Punk Bands A-Z #2

A

Politically charged US punk band whose name would make any vexillologist nervous.

B

Humorous pop-punk band behind "All The Small Things" & "What's My Age Again?"

C

80s LA hardcore punks with an eyebrow raising name, led by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris.

D

Politically charged San Francisco band fronted by Jello Biafra, behind "Holiday In Cambodia."

E

Early 2000s New Jersey pop-punk band whose name is also a unit of energy.

F

UK post-punk band led by Mark E. Smith, known for " Live at the Witch Trials" and a prolific output.

G

Early-2000s US pop-punk band of twin brothers Joel & Benji Madden, famous for “The Anthem.”

H

Suited-up Swedish garage punks behind “Hate to Say I Told You So.”

I

Politically charged 2010s Bristol punk band with shouty, high-energy songs like "Never Fight a Man With a Perm."

J

Pioneering UK post-punk band of the late Ian Curtis, whose members would go on to form New Order.

K

90s UK ska punk band named after a royal sounding crustacean Aussies might throw on the barbie.

L

90s California punk band named after their old tour van — part of the Fat Wreck Chords scene.

M

Iconic US hardcore punk band featuring Ian MacKaye, whose song "Straight Edge" was the basis of the straight edge movement.

N

Pop-punk/ska punk band featuring Gwen Stefani, who had huge hits in the 90's with "I'm Just A Girl" and "Don't Speak".

O

Late-80s California ska-punk band whose members later formed Rancid; known for “Sound System.”

P

Iconic celtic folk/punk band fronted by the late Shane MacGowan, behind "Fairytale of New York".

Q

80s US pop-punk band with a provocative name and catchy Ramones-style songs.

R

90s California punk band led by Tim Armstrong, known for hits like “Ruby Soho” and “Time Bomb.”

S

70s UK Oi! band from Hersham, known for “If the Kids Are United” and street punk anthems.

T

Early-2000s US punk/rap supergroup with members of Rancid and Blink-182.

U

70s Northern Irish punk band fronted by Fergal Sharkey, best known for “Teenage Kicks.”

V

Humorous California punk band whose albums include "Peace Thru Vandalism" and "Fear of a Punk Planet".

W

Late-70s UK art-punk band, influential for "Pink Flag" and minimalist post-punk.

X

Late-70s UK punk band fronted by Poly Styrene, famous for “Oh Bondage Up Yours!”

Y

2000s Florida pop-punk/emo band with a violinist, famous for “Ocean Avenue.”

Z

In a parallel universe, this US hardcore punk band might be called the Zilch Lads.