doll Austin, Texas, US 2006–2018 A gothic rock/punk rock/heavy metal/hard rock band.
One Hit Wonder Long Beach, California, US 1993–1999 A punk rock/power pop band.
One King Down Albany, New York, US 1994–2001, 2006, 2018, 2023 A hardcore punk/metalcore band.
One Man Army San Francisco, California, US 1996–2005, 2011–present A punk rock band.
One Shot Left Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada 1997–present A punk rock/skate punk/alternative rock band.
One Way System Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, UK 1979–1986, 1995–present A punk rock/street punk/Oi! band.
Only Crime USA 2003–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore band that was formed Good Riddance's singer, Russ Rankin and Bane's guitarist, Aaron Dalbec. Rise Against's guitarist, Zach Blair was a member of the band from 2003 to 2007.
The Only Ones South London, London, England, UK 1976–1982, 2007–2017, 2023–present A power pop/new wave/punk rock/indie rock band.
Operation Ivy Berkeley, California, US 1987–1989 A ska punk/punk rock/hardcore punk band. Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman were in this band before they formed Rancid.
The Oppressed Cardiff, Wales, UK 1981–1984, 1994–1996, 1998–2006, 2009–2016, 2020–present An Oi!/punk rock band.
Orange 9mm New York, New York, US 1994–2000, 2024–present An alternative metal/post-hardcore/rap metal band.
Orlík Prague, Czech Republic 1988–1991 A punk rock/Oi! band.
Osaka Popstar New York, New York, US 2006–present A punk rock supergroup with members of The Misfits and Black Flag with a major influence in anime.
Osker Los Angeles, California, US 1998–2002 A punk rock band that appeared in the movie Crazy/Beautiful (2001), performing the songs "Fuck Me" and "Alright."
Östro 430 Düsseldorf, Germany/Hamburg, Germany 1979–1984, 2019–present A Deutschpunk/German punk/Neue Deutsche Welle band.
Outbreak Maine, US 2002–2011 A hardcore punk band.
The Outcasts Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1977–1985 A classic punk rock band.
Over My Dead Body San Diego County, California, US 2000–2004 A hardcore punk band.
Oxymoron Germany 1992–2002, 2006 An Oi!/street punk/punk rock band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Pagans Cleveland, Ohio, US 1977–1979, 1982–1983, 1986–1989, 2014–2017 A classic punk rock band.
Pain (Salvo) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US 1994–2000, 2019–present An energetic pop punk/punk rock/ska band that often makes use of horn instruments.
Paint It Black Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2002–present A hardcore punk/punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Painted Thin Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 1994–1999 A hardcore punk band.
Panda Monterrey, Nuevo León, México 1996–2016 An alternative rock/pop punk/punk rock/emo/skate punk/hard rock/post hardcore/hardcore punk band.
Panic! at the Disco Las Vegas, Nevada, US 2004–2023 A pop rock/pop/baroque pop/electropop/alternative rock/emo pop/pop punk band.
Pankrti Ljubljana, Slovenia 1977–1987, 2007–present The first punk rock band in Slovenia whose name means "The Bastards."
Panx Romana Athens, Greece 1979–present An anarcho-punk band.
Paraf Rijeka, Croatia 1976–1986, 1994, 2003, 2008 A punk rock/new wave/post-punk/gothic rock band.
Paramore Franklin, Tennessee, US 2004–present A female fronted pop punk/emo/pop rock/alternative rock/power pop/new wave band.
Paranoid Visions Dublin, Ireland 1982–1992, 1996, 2001, 2005–present An anarcho-punk band. Ireland's longest running punk rock band, releasing their music through their own label, F.O.A.D.
Parasites Livingston, New Jersey, US 1986–2003, 2006–present A punk rock/pop punk band.
Partibrejkers Belgrade, Serbia 1982–2016, 2018–present A garage rock/rhythm and blues/punk blues/blues rock/hard rock/garage rock band.
The Partisans Bridgend, Wales, UK 1978–1984, late 1990s–present A hardcore punk band.
Pascow Gimbweiler, Germany 1998–present A Deutschpunk band.
The Patti Smith Group (Patti Smith) New York, New York, US 1973–1979, 1988, 1996–present A punk rock/art punk/proto-punk/art rock/garage rock/pop rock band.
Pegboy Chicago, Illinois, US 1990–present A punk rock band.
Pekinška Patka Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia 1978–1981, 2008, 2010–2012, 2021–present A punk rock/new wave/post-punk/dark wave band.
Penetration Ferryhill, County Durham, England, UK 1976–1980, 2001–present A classic punk rock band.
Pennywise Hermosa Beach, California, US 1988–present A punk rock/skate punk/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band that has achieved some success since signing to their longtime home, Epitaph, in 1990.
Pere Ubu Cleveland, Ohio, US 1975–1982, 1987–present An art punk/post-punk/art rock/new wave/proto-punk/industrial rock band.
La Pestilencia Bogotá, Colombia 1986–present A hardcore punk/alternative metal/punk rock/alternative rock/heavy metal band.
Peter Pan Speedrock Eindhoven, Netherlands 1997–2016 A punk rock/hard rock/psychobilly band.
Peter and the Test Tube Babies Peacehaven, East Sussex, England, UK 1978–present A punk rock/Oi!/punk pathetique band.
Pg. 99 Sterling, Virginia, US 1997–2003, 2011, 2017, 2023 A hardcore punk band that is considered to be one of the first screamo bands.
Phinius Gage Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK 2001–2008 A punk rock/skate punk/melodic hardcore bands.
The Piass Sapporo, Japan 1990–1995, 1998–present A hardcore punk/thrashcore/deathcore/metalcore band.
Picture Frame Seduction Haverfordwest, Wales, UK 1979–1987, 1999–present A hardcore punk band.
Pidżama Porno Poznań, Pila, Poland 1987–1990, 1995–2007, 2015–present A punk rock/alternative rock band.
Pimpbot Honolulu, Hawaii, US 2001–2015 A rock/ska/reggae band.
Pinkerton Thugs Kennebunk, Maine, US 1994–2000, 2008–2012 A melodic punk rock band.
Pink Lincolns Tampa, Florida, US 1986–present A punk rock band.
Pinhead Gunpowder East Bay, California, US 1991–2010, 2024–present A punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Pipes and Pints Prague, Czech Republic 2006–present A Celtic punk/punk rock/rock band.
The Piranhas Brighton, England, UK 1977–1982 A ska punk band.
Pitchblende Washington, D.C., US 1991–1995 An art punk band.
Pivit San Diego, California, US 1994–2003, 2008–2009, 2015–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Pixies Boston, Massachusetts, US 1986–1993, 2004–present An alternative rock/indie rock/noise pop/punk rock/surf band.
Pkew pkew pkew Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2013–present A punk rock/pop punk band. In July 2020, it was announced that their song "Mid 20s Skateboarder" is in the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 game.
The Plague London, England, UK 1976–1981, 2005–present A classic punk rock band.
Plasmatics New York, New York, US 1977–1983, 1987–1988 A hardcore punk/heavy metal/biker metal band that is considered to be one of the first shock rock acts in the punk rock scene.
The Plugz Los Angeles, California, US 1977–1984 A punk rock/rock band.
The Pogues King's Cross, London, England, UK 1982–1996, 2001–2014 A Celtic punk/folk punk band.
Pointed Sticks Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1978–1981, 2006–2012, 2015–present A punk rock/new wave band.
Point of No Return São Paulo, Brazil 1996–2006, 2024–present A metalcore/hardcore punk/beatdown hardcore band.
Point of Recognition Inland Empire, California, US 1998–2002, 2007 A hardcore punk/Christian hardcore/Christian metal/metalcore band.
Poison Girls Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK 1976–1987 An anarcho-punk band.
Poison Idea Portland, Oregon, US 1980–1993, 1998–2017, 2018–2019 A hardcore punk band.
La Polla Records Salvatierra, Basque Country, Spain 1979–2003, 2019–2021 A hardcore punk band that is considered to be one of the most influential Spanish punk rock bands.
Political Asylum Stirling, Scotland, UK 1982–1989, 1991–1993 An anarcho-punk/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore/punk rock bands.
Pollen Tempe, Arizona, US/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US 1993–2001 A power pop/pop punk band that released four albums and two split records over their eight years together.
Polysics Tokyo, Japan 1997–present A new wave/synth-pop/art pop/post-punk revival/electronic rock/hardcore punk/geek rock band.
Porcos Cegos Barueri, Brazil 1993–2005, 2006–present A punk rock band.
Pornofilmy Dubna, Russia 2008–present A punk rock/grunge band.
Poslednie Tanki V Parizhe Saint-Petersburg, Russia 1996–present A punk rock band.
Post Regiment Warsaw, Poland 1986–2000 A hardcore punk band.
Potshot Tokyo, Japan 1995–2005, 2015 A ska punk/punk rock band.
Pour Habit Long Beach, California, US 2004–2018 A punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Los Prisioneros San Miguel, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile 1982–1992, 2001–2006 A new wave/synth-pop/punk rock/rockabilly/ska band.
The Professionals London, England, UK 1979–1982, 2015–2024 A classic punk rock band.
Project X New York, New York, US 1987 A hardcore punk/youth crew band.
The Proletariat Fall River, Massachusetts, US 1980–1985, 2016–present A hardcore punk/post-punk/noise rock/art punk band.
Propagandhi Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada 1986–present An anarchist punk rock/skate punk/heavy metal/pop punk/melodic hardcore band.
Pro-Pain New York, New York, US 1991–present A groove metal/thrash metal/hardcore punk band.
Propeller Tallinn, Estonia 1980–present A classic punk rock band.
Proud Scum Auckland, New Zealand 1979–1981, 2008–present A hardcore punk band that has been covered by The Lemonheads.
