List of punk rock bands, L–Z

See also: List of punk bands, 0–K

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, grunge, New Wave, and post-punk—but never played punk rock, should not be listed either.

Contents:
L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

L

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
L7 Los Angeles, California, USA 1985-2001
Lagwagon Goleta, California, USA 1990–present A pop punk band discovered by NOFX frontman Fat Mike, who signed them to his label Fat Wreck Chords.
Lard Chicago, Illinois, USA 1989–2000 A hardcore punk/industrial band formed by Jello Biafra.
Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Campbell, California, USA 2001–04 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
Latex Generation New York City, New York, USA 1990-99
Latterman Huntington Station, New York, USA 2000–07
The Lawrence Arms Chicago, Illinois, USA 1999–present A punk rock trio.
Leatherface Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK 1988–present
Leathermouth New Jersey, USA 2007–present
Letter Kills California, USA 2002–06
Le Shok Long Beach, California, USA 1997–2001
Le Tigre New York City, New York, USA 1998–2008
Left Alone Wilmington, California, USA 1996–present A pop punk/street punk band with a considerable influence from Rancid.
The Leftovers Brisbane, Australia 1976–1979, 1983 A Brisbane punk rock group
The Leftovers Portland, Maine, USA 2002–present
Leftöver Crack New York City, New York, USA 2000–present A political crust punk band with members of ska punk band Choking Victim
Legal Weapon Los Angeles, California, USA 1981–present Hardcore band with female vocals.
The Lemonheads Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1986-97, 2005-present
Less Than Jake Gainesville, Florida, USA 1992–present An American ska punk band.
Lesser of Two Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA 1989-2002
The Libertines London, England 1997–2004 An indie punk band who were influential in the garage rock revival.
Lifetime New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA 1990–97, 2005–present
Limp San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA 1996–2002
Limp Wrist Albany, New York, USA 1998–present A hardcore/queercore band.
Link 80 San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA 1994–2002 An American skacore group who's lead singer, Nick Traina committed suicide.
LiveonRelease Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2000–03 An all female pop punk band.
The Living End Melbourne, Australia 1994–present
Living with Lions Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2006-present
The Locust San Diego, California, USA 1994–present A hardcore punk/noisecore band and one of the first artists on Three One G Records.
Lolita No.18 Japan 1989–present
London London, England 1976–78
London PX London, England 1979–82, 2007–present
London SS London, England 1975–76
Long Beach Dub Allstars Long Beach, California, USA 1997-2002
Long Beach Shortbus Long Beach, California, USA 2002-07
Look Back and Laugh Oakland, California, USA 2004-07
Love You to Death Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1999-present A Canadian powerpop pop punk band formerly known as The Pettit Project
The Loved Ones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 2003–present
The Low Budgets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 2000-08
Lower Class Brats Austin, Texas, USA 1995–present An American punk rock band highly influenced by the movie A Clockwork Orange.
Ludwig von 88 Paris, France 1983–99
The Lurkers Uxbridge, West London, England 1976–79, 1982–84, 1987–94, 1996–present

