This is a list of notable punk rock bands beginning with the numbers 0–9 and letters A through K. 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, are not 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, are not listed either.

0–9

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
108New York, New York, US1991–96, 2005–presentA post-hardcore band with music inspired by the Krishna Consciousness.
1208Hermosa Beach, California, US1994–2007A melodic punk band started by Alex Flynn, who is closely related to Greg Ginn of Black Flag.
2 MinutosValentín Alsina, Argentina1987–presentA street punk band.
22 JacksCalifornia, United States1995–2001, 2007–presentA punk supergroup with members of Wax (American band), The Breeders, Adolescents (band), and Royal Crown Revue.
25 ta LifeQueens, New York, US1991–presentA New York hardcore band.
28 DaysFrankston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1997–2007, 2009–presentA punk/rapcore band.
3 Feet SmallerVienna, Austria2000–presentA punk rock band.
30 Foot FallHouston, Texas, US1993–presentA band that has played different genres of punk, including melodic hardcore, skate punk and hardcore punk.
The 4-SkinsEast End, London, England, UK1979–1984, 2007–presentA working class Oi! band.
+44Los Angeles, California, US2005–2009A pop punk/alternative rock band named after the phone code for the United Kingdom, formed by members of Blink 182, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.[1]
45 GraveLos Angeles, California, US1979–1985, 1988–1990, 2005–presentA horror punk/deathrock band.
48MayHamilton, New Zealand2004–2008A pop punk band.
5 Seconds of SummerSydney, New South Wales, Australia2011–presentA pop punk/pop rock band.
59 Times the PainFagersta, Sweden1992–2001, 2008A hardcore punk band with working-class roots.
6 VoltiosLima, Peru1998–presentA punk rock band.
7 SecondsReno, Nevada, US1980–2018, 2022A straight edge melodic hardcore band who pioneered the youth crew genre.
88 Fingers LouieChicago, Illinois, US1993–1996, 1998–1999, 2009–2010, 2013–presentA melodic hardcore band.
98 MuteHermosa Beach, California, US1993–2002, 2016A street punk band.
999London, England, UK1977–1982, 1983–1987, 1993–presentA classic punk band.

A

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
ASuffolk, England, UK1993–2005, 2008–presentA alternative rock band who have also played genres such as pop punk, hard rock and post-grunge.
AbhinandaUmeå, Sweden1992–1999, 2004, 2009–2010, 2012, 2022–presentA hardcore punk band who had close ties to influential hardcore punk band Refused.
Abrasive WheelsLeeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK1976–1984, 2003–presentA classic English punk band known for their seminal albums "When The Punks Go Marching In" and the singles "Vicious Circle/Voice of Youth" and "Army Song".
AC4Umeå, Sweden2008–2013A hardcore punk band.
Ace TroubleshooterPlymouth, Minnesota, US1995–2005A pop punk band.
!Action Pact!Stanwell, London, England, UK1981–1986A aggressive English punk band.
Adam and the AntsLondon, England, UK1977–1982A band which originally played punk rock, moving toward post-punk from 1978 to 1979. A later incarnation achieved commercial success as part of the New Romantic movement.
The AdictsIpswich, Suffolk, England, UK1977–1993, 2002–presentA British classic punk band known for dressing similar to the "droogs" (ruffians) in the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange.
The AdolescentsFullerton, California, US1980–1981, 1986–1989, 2001–presentA hardcore punk supergroup with members from Agent Orange and Social Distortion.
The AdvertsLondon, England, UK1976–1979A punk rock band with one of the earliest female punk stars, Gaye Advert.
Adrenalin O.D.Elmwood Park, New Jersey, US1981–1990, 1999, 2005, 2007A hardcore punk band.
Afektiven NabojStruga, North Macedonia1979–presentA punk rock band.
AFIUkiah, California, US1991–presentA band that began as a hardcore punk band before shifting to horror punk, then to alternative rock.
Afro JetzUmeå, Sweden1987–1989A punk rock band consisting of Dennis Lyxzén.
Against All AuthorityCulter Bay, Florida, US1992–2007, 2021–presentA DIY ska punk band.
AgainstBrisbane, Queensland, Australia2001–presentA hardcore punk band.
Against Me!Naples, Florida, US1997–2020A punk rock band.
Agent 51Poway, California, US1995–2005, 2008, 2012, 2015A punk rock band.
Agent OrangePlacentia, California, US1979–presentA surf punk band.
Agnostic FrontNew York, New York, US1982–1992, 1997–presentA key New York hardcore band; had a crossover thrash period.
AidenSeattle, Washington, US2003–2012, 2014–2016A post-hardcore/punk rock/horror punk band.
AlexisonfireSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada2001–2011, 2012, 2015–presentA Juno Award-winning post-hardcore band.
Alkaline TrioChicago, Illinois, US1996–presentA punk rock trio.
Alice DonutNew York, New York, US1986–1996, 2001–presentA psychedelic alternative punk rock band.
AllFort Collins, Colorado, US1987–2003, 2008–presentA punk rock band formed by members of the Descendents.
The All-American RejectsStillwater, Oklahoma, US1999–presentA alternative rock, emo, and pop punk band.
AllisterChicago, Illinois, US1994–2007, 2010–presentA melodic punk band.
The Alley CatsLos Angeles, California, US1977–1982, 2015–presentA punk rock trio.
GG AllinLancaster, New Hampshire, US1976–1993A shock rock musician known for having debauched stage shows.
All Systems Go!Toronto, Ontario, Canada1998–2006A punk rock supergroup.
Alternative TVLondon, England, UK1976–1979, 1981, 1985–2004, 2014–presentA pioneer of reggae rhythms in punk.
AmebixDevon, England, UK1978–87, 2008–2012A pioneer of the crust punk genre.
AmenLos Angeles, California, US1994–2008, 2015–presentA band that plays a mix of nu metal and hardcore punk.
American StandardsPhoenix, Arizona, US2011–presentA hardcore noise-punk band.[2]
American SteelOakland, California, US1995–presentA punk rock band.
American Hi-FiBoston, Massachusetts, US1998–presentA pop punk band.