Pueblo Criminal Zurich, Switzerland 2006–present A ska/punk rock band with reggae and Latin music influences.
Pulley Simi Valley, California, US 1994–present A punk rock/skate punk/melodic hardcore band.
Puncture London, England, UK 1976–1978 A classic punk rock band.
The Punkles Hamburg, Germany 1998–2006 A punk rock band.
Punkreas Parabiago, Italy 1989–present A ska punk/alternative rock/punk rock band.
Pussy Riot Moscow, Russia 2011–present An all female pop/punk rock/hardcore punk/Oi! band.
PVC Berlin, Germany 1977–1984, 1988–1991, 2005–2012 A Deutschpunk band.
Pygmy Lush Sterling, Virginia, US 2004–present A folk/experimental/hardcore punk band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Quails San Francisco, California, US 1999–2003 A punk rock band.
The Queers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US 1981–1984, 1986–1988, 1990–present A punk rock/pop punk band highly influenced by the Ramones.
Quit Miami, Florida, US 1988–1996, 1999, 2002, 2015 A punk rock band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Rabble Auckland, New Zealand 2001–present A hardcore punk band.
Rabid Leicester, England, UK 1979–1986, 2013 A classic punk rock band.
Racetraitor Chicago, Illinois, US 1996–1999, 2016–present A hardcore punk/metalcore/grindcore band.
Radical Dance Faction Hungerford, Berkshire, England, UK 1987–1995, 2006–present A punk rock/dub/ska band.
Radio Birdman Sydney, Australia 1974–1978, 1996–2008, 2014–present A punk rock/garage rock/proto-punk/surf band.
Raimundos Brasília, Federal District, Brazil 1987–1990, 1992–2001, 2001–present A hardcore punk/alternative metal/punk rock band.
The Raincoats Crouch End, London, England, UK 1977–1984, 1993–present A post-punk/experimental rock/reggae band.
Raised Fist Luleå, Norrbotton, Sweden 1993–present A hardcore punk band that got its name from the lyrics of Rage Against the Machine's song, "Know Your Enemy."
R.A.M.B.O. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 1999–2007, 2019–present A hardcore punk/thrashcore/crust punk band.
Ramones Forest Hills, Queens, New York, New York, US 1974–1996 A pop punk band that is often regarded as one of the first punk rock groups to come out of the US.
Rancid Berkeley, California, US 1991–present A punk rock/ska punk/street punk band that is one of the bands that has been credited with reviving mainstream popular interest in punk rock in the US during the mid-1990s. Band members have been involved in numerous other bands.
Random Hand Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, UK 2002–present A punk rock/ska punk/hardcore punk/heavy metal band.
Randy Hortlax, Sweden 1992–present A punk rock/garage punk/ska punk/skate punk band.
Rashit Istanbul, Turkey 1993–present A band that is considered to be the first major Turkish punk rock band.
Rasta Knast Celle, Germany 1997–present A Deutschpunk/trallpunk band.
Ratos de Porão São Paulo, Brazil 1981–present A crossover thrash/thrash metal/hardcore punk/D-beat band whose lead singer is João Gordo, a popular VJ for MTV Brasil.
Rattus Vilppula, Finland 1978–1988, 2001–present A hardcore punk/crust punk band.
Raw Power Reggio Emilia, Italy 1981–present A hardcore punk/crossover thrash band.
The Razors Namur, Belgium 1977–1978 A classic punk rock band.
Razors in the Night Boston, Massachusetts, US 2009–present A hardcore punk/Oi!/punk rock band.
Razzia Hamburg, Germany 1979–1992, 1993–2004, 2008–present A Deutschpunk/post-punk/punk rock band.
Reach the Sky Boston, Massachusetts, US 1997–2003 A hardcore punk band.
Reagan Youth Forest Hills, Queens, New York, New York, US 1980–1990, 2006–present A hardcore punk/anarcho-punk band that is known for their extreme satire of racism.
The Real McKenzies Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1992–present A Scottish-influenced Celtic punk/folk punk band.
The Reatards Memphis, Tennessee, US 1995–1999, 2005–2006 A garage punk/lo-fi band. This was the first project of musician, Jay Reatard.
Redemption 87 East Bay, California, US 1995–1999, 2004 A hardcore punk band.
Redd Kross Hawthorne, California, US 1980–1997, 2004–present An alternative rock/power pop/punk rock/pop punk band.
Red Alert Sunderland, England, UK 1979–present An Oi! band.
Red City Radio Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US 2007–2023 A punk rock/alternative rock/pop punk band that has released four albums, three eps and three split records.
Red Lights Flash Graz, Austria 1997–2010 A melodic punk rock band.
Red London Sunderland, England, UK 1981–2002, 2018–present An Oi!/punk rock band.
Reel Big Fish Huntington Beach, California, US 1991–present A ska punk/third-wave ska band.
Refused Umeå, Sweden 1991–1998, 2012, 2014–present A post-hardcore/hardcore punk band.
Relient K Canton, Ohio, US 1998–present An alternative rock/Christian alternative rock/pop punk band that plays a blend of punk rock and power pop.
Reset Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1993–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore band formed when members were only 13-years-old. The original vocalist and drummer are now in Simple Plan.
The Restarts London, England, UK 1995–present A street punk/hardcore punk band.
Re-Volts San Francisco, California, US 2007–present A punk rock band.
The Rezillos Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1976–1978, 2001–present A punk rock/new wave band.
RF7 California, US 1979–present A hardcore punk/rock band.
Rhino 39 Los Angeles, California, US late 1970s–1980s, through late 1990s, 2014–present A hardcore punk band.
Ricanstruction New York, New York, US 1990s–2006 A Puerto Rican punk rock/hip hop/salsa/jazz/reggae band.
Rich Kids London, England, UK 1977–1979, 2010–2019 A punk rock/power pop/new wave band.
Rich Kids on LSD Montecito, California, US 1982–1989, 1992–1996, 2002–2006, 2024–present A punk rock/skate punk/hardcore punk band, associated with the "Nardcore" scene, whose career has been slowed down by members involved in their projects.
Riddlin' Kids Austin, Texas, US 1999–2010 A pop punk/punk rock band whose song "I Feel Fine" was featured in the movie Orange County (2002). The band's song "Pick Up the Pieces" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2 (2002) and in the movie Extreme Ops (2002).
Ringworm Cleveland, Ohio, US 1989–1994, 1999–present A metalcore/hardcore punk/thrash metal band.
RIOT 111 New Zealand 1981–1984 An anarcho-punk band.
Riot Squad Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK 1981–1984, 2003–present A punk rock band.
Rise Against Chicago, Illinois, US 1999–present A melodic hardcore/punk rock/hardcore punk band that has been very popular since signing to a major label.
Rise and Fall Ghent, Belgium 2002–2012 A hardcore punk/metalcore/crust punk band.
Rites of Spring Washington, D.C., US 1983–1986 A hardcore punk/emo/punk rock/post-hardcore band that is sometimes cited as the founders of "emotive hardcore."
The Rivals Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK 1976–1981 A classic punk rock band.
Riverboat Gamblers Denton, Texas, US 1997–present A punk rock/garage rock/alternative rock band.
River City High Richmond, Virginia, US 1999–present A hard rock/emo/punk rock/pop punk band.
Riverdales Chicago, Illinois, US 1994–1997, 2003, 2008–2011 A punk rock/pop punk band.
Rocket from the Crypt San Diego, California, US 1990–2005, 2011, 2013–present A punk rock/rock and roll band whose name was inspired by the 1970s band, Rocket from the Tombs.
Rocket from the Tombs Cleveland, Ohio, US 1974–1975, 2003–2017 A proto-punk/garage rock/punk rock/hard rock band.
Roger Miret and the Disasters USA 1999–present A street punk/punk rock band.
Rollins Band Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, US 1987–1997, 1999–2003, 2006 An alternative metal/post-hardcore/hard rock/funk metal band.
Rorschach New Jersey, US 1989–1993, 2009–2012 A hardcore punk/metalcore/mathcore/powerviolence band.
Rubella Ballet London, England, UK 1979–1991, 2000–present An anarcho-punk/post-punk/gothic rock band.
Rudi Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1975–1983 A punk rock/pop punk/power pop band.
Rudimentary Peni England, UK 1980–present An anarcho-punk/hardcore punk/art punk band.
The Rudiments San Francisco, California, US 1990–1996 A skacore/ska punk band.
Rufio Rancho Cucamonga, California, US 2000–2007, 2010–2012, 2015 A pop punk/skate punk/emo/melodic hardcore band that took their name from the character Rufio, leader of the Lost Boys in the absence of Peter Pan, in the 1991 movie, Hook.
Ruin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 1980–1986, 1996–2016 A punk rock/psychedelic rock/hard rock band.
The Runaways Los Angeles, California, US 1975–1979 A teenage all female hard rock/glam rock/punk rock/heavy metal/glam punk band that included a young Joan Jett and Lita Ford.
Runner Runner Huntington Beach, California, US 2008–present A pop rock/power pop band. Their national television debut was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 20, 2010. They were also featured on the Late Show with David Letterman on September 27, 2010.
The Ruts London, England, UK 1977–1983, 2007–present A punk rock/reggae rock/ska punk band.
RVIVR Olympia, Washington, US 2008–2018 A punk rock/melodic hardcore/pop punk band. Mattie Joe Canino (Latterman/Tender Defender) and Erica Freas vocally ensure the message of gender and sociopolitical equality is at the heart of what the band does, in both songwriting and interviews.
Rx Bandits Seal Beach, California, US 1995–2011 A ska punk/progressive rock/post-hardcore/reggae/alternative rock band.