M

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Mad Caddies Solvang, California, USA 1995-present
Mad Sin Germany 1987-present
Magnapop United States 1989–1997, 2002–present Alternative rock/pop punk group who charted the singles "Slowly, Slowly" and "Open the Door"
Malice Crawley, Sussex, England 1976
Malignus Youth Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA 1987–94, 1999–2001
Man Alive Jerusalem, Israel 1999–present
Mano Negra Paris, France 1987-95
Masters of the Backside England, UK
Matchbook Romance Poughkeepsie, New York, USA 1997–2007, 2009–Present
The Matches Oakland, California, USA 1997–present An ex-ska indie punk band.
The Max Levine Ensemble Washington, D.C., USA 2000–present A DIY pop punk band from D.C. who are on Plan-It-X Records.
Maxeen Los Angeles, California, USA 2003–present
Mayday Parade Tallahassee, Florida, USA 2006–present A emo pop punk band from Florida
MC5 Detroit, Michigan, USA 1964–72, 2003–present A punk rock band fronted by Handsome Dick Manitoba; most famous for its original lineup who helped lay the foundations for punk in the late '60s and early '70s.
mclusky Cardiff, Wales, UK 1996–2005
MDC Austin, Texas, USA 1979–95, 2000–present A hardcore band with strong sociopolitical views. Initials stand for Millions of Dead Cops, among other things.
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes California, USA 1995–present A cover band fronted by NOFX's Fat Mike.
The Meatmen Lansing, Michigan, USA 1980–97, 2008–present
Meat Puppets Phoenix, Arizona, USA 1980–96, 1999–2002, 2006–present
The Mekons Leeds, West Yorkshire, England 1977–present
The Mentors Seattle, Washington, USA 1976–97, 2000–present
The Members Camberley, Surrey, England 1976–83
Métal Urbain Paris, France 1976–80, 2003–present
Mere Dead Men UK 1986–present
Mest Blue Island, Illinois, USA 1995–2006, 2008
M.I.A. Orange County, California, USA 1982–88
Middle Class Santa Ana, California, USA 1976–82
Midtown New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA 1999–2004
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1985–88, 1989–2003, 2007–present An American ska-core band who had a big hit in the mid-90's, "The Impression That I Get".
Mill a h-Uile Rud Seattle, Washington, USA 2003-present
Millencolin Örebro, Sweden 1992–present
Million Dead London, England 2001–05 British hardcore punk band that spawned folk punk artist, Frank Turner.
Mindless Self Indulgence New York City, New York, USA 1995–present A band that incorporates various genres of rock, including industrial rock, shock rock, and synthpunk.
Minor Threat Washington, D.C., USA 1980–83 An influential hardcore punk band formed by Ian MacKaye before he formed Fugazi in 1987.
The Minutemen San Pedro, California, USA 1980–85 A short lived influential punk band featuring legendary bassist Mike Watt. It split up after D. Boon was killed in a van accident in 1985.
Mischief Brew Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 2000–present An anarcho-folk punk band.
Los Miserables Chile A left-wing political band, formed in the early 1990s, shortly after the demise of the military regime of Augusto Pinochet.
Misfits Lodi, New Jersey, USA 1977–83, 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.
The Mob Yeovil, Somerset, England 1979–83
Mob 47 Stockholm, Sweden 1982–87, 2005–present
Moderat Likvidation Malmö, Sweden 1980–1985, 2007–present
Modern Warfare Long Beach, California, USA 1980–83
The Moondogs Northern Ireland, UK 1979–present
Mondo Generator Los Angeles, California USA 1997–present
Morning Glory New York City, New York, USA
Moss Icon Annapolis, Maryland, USA 1986–91, 2005–present A pioneer of emo.
Motion City Soundtrack Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 1997–present
The Movielife New York City, New York, USA 1997-2003, 2010-11
The Mr. T Experience Berkeley, California, USA 1985–present
Much the Same Chicago, Illinois, USA 1999–2007
The Muffs Los Angeles, California, USA 1991–present
Murderdolls Hollywood, California, USA 2002-04, 2010–present
The Murder Junkies New York City, New York, USA 1991-99, 2003-present
Murphy's Law New York City, New York, USA 1983–present A hardcore punk band.
Mustard Plug Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA 1995–present An American ska punk band.
Mutiny Melbourne, Australia 1991-present
MxPx Bremerton, Washington, USA 1992–present A Christian punk rock band consisting of three members, who were all born in 1976.
My Chemical Romance Jersey City, New Jersey, USA 2001–present

N

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Na Gathan Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK 2007-present
Naked Aggression Madison, Wisconsin, USA 1990–present
Naked Raygun Chicago, Illinois, USA 1981–90, 2006–present
Naked Violence Portland, Oregon, USA 1991–2004
Napalm Death Birmingham, England, UK 1982–present Credited with founding grindcore, Napalm Death are widely known for their extreme music and for their influential hardcore and crust punk.
Nation of Ulysses Washington, D.C., USA 1988–92
National Razor Baltimore, Maryland, USA 1998–present
Neck London, England, UK 1994–present A London-Irish Celtic punk band.
Necros Maumee, Ohio, USA 1979-87
The Need Olympia, Washington, USA 1996–2001
Negative Approach Detroit, Michigan, USA 1981–83, 2006–present A hardcore punk band.
Negative FX Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1981-82 A hardcore punk band.
Negative Trend San Francisco, California, USA 1977-79
Negazione Turin, Italy 1983–92
Nekhei Na'atza Israel 1990-97
Nekromantix Copenhagen, Denmark 1989–present A psychobilly band whose bassist, Kim Nekroman, is guitarist for HorrorPops.
Nerf Herder Santa Barbara, California, USA 1994–2003, 2005–present An American pop punk band best known for playing the theme song for television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The Nerve Agents USA 1998–2002
Nervous Gender Los Angeles, California, USA 1978–88, 1990–91, 2005–present One of the original innovators of "synthpunk", and an early industrial group.
New Found Glory Coral Springs, Florida, USA 1997–present
New Mexican Disaster Squad Orlando, Florida, USA 1999–2008
New York Dolls New York City, New York, USA 1971–77, 2004–present A glam punk group that is often cited as one of the founding punk bands.
Nightmare Sonata Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. 2003–Present A Horror Punk band with Voodoo influences.
The Nils Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1978-1994
Nip Drivers Hawthorne, California, USA 1982–2000 Fast, hardcore SoCal punk.
The Nips London, England 1976–81, 2008–present A punk rock band that incorporated elements of rockabilly, 60s garage rock, and power pop. The first band of The Pogues member Shane Macgowan. Also known as the Nipple Erectors.
Nirvana Aberdeen, Washington, USA 1987–1994 A grunge/punk band largely credited with bringing grunge to the mainstream.
No-Cash Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA 1999–2003
No Comment North Hollywood, California, USA 1987–1993
No Doubt Anaheim, California, USA 1986–2004, 2008–present A ska punk band that incorporated elements of pop, reggae, dancehall and alternative rock.
No Idea Levin and Christchurch, New Zealand 1983–1987 A New Zealand punk and Oi! band best known for their video Rugger Bugger.
No Innocent Victim San Diego, California, USA 1992–present
No Use for a Name San Jose, California, USA 1987–present
NOFX Los Angeles, California, USA 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, Australia 1992–95, 2009
Nomeansno Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1979–present A Canadian progressive punk band. Also members of the band The Hanson Brothers.
None More Black New Jersey, USA 2000-present
Notsensibles Burnley, Lancashire, England 1978–82, 1996, 2005–present