Amyl and the SniffersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia2016–presentA pub rock band.
Anamanaguchi[3]New York City, New York, US2004–presentA chiptune-based pop and rock band.
The AnalogsSzczecin, Poland1995–presentAn anti-fascist street punk band.
Andrew Jackson JihadPhoenix, Arizona, US2004–presentA DIY folk punk band.
Angelic UpstartsSouth Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK1977–presentA socialist working class Oi! punk and skinhead band.
AnhrefnBangor, Gwynedd, Wales, UK1982–1995, 2007A Welsh language punk rock band. The band also sang in English.
Ann BerettaRichmond, Virginia, US1996–2004, 2012–2023A skate punk band.
AnonymousAndorra la Vella, Andorra2004–2007A punk rock band.
Angry SamoansLos Angeles, California, US1978–presentA classic punk band.
AnthraxGravesend, Kent, England, UK1980–1984, 2010–presentAn English anarcho-punk band. Not to be confused with the American thrash metal band, Anthrax.
Anti-CimexGothenburg, Sweden1981–1993A band that was one of the first bands to define Scandinavian D-beat.
AntidoteAmsterdam/Rotterdam/Utrecht, Netherlands1996–2012, 2017A hardcore punk band.
Anti-EstablishmentLondon, England, UK1978–1983, 2013A second-wave UK punk/Oi! band.
Anti-EverythingPort of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago2000–presentA punk rock band that is the only punk rock band from Trinidad And Tobago and the only punk rock band to use a steelpan.
Anti-FlagPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US1988–89, 1992–2023A political melodic punk rock band.
Anti-HerosAtlanta, Georgia, US1984–1988, 1994–1999An Oi!/street punk band.
AntillectualNijmegen/Utrecht, Netherlands2000–presentA melodic hardcore band.
Anti-Nowhere LeagueRoyal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK1980–1989, 1992–presentA classic English punk band.
Anti-PastiDerbyshire, England, UK1978–1984, 1995, 2012–presentA British punk band from the third wave of punk in England during the early 1980s.
Anti-Scrunti FactionBoulder, Colorado, US1984–1985A queercore punk trio.
AntischismColumbia, South Carolina, US1988–1991, 1993–1994A crust punk band.
AntisectDaventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK1982–87, 2011–presentAn anarcho-punk band.
AntiseenCharlotte, North Carolina, US1983–presentA punk rock band.
Anti-SystemBradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK1982–1986, 2014–presentAn anarcho-punk band.
The ApersRotterdam, Netherlands1996–presentA pop punk band.
The APF BrigadePeterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK1980–presentAn anarcho-punk band. Part of cassette culture in the UK.
The ApostlesIslington, London, England, UK1979–1990An experimental anarcho-punk band that, in general, eschewed the prevalent punk aesthetics.
AppendixPori, Finland1980–1985, 1995–presentA punk rock band.
The AquabatsHuntington Beach, California, US1994–presentAn American superhero-themed electropunk/ska punk band. Travis Barker's (Blink-182) former band from 1996 to 1998.
ArmiaPoland1984–presentA christian punk band.
Armed and HammeredToronto, Ontario, Canada1989–2003, 2010, 2012–presentA hardcore punk band.
Arson AnthemNew Orleans, Louisiana, US2006–2013A hardcore punk band.
The Art AttacksLondon, England, UK1977–1978A classic punk band.
Articles of FaithChicago, Illinois, US1981–1985, 1991, 2010A hardcore punk band.
The Artist LifeToronto, Ontario, Canada2005–2012A pop punk band.
Die ÄrzteBerlin, Germany1982–88, 1993–presentA punk rock band with influences ranging from rock, punk, ska, jazz, swing, and hip hop.
AsexualsBeaconsfield, Quebec, Canada1983–1996, 2010–2012, 2016–2017, 2019A hardcore punk band.
As Friends RustDavie, Florida, US1996–2002, 2008, 2011–presentA melodic hardcore band.
AshDownpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK1992–presentA pop punk band.
AssjackGridley, California, US1999–2009A hardcore punk band.
Assorted Jelly BeansRiverside, California, US1996–1999, 2008A punk rock band consisting of Richard Falomir.
Asta KaskTöreboda, Sweden1978–1989, 1992, 2003–presentA pioneer of trallpunk.
At the Drive-InEl Paso, Texas, US1994–2001, 2012, 2016–2018A post-hardcore band.
The AtarisAnderson, Indiana, US1996–presentA pop punk band.
AthenaIstanbul, Turkey1987–presentA ska punk band.
Atheist RapNovi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia1989–presentA punk rock band whose music is often categorized as "happy punk".
Atlas Losing GripLund, Scania, Sweden2005–2016A Swedish punk rock band with metal influences.
Atom & His PackageOreland, Pennsylvania, US1997–2003, 2008, 2017, 2020An synthpunk outfit consisting solely of Adam Goren.
Attaque 77Buenos Aires, Argentina1987–presentA punk rock band.
AuroraGyőr, Hungary1983–presentA hardcore punk band.
Aus-RottenPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US1992–2001, 2019A crust punk band.
Authority ZeroMesa, Arizona, US1994–presentA reggae/skate punk band.
AutomaticsEngland, UK1976–78, 2000–presentA classic punk band.
Autopilot OffOrange County, New York, US1996–2005, 2011–presentA skate punk band.
AvailReston, Virginia, US1987–2007, 2019–presentA melodic hardcore band.
The AvengersSan Francisco Bay Area, California, US1977–79, 1999, 2004–presentA hardcore punk band.
Avenues Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US 2006–present The band's song "Hold Me" was featured on episode 2 of the MTV reality series The Real World: St. Thomas in 2012.
Avoid One ThingBoston, Massachusetts, US2002–2005, 2019–presentA punk rock band.
Avril Lavigne Belleville, Ontario, Canada 1999–present Her debut album, Let Go (2002), is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. It yielded the singles "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi", which emphasized a skate punk persona and earned her the title "Pop-Punk Queen" from music publications.
Avtomaticheskie udovletvoriteliLeningrad, Russia1979–1998A classic punk band.
Awkward ThoughtNew York, New York, US1999–2003A hardcore punk band.