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Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Los Saicos Lince, Lima, Peru 1964–1966, 2006–2011, 2013–present A garage rock/surf band that is considered by some people to be one of the first proto-punk bands.
Saint Alvia Burlington, Ontario, Canada 2005–2013 A rock/punk rock/reggae band with former members of Boys Night Out and Jersey.
The Sainte Catherines Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1999–2012 A hardcore punk band.
The Saints Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1973–2022, 2024 A classic punk rock/alternative rock/pop rock band.
The Salads Newmarket, Ontario, Canada 1993–2016 A ska punk/reggae fusion/punk rock band.
Salem Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK 2019–present A punk rock/horror punk/pop punk band.
Les Sales Majestés Paris, France 1992–present A political punk rock band.
Sam Black Church Boston, Massachusetts, US 1988–2000, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2016–present A hardcore punk/alternative metal band.
Samhain New Jersey, United States 1983–1987, 1999, 2011, 2012, 2014 A death rock/horror punk/heavy metal/gothic rock band. The short-lived project was formed by Glenn Danzig after the 1983 demise of The Misfits. The project changed its name to Danzig in 1987.
Samiam Berkeley, California, US 1988–present A punk rock/hardcore punk/pop punk/melodic hardcore/emo band.
Satanic Surfers Lund, Sweden 1989–2007, 2014–present A skate punk band.
Savages London, England, UK 2011–2017 A post-punk revival/noise rock/alternative rock band.
Save Ferris Orange County, California, US 1995–2003, 2013–present A ska punk band.
Saves the Day Princeton, New Jersey, US 1997–present An emo/pop punk/melodic hardcore/punk rock/hardcore punk band.
The Scarred Anaheim, California, US 2003–2014 A garage punk band.
Scaterd Few Burbank, California, US 1983–1985, 1989–1995, 1997–1998, 2001–2002 A punk rock/Christian punk band.
The Scenics Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1976–1982, 2008–present A post-punk/art rock band.
The Schizo's Emmen, Netherlands 1985–1988, 2008–present A punk rock band.
Schleim-Keim Erfurt, Thuringia, East Germany 1980–1996, 2008–present A Deutschpunk/hardcore punk band.
Scream Alexandria, Virginia, US 1981–1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2009–present A hardcore punk/post-hardcore band.
The Screamers Los Angeles, California, US 1975–1981 An influential synthpunk band that never released an album.
Screaming Dead Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK 1980–1985, 1997–1999, 2014–present A horror punk band.
Screeching Weasel Prospect Heights, Illinois, US 1986–1989, 1991–1994, 1996–2001, 2004, 2009–present A satirical punk rock/pop punk/skate punk/hardcore punk band.
Screw 32 Berkeley, California, US 1992–1997 A punk rock band.
Scuba Dice County Kilkenny, Ireland/County Wexford, Ireland 2003–2011 A pop punk/punk rock band.
Scum Norway 2002–2005 A hardcore punk/black metal band.
Seaway Oakville, Ontario, Canada 2011–present An alternative rock/pop punk/emo band. The band's second album was listed at number 32 on Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2015. The band's third album was listed at number 12 of Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2017.
Seaweed Tacoma, Washington, US 1989–1999, 2007–2014 A punk rock/alternative rock/post-hardcore band.
The Secretions Sacramento, California, US 1991–2016 A punk rock/pop punk band.
Sedes Wrocław, Poland 1980–present A classic punk rock band.
Sektor Gaza Voronezh, Russia 1987–2000, 2000–2006, 2017–present A punk rock/Russian rock/pop rock/folk rock/alternative metal/rap metal/comedy rock/hard rock band.
Senior Discount Providence, Rhode Island, US 2004–present A punk rock/pop punk/ska punk band.
Senses Fail Ridgewood, New Jersey, US 2001–present A band that is primarily plays post-hardcore/emo/metalcore/screamo but also plays pop punk.
Septic Tank Coventry, England, UK 1994–1995, 2013–present A hardcore punk/crust punk/anarcho-punk/thrashcore band.
Serious Drinking Norwich, England, UK 1981–mid-1980s, and intermittently since A classic punk rock band known for their humorous songs about things such as football and drinking.
Serpenteens New York, New York, US 1995–present A psychobilly/horror punk band.
Set Your Goals Orinda, California, US 2004–2013, 2015–present A melodic hardcore/pop punk band.
Superchick Chicago, Illinois, US 1999–2013, 2016 A contemporary Christian/pop punk/rap rock/hard rock/pop/contemporary R&B band.
Sex Pistols London, England, UK 1975–1978, 1996, 2002–2003, 2007–2008, 2024–present A pioneer of the punk rock scene, who released the album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, which many of today's bands cite as their main influence.
Shaila Buenos Aires, Argentina 1994–present A rock/punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Shai Hulud Pompano Beach, Florida, US 1995–present A metalcore/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band.
Sham 69 Hersham, Surrey, England, UK 1975–1979, 1987–present A very influential Oi! band named after faded graffiti promoting the local soccer team.
Sharks Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, UK 2007–2013 A punk rock/alternative rock band.
Shattered Faith Southern California, US 1978–1982, 2004–present A classic punk rock band.
She Devils Argentina 1995–present An all female queercore/punk rock band.
Sheer Terror New York, New York, US 1984–1998, 2004, 2010–present A hardcore punk/crossover thrash band.
Shelter New York, New York, US 1991–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk/post-hardcore/Krishnacore band.
Shonen Knife Osaka, Japan 1981–present An all female pop punk/alternative rock band that was one of the first Japanese bands to become known in the US.
Shook Ones Bellingham, Washington, US 2004–present A punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Short Stack Budgewoi, New South Wales, Australia 2005–2012, 2014–2015, 2020–present A pop punk/alternative rock/pop rock/emo band.
Showoff Chicago, Illinois, US 1996–2002, 2005–2006, 2014–present A pop punk/punk rock/ska punk/alternative rock band. The band's song "Falling Star" reached number 36 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in 1999. The band's song "Spill" was included in the soundtrack for Digimon: The Movie (2000).
Shrapnel Red Bank, New Jersey, US 1978–1985 A classic punk rock/power pop band. Two members were future members of Monster Magnet, another future Ramones producer.
Shrapnel Briton Ferry, Wales, UK 1981–1988 An anarcho-punk band.
Sicko Seattle, Washington, US 1991–2001, 2018–present A punk rock/pop punk band that has three songs featured in the video game Project Gotham Racing 2 (2003).
Sick of It All Queens, New York, New York, US 1986–present A hardcore punk/beatdown hardcore band.
Siege Weymouth, Massachusetts, US 1981–1985, 1991–1992, 2016–2023 A hardcore punk/thrashcore/powerviolence band.