O

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Odorants Nurmo, Finland 1995–present
Off with Their Heads Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 2002-present
The Offspring Garden Grove, California, USA 1984–present A punk rock/skate punk band that has been very popular since the release of their 1994 classic, Smash.
Oi Polloi Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1981–present
Old Man Markley Los Angeles, California, USA 2007-present
One Bad Pig Austin, Texas, USA 1985–present
One-Eyed Doll Austin, Texas, USA 2008–present Goth-punk.
One Hit Wonder Long Beach, California, USA 1993-99
One Man Army San Francisco, California, USA 1996-2005
Only Crime USA 2003–present
The Only Ones South London, England, UK 1976–82, 2007–present
Operation Ivy Berkeley, California, USA 1987–89 A hardcore punk/ska punk band; Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman were in this band before they formed Rancid.
The Oppressed Cardiff, Wales, UK 1981–present
Osaka Popstar New York City, New York, USA 2006–present A Punk Rock supergroup with members of The Misfits and Black Flag with a major influence in anime.
The Outcasts Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1977–85
Over My Dead Body San Diego, California, USA 2001-03
Oxymoron Germany 1992–present

P

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Pagans Cleveland, Ohio, USA 1977–1979, 1982–1983
Pain Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA 1994-99 Energetic punk band that often made use of horn instruments.
Paint It Black Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 2002–present
Painted Thin Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 1994–99
Panda Monterrey, Nuevo León, México 1997–present
Panic! at the Disco Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 2004–present
Pankrti Ljubljana, Slovenia 1977–87, 1996, 2007–present Slovene punk rock band whose name means "The Bastards".
Paraf Rijeka, Croatia 1976–84
Paramore Franklin, Tennessee, USA 2004–present
Paris Violence Paris, France 1994–present
Partibrejkers Belgrade, Serbia 1982–present
The Partisans Bridgend, Wales, UK 1978–1984, late 1990s-present
Patti Smith Group New York City, New York, USA 1971–present
The Peace & Freedom Band England 1986–2008
Pegboy Chicago, Illinois, USA 1990–present An American punk band from Chicago.
Pekinška patka Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia 1978–81, 2008
Penetration County Durham, England 1976–1980, 2001–present
Pennywise Hermosa Beach, California, USA 1988–present A punk rock band that has achieved some success since signing to their longtime home Epitaph in 1990.
Pere Ubu Cleveland, Ohio, USA 1975–82, 1987–present
Peter and the Test Tube Babies Brighton, East Sussex, England 1978–present An Oi! punk rock band, considered part of the punk pathetique subgenre.
Phinius Gage Brighton, East Sussex, England 2001–present Melodic hardcore punk band.
Pg. 99 Sterling, Virginia, USA 1998–2003, 2011 Among the first screamo/emoviolence bands
Picture Frame Seduction Haverfordwest, Wales 1982-87, 2003–present
Pidżama Porno Poznań, Poland 1987–90, 1995–2007
Pimpbot Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 2001-present
Pink Lincolns Tampa, Florida, USA 1986-present
Pinhead Gunpowder East Bay, California, USA 1990–present
Pipedown Grass Valley, California, USA 1997-2005
Pipes and Pints Prague, Czech Republic 2006–present A Celtic punk band.
The Pist Connecticut, USA 1992-96
Pivit San Diego, California, USA 1994–2003 Late 90s melodic hardcore punk band.
Pixies Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1986-93, 2004–present
The Plague London, England 1976–1981, 2005–present
Plasmatics New York City, New York, USA 1977-83, 1987 An early shock rock act in the punk scene.
The Plugz Los Angeles, California, USA 1977-84
The Pogues Kings Cross, London, England 1982-96, 2001-present
Point of Recognition Inland Empire, California, USA 1998–2002, 2007
Poison Girls Brighton, East Sussex, England 1976-87
Poison Idea Portland, Oregon, USA 1980-93, 1998–present
La Polla Records Salvatierra/Agurain, Basque Country, Spain 1979–2003 One of the most influential Spanish punk rock bands
Post Regiment Warsaw, Poland 1986–2000
Pridebowl Newport Beach, California, USA 1994-98, 2003–present
Los Prisioneros San Miguel, Chile 1979–1991, 2001–2006
The Professionals London, England 1979-82
Project X New York City, New York, USA 1987
The Proletariat Fall River, Massachusetts, USA 1980-85
Propagandhi Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada 1986–present An anarchist punk rock/thrash band.
Pro-Pain New York, New York, USA 1992-present
Propeller Tallinn, Estonia 1980–present
Proud Scum Auckland, New Zealand 1979–1981; 2008–present Covered by The Lemonheads
Psychoterror Tallinn, Estonia 1991–present
Pueblo Criminal Zurich, Switzerland 2006–present A Swiss ska-punk-band from Zurich with reggae and Latin music influences
Pulley Simi Valley, California, USA 1994–present
Puncture London, England 1976-78
The Punkles Hamburg, Germany 1998–2006
Punkreas Parabiago, Italy 1989–present
Pygmy Lush Sterling, Virginia, USA 2004-present