B

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Babes in ToylandMinneapolis, Minnesota, US1987–97
Baby StrangeGlasgow, Scotland, UK2012–present
Backyard BabiesNässjö, Sweden1987–presentA glam punk/hard rock band.
Bad AstronautUS2000–06, 2010–present
Bad BrainsWashington, D.C., US1977–84, 1986–95, 1997–presentAn all black hardcore punk/reggae band. One of the pioneers of hXc.
Bad ReligionWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, US1979–presentA second tier early 80's Cali hardcore group turned influential melodic hardcore pioneers. Active over 40 years.
BagsLos Angeles, California, US1977–81One of the first generation of California punk rock bands.
BalzacOsaka, Japan1992–presentA Japanese horror punk band.
BambixNijmegen, Netherlands1988-presentDutch Punk/Riot grrl/queercore band.
BaneWorcester, Massachusetts, US1995–present
BankruptBudapest, Hungary1996–presentA melodic punk rock band.
The BannerNew Jersey, US1999–present
Banner PilotMinneapolis, Minnesota, US2005–present
BasementIpswich, Suffolk, England, UK2009–2012 (hiatus)A melodic hardcore band, heavily influenced by the 1990s grunge movement.
BatfootSydney, Australia2008–presentA pop punk band influenced by Screeching Weasel and The Queers.
Battalion of SaintsSan Diego, California, US1980–85, 1995–present
BatteryWashington, D.C., US1990–98
BaysideQueens, New York, US2000–present
BBQ ChickensJapan2000–presentA Japanese hardcore punk band formed by Ken Yokoyama of Hi-Standard.
Beastie BoysBrooklyn, New York, US1978–2012Began as a hardcore punk band, transitioned into hip hop and rap rock.
Beat CrusadersJapan1997–2010A pop punk band that performs with masks of dot-matrix drawings of themselves.
BeatsteaksBerlin, Germany1995–present
Beer7Be'er Sheva, Israel2002–present
Behind Enemy LinesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US2000–presentAn anarchist crust punk/heavy metal band with two members of Aus-Rotten.
Being As An OceanAlpine, California2011–presentA melodic hardcore band.
BelvedereAlberta, Canada1995–2005, 2011–present
Bérurier NoirParis, France1983–89, 2003–06
Best RevengeLos Angeles, California, US1998–2002A queercore punk band.
Better Luck Next Time Los Angeles, California, US 2004–2014 In September 2006, Better Luck Next Time was chosen as 1 of 10 local bands out of 2,500 in Southern California given the chance to play KROQ-FM's Inland Invasion, in which they placed 2nd.
Better Than a ThousandWashington, D.C., US
Bhopal StiffsChicago, Illinois, US1985–89
BickleyHouston, Texas, US1995–2001
Big BlackEvanston, Illinois, US1981–1987, 2006Instrumental in the development of noise rock. Notable for using a drum machine instead of a kit.
Big BoysAustin, Texas, US1979–84One of the pioneers of the hardcore punk genre.
Big D and the Kids TableAllston, Boston, Massachusetts, US1995–presentA third-wave ska band.
Big Drill CarCosta Mesa, California, US1987–95, 2008One of the pioneers of the melodic hardcore genre.
Big in JapanLiverpool, Merseyside, England, UK1977–79Members went on to be in bands such as The KLF, Lightning Seeds, Siouxsie and the Banshees Pink Military and Frankie goes to Hollywood
BigwigNutley, New Jersey, US1995–present
Bikini KillOlympia, Washington, US1990–98A punk rock band part of the Riot Grrrl movement.
The BillPionki, Poland1988–present
Billy IdolStanmore, Middlesex, England, UK1975–present
Billy Liar Edinburgh, Scotland 2005–present An acoustic punk/folk band from Edinburgh, fronted by the solo singer of the same name.
Billy TalentMississauga, Ontario, Canada1993–presentThe punk rock group was formerly known as Pezz. They changed their name When they were threatened with a lawsuit from an American band of the same name.
BiohazardBrooklyn, New York, US1988–2006, 2008–presentOne of the earliest bands to fuse hardcore punk with elements of hip-hop.
Blackbird RaumSanta Cruz, California, US
BlackfireBlack Mesa, Arizona, US1989–presentA Navajo traditionally influenced, punk rock group of three siblings, with strong political messages.
Black FlagHermosa Beach, California, US1976–86, 1976–86, 2003, 2013–2014, 2019–presentAn influential hardcore punk band active since the late 1970s. Also one of the pioneers of post-hardcore.
The Black HalosVancouver, British Columbia, Canada1993–present
Black LipsDunwoody, Georgia, US1999–presentA self-proclaimed "flower punk" band from Georgia.
Black LungsSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada2005–present
The Black PacificHuntington Beach, California, US2010–present
Black Randy and the MetrosquadLos Angeles, California, US1977–80
Black SquareHonolulu, Hawaii, US2002–present
Blaggers ITAEngland, UK1988–95Band noted for their strong anti-fascist and left wing lyrics & activism.
Blanks 77Hillside, New Jersey, US1990–2001, 2004–present
Bl'astSanta Cruz, California, US1984–90, 2001
BlatzBerkeley, California, US1989–92
The Bleach BoysHitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK1976–present
Blink-182Poway, California, US1992–2005, 2009–presentA pop punk, skate punk and alternative rock band.
BlitzNew Mills, Derbyshire, England, UK1980–2007An English Oi/Street punk band.
BlitzkidWest Virginia, USA1997–2012, 2019–presentHorror Punk
BlitzkriegSouthport, Merseyside, England, UK1979–1984, 1991–1995, 2007–present
The BlockheadsLondon, UK1977–presentBacking band for Ian Dury, whose musical influences spanned disco, funk, music hall, and 1950s rock and roll.
BlondieNew York, New York, US1976–82, 1997–presentA pioneer of American punk rock and new wave music.
The BloodLondon, England, UK1982–presentThe First Punk Band to feature in the Rock magazine Kerrang.
Blood for BloodBoston, Massachusetts, US1994–2004, 2010
The Blue HeartsTokyo, Japan1985–95An influential punk band from Japan.
Blue MeaniesCarbondale, Illinois, US1989–2001
Blyth PowerSomerset, England, UK1983–presentFolk punk band.
Bobot AdrenalineLos Angeles, California, US2001–present
BodyjarMelbourne, Australia1994–2009
BoldWestchester County, New York, US1986–2006
Bomb FactoryTokyo, Japan1991–present
The Bombpops San Diego, California, US 2007–present The band name was chosen after the drummer ordered a Lickety Lick Bombpop from an ice cream van that stopped near his house.
Bomb the Music Industry!Nassau County, New York, US2004–presentDIY punk band that offers its music by donation on Quote Unquote Records.
The Boomtown RatsDún Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland1975–86Art Punk, New Wave, Power Pop.
Bowling for SoupWichita Falls, Texas, US1994–presentA pop punk band.
Born AgainstNew York, New York, US1989–93
The Bouncing SoulsNew Brunswick, New Jersey, US1987–presentAn American punk rock band.
Box Car RacerLos Angeles, California, US2002–03A side project of Blink-182, with members Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker.
The BoysLondon, England, UK1976–82, 1999–present
BracketForestville, California, US1992–present
Brain FailureBeijing, China
Brand NewLevittown, New York, US2000–2018An alternative rock/pop punk band.
Brand New WarLos Angeles, California, USFormerly known as The God Awfuls.
BratmobileOlympia, Washington, US1991–94, 1999–2003
BreakdownNew York, New York, US1986–present
Break EvenPerth, Australia2005–12
The BriefsSeattle, Washington, US2000–presentAn American Pop-punk band.
The BriggsLos Angeles, California, US2001–presentA working class-style punk band.
The BroadwaysChicago, Illinois, US1996–98
Broadway CallsRainier, Oregon, US2005–present
Broken BonesStoke-on-Trent, England, UK1983–presentAn English street punk/thrash band.
The BronxLos Angeles, California, US2002–present
Brother's KeeperErie, Pennsylvania, US1994–2003
The Bruce Lee BandCalifornia, US1997–2005
The BruisersPortsmouth, New Hampshire, US1988–1998A street punk band featuring future Dropkick Murphys singer Al Barr.
Brutal JuiceDenton, Texas, US1991–97
BruttoBelarus2014–present
Brygada KryzysWarsaw, Poland1981–present
Buck-O-NineSan Diego, California, US1991–present
Bullets and OctaneSt. Louis, Missouri, US1998–present
Bullet TreatmentLos Angeles, California, US
BunkfaceKlang, Selangor, Malaysia2005–presentA Malaysian pop punk band.
BurnNew York, New York, US1988–present
Burning HeadsOrléans, France1988–present
Bus Station LooniesPlymouth, Devon, England, UK1995–presentA comedic anarcho-punk band, including ex-members of Oi Polloi and Disorder.
The BusinessLewisham, South London, England, UK1979–1988, 1992–presentAn Oi! / street punk band.
…But AliveHamburg, Germany1992–99A political punk rock band, signed with G7 Welcoming Committee Records.
Butthole SurfersSan Antonio, Texas, US1981–present
BuzzcocksManchester, England, UK1975–81, 1989–presentA punk rock band that influenced later pop punk bands and were also one of the first punk bands to establish an independent record label.