Siekiera Puławy, Poland 1984–1988 A post-punk/hardcore punk/cold wave/new wave band.
Silverstein Burlington, Ontario, Canada 2000–present A post-hardcore/emo/indie rock/screamo band has sold over 1,000,000 albums worldwide.
Simple Plan Montréal, Québec, Canada 1999–present A punk rock/alternative rock/pop rock/power pop/emo band. The original vocalist and drummer of Reset are now in Simple Plan.
SIN 34 Santa Monica, California, US 1981–1984, 2008–2012 A female fronted hardcore punk band.
Singer Vinger Estonia 1985–present A punk rock/rock band.
Siouxsie and the Banshees London, England, UK 1976–1996, 2002 A successful post-punk/alternative rock/new wave/gothic rock band that is considered to be one of the pioneers of goth fashion and influential to punk fashion.
Sister George London, England, UK 1993–1996 A queercore/riot grrrl band.
The Sixsters Kyiv, Ukraine 2018–present A rock/pop punk/art rock band.
Size Mexico City, Mexico 1979–1985 A punk rock/post-punk/new wave band.
Ska-P Vallecas, Madrid, Spain 1994–2005, 2008–2014, 2017–present A third-wave ska/ska punk/two-tone/punk rock/alternative rock band.
Skarface France 1991–present A third-wave ska/punk rock band.
Skarhead New York, New York, US 1995–present A hardcore punk band.
Skankin' Pickle San Jose, California, US 1989–1997 A ska punk/third-wave ska/punk rock band.
Die Skeptiker East Berlin, Germany 1986–2000, 2006–present A Deutschpunk band.
Skewbald/Grand Union Washington, D.C., US 1981 A hardcore punk band.
Skrewdriver Poulton-le-Flyde, Lancashire, England, UK 1976–1979, 1982–1993 An Oi! band that became a neo-Nazi white power skinhead band.
The Skids Dunfermline, Scotland, UK 1977–1982, 2007–2010 A punk rock/new wave/post-punk band.
Skindred Newport, Wales, UK 1998–present An alternative metal/reggae rock/rap metal/nu metal band.
Skitsystem Gothenburg, Sweden 1994–2007, 2009–present A crust punk/grindcore/D-beat band.
The Skitzos Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2004–2008 A band with influences of raw 1970s punk rock and straight up rock and roll.
Skullhead Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK 1984–1994, 2001–2002 A British nationalist Rock Against Communism punk rock band.
Slapshot Boston, Massachusetts, US 1985–present A punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Slapstick Elgin, Illinois, US 1993–1996, periodic reunion performances thereafter A punk rock/ska punk band.
Slaughter & The Dogs Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, UK 1976–1978, 1979–1981, 1996–present A punk rock/Oi!/glam punk/hard rock band.
Slaves Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK 2012–present A punk rock/alternative metal/hardcore punk band that changed their name to Soft Play at the end of 2022.
Sleater-Kinney Olympia, Washington, US 1994–2006, 2014–present An all female punk rock/indie rock/riot grrrl/alternative rock band.
Sledgeback Seattle, Washington, US 2004–present A punk rock/Oi! band.
The Slickee Boys Washington, D.C., US 1976–1991 A punk rock/garage rock/psychedelic rock/new wave/rock band.
Slightly Stoopid San Diego, California, US 1994–present A reggae rock/punk rock band.
Slime Hamburg, Germany 1979–1984, 1990–1994, 2009–2020, 2020–present A Deutschpunk band.
The Slits London, England, UK 1976–1982, 2005–2010 An all female punk rock/post-punk/dub/experimental rock band.
Sloppy Seconds Indianapolis, Indiana, US 1985–present A punk rock/garage punk/hard rock band.
Slow Gherkin Santa Cruz, California, US 1993–2002, 2016–present A third-wave ska/ska punk/alternative rock band.
Sludgeworth Chicago, Illinois, US 1989–1992, 2007, 2008, 2022–present A punk rock band.
Smoke or Fire Boston, Massachusetts, US 1998–present A punk rock/pop punk/melodic hardcore band.
Smoking Popes Lake in the Hills, Illinois, US 1991–1999, 2005–present A pop punk/alternative rock/indie rock/punk rock/emo band.
Smut Peddlers Redondo Beach, California, US 1993–present A punk rock band.
Snapcase Buffalo, New York, US 1991–2005, 2007, 2010–present A hardcore punk/metalcore/post-hardcore/alternative metal/crossover thrash band.
SNFU Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1981–1989, 1991–2005, 2007–2018 A hardcore punk/skate punk band.
Snot Santa Barbara, California, US 1995–1998, 2008–2011, 2014–present A nu metal/hardcore punk/funk metal/alternative metal band.
Snuff Hendon, London, England, UK 1986–1991, 1994–present A punk rock band.
Social Distortion Fullerton, California, US 1978–present A punk rock/cowpunk/melodic hardcore band that is often regarded as one of the leading bands of the 1980s hardcore punk explosion.
Softball Tokyo, Japan 1999–2003 An all female punk rock band.
Some Girls San Diego, California, US 2002–2007 A hardcore punk/mathcore band.
Sonic Boom Six Manchester, England, UK 2002–present A punk rock/ska/ragga/hip hop/electronic band.
Sonic's Rendezvous Band Ann Arbor, Michigan, US 1974–1980 A rock and roll/punk rock/garage rock band.
Son of Sam Los Angeles, California, US 2000–2001, 2007–2008, 2020–present A horror punk/heavy metal/hardcore punk/deathrock band.
Sore Throat Huddersfield, England, UK 1987–1990, 1991 A crust punk/grindcore band.
Sort Sol Copenhagen, Denmark 1977–present A post-punk band.
The Soviettes Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 2001–2006, 2010–2011 A punk rock/pop punk band with 3 female and 1 male.
Soziedad Alkoholika Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain 1988–present A crossover thrash/hardcore punk/thrashcore band.
Spazz Redwood City, California, US 1992–2000 A powerviolence band.
Spanish Love Songs Los Angeles, California, US 2013–present A punk rock/emo/pop punk/indie rock/pop rock band. The band's third album debuted at number 21 on the Vinyl Albums chart and number 61 on the Top Album Sales chart in 2020.
Special Duties Colchester, Essex, England, UK 1977–1983, 1995–present A punk rock/hardcore punk/street punk band.
Special Interest New Orleans, Louisiana, US 2016–present A dance-punk/noise rock/no wave/industrial rock band.
The Specials Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK 1977–1981, 1982–1984, 1993, 1996–2001, 2008–2022 A 2 Tone/ska/new wave band.
Spermbirds Kaiserslautern, Germany 1983–1988, 1989–1996, 1999–2023 A hardcore punk band.
Spitboy San Francisco, California, US 1990–1995 An all female anarcho-punk/hardcore punk band.
Spizzenergi England, UK 1979–1982, 1987–1988, 2007–present A punk rock/post-punk/new wave band that is also known as Spizz Oil, Athletico Spizz 80, The Spizzles, Spizzenergi 2 and SpizzSexual.
The Spits Kalamazoo, Michigan, US 2000–present A punk rock/garage punk/electronic rock band.
Split Lip Indianapolis, Indiana, US 1990–1996, 2009 An emo/indie rock/post-hardcore band.
Splodgenessabounds Queens Road, Peckham, South London, London, England 1978–present A punk rock/Oi!/punk pathetique band that is notorious for their provocative live shows.