Q

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Quails San Francisco, California, USA 1999-2003
The Queers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA 1982–84, 1990–present A pop punk band influenced by the Ramones.
Quit Miami, Florida, USA 1988-90

R

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Rabble Auckland, New Zealand 2000–present
Rabid Leicester, England, UK 1979–86
Radical Dance Faction Hungerford, Berkshire, England, UK 1986-?
Radio Birdman Sydney, Australia 1974-78, 1996–2008
The Raincoats Crouch End, London, England 1977-84, 1993–present
Raised Fist Luleå, Sweden 1993–present A hardcore punk band that got its name from the lyrics of Rage Against the Machine's song "Know Your Enemy".
Ramones Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 1974–96 A band that is often regarded as one of the first punk rock groups to come out of the United States.
Rancid Albany, California, USA 1991–present A punk rock/ska punk band that has been credited with reviving mainstream popular interest in punk rock in the United States during the mid 1990s. Band members have been involved in numerous other bands.
Randy Hortlax, Sweden 1992-present
Rashit Istanbul, Turkey 1993–present The first major Turkish punk rock band.
Ratos de Porão São Paulo, Brazil 1980–present A D-beat/crossover thrash band whose lead singer is João Gordo, a popular VJ for MTV Brasil.
Raw Power Reggio Emilia, Italy 1981–present An Italian hardcore punk/thrashcore band.
Reach the Sky Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1997-2003
Reagan Youth Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 1980–88, 2006–present An American hardcore band that is known for their extreme satire of racism.
The Real McKenzies Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1992–present A Scottish-influenced Celtic punk band.
Redemption 87 East Bay, California, USA 1995-99
Redd Kross Hawthorne, California, USA 1980-97, 2004-present
Reel Big Fish Huntington Beach, California, USA 1992-present
Refused Umeå, Sweden 1991–1998 A Swedish hardcore punk band.
Relient K Canton, Ohio, USA 1998–present A band that plays a blend of punk and power pop.
Remembering Never Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA 2000–present
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 1995–present
Re-Volts San Francisco, California, USA 2007-present
The Rezillos Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1976–78, 2001–present
RF7 California, USA 1979-present
Rhino 39 Los Angeles, California, USA
Rich Kids on LSD Montecito, California, USA 1982–90, 1992–96, 1997–2006 A band associated with the "Nardcore" scene, whose career has been slowed down by members involved in their projects.
RIOT 111 New Zealand 1981-84
Riot/Clone West London, England 1979-83
Rise Against Chicago, Illinois, USA 1999–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band that has been very popular since signing to a major label.
Rites of Spring Washington, D.C., USA 1984–86 A Washington, D.C. hardcore emo band sometimes cited as the founders of "emotive hardcore".
The Rivals Ramsgate, Kent, England 1976-81
Riverboat Gamblers Denton, Texas, USA 1997–present
Riverdales Chicago, Illinois, USA 1994–97, 2003, 2008–11
Rocket from the Crypt San Diego, California, USA 1990–2005 A punk/rock and roll band whose name was inspired by the 70s band Rocket from the Tombs.
Rocket from the Tombs Cleveland, Ohio, USA 1974–75, 2003–present
Rollins Band Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA 1987–2003, 2007
Rubella Ballet London, England 1979-91, 2000–present
Rudimentary Peni England 1981–present An anarcho-punk band.
The Rudiments East Bay, California, USA 1990–96 An American skacore band.
The Runaways Los Angeles, California, USA 1975–79 A teenage all-girl band that included a young Joan Jett and Lita Ford.
The Ruts London, England 1977-80, 2007
Rx Bandits Seal Beach, California, USA 1995-2011