C

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Cancer BatsToronto, Ontario, Canada2004–presentA hardcore punk/sludge metal band.
CapdownMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK1997–2007A ska punk band.
Carburetor DungKuala Lumpur, Malaysia1991–presentA Malaysian anarcho-punk group.
Cardiac KidzSan Diego, California, US1978–81An American street punk band. Multiple Killed By Death appearances known also as first punk band to appear on San Diego TV.
Care Bears on FireBrooklyn, New York, US2007–presentAn all girl pop punk band.
Career SoldiersSan Diego, California, US2002–09An American hardcore punk/street punk band.
Career SuicideToronto, Ontario, Canada2001–present
CarpathianMelbourne, Australia2003–11
The CarpettesHoughton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK1977–81, 1996–present
The CarrierBoston, Massachusetts, US2006–12
CartelConyers, Georgia, US2003–present
The CasualtiesJersey City, New Jersey, US1990–presentA street punk band.
Catch 22East Brunswick, New Jersey, US1996–presentA third wave ska band notable for launching the career of Tomas Kalnoky.
Catholic DisciplineLos Angeles, California, US1979–80A Los Angeles punk band notable for appearing in The Decline of Western Civilization.
Caustic ChristPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US2000–presentA crust punk band.
CCCP Fedeli alla lineaReggio Emilia, Italy1982–90A genre-bending punk/industrial/electropop/world band.
Cerebral BallzyNew York, New York, US2008–present
CeremonyRohnert Park, California, US2005–presentBegan as a hardcore punk band and shifted to a post-punk style.
Chain of StrengthCalifornia, US1988–91An influential Southern California straight edge hardcore band.
ChampionSeattle, Washington, US1999–2006A youth crew band.
A Change of PacePeoria, Arizona, US2001–2011
Channel 3Cerritos, California, US1980–presentA hardcore punk band.
Chaos UKPortishead, Somerset, England, UK1979–presentA politically charged English hardcore punk group.
Chaotic DischordBristol, England, UK1981–88, 2019–presentPunk band originally formed to parody some of their contemporaries.
Charged GBHBirmingham, West Midlands, England, UK1978–presentPioneers of English hardcore punk.
Charles BronsonChicago, Illinois, US1994–97A powerviolence/thrashcore band.
Charta 77Köping, Sweden1983–presentA prolific Swedish punk/pop rock band.
Cheap SexSan Diego, California, US2002–07An American street punk band.
ChelseaLondon, England, UK1976–presentAn English punk rock band.
Chemical PeopleLos Angeles, California, US1986–97
Cherry Poppin' DaddiesEugene, Oregon, US1989–presentA funk–ska punk band that later integrated into the swing revival of the late 1990s.
Children 18:3Morris, Minnesota, US1999–presentAn American Christian punk band.
The ChinkeesSan Francisco, California, US1998–2003
ChixdiggitCalgary, Alberta, Canada1991–present
ChokeholdHamilton, Ontario, Canada1990–96A vegan straight edge hardcore punk band.
Choking VictimNew York, New York, US1992–93, 1995–97, 1999, 2005–06A crust punk/ska punk band describing themselves as "crack rocksteady".
Christ on ParadeSan Francisco, California, US1985–89A mid-late 1980s San Francisco East Bay/Oakland political hardcore, crust punk band.
Chron GenLetchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK1978–85, 2013–present
ChumbawambaLeeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK1982–presentA one-hit wonder British anarcho-punk band.
Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Paris, France 2007–2016, 2020–present The band name is taken from the scene in 1985 adventure-comedy movie The Goonies, in which Chunk and Sloth arrive on the scene to help their friends.
Circle JerksHermosa Beach, California, US1979–89, 1994–95, 2001–presentA hardcore punk band formed by former Black Flag singer Keith Morris (and future/current Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson).
Citizen FishBath, Somerset, England, UK1990–presentA ska punk band with a member from the Subhumans.
CIVNew York, New York, US1994–2000A New York hardcore band featuring members of Gorilla Biscuits.
CivetLong Beach, California, US
The ClashNotting Hill, London, England, UK1976–86A highly influential and widely acclaimed punk rock band with reggae influences. As they put it, "the only band that matters".
Classics of LoveEmeryville, California, US2008–presentA hardcore punk band fronted by Operation Ivy's Jesse Michaels.
Clit 45Long Beach, California, US1996–2006A street punk band.
ClockcleanerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US2003–present
Closet MonsterAjax, Ontario, Canada1997–2005, 2009
CobraOsaka, Japan1982–91, 1999–2005, 2007–presentOne of the first Japanese Oi! bands.
Cobra SkullsReno, Nevada, US2005–present
Cock SparrerEast End, London, England, UK1972–78, 1982–84, 1992–presentAn influential working class Oi! band.
Cockney RejectsEast End, London, England, UK1977–presentA hugely influential Oi! band whose single "Oi, Oi, Oi" was the inspiration for the name of the genre itself.
CocobatJapan1991–presentA Japanese hardcore punk band.
The CodePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US2000–2006
Code OrangePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US2008–presentA band that mixes hardcore punk with sludge metal.
ColdrainNagoya, Japan2007–presentA Japanese post-hardcore/alternative rock band whose early sound was in style of punk rock.
CóleraSão Paulo, Brazil1979–presentAn influential Brazilian hardcore punk band.
ColorOsaka, Japan1985–95Credited as one of the bands to start the Japanese visual kei movement.
ColossalChicago, Illinois, US2003–07
Combat 84Chelsea, London, England, UK1981–84, 2000A British punk rock/oi! band.
Comeback KidWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada2002–presentA hardcore punk band.
Condemned 84Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK1980–presentA British punk rock/oi! band.
ConflictEltham, London, England, UK1981–presentA British punk rock/street punk band who helped to push issues such as animal rights and nuclear disarmament in the limelight.
Consorzio Suonatori IndipendentiItaly1992–2000An Italian punk band composed of former members of CCCP Fedeli alla linea.
ConsumedNottingham, England, UK1994–2003
ConvergeSalem, Massachusetts, US1990–presentA band blending hardcore punk and metal.
The Copyrights Carbondale, Illinois, US 2002–present The band is known for what Alternative Press calls "both the sloppy, slacker pop-punk of, say, early Green Day with the slightly more polished sheen of Teenage Bottlerocket or recent Bouncing Souls."
Corrosion of ConformityRaleigh, North Carolina, US1982–presentOne of the first bands to fuse heavy metal with hardcore punk, but later only played straight metal.
Corrupted IdealsLong Beach, California, US1987–1995, 2013–presentOne of the first bands to bring back the original Oi! sound, and noted for influencing bands like Swingin Utters and Dropkick Murphys, they are known for their later anarcho-punk sound, but earlier releases were straight ahead hardcore punk.
The CortinasBristol, UK1976–78First wave English punk band.
The CostSan Francisco Bay Area, California, US1999–2003A San Francisco Bay Area punk rock band.
Count The Stars Albany, New York, US 1995–2003 Was a four-piece pop punk band from Albany, New York that formed in 1995. After recording two albums, one with Chicago's Victory Records, the band split up in late 2003.
Craig's BrotherSanta Cruz, California, US1995–presentAn innovative melodic punk rock band. Former members include Ryan Key of Yellowcard and Dan McLintock of Inspection 12.
The CrampsSacramento, California, US1976–2009An influential psychobilly band.
CrassEpping, Essex, England, UK1977–84A British anarcho-punk band.
Creaming JesusLondon, England, UK1987–94
Creeper (band)Southampton, England2014–presentA horror punk band.
The CreepshowBurlington, Ontario, Canada2005–presentA rockabilly punk band.
CrimeSan Francisco, California, US1976–82, 2007–presentAn early U.S. punk rock band, notable for releasing the first single released by a U.S. punk act from the West Coast, "Hot Wire My Heart", which was later covered by Sonic Youth.
Crime in StereoNew York, New York, US2002–10
The CriminalsBerkeley, California, US1994–2001
CrimpshrineBerkeley, California, US1982–presentAn influential DIY punk band from the San Francisco Bay Area.
CringerHawaii, US1985–91
CrisisEngland, UK1978–81A politically charged punk rock group.
Cro-MagsNew York, New York, US1982–presentOne of the founders of the New York City hardcore scene.
The CrouchesCoventry, England, UK1981–1984DIY anti-fascist band.
The CrucifiedFresno, California, US1984–93A Christian crossover thrash group.
CrucifixBerkeley, California, US1980–84A D-beat/anarcho-punk band.
The CrucifucksLansing, Michigan, US1981–89, 96–98
Los CrudosChicago, Illinois, US1991–98
Cruel HandPortland, Maine, US2006–present
CrumbsuckersBaldwin, New York, US1982–89Pioneers of the thrash genre.
Crying NutSeoul, South Korea1993–presentAn influential punk band from South Korea. They released 6 albums.
The Cryptkeeper FiveTrenton, New Jersey, USA1997–present
CunterBrampton, Ontario, Canada2009–present
CursedCanada2001–08A hardcore punk band.
Cypher in the SnowSan Francisco, California, US1996–98An all-woman queercore group.