Spraynard West Chester, Pennsylvania, US 2008–2012, 2014–present A punk rock/pop punk/emo/skate punk band with a musical style that is similar to bands like Latterman, RVIVR and Tender Defender.
Squirrel Bait Louisville, Kentucky, US 1983–1987 A post-hardcore/punk rock/indie rock/emo band.
Squirtgun Lafayette, Indiana, US 1993–1998, 2001–2004, 2008–present A punk rock band.
SR-71 Baltimore, Maryland, US 1998–2005, 2009–2010 A pop punk/alternative rock/punk rock band. The band's song "Right Now" reached number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, number 102 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 38 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
SS Japan 1977–present A band that is considered to be one of the first Japanese hardcore punk bands.
SSD Boston, Massachusetts, US 1981–1985 A hardcore punk/heavy metal band.
The Stalin Fukushima, Japan 1980–1985, 1987–1988, 1989–1993 A hardcore punk band.
Stampin' Ground Cheltenham, England, UK 1995–2006, 2014 A groove metal/metalcore band.
Stance Punks Japan 1998–present A punk rock band.
Stand Atlantic Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012–present A pop punk band. In early 2014, the band changed their name from What It's Worth to Stand Atlantic.
The Star Club Nagoya, Japan 1977–present A hardcore punk band.
Star Fucking Hipsters New York, New York, US 2005–2013, 2021–present A punk rock/ska punk/crust punk band.
State Champs Albany, New York, US 2010–present A pop punk band. The band's second album was listed at number 8 on Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2015. The band won Best Breakthrough Band at the Alternative Press Music Awards (2016).
State of Alert Washington, D.C., US 1980–1981 A hardcore punk band.
Step Forward Umeå, Sweden 1989–1991 A hardcore punk/youth crew band.
Stiff Little Fingers Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1977–1982, 1987–present A very influential punk rock band known for their single "Suspect Device."
The Stooges Ann Arbor, Michigan, US 1967–1971, 1972–1974, 2003–2016 A proto-punk/garage rock/hard rock/punk rock band.
The Story So Far Walnut Creek, California, US 2007–present A pop punk band. The band's fourth album debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2018.
The Stranglers Guildford, Surrey, England, UK 1974–present An influential and enduring punk rock/pub rock/new wave/post-punk band, with many hit singles, including "Grip", "Peaches", "Something Better Change", "No More Heroes" and "5 Minutes."
Stray from the Path Long Island, New York, US 2001–present A metalcore/hardcore punk/rap metal/nu metal band.
Street Dogs Boston, Massachusetts, US 2002–2020, 2024–present A street punk/punk rock/Oi! band.
Street Eaters Berkeley, California, US 2008–present A rock/post-punk band.
Streetlight Manifesto East Brunswick, New Jersey, US 2002–present A punk rock/ska punk band with members from Catch 22.
Stretch Arm Strong Columbia, South Carolina, US 1992–2005, 2011, 2020–present A melodic hardcore band.
Strife Thousand Oaks, California, US 1991–1999, 2001–present A hardcore punk/metalcore band.
Strike Anywhere Richmond, Virginia, US 1999–present A melodic hardcore/anarcho-punk/punk rock/pop punk band.
Strike Under Chicago, Illinois, US 1980–1981 A classic punk rock band.
Strongarm Pompano Beach, Florida, US 1993–1998, 2000 A Christian hardcore/Christian metal band.
Strung Out Simi Valley, California, US 1989–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk/skate punk/punk band.
Student Rick South Bend, Indiana, US 1998–2002 A pop punk/emo band. The band's song "Falling For You" was featured in the soundtrack for two video games, Aggressive Inline (2002) and Amped 2 (2003).
The Stupids Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK 1984–1989, 2008–present A skate punk band.
Subhumans Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1978–1983, 1995, 2005–2010 A classic punk rock band.
Subhumans Warminster, Wiltshire, England, UK 1980–1985, 1991, 1998, 2004–present A anarcho-punk/hardcore punk band.
Sublime Long Beach, California, US 1988–1996, 2009, 2023–present A pioneer of ska punk/reggae rock, whose career was cut short following the death of singer/guitarist Bradley Nowell.
Sublime with Rome Long Beach, California, US 2009–present A reggae rock/alternative rock/hip hop/dub/ska punk/punk rock band.
Suburban Lawns Long Beach, California, US 1978–1983 A new wave/post-punk band.
Suburban Rhythm Long Beach, California, US 1990–1994 A ska punk band.
Suburban Studs Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK 1976–1978, 1996 A band that was considered to be one of the original punk rock bands. The band played at the infamous 100 Club gig.
Subway Sect London, England, UK 1976–1982, 2002–present A punk rock/post-punk band.
Suicide City New York, New York, US 2005–present A punk rock/hardcore punk/horror punk/industrial rock band.
The Suicide Commandos Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 1975–1979, 1996–present A proto-punk/punk rock band.
The Suicide File Boston, Massachusetts, US 2001–2003, 2009, 2015, 2023 A hardcore punk band.
The Suicide Machines Detroit, Michigan, US 1991–2006, 2009–present A punk rock/ska punk/hardcore punk band with often fun lyrics and influences of ska.
Suicidal Tendencies Venice, California, US 1980–present A band that began their career as a hardcore punk band. As soon as second guitarist Mike Clark joined them in 1987, they eventually became heavy metal band.
Sugarcult Santa Barbara, California, US 1998–2011 A punk rock/alternative rock band that incorporates power pop and pop punk music.
Sum 41 Ajax, Ontario, Canada 1994–present A pop punk/skate punk/punk rock/alternative metal/melodic hardcore/alternative rock band.
Super Heroines Los Angeles, California, US 1981–1988 A deathrock band.
Superjoint Ritual USA 1993–2004, 2014–2019 A sludge metal/hardcore punk band.
Superman Is Dead Bali, Indonesia 1995–present A punk rock band.
Supernova Costa Mesa, California, US 1989–2010 A punk rock/pop punk band.
The Survivors Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1976–1978 A Brisbane punk rock/garage punk band with Sixties leanings.
Sweet Empire Amsterdam, Netherlands 2008–present A punk rock/pop punk/power pop/melodic hardcore band.
Swell Maps Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK 1972–1980 A punk rock/experimental rock/post-punk/art punk band.
The Swellers Flint, Michigan 2002–2015 A punk rock/pop punk/emo/melodic hardcore band.
Swing Kids San Diego, California, US 1994–1997, 2009, 2011 A post-hardcore/mathcore/screamo/punk jazz band.
Swingin' Utters Santa Cruz, California, US 1988–present A punk rock/street punk/cowpunk band.
Swiz Washington, D.C., US 1987–1990, 2004, 2014 A hardcore punk/post-punk/emo band.
Sworn Enemy Queens, New York, New York, US 1997–present A band that was initially a hardcore punk band. The sound on later albums changed to metalcore.