S

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Los Saicos Lima, Peru 1964-66 Considered by some people one of the first punk rock bands.
Saint Alvia Burlington, Ontario, Canada 2005–present A punk rock band with former members of Boys Night Out and Jersey.
The Sainte Catherines Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1999–present
The Saints Brisbane, Australia 1974–present
The Salads Newmarket, Ontario, Canada 1993–present
Les Sales Majestés Paris, France 1992–present
Samhain New Jersey, USA 1983–87, 1999 A short lived project formed by Glenn Danzig after the 1983 demise of The Misfits; the project changed its name to Danzig in 1987.
Samiam Berkeley, California, USA 1988-present
Satanic Surfers Lund, Sweden 1989–2007
Save Ferris Orange County, California, USA 1995-2002
Saves the Day Princeton, New Jersey, USA 1994–present A band that played pop punk and Indie-punk in their early years.
The Scarred Anaheim, California, USA 2003–present
Scaterd Few Burbank, California, USA 1983–85, 1989–95, 1997–98, 2001–02 A Christian punk band.
The Scenics Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1976–82, 2008–present
Scream Alexandria, Virginia, USA 1981-90, 2009–present
The Screamers Seattle, Washington, USA 1975-81
Screeching Weasel Chicago, Illinois, USA 1986–89, 1991–94, 1996–2001, 2004–present A satirical punk band.
Screw 32 Berkeley, California, USA 1992–97 An East Bay punk band.
Scum Norway 2002-present
Secret Crowds Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 2008-present
The Secret Syde Long Branch, New Jersey, USA 1983–1985, 2000, 2002, 2009
Sedes Wrocław, Poland 1980–present
Senior Discount Warren, Rhode Island, USA 2004–present
Senses Fail Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA 2001–present A band that is primarily emo/screamo but also plays pop punk.
Set Your Goals Orinda, California, USA 2004–present A pop punk/melodic hardcore band.
Severed Head of State USA
Sex Pistols London, England, UK 1975–78, 1996, 2002–03, 2007–present A pioneer of the English 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
Sham 69 Hersham, Surrey, England 1975–80, 1989–present A very influential Oi! band named after faded graffiti promoting the local football (soccer) team.
Sharks Royal Leamington Spa, England 2007-present
Shattered Faith California, USA 1978-present
She Devils Argentina 1995–present
Sheep Squeeze Redwood City, California, USA 1991-?
Sick of It All Queens, New York City, New York, USA 1986-present
Side by Side New York City, New York, USA 1988
Siekiera Puławy, Poland 1984–1988
Simple Plan Montréal, Québec, Canada 1999–present
Sin Dios Madrid, Spain 1988–2006
Sister George London, England 1994–2008
Siouxsie and the Banshees London, England 1976–96 A successful punk pop, post-punk, and gothic rock band, considered to be one of the pioneers of goth fashion and music.
Ska-P Madrid, Spain 1994–2005, 2008–present
Skankin' Pickle San Jose, California, USA 1989-96
Skewbald / Grand Union Washington D.C., USA 1981
The Skids Dunfermline, Scotland, UK 1977–82, 2007, 2009, 2010
Skindred Newport, Wales, UK 1999–present A reggae punk metal band.
Skitsystem Göteborg, Sweden 1994–2007, 2009–present
The Skitzos Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2004–08 A band with influences of raw 70s punk and straight up rock and roll.
Skrewdriver Blackpool, Lancashire, England 1976–93 A neo-Nazi white power skinhead band.
Slapshot Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1985–present
Slapstick Elgin, Illinois, USA 1993-96
Slaughter & The Dogs Wythenshawe, Manchester, England 1976–78, 1979–81, 1996–present
Sleater-Kinney Olympia, Washington, USA 1994–2006 A riot grrrl indie rock group.
Sledgeback Seattle, Washington, USA 2004–present
The Slickee Boys Washington D.C., USA 1975-91
Slightly Stoopid San Diego, California, USA 1995-present
Slime Germany 1979-91
The Slits London, England 1976–82, 2005–10
Sloppy Seconds Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1985–present
Smoke or Fire Boston, Massachusets, USA 1998-present
Smut Peddlers Redondo Beach, California, USA 1993–present
SNFU Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1981–89, 1991–2005, 2007–present
Snot Santa Barbara, California, USA 1995-98, 2008