D

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
DaggermouthVancouver, British Columbia, Canada2004–08
Dag NastyWashington, D.C., US1985–92
Daisy ChainsawLondon, England, UK1989–95
DamageNew York, New York, US1983–88
Damnation A.D.Washington, D.C., US1992–1998, 2007–presentInfluential hardcore punk band.
The DamnedLondon, England, UK1976–presentBelieved to be the first UK punk band to release an album. Pioneers of the gothic rock genre.
Dance Hall CrashersBerkeley, California, US1987–95, 1997–present
The Dangerous Summer Ellicott City, Maryland, US 2006–2014, 2017–present The band's song "The Permanent Rain" was used in a trailer for the 2009 movie Love Happens.
Dan Vapid & The Cheats Chicago, Illinois, US 2011–present A pop punk band from Chicago that features former members of Screeching Weasel, The Riverdales, The Methadones, Noise By Numbers, The Vindictives, Sludgeworth and The Bomb.
Darby Crash BandLos Angeles, California, US1980
DarkbusterBoston, Massachusetts, US1996–present
DarkthroneKolbotn, Norway1987–presentOriginally a black metal band, a major stylistic shift to crust punk occurred in 2006.
Days N DazeHouston TX2008–PresentFolk Punk
A Day To RememberOcala, Florida2003–presentA fusion of pop punk and metalcore known as easycore.
Dayglo AbortionsVictoria, British Columbia, Canada1979–presentA hardcore punk band.
d.b.s.North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada1992–2001A melodic punk rock band, whose later work incorporated post-hardcore.
De Lyckliga KompisarnaStockholm, Sweden1989–97, 2008
The Dead BoysCleveland, Ohio, US1976–2005Known for their outlandish gigs at New York's CBGB's and Max's Kansas City.
Dead KennedysSan Francisco, California, US1978–86, 2001–presentA highly influential political hardcore punk band.
Dead MilkmenPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US1983–95, 2004, 2008A comedic punk band who often used satirical lyrics.
Dead SwansBrighton, England, UK2006–present
Dead to MePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US1983–95, 2004, 2008An American satirical punk band.
DeathDetroit, Michigan, US1971–1977, 2009–presentAn early American punk/protopunk band from the 1970s.
Death Before DishonorBoston, Massachusetts, US2000–present
Death by StereoOrange County, California, US1996–present
The Decline (band)Perth, Western Australia, Australia2005–presentSkate Punk
Deep WoundWestfield, Massachusetts, US1982–84
DefeaterBoston, Massachusetts, US2004–presentHardcore punk and Emo.
The DefectsBelfast, Northern Ireland, UK1978–84, 2010–present
DefiancePortland, Oregon, US1993–present
The Del FuegosBoston, Massachusetts, US1980–1990, 2011–2012A garage-style punk rock band.
The DemicsLondon, Ontario, Canada1977–80
DescendentsManhattan Beach, California, US1978–83, 1984–89, 1995–97, 2002–presentA pioneer of pop punk, whose career has largely been dictated by the coming and going of lead singer Milo Aukerman.
DestineTilburg, Netherlands2006–presentEmo pop punk band.
Destroy!Minneapolis, Minnesota, US1988–94Crust punk band.
Destroy Boys Sacramento, California, US 2015–present A US punk rock / garage punk band of three members.
The DestructorsPeterborough, UK1977–84UK punk band who featured Gizz Butt of The Prodigy.
Deviated InstinctNorwich, England, UK1984–91, 2007–presentA crust punk / stenchcore band, later turning to death metal.
DevoAkron, Ohio, US1972–presentEarly songs featured punk rock, mixed with synthesizers.
The DevotchkasLong Island, New York, US1996–2001
DezerterWarsaw, Poland1981–presentOne of the most popular Polish punk bands.
D.I.Orange County, California, US1982–95, 1997–presentA band featuring members of The Adolescents and Social Distortion.
The DicksAustin, Texas, US1980–1986, 2004–2016A hardcore punk band that incorporates blues rock.
The DickiesSan Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California US1977–presentOne of the first-wave of Los Angeles punk bands.
The DictatorsNew York, New York, US1973–present
Die MannequinToronto, Ontario, Canada2005–present
DieMonsterDieSalt Lake City, Utah, US1995–presentHorror punk.
Diesel Boy Santa Rosa, California, US 1993–2002, 2022–present Diesel Boy appears, as a band, while performing their own material from the Cock Rock album, on an episode of Freaks and Geeks called "Moshing and Noshing" that aired in 2000.
Die Toten HosenDüsseldorf, Germany1982–presentA punk rock band that has become one of the biggest rock bands in German history. Also popular in other German speaking countries and Argentina.
The DiffsLos Angeles, California, US2003–present
Dillinger FourMinneapolis, Minnesota, US1994–present
The DilsCarlsbad, California, US1977–80
The DiodesToronto, Ontario, Canada1977–82, 1998, 2007, 2010
Direct Hit! Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US 2007–present In September 2014, Nick Woods was a guest on the television show Last Call with Carson Daly, where he was interviewed about his band.
Dirty Rotten ImbecilesHouston, Texas, US1982–presentA crossover thrash band.
DischargeStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK1977–87, 1991–95, 2001–presentStreet punk band that single-handedly created the genre "D-Beat".
DiscloseKōchi City, Japan
DiscountVero Beach, Florida, US1995–2002
DisfearNyköping, Sweden1989–presentA Swedish D-beat crust punk group.
DisorderBristol, England, UK1980–present
DisruptBoston, Massachusetts, US1987–1994
DistemperMoscow, Russia1989–presentA Russian ska punk band.
The DistillersLos Angeles, California, US1998–2006, 2018–presentAn American punk band led by Brody Dalle.
División MinúsculaMatamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico1996–present
DMZBoston, Massachusetts, US1976–78, 1993, 2001–03
D.O.A.Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada1978–presentAn early Canadian political hardcore band that still performs today.
Dog Eat DogBergen County, New Jersey, US1990–presentA Christian punk band.
Dog Faced HermansEdinburgh, Scotland, UK1986–95
Doggy StyleFullerton, California, US1983–88, 2009–present
DogsfleshTeesside, England, UK1982–85, 2005–presentA UK82 punk band.
DogwoodEscondido, California, US1993–present
The Dollyrots Los Angeles, California, US 2000–present The band's song has been used in movies, TV shows, and commercials.
DonotsIbbenbüren, Germany1993–present
DoomBirmingham, West Midlands, England, UK1987–90, 1992–2005
The Dopamines Cincinnati, Ohio, US 2006–present Musical style is similar to bands like Banner Pilot and Dear Landlord.
Down by LawUS1990–present
downset.Los Angeles, California, US1989–2009
Down to NothingRichmond, Virginia, US2000–present
DrabnessMotala, Sweden1994–98
The DraftGainesville, Florida, US2006–present
The DreamsTórshavn, Faroe Islands2006–present
Dresden 45Houston, Texas, US1985–93
Driller KillerMalmö, Sweden1993–present
Dritte WahlRostock, East Germany1988–presentDeutschpunk band
Dr. KnowOxnard, California, US1981–presentA nardcore band fronted by child star Brandon Cruz.
The DronesManchester, England, UK1975–82, 1999, 2015–presentEarly English pub rock / punk band.
DropdeadProvidence, Rhode Island, US1990–presentA hardcore punk who draw on crust punk, powerviolence, D-beat, and thrashcore.
Dropkick MurphysQuincy, Massachusetts, US1996–presentA Celtic punk/Oi! band.
Drunk InjunsSan Jose, California, US1983–present
The Ducky BoysBoston, Massachusetts, US1995–presentA street punk band from Boston.
DwarvesChicago, Illinois, US1986–presentFormerly a garage punk band then a notorious scum punk band; now known for their irreverent attitude and diverse punk sound.
DYSBoston, Massachusetts, US1983–93
DystopiaOrange County, California, US1991–2008