T

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Tales of Terror Sacramento, California, US 1983–1986 A hardcore punk band that is often cited as a key inspiration for the grunge scene.
Tara Perdida Lisbon, Portugal 1995–present A punk rock/hardcore punk/skate punk band.
Tarakany! Moscow, Russia 1991–2022 A punk rock band.
Tau Cross UK 2013–present A crust punk/heavy metal/punk rock band.
Team Dresch Olympia, Washington, US 1993–1998, 2004–present A punk rock/queercore/post-hardcore band.
Tedje en de Flikkers Nijmegen, Netherlands 1977–1980 A Dutch punk/queercore band.
Teenage Head Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 1974–present A punk rock/garage rock band that is considered to be the "Canadian Ramones."
Teenage Bottlerocket Laramie, Wyoming, US 2000–present A skate punk band with pop punk influences.
Teengenerate Tokyo, Japan 1993–1996, 2005 A punk rock/garage punk/garage rock band.
The Teen Idles Washington, D.C., US 1979–1980 A D.C. hardcore band that was a leading band in the straight edge movement.
Teen Idols Nashville, Tennessee, US 1992–2003, 2008–2010 A pop punk/punk rock band.
Television New York, New York, US 1973–1978, 1991–1993, 2001–2023 An art punk/new wave/art rock/proto-punk band.
Tender Defender Huntington Station, New York, US 2015–present A punk rock/pop punk band. All three members of the band (Mattie Jo Canino, Phil Douglas, and Pat Schramm) are ex-members of Latterman. The band is considered by many to be a continuation of Latterman.
Ten Foot Pole Simi Valley, California, US 1983–2006, 2009–present A punk rock/skate punk band, formerly known as Scared Straight until 1993.
Tenpole Tudor London, England, UK 1977–present A punk rock/new wave/rockabilly band.
Ten Yard Fight Boston, Massachusetts, US 1995–1999 A hardcore punk/punk rock band.
Terror Los Angeles, California, US 2002–present A hardcore punk/beatdown hardcore band.
Terrorgruppe Berlin, Germany 1993–2005, 2013–2022 A Deutschpunk/punk pathetique band.
Terveet Kädet Tornio, Finland 1980–present A hardcore punk band.
Tex & the Horseheads Los Angeles, California, US 1980–1986, 2007–present A punk rock/punk blues/cowpunk/deathrock band.
Thatcher On Acid Somerset, England, UK 1983–1998 An anarcho-punk band.
Þeyr (Theyr) Reykjavík, Iceland 1980–1983, 2006 A new wave/post-punk/punk rock band.
This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb Pensacola, Florida, US 1997–2011 A folk punk/cowpunk band.
This Is Hell New York, New York, US 2004–present A hardcore punk/crossover thrash/melodic hardcore band.
The Thorns of Life New York, New York, US 2008–2009 A punk rock band.
Thought Riot California, US 1997–2006 A hardcore punk/punk rock band.
Thrice Irvine, California, US 1999–2012, 2015–present A post-hardcore/alternative rock/pop punk/experimental rock/art rock/melodic hardcore/emo band.
Throwdown Orange County, California, US 1997–present A hardcore punk/beatdown hardcore/metalcore/groove metal band.
The Thumbs Baltimore, Maryland, US 1995–2002 A punk rock band.
Tiger Army Berkeley, California, US 1996–present A psychobilly/horror punk/alternative rock band.
Tijuana Sweetheart Allston, Massachusetts, US 2005–2012 A punk rock/alternative rock/riot grrrl band.
Tilt East Bay, California, US 1992–2001, 2015–present A punk rock band.
Time Again Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US 2004–present An American street punk band that is heavily influenced by Rancid.
Timeshares Downstate New York, New York, US 2009–present An indie rock/alternative rock/punk rock band that is best known for their song "From An Admirer Not Darryl."
Title Fight Kingston, Pennsylvania, US 2003–2018 A post-hardcore/melodic hardcore/soft grunge/shoegaze/post-rock/hardcore punk band.
Titus Andronicus Glen Rock, New Jersey, US 2005–present A critically acclaimed punk rock/indie rock/art punk/heartland rock band.
The Toasters New York, New York, US 1981–present A third-wave ska band.
Toe to Toe Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1992–present A hardcore punk/soul band.
Tom DeLonge San Diego, California, US 2015 A punk rock artist. His debut studio album "To the Stars... Demos, Odds, and Ends" was released four months after his departure from Blink-182. He was credited with playing all instruments except for bass guitar on one song and drums.
Too Rude Hermosa Beach, California, US 2000–2004 A reggae/reggae rock/punk rock band.
Total Chaos Pomona Valley, California, US 1989–present A hardcore punk/street punk/punk rock band.
Die Toten Hosen Düsseldorf, Germany 1982–present A Deutschpunk band.
Touché Amoré Los Angeles, California, US 2007–present A post-hardcore/screamo/melodic hardcore band.
The Tower of Dudes Prague, Czech Republic 2007–present A cowpunk/Gypsy punk band.
Towers of London Buckinghamshire, England, UK 2004–2009, 2015–present A hard rock/punk rock/glam metal/indie rock band.
Toxic Narcotic Boston, Massachusetts, US 1989–present A DIY crust punk/hardcore punk band.
Toxic Reasons Dayton, Ohio, US 1979–1995 A classic punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Toxic Waste Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1982–1986 A punk rock/anarcho-punk band.
Toy Dolls Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK 1979–present A punk rock/Oi!/punk pathetique/new wave band.
Toys That Kill San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, US 1999–present A punk rock band.
Tragedy Memphis, Tennessee, US 2000–present A hardcore punk/crust punk/D-beat band.
Los Traidores Montevideo, Uruguay 1986–2003 A punk rock/post-punk/new wave/alternative rock band.
Transplants California, US 1999–2003, 2004–2006, 2010–present A rapcore/rap rock/punk rock project made up by members of Rancid and Blink-182.
Trap Them Salem, New Hampshire, US 2001–2017 A metalcore/hardcore punk band that blends grindcore, crust punk, and death metal.
Trashlight Vision USA 2004–2007, 2011 A punk rock band.
Trash Talk Sacramento, California, US 2005–present A hardcore punk/thrashcore/crossover thrash band.
The Trashwomen San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1991–1997, 2007–2008 An all female garage punk/surf band.
Treble Charger Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada 1992–2006, 2012–present An indie rock/pop punk/alternative rock band.
Tribe 8 San Francisco, California, US 1991–2005 A queercore/punk rock band.
Tripface New York, New York, US 1993–1997 A hardcore punk band.
Tři sestry Prague, Czech Republic 1985–present A punk rock/pub rock band.
T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty) Long Beach, California, US 1978–2006, 2007–present A punk rock/hardcore punk/horror punk/hard rock/deathrock band that later turned to glam metal/hair metal.
Tsunami Bomb Petaluma, California, US 1998–2005, 2009, 2015–present A punk rock/pop punk/melodic hardcore band.
The Tuberkuloited Sindi, Estonia 1991-2007 A punk rock band.
Tuesday Chicago, Illinois, US 1996–1999 An emo/punk rock band.
Turbonegro Nesodden, Norway 1989–1998, 2002–2010, 2011–present A glam punk band that combines hard rock and punk rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk."
Turning Point Moorestown, New Jersey, US 1988–1991, 1994, 2016–present A hardcore punk/melodic hardcore/emo band.
TZN Xenna Warsaw, Poland 1981–1987, 2011–present A classic punk rock band.