Snuff London, England 1986–present
Social Distortion Orange County, California, USA 1978–85, 1986–present A band that is often regarded as one of the leading bands of the 1980s hardcore punk explosion.
Some Girls San Diego, California, USA 2002-07
Sonic Boom Six Manchester, England 2002–present A four-piece punk/reggae/hip-hop band.
Son of Sam Los Angeles, California, USA 200-01, 2007 – present
The Soviettes Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 2000–2006, 2010 A four-piece punk band with 3 girls and 1 guy.
Soziedad Alkoholika Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 1988–present
Spazz Redwood City, California, USA 1992–2000
Special Duties Colchester, Essex, England 1977-83, 1995–present
The Specials Coventry, West Midlands, England 1977–81, 2008–present A 2 Tone/ska band.
Spermbirds Kaiserslautern, Germany 1982-1988, 1990-present
Spitboy San Francisco, California, USA 1990-95
The Spits Seattle, Washington, USA
Split Lip Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1990-96, 2009
Splodgenessabounds Keston, London, England 1979–present An English Oi!/punk pathetique band notorious for their provocative live shows.
Squirrel Bait Louisville, Kentucky, USA 1983-88
SSD Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1981–85 A hardcore punk band.
The Stalin Fukushima City, Japan 1980–85, 1987–88, 1989–93
Stance Punks Japan 1999–present
Star Fucking Hipsters New York City, New York, USA 2005-present
State of Alert Washington D.C., USA 1980-81
Stiff Little Fingers Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 1977–82, 1987–present A very influential Northern Irish punk band known for their single "Suspect Device".
The Stooges Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 1967–71, 1972–74, 2003–present
The Stranglers Guildford, Surrey, England 1974–present Influential and enduring English punk Band, with many hit singles, including "Grip", "Peaches", "Something Better Change", "No More Heroes" and "5 Minutes".
Street Dogs Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2002–present
Streetlight Manifesto East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA 2002–present A ska punk/alternative rock band with members from Catch 22.
Stretch Arm Strong Columbia, South Carolina, USA 1992–2010
Strike Anywhere Richmond, Virginia, USA 1999–present A pop punk/melodic hardcore band.
Strike Under Chicago, Illinois, USA 1979-81
Strung Out Simi Valley, California, USA 1989–present
Subhumans Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1978–83, 2005–present
Subhumans Wiltshire, England 1980–87, 1998, 2004–present A hardcore anarcho-punk band.
Sublime Long Beach, California, USA 1988–96 A pioneer of ska punk, whose career was cut short following the death of singer/guitarist Bradley Nowell.
Sublime with Rome California, USA 2009-present
Suburban Lawns Long Beach, California, USA 1978-83
Suburban Rhythm Long Beach, California, USA 1990-94
Suburban Studs Birmingham, West Midlands, England 1976-?
The Subways Welwyn Garden City, England, UK 2003–present
Subway Sect London, England 1976-80
The Suicide Commandos Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 1975-79
The Suicide Machines Detroit, Michigan, USA 1991–2006 A punk band with and often fun lyrics and influences of ska.
Suicidal Tendencies Venice, California, USA 1981–95, 1997–present Began their career as a hardcore punk band. As soon as second guitarist Mike Clark joined them in 1987, they eventually became metal.
Sugarcult Santa Barbara, California, USA 1998–present A band that incorporates power pop and pop punk music.
Sum 41 Ajax, Ontario, Canada 1996–present A Canadian punk rock band.
Super Heroines Los Angeles, California, USA 1981-88
Superjoint Ritual USA 1993–2004
Superman Is Dead Bali, Indonesia 1995–present An Indonesian Punk Rock band.
Supernova Costa Mesa, California, USA 1989–present
The Survivors Brisbane, Australia 1976–1978 A Brisbane punk rock group with Sixties leanings
Swell Maps Birmingham, West Midlands, England 1972-80
Swing Kids San Diego, California, USA 1994-97, 2009
Swingin' Utters Santa Cruz, California, USA 1988–present An American punk/folk punk band.
Swing Kids US}} San Diego, California, USA 1994-97, 2009