E

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
E!EPříbram, Czech Republic1987–present
Early GravesSan Francisco, California, US2007–present
Earth CrisisSyracuse, New York, US1989–2001, 2007–present
Easy CureCrawley, Sussex, England, UK1976–78
EaterFinchley, London, England, UK1976–79, 1996, 2006
Eamon McGrath and the Wild DogsEdmonton, Alberta, Canada2006–present
EA80Mönchengladbach, Germany1979–presentDeutschpunk
Ebba GrönRågsved, Stockholm, Sweden1977–83One of the most famous Swedish punk bands.
Ed Banger and the NosebleedsWythenshawe, Manchester, England, UK1976–77A punk band known for the later success of many of its members, which include Morrissey (of the Smiths), Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Ed Garrity (Slaughter & The Dogs).
Eddie and the Hot RodsRochford, Essex, England, UK1975–81, 1984–85, 1992, 1994, 2005
The EffigiesChicago, Illinois, US1980–86, 1987–90, 1992, 1995–96, 2004–present
The EjectedDagenham, London, England, UK1981–83, 1999, 2014, 2015
electric eelsCleveland, Ohio, US1972–1975Industrial guitars, clever lyrics and a tendency to nihilistic violence.
Electric FrankensteinWhippany, New Jersey, US1991–present
EleventysevenLaurens, South Carolina, US2002–presentAn electropunk/pop punk band, that has also used various other elements into their music.
EllegardenChiba, Japan1998–2008
EmbersOakland, California, US2004–present
EmbraceWashington D.C.1985–1986A hardcore punk band that was one of the original pioneers of emocore.
Embrace TodayBoston, Massachusetts, US1998–2006
EndpointLouisville, Kentucky, US1988–94
Enemy YouSan Francisco, California, US1997–2007
EnergyStoughton, Massachusetts, US2006–present
English DogsGrantham, England, UK1981–87, 1993–99, 2007–present
EnsignNew Brunswick, New Jersey, US1995–present
Eppu NormaaliYlöjärvi, Finland1976–present
The Ergs!South Amboy, New Jersey, US2000–2008
EskorbutoSanturtzi, Spain1980–1998Basque punk rock band from Santurtzi (Greater Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain). They have been one of the most influential bands for Spanish and Latin American punk rock. They are known for their strong attitude and crude lyrics and one of the first bands to perform punk with lyrics in Spanish.
Eve 6La Crescenta-Montrose, California, US1995–2004, 2007–present
Excuse 17Olympia, Washington, US1993–95
The ExAmsterdam, Netherlands1979–presentPunk collective active in a variety of punk-related genres.
The ExpelledLeeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK1981–present
Exploding White MiceAdelaide, Australia1983–94
The ExploitedEdinburgh, Scotland, UK1979–presentOne of the founding hardcore bands, later turning into a crossover thrash band.
The ExplosionBoston, Massachusetts, US1998–2007
Extreme Noise TerrorIpswich, Suffolk, England, UK1985–present
The EyelinersAlbuquerque, New Mexico, US1995–2005

F

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The F-Ups Rochester, Minnesota, US 1999–2006 They are best known for their song 'Lazy Generation' which was featured on NHL 2005 and Burnout 3: Takedown, being the theme song for Takedown. After the break up several of the members formed a new band Hang 'Em High, which itself disbanded in 2014.
Fabulous DisasterSan Francisco, California, US1998–2007
Face to FaceVictorville, California, US1991–2003, 2008–presentA punk band best known for their song "Disconnected", which has been frequently played by KROQ.
The FactionSan Jose, California, US1982–85, 1989, 2001–05
The FaithWashington, D.C., US1981–83An American D.C. hardcore band led by Alec MacKaye, brother of Minor Threat front man Ian MacKaye.
FairweatherVirginia, US1999–2003An emo/pop punk band.
The FalconChicago, Illinois, US2004–presentA supergroup with members or former members of The Lawrence Arms, Alkaline Trio, Rise Against, and other bands.
The FallManchester, UK1977–2018A pioneering band who helped invent post-punk fronted by the late Mark E. Smith
Fall of EfrafaBrighton, England2005–2009An influential crust punk band.
FangBerkeley, California, US1981–89, 1995, present
Farben LehrePłock, Poland1986–present
The FartzSeattle, Washington, US1981–83, 1998–2003An American hardcore band on Dead Kennedys' lead singer Jello Biafra's record company, Alternative Tentacles.
Los FastidiosVerona, Italy1991–present
Fatal MicrobesEngland, UK1979
FearLos Angeles, California, US1977–presentA hardcore punk band.
Fenix TXHouston, Texas, US1995–2002, 2005–presentA pop punk band.
Feeling BBerlin, East Germany1983–93, 2007Two of their members later formed the band Rammstein.
FiascoBrooklyn, New York, US2005–presentA trio of teenagers from Brooklyn. They play a combination of hardcore and math punk.
Fidlar Los Angeles, California, US 2009–present Featured on Conan, in 2016, where they performed "West Coast"
The FightDudley, England, UK2000–09
Figure FourWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada1996–present
Figures of LightUS1970–presentBest known for song "It's Lame".
FilthEast Bay, California, US1989–91, 2010
Filthy Thieving BastardsOakland, California, US2000–present
Final ConflictLong Beach, California, US1983–present
FinleyMilan, Italy2003–presentAn Italian hard rock band that uses pop rock rhythms.
First ArschSchwerin, Germany1986
Fit For RivalsJacksonville, Florida, US2006–presentAn American punk rock, emo and hardcore punk band.
The FitsBlackpool, England, UK1979–present
Fitz of DepressionTumwater, Washington, US1987–1997, 2000, 2002
Five Iron FrenzyDenver, Colorado, US1995–2003A Christian ska band.
FlatcatBelgium1993–present
Flatfoot 56Chicago, Illinois, US2000–presentA Celtic punk band from Chicago.
The FlatlinersToronto, Ontario, Canada2002–presentA Canadian punk rock/ska punk band.
Fleas and LiceGroningen, Netherlands,1993–present
FlemaGerli, Argentina1987–2002, 2007–presentA punk rock band.
The Flesh EatersLos Angeles, California, US1977–1983, 1990–1993, 1999–present
FleshiesOakland, California, US1999–present
FlipperSan Francisco, California, US1979–87, 1990–95, 2005–presentA noise punk band from California. Credited as one of Nirvana's biggest influences.
Flogging MollyLos Angeles, California, US1997–presentA celtic punk band.
FluffyLondon, England, UK1994–98
Flux of Pink IndiansBishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK1980–86
The FlysCoventry, England, UK1976–1980
F-MinusHuntington Beach, California, US1995–2004A crust punk band on Hellcat Records.
FM StaticToronto, Ontario, Canada2003–presentA Christian pop punk band.
FokofpolisiekarBellville, South Africa2003–presentAn Afrikaans punk band from Bellville, South Africa.
FonzieLisbon, Portugal1996–present
Fools DanceHorley, Surrey, England, UK1983–85
forgettersBrooklyn, New York, US2009–present
Forgotten RebelsHamilton, Ontario, Canada1977–presentA Canadian punk band.
Foreign LegionMerthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK1984–present, 2000–presentWales's longest running punk/streetpunk band.
FossEl Paso, Texas, US1993–1995American post-hardcore band, best-known (retrospectively) because Texas politician Beto O'Rourke was a member.
Four Walls FallingRichmond, Virginia, US1983–95
Four Year StrongWorcester, Massachusetts, US2001–present
FPBTeplice, Czech Republic1981–87, 1990, 2008An early Czechoslovakian punk rock band, notable for integrating musical complexity and poetry into their music.
Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13Landis, North Carolina, US1996–2002, 2004–05
Frenzal RhombSydney, Australia1992–present
Free Throw Nashville, Tennessee, US 2012–present The vocalist described the band's sound as being derived from "underground punk emo."
The Freeze (Scottish band)1976–1981
The FreezeCape Cod, Massachusetts, US1978–presentA hardcore punk band.
FrightwigSan Francisco, California, US1982–1994, 2012–presentAn all-female feminist punk band.
The FriskBerkeley, California, US2000–05
FrodusWashington, D.C., US1993–1999, 2009
From Ashes RiseNashville, Tennessee, US1997–2005, 2010–present
The FrustratorsUS1999–present
The F.U.'sBoston, Massachusetts, US1982–90
Fucked UpToronto, Ontario, Canada2001–presentPolaris Music Prize-winning hardcore punk band.
FuelEast Bay, California, US1989–91
FugaziWashington, D.C., US1987–presentOne of the first and most important post-hardcore bands.
Funeral for a FriendBridgend & Maesteg, Wales2001–2016Welsh Post-hardcore/Hardcore band
Fun PeopleCampana, Argentina1989–2000A straight edge melodic hardcore band.
Funeral DressBelgium1985–presentStreet Punk band from Antwerp region.
Fun ThingsBrisbane, Australia1979–1980A Brisbane punk rock group.
FuzigishJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1997–presentA Ska punk band from Johannesburg, South Africa.
F.Y.PTorrance, California, US1989–99