U

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
UFX Blackpool, England, UK 2000–present A "junk rock"/gothic rock/punk rock/alternative rock band.
UK Decay Luton, England, UK 1978–1983, 1993, 2005–present A post-punk/gothic rock band.
U.K. Subs London, England, UK 1976–present A classic punk rock/street punk/hardcore punk band.
The U-Men Seattle, Washington, US 1980–1989 A punk rock/post-punk/garage rock/noise rock/rockabilly band.
Unbroken San Diego County, California, US 1991–1995, 1998, 2010–2012, 2014, 2023–present A metalcore/hardcore punk band.
The Undead New York, New York, US 1980–present A horror punk/punk rock/hardcore punk band.
The Undertones Derry, Northern Ireland, UK 1974–1983, 1999–present A proto-punk/punk rock/pop punk/power pop/new wave band.
Units San Francisco, California, US 1978–1984 A new wave/electronic rock band.
Unsane New York, New York, US 1988–2000, 2003–2019, 2021–present A noise rock/post-hardcore/alternative metal band.
The Unseen Hingham, Massachusetts, US 1993–present A street punk/melodic hardcore band.
Untouchables Washington, D.C., US 1979–1981 A punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Unwritten Law Poway, California, US 1990–present A punk rock/pop punk/skate punk/alternative rock band.
Urban Waste New York, New York, US 1981–1984 A hardcore punk band.
Urinals Los Angeles, California, US 1978–1983, 1996–present A classic punk rock band known for their minimalistic style in their lyrics that is sometimes even referred to as "punk haiku."
U.S. Bombs Huntington Beach, California, US 1993–present A punk rock/street punk band.
Useless ID Haifa, Israel 1994–present A punk rock/pop punk/skate punk band that is considered to be the most successful punk rock band in Israel.

V

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Valencia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2004–2011, 2016–present An alternative rock/pop punk band. The band is named after the wife of the protagonist, Valencia, in the book by Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five.
The Valves Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1977–1979 A classic punk rock band.
Vampire Lovers Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1982–1984, 1988–1990 A Brisbane punk rock/death rock/garage punk/alternative rock band which developed into a horror punk/heavy metal hybrid in their later period.
The Vandals Huntington Beach, California, US 1980–present A punk rock band that turned pop punk. The band is well known for their use of humor and sarcasm.
The Varukers Leamington Spa, England, UK 1979–1988, 1993–present A hardcore punk/classic punk rock/crust punk/street punk/anarcho-punk band.
Vatican Commandos Darien Connecticut, US 1982–1985, 2011 A hardcore punk band of which Moby was a member.
Vennaskond Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia 1984–2006, 2007–present A punk rock/post-punk/glam punk band.
Venomous Concept New York, New York, US 2004–present A hardcore punk/grindcore/extreme metal band.
Verbal Abuse Houston, Texas, US 1981–1995, 2004–present A hardcore punk/crossover thrash band.
Verse Providence, Rhode Island, US 2003–2009, 2011–2013 A hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band.
The Vibrators London, England, UK 1976–2022 A classic punk rock band.
Vice Squad Bristol, England, UK 1979–1985, 1997–present A female fronted punk rock/street punk band.
The Victims Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1977–1979 A classic punk rock band.
Victims of Circumstance Clearwater, Florida, US 2005–present A punk rock band known for blending pop-hooks with a unique style of ska.
The Viletones Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1977–present A classic punk rock band.
The Vindictives Chicago, Illinois, US 1991–1996, 1999, 2012–present A punk rock band.
The Virus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 1998–2004, 2013–present A street punk band.
Virus Nine Medford, Oregon, US 1996–2010 A punk rock band.
Los Violadores Buenos Aires, Argentina 1981–1992, 1995–1996, 2000–2011, 2016–2019 A Latino-American punk rock/hard rock/post-punk band that was founded during Argentina's "El Proceso" military dictatorship.
Violent Delight St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK 2000–2006 A punk rock/heavy metal band.
Violent Femmes Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US 1981–2009, 2013–present A folk punk/alternative rock band.
Violent Apathy Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. 1981–present A punk rock/hardcore punk band that formed in March 1981 at Western Michigan University.
Vision of Disorder Long Island, New York, New York, US 1992–2002, 2006, 2008–present A hardcore punk/metalcore/alternative metal/groove metal band.
Richard Hell and the Voidoids New York, New York, US 1976–1979, 1981–1983, 1990, 2000 A classic punk rock/art punk band.
Voodoo Glow Skulls Riverside, California, US 1988–present A ska punk band.
Voorhees Durham, County Durham, England, UK 1991–2001, 2004, 2010, 2012–present A hardcore punk band.
Void Columbia, Maryland, US 1979–1984 A hardcore punk/thrashcore band.
Vorkriegsjugend Berlin, Germany 1982–1985, 1998–1999 A Deutschpunk/hardcore punk band.