T

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Tara Perdida Lisbon, Portugal 1995–present
Team Dresch Olympia, Washington, USA 1993-98, 2004–present
Teenage Head Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 1975–present An early Canadian punk band, considered the "Canadian Ramones".
Teenage Bottlerocket Laramie, Wyoming, USA 2001–present A skate punk band with pop punk influences.
The Teen Idles Washington, D.C., USA 1979–80 A short lived American D.C. hardcore band and a leading band in the straight edge movement.
Teen Idols Nashville, Tennessee, USA 1992–2003, 2008-10
Television New York City, New York, USA 1973–78, 1992–93, 2001–present An art punk band.
Ten Foot Pole Simi Valley, California, USA 1993–present
Tenpole Tudor London, England, UK 1974–present A British rockabilly and punk group.
Terror Los Angeles, California, USA 20002-present
Terrorgruppe Berlin, Germany 1993-2005
Terveet Kädet Tornio, Finland 1980–present
Þeyr Reykjavík, Iceland 1980-83, 2006 Theyr
The Things Dublin, Ireland 2001–2009 An Irish Punk Rock band inspired by the Cramps and the Misfits.
This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb Pensacola, Florida, USA 1997–present An American folk punk band on Plan-It-X Records.
Thought Riot California, USA 1997–2007
Three Dollar Bill Chicago, Illinois, USA 1998–present
Thrice Irvine, California, USA 1998–present
Tiger Army Berkeley, California, USA 1995–present A psychobilly band.
Tilt East Bay, California, USA 1992-2001
Time Again Los Angeles, California, USA 2004–present An American street punk band that is heavily influenced by Rancid.
The Tone Deaf Pig-Dogs Atlanta, Georgia, USA 1989–1999; 2009–Present An American punk rock anti-band.
Total Chaos Pomona Valley, California, USA 1989–present An American hardcore punk band.
Die Toten Hosen Düsseldorf, Germany 1982–present A German punk band.
Towers of London London, England 2004–present
Toxic Narcotic Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1989–present A DIY hardcore punk band.
Toxic Reasons Dayton, Ohio, USA 1979–present
Toy Dolls Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England 1979–present
Tragedy Memphis, Tennessee, USA 2000–present
Los Traidores Montevideo, Uruguay 1986–2003
Transplants California, USA 1999–2003, 2004–06 A rapcore project made up by members of Rancid and Blink-182.
Treble Charger Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada 1992–2006 A pop punk/alternative rock band.
Tribe 8 San Francisco, California, USA 1995–2005
T.S.O.L. Long Beach, California, USA 1979–present An American hardcore/horror punk band that later turned to hair metal. Initial stand for True Sounds of Liberty.
Tsunami Bomb Petaluma, California, USA 1998–2005
Turbonegro Oslo, Norway 1998, 2002–present A glam punk band that combines hard rock and punk rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk".
Turning Point New Jersey, USA 1988-91
TZN Xenna Warsaw, Poland 1981-87

U

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
U.K. Subs London, England, UK 1976–present A band part of the original punk rock movement in England during the late 70's.
The U-Men Seattle, Washington, USA 1981–88
Unbroken San Diego, California, USA 1991-95, 2010
The Undead New Milford, New Jersey, USA 1980–present An American horror punk band.
Undeclinable 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands 1992-2009
The Undertones Derry, Northern Ireland, UK 1976–83, 1999–present A punk rock and sometimes considered power pop or New Wave band.
The Units San Francisco, California, USA 1978–84
The Unseen Hingham, Massachusetts, USA 1993–present An American street punk band.
Union 13 East Los Angeles, California, USA 1992–present A hardcore punk band who incorporate elements of their Central American background in their music.
Unsane New York City, New York, USA 1988–2000, 2003–present
Unwritten Law San Diego, California, USA 1990–present An American rock band.
Urinals Los Angeles, California, USA 1978–present A punk rock band known for their minimalistic style in their lyrics, sometimes even referred to as "punk haiku".
U.S. Bombs Huntington Beach, California, USA 1993–present An American punk rock band.
Useless ID Haifa, Israel 1995–present The most successful Punk Rock band in israel