G

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
GallhammerTokyo, Japan2003–presentAn all-female crust punk band.
Gang GreenBoston, Massachusetts, US1981–98, 2000–presentAn American hardcore band.
GallowsHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK2005–presentA British Hardcore punk band currently fronted by Canadian musician Wade MacNeil.
Garotos PodresMauá, São Paulo, Brazil1982–present
The Gaslight AnthemNew Brunswick, New Jersey, US2006–present
Charged GBHBirmingham, England, UK1978–presentA British hardcore punk band the current lineup consists of Colin Abrahall on lead vocals, Colin "Jock" Blythe on guitar, Ross Lomas on bass and Scott Preece on drums.
Generation XLondon, England, UK1976–81A punk rock band led by Billy Idol.
Genocide SuperstarsÖrebro, Sweden1994–2004Disbanded after guitarist/vocalist Mieszko Talarczyk was killed in the 2004 tsunami.
GermsLos Angeles, California, US1977–80, 2005–presentA punk band whose singer, Darby Crash, died of a heroin overdose, days after performing a live show almost solely to raise the funds to buy the heroin.
The GhostChicago, Illinois, US2001–2004
The Ghost InsideLos Angeles, California2004–presentA hardcore punk band.
The Ghost of a ThousandBrighton, England, UK2004–2011
Ghoti HookVirginia, USA1990–2002, 2009Christian Punk, Punk Pop.
The GitsYellow Springs, Ohio, US1986–93
Give Up the GhostBoston, Massachusetts, US1998–2004
GlittertindLillesand, Norway2001–present
A Global ThreatBoston, Massachusetts, US1997–2000, 2000–07An American street punk band.
The Go SetVictoria, Australia2002–present
GobBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada1994–presentA pop punk band.
GobliniŠabac, Serbia1992–2001
The God Awfuls Los Angeles, California, US 2002–present The band's song "Watch It Fall" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (2005).
Gogol BordelloLower East Side, New York, New York, US1999–presentOne of the most popular Gypsy punk bands, known for its theatrical stage shows.
GoldbladeManchester, England, UK1996–present
GoldfingerLos Angeles, California, US1994–presentA ska punk/pop punk band named after the 1964 James Bond film.
Good CharlotteWaldorf, Maryland, US1996–2010, 2016–presentA pop punk band.
Good Clean FunWashington, D.C., US1997–present
Goodnight NurseAuckland, New Zealand2001–presentA pop punk band.
Good RiddanceSanta Cruz, California, US1986–2007, 2012–presentA melodic hardcore band.
Gorilla BiscuitsNew York, New York, US1986–91, 2005–presentA hardcore punk band.
Government IssueWashington, D.C., US1980–89, 2007A hardcore punk band.
GradeBurlington, Ontario, Canada1993–2002
Gray MatterWashington, D.C., US1983–86, 1990–93
Grayscale Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2011–present The band's style has been described as "pop punk," as well as "blending pure, raw emotion with elements of alternative rock and punk roots."
Grazhdanskaya OboronaOmsk, Russia1984–2008
Green DayEast Bay, California, US1986–presentA punk rock group that has achieved tremendous popular success, selling over 80 million albums worldwide.
Green JellÿKenmore, New York, US1981–1995, 2008–presentFormerly known as Green Jellö, but were forced to change after a lawsuit. It is still pronounced the same.
Greenland WhalefishersBergen, Norway1994–PresentCeltic Punk.
GreyskullDallas, Texas, US2001–present
Groovie GhouliesSacramento, California, US1983–2007Pop Punk, Horror Punk, Ramonescore.
Guerilla PoubelleParis, France2003–present
The Gun ClubLos Angeles, California, US1979–96A post-punk/punk blues band.
Guns n' WankersEngland, UK1991–1994, 2019–present
GuttermouthHuntington Beach, California, US1988–presentA punk rock band known for their outrageous lyrics and behavior which are deliberately offensive and intended to shock, usually in a humorous and sarcastic manner.
GWARRichmond, Virginia, US1985–presentA thrash metal/punk rock band.
Gypsy Fly Carol Stream, Illinois 1998–present punk rock

H

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
H2ONew York, New York, US1995–presentA melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
Hagar the WombWapping, London, England, UK1980–86
HagfishDallas, Texas, US1991–2001
Half PriceCape Town, South Africa2001–present
The Hanson BrothersVictoria, British Columbia, Canada1984–presentA Canadian punk rock band. Alter-ego of progressive rock band Nomeansno.
De HardheidAmsterdam, Netherlands1996–present
Hard-OnsSydney, Australia1982–93, 1998–present
Hard SkinGipsy Hill, London, UK1996–presentA comedy Oi! band.
HassMarl and Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1978–2001, 2013-presentDeutschpunk band.
HatebreedNew Haven, Connecticut, US1994–presentA hardcore/metalcore band.
Haunted GarageLos Angeles, California, US1985–1993, 2013–presentHorror punk/metal band fronted by actor Dukey Flyswatter.
Have HeartNew Bedford, Massachusetts, US2002–09A hardcore punk band.
Have Nots Boston, Massachusetts, US 2006–present The band was formed in 2006, combining members of local bands Chicago Typewriter and Stray Bullets.
Hawk NelsonPeterborough, Ontario, Canada2003–presentVoted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in 2006.
Hazen StreetUS2004–06, 2009
Heart AttackNew York, New York, US1980–84
The HeartbreakersNew York, New York, US1975–78, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1990
Hed PEHuntington Beach, California, US1994–presentA rap/hardcore punk band.
HeideroosjesHorst aan de Maas, Netherlands1989–2012
The HellacoptersStockholm, Sweden1994–2008
HellbastardNewcastle upon Tyne, England, UK1985–92, 2008–present
HiatusLiège, Belgium1989–96
Hightower Paris, France 2013–present A punk rock band
HipodilSofia, Bulgaria1988–present
His Hero Is GoneMemphis, Tennessee, US1995–99
Hi-Standard[4]Japan1991–2000, 2011–presentMelodic hardcore and pop punk band.
Hit the LightsLima, Ohio, US2003–present
The HivesFagersta, Sweden1995–presentA garage punk band known for their high-energy live performances and matching suits.
HjertestopCopenhagen, Denmark2004–present
Hladno PivoZagreb, Croatia1988–present
Hog Hoggidy HogCape Town, South Africa,1998–present
Hogan's HeroesToms River, New Jersey, US1984–1993Hardcore punk and skate punk band. Part of the crossover thrash scene.
HoleLos Angeles, California, US1989–2002, 2009–presentAlternative/punk rock band led by Courtney Love.
Home GrownOrange County, California, US1994–2005Lesser known pop punk band signed to Liberation Records.
The HomosexualsLondon, England, UK1976–present
The Honor SystemChicago, Illinois, US1999–present
The Hope BombsSan Francisco, California, US1994–97
The Hope ConspiracyBoston, Massachusetts, US1999–present
HorrorPopsCopenhagen, Denmark1996–presentFemale fronted psychobilly band whose guitarist is Kim Nekroman, bassist for Nekromantix.
Hot CrossPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US2000–07
Hot Water MusicGainesville, Florida, US1993–96, 1997–2006, 2008–present
Ho99o9Newark, New Jersey, US2012–presentExperimental Hip Hop/Hardcore Punk band.
The HunkiesPoland2003–present
Huggy BearLondon, England, UK1991–94
Humble GodsHermosa Beach, California, US1990–present
Die' HunnsUS2000–present
The HuntingtonsBaltimore, Maryland, US1995–2005
Hüsker DüMinneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota, US1979–88A hardcore punk/alternative rock band.
Husking BeeJapan1994–2005, 2012–PresentA Pop-Punk Band.
The HydromaticsMichigan; Netherlands; Sweden1999–presentA garage punk supergroup with members from the US, the Netherlands and Sweden.