W

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Wakefield Mechanicsville, Maryland, US 2000–2008 An alternative rock/pop punk band that made an uncredited appearance in the 2004 movie, New York Minute.
The Wall Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, UK 1978–1983, 2007–2022 A classic punk rock band.
The Waltons Isle of Wight, England, UK 1985–1995 An anarcho-punk/post-punk band.
Les Wampas Paris, France 1983–present A punk rock/pop punk/psychobilly band that refers to their music as "Yé-yé punk."
The Wanton Looks Chicago, Illinois, US 2009–2013 An all female pop punk/punk rock band that is described as reminiscent of Joan Jett's early 1980's work.
Warzone Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, New York, US 1982–1997 A hardcore punk band.
Wasted Youth Los Angeles, California, US 1981–1988 A hardcore punk/crossover thrash band.
Waterparks Houston, Texas, US 2011–present A pop rock/electropop/alternative rock/hyperpop band that started out by playing pop punk.
Wayne County & the Electric Chairs New York, New York, US 1977–1979 A female fronted classic punk rock/glam punk band.
Wavves Los Angeles, California, US 2008–present A lo fi alternative rock/indie rock/pop punk/surf band that was started by Nathan Williams and also includes members from Jay Reatard's band.
WC Miastko, Poland 1981–present A punk rock band.
Wednesday 13 Charlotte, North Carolina, US 1992–present A horror punk/heavy metal/gothic metal/hardcore punk/glam metal/glam punk/outlaw country artist.
Wednesday Night Heroes Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1997–2009 A punk rock/Oi!/street punk/hardcore punk band.
The Weirdos Los Angeles, California, US 1975–1981, 1986–1992, 2004–2005, 2013–present A proto-punk/classic punk rock band.
Westbound Train Boston, Massachusetts, US 2001–present A ska/reggae/soul band.
Western Addiction San Francisco, California, US 2003–2006, 2013–present A hardcore punk/punk rock/melodic hardcore band.
Weezer Los Angeles, California, US 1992–1997, 2000–present A power pop/pop rock/geek rock/emo band that started out playing alternative rock/pop punk and then indie pop in 2010.
The Wedding Fayetteville, Arkansas, US 2003–2015 An alternative rock/post-hardcore/Christian punk band.
White Flag Inland Empire, California, US 1982–present A punk rock band.
The White Stripes Detroit, Michigan, US 1997–2011 A garage rock/blues rock/alternative rock/punk blues/indie rock band.
White Trash Debutantes San Francisco, California, US 1986–present A punk rock/pop punk band.
Whole Wheat Bread Jacksonville, Florida, US 2003–present A punk rock/pop punk/hardcore punk/rapcore band who has toured with bands such as Big D and the Kids Table and The Aquabats.
The Wildhearts Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK 1989–1997, 2001–2009, 2012–2022, 2024–present A hard rock/pop/punk rock/heavy metal band.
A Wilhelm Scream New Bedford, Massachusetts, US 1996–present A melodic hardcore/punk rock/skate punk/heavy metal band that was formerly known as Smackin' Isaiah, Koen, and Adam's Crack.
Wipers Portland, Oregon, US 1977–1989, 1993–1999 A classic punk rock/post-punk/hardcore punk/post-hardcore band.
Wire London, England, UK 1976–1980, 1985–1992, 1999–present An influential art punk/punk rock band, especially in the development of the post-punk genre.
Wisdom In Chains Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, US 2002–present A hardcore punk/punk rock/alternative metal/Oi! band.
Wizo Sindelfingen, Germany 1985–2005, 2009–present A Deutschpunk/hardcore punk/anarcho-punk band.
Wlochaty Szczecin, Poland 1987–present A hardcore punk/anarcho-punk band.
Wolfbrigade Sweden 1995–2004, 2007–2012, 2014–present A crust punk/melodic death metal band.
The Wonder Years Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US 2005–present An emo/alternative rock/pop punk band.
World Burns to Death Austin, Texas, US 2000–present A crust punk band.
The World/Inferno Friendship Society Brooklyn, New York, US 1994–2021 A punk rock/dark cabaret band.
Wrangler Brutes Los Angeles, California, US 2003–2004 A hardcore punk band.
WSTR Liverpool, England, UK 2015–present A pop punk band that was originally named Waster until they decided to change their name after a Canadian band with the same name issued a "cease and desist" letter. WSTR is still Waster but without vowels.
The Wynona Riders East Bay, California, US 1988–present A punk rock/pop punk band.

X

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
X Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1977–present A classic punk rock band.
X Los Angeles, California, US 1977–1993, 2004–present A classic punk rock/alternative rock band.
xDISCIPLEx A.D. Erie, Pennsylvania, US 1995–2004 A Christian hardcore/thrash metal/hardcore punk/Christian metal band.
X!NK Belgium 2001–2009, 2022–present A pop punk band.
X-Pistols Southern California, US/Oregon, US 2010–present A punk rock band.
X-Pulsion Brussels, Belgium 1977–1978 A classic punk rock band.
X-Ray Spex London, England, UK 1976–1979, 1991, 1995–1996, 2008 A classic punk rock band that featured Poly Styrene on vocals and Lora Logic on saxophone.

Y

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Yeah Yeah Yeahs New York, New York, US 2000–2014, 2017–present A garage punk/garage rock/indie rock/art punk/dance-punk/post-punk revival band.
Yellowcard Jacksonville, Florida, US 1997–2008, 2010–2017, 2022–present A pop punk/alternative rock/hardcore punk band.
Yidcore Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1998–2009, 2011, 2019 A Jewish rock/punk rock/comedy rock band.
You Me At Six Weybridge, Surrey, England, UK 2004–present A pop punk/alternative rock/pop rock/post-hardcore band.
Youngblood Brass Band Madison, Wisconsin, US 1998–present A jazz/hip hop/punk rock/punk jazz band.
Young Canadians Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1979–1980 A punk rock/garage rock band.
The Young and the Useless New York, New York, US 1980–1984 A punk rock band.
The Young Werewolves Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2002–2015 A rockabilly/psychobilly/garage rock/horror punk band.
Your Heart Breaks Bellingham, Washington, US 1998–present A "collaborative music project" with over 50 members in the lower 48 states that plays a blend of indie rock, folk and punk rock, with an electronic influence.
Youth Brigade Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US 1980–1987, 1991–present A hardcore punk band. Three of the four members of the band are brothers.
Youth Brigade Washington, D.C., US 1980–1981, 2012–2013 A hardcore punk band.
Youth Defense League New York, New York, US 1986–present An Oi!/New York hardcore band.
Youth Gone Mad Los Angeles, California, US 1980–present A punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Youth in Asia London, England, UK 1981–1984 An anarcho-punk band.
Youth of Today Danbury, Connecticut, US 1985–1990, 1994, 1999, 2003–2004, 2010–present A straight edge New York hardcore/positive hardcore band.
The Yuppie Pricks Austin, Texas, US 1999–present A comedy punk rock band that reverses the traditional "working class punk" ethos and instead flaunts their wealth and affluence, in a comical, over-the-top way.

Z

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Zbogom Brus Li Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia 1992–2000, 2005–present A punk rock/folk punk/children's music/pop rock band.
Zebrahead La Habra, California, United States 1996–present A punk rock/pop punk/rap rock/rapcore/ska punk band.
Zeke Seattle, Washington, US 1992–present A hardcore punk/hard rock/heavy metal/speed metal band.
The Zeros Chula Vista, California, US 1976–1980 A classic punk rock band.
The Zeros England, UK 1977–1979, 1988, 2000s–present A classic punk rock band.
Zero Boys Indianapolis, Indiana, US 1980–1985, 1987–1988, 1991–1994, 2006–present A punk rock/hardcore punk band.
Zikney Tzfat Tel Aviv, Israel 1990–1996 A grunge/punk rock band.
Zóna A Bratislava, Slovakia 1984–present A punk rock band.
Zounds Reading, Berkshire, England, UK 1977–1982, 2001–present An anarcho-punk/post-punk band.

See also

References

Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_punk_bands,_L%E2%80%93Z