V

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
Vampire Lovers Brisbane, Australia 1982–1984, 1988–1990 A Brisbane punk rock group, which developed into a horror punk/heavy metal hybrid in their later period.
The Vandals Huntington Beach, California, USA 1980–present A punk band turned pop punk, well-known for their use of humor and sarcasm.
The Varukers UK 1979–88, 1993–present A UK hardcore punk/anarcho-punk band.
Vatican Commandos Darien Connecticut, USA 1982–85 A hardcore punk band of which Moby was a member.
Vennaskond Tallinn, Estonia 1984–2006, 2007–present
Verbal Abuse San Francisco, California, USA 1981–95, 2005–present A hardcore punk band.
The Vibrators London, England 1976–present
Vice Squad Bristol, England 1978–85, 1997–present Female fronted punk rock band.
The Victims Perth, Australia 1977–79
The Viletones Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Vindictives Chicago, Illinois, USA 1991-96, 99
The Virus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 1998–2004 A street punk band.
Los Violadores Buenos Aires, Argentina 1981–92 An early Latino-American punk band, founded during Argentina's "El Proceso" military dictatorship.
Violent Delight St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK 2000–present
Violent Femmes Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 1980–present A folk punk band consisting of three members. Although still active, they had not released any new material since 2000.
Vision of Disorder Long Island, New York City, New York, USA 1992–2002, 2006, 2008–present
The Voidoids New York City, New York, USA 1976–79, 1982–84, 1990, 2000
Le Volume Était Au Maximum Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2000–present
Voodoo Glow Skulls Riverside, California, USA 1988–present An American ska punk band.
Voorhees Durham, County Durham, England 1990–2001
Void Washington D.C., USA 1979-83

W

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
The Wall Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England, UK 1978–83
The Waltons Isle of Wight, England
Les Wampas Paris, France 1983–present A pop punk/psychobilly band that refers to their music as "Yé-yé punk".
Warzone Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 1982-97
Wasted Youth Los Angeles, California, USA 1981-88
Wayne County & the Electric Chairs New York City, New York, USA
Wavves Los Angeles, California, USA 2008-present A lo fi punk rock project started by Nathan Williams and also includes members from Jay Reatard's band.
WC Miastko, Poland 1981–present
Wednesday 13 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 1992–present
Wednesday Night Heroes Edmonton, Alberta, Cananda 1997-present
The Weirdos Los Angeles, California, USA 1976–81, 1986, 1990, 2004–05
Western Addiction San Francisco, California, USA 2003-06
Weezer Los Angeles, California, USA 1992–present A band that started out playing pop punk, Alternative rock and then in 2010 indie pop.
The Wedding Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA 2003–present A christian punk band from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
White Flag Inland Empire, California, USA 1982-present
Whole Wheat Bread Jacksonville, Florida, USA 2003–present An American pop punk/rapcore group who was toured with bands such as Big D and the Kids Table and The Aquabats.
A Wilhelm Scream New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA 1996–present Formerly known as Smackin' Isaiah and Koen
The Wipers Portland, Oregon, USA 1977–2001
Wire London, England 1976–80, 1985–92, 1999–2004, 2006–present An influential band, especially in the development of the post-punk genre.
WIZO Sindelfingen, Germany 1985–2005
włochaty Szczecin, Poland 1987–present
Wolfbrigade Sweden 1995–2004, 2007–present
World Burns to Death Austin, Texas, USA 2000–present
The World/Inferno Friendship Society Brooklyn, New York, USA 1996–present
Wrangler Brutes Los Angeles, California, USA 2003-04

X

Band name Origin Years active Brief summary
X Australia 1997–present
X USA 1977–93, 2004–present
X-Ray Spex London, England, UK 1976–79, 1991, 1995–96, 2008 A punk 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 City, New York, USA 2000–present
Yellowcard Jacksonville, Florida, USA 1997-2008, 2010-present
You Me At Six Surrey, UK 2006-present
Young Canadians Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1979–80
Your Heart Breaks Bellingham, Washington, USA 1999–present A "collaborative music project"—with over 50 members in the lower 48 states—that plays a blend of indie rock, folk and punk, with electronic influence
Youth Brigade Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA 1980–present An American hardcore band consisting of three brothers.
Youth in Asia UK
Youth of Today New York City, New York, USA 1985–90 A straight edge New York/positive hardcore punk band.
The Yuppie Pricks Austin, Texas, USA 1999–present A comedy punk 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
Zebrahead La Habra, California, USA 1996–present A rapcore/ska punk band.
Zegota Greensboro, North Carolina, USA 1997–present
Zeke Seattle, Washington, USA 1993–present
The Zeros Chula Vista, California, USA 1976-80
The Zeros UK 1977
Zero Boys Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1979–86, 1990–93 A hardcore punk band.
Zóna A Bratislava, Slovakia 1984–present
Zounds Reading, Berkshire, England, UK 1977–82, 2001–present
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