I

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
I Against IDordrecht, Netherlands1994–2008
I Am the AvalancheBrooklyn, New York, US2004–present
I Call Fives Washington Township, New Jersey, US 2006–2014, 2016, 2020–present The band's debut album premiered at #13 on Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
IHIWYP Flagstaff, Arizona 2002–2005 One man punk rock band
I PrevailSouthfield, Michigan, US2013–presentA punk/metal band formed in the US, their 2016 album, Lifelines, was published by Fearless Records
I SpyRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada1991–96An anarchist hardcore punk band known for its radical left-wing political subject matter. Todd Kowalski, now of Propagandhi, was part of the band.
IceageCopenhagen, Denmark2008–present
The IcemenNew York, New York, US1982–present
Icon A.D.Leeds, West Yorkshire, U.K.1979–1981, 1982–1983
Icon For HireDecatur, Illinois2007–presentA Pop Punk band.
Icons of FilthCardiff, Wales, UK1979–2004
IdlesBristol, England, UK2009–present
Iggy PopMuskegon, Michigan, US1963–presentA protopunk/garage rock musician that is considered one of the most influential musicians in the development of punk rock, and so nicknamed "the Godfather of Punk". Known for his wild stage antics.
IgniteOrange County, California, US1993–presentA melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.
Los IllegalsLos Angeles, US
The InchtabokatablesBerlin, Germany1991–2002
IndecisionNew York, New York, US1993–2000
Infa RiotLondon, England, UK1980–85, 2011–present
The InfluentsEast Bay, California, US1999–2003
In My EyesBoston, Massachusetts, US1997–2000
InocentesBrazil1981–present
InquisitionRichmond, Virginia, US1991–96
Inside OutOrange County, California, US1988–91A hardcore punk band from Orange County, California.[2] It was fronted by Zack de la Rocha, later of Rage Against the Machine.
InstigatorsDewsbury, West Yorkshire, UK1980–present
The (International) Noise ConspiracyUmeå, Sweden1998–present
International RobotMinneapolis, Minnesota2000–2002Featured Danny Henry from The Soviettes.
The InterruptersLos Angeles, California, US2011–presentA ska punk band.
Intro5pectOrange County, California, US1997–present
I.R.A.Medellín, Colombia1985–present
Iron Chic Long Island, New York, US 2008–present The band was formed in 2008 after the dissolution of Phil Douglas' and Brian Crozier's former band Latterman.
Iron CrossBaltimore, Maryland, US
IsocracyBerkeley, California, US1986–88

J

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The JabbersUS1977–84, 2003–present
Jackson UnitedCalifornia, US2003–2008 (hiatus)A punk rock supergroup featuring Chris Shiflett from Foo Fighters and Scott Shiflett from Face to Face.
The JamWoking, Surrey, England, UK1972–82A highly celebrated British band, both popularly and critically. Their early recordings were harder and more aggressive, while subsequent works honed the sounds of the late 1970s mod revival movement.
Jack Off JillFort Lauderdale, Florida, US1992–2000A gothic punk/riot grrl band.
Janez Detd.Grembergen, Belgium1995–2009, 2015–presentA skatepunk band.
JawboxWashington, D.C., US1989–97, 2009A post-hardcore band.
JawbreakerSan Francisco, California, US1988–96A very influential band which has often been credited with the beginning of modern emo music, though they differ greatly from what is considered emo music today.
J ChurchSan Francisco, California, US1992–2007
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of MedicineLos Angeles, California, US2008–presentA hardcore punk band founded by Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra.
Jennifer RostockBerlin, Germany2007–presentpop-punk band.
Jerry's KidsBoston, Massachusetts, US1981–85, 1987–?, 2004–presentA hardcore punk band.
JerseyBurlington, Ontario, Canada1996–2005, 2011–present
The Jesus and Mary ChainEast Kilbride, Scotland, UK1983–99, 2007–presentInfluential post-punk / noise pop band.
JFAPhoenix, Arizona, US1981–presentA hardcore skate punk band. Initials stand for Jodie Foster's Army.
Jimmy Eat WorldMesa, Arizona, US1993–presentA pop punk/emo band.
J.M.K.E.Tallinn, Estonia1986–present
Joanna GruesomeCardiff, Wales, UK2010–present
Johnie All StarsMedellín, Colombia1997–present
Johnny Hobo and the Freight TrainsBrattleboro, Vermont, US ?–2007Folk punk band fronted by Pat the Bunny.
Jon Cougar Concentration CampSan Diego, California, US1994–presentA pop punk band.
Johnny SockoBloomington, Indiana, US1990–2002
The JohnnysSydney, NSW, Australia1982–1989Country influenced punk rock band from Sydney Australia
The JonesesHollywood, California, US1979–1989A junk rock glam band.
Josephine Collective Johnson County, Kansas, US 2004–2009 The band signed to Warner Bros. Records after John Feldmann had been introduced to their music via Myspace and invited them to open for his band, Goldfinger.
Joy DivisionSalford, Greater Manchester, UK1976–1980Highly influential post punk band.
Joyce ManorTorrance, California, US2008–presentA pop punk band.
The JoykillerHuntington Beach, California, US1995–2003A side project band of Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L.
Jr. Gone WildEdmonton, Alberta, Canada1982–95
JudgeNew York, New York, US1987–91A straight edge hardcore punk band.
Jughead's RevengeLos Angeles, California, US1988–2001, 2009–present

K

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
KaaosTampere, Finland1980–1985, 1999–2005
Kamikazee Quezon City, Philippines 2000–2015, 2017–present The band's song "Chicksilog" was nominated for Song Of The Year at the NU Rock Awards (2005). The band's song "Narda" won Song Of The Year at the NU Rock Awards (2006) and the Awit Awards (2007).
KBO!Kragujevac, Serbia1982–present
Kid DynamitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US1997–2000
The KidsBelgium1976–85, 1996–present
Killing JokeLondon, England, UK1978–96, 2002–presentPost-punk band who were highly influential on industrial rock.
Killing TimeNew York, New York, US1988–98, 2001–05
The KilljoysBirmingham, England, UK1976–78Early English punk band that featured Kevin Rowland.
Kill Your IdolsLong Island, New York, US1995–2007A widely regarded New York hardcore band.
King ApparatusLondon, Ontario, Canada1987–94, 2000
The King BluesLondon, England, UK2004–12
KinoklubZagreb, Croatia2008–present
KisschasyMelbourne, Australia2002–present
Kiss It GoodbyeSeattle, Washington, US1997–98
KlamydiaVaasa, Finland1988–presentRamones-influenced punk.
KnuckledustLondon, England, UK1996–present
Knuckle Puck Chicago, Illinois, US 2010–present The band's name comes from the "knucklepuck" shot in ice hockey, which was popularized by the 1994 movie D2: The Mighty Ducks.
KometyWarsaw, Poland
The KominasBoston, Massachusetts, US2004–presentA taqwacore band playing Islam-themed punk.
Korol i ShutSaint Petersburg, Russia1988–2013A Russian horror punk band.
Krasnaya PlesenYalta, Ukraine1989–present
KrautNew York, New York, US1981–
Die KreuzenMilwaukee, Wisconsin, US1981–92One of the first hardcore punk bands from the Midwest. Highly influential.
The Kristet UtseendeSweden
Kronstadt UprisingSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK1981–86
KSMBSkärholmen, Stockholm, Sweden1977–82, 1993One of the well-known Swedish punk bands.
KSUUstrzyki Dolne, Poland1977–present
KUD IdijotiPula, Croatia1981–present

References

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  2. ↑ Punk, All. "All Punk: American Standards". All Punk. AllPunk.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Berkman, Peter. "8-bit punks Anamanaguchi beyond the side-scrollers." Interview by David Wolinsky. A.V. Club. July 18, 2011. Web. July 18, 2012.
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