Top Ten Punk Bands Metalheads Might Like

1. The Misfits

   

   The Misfits are an American horror punk band often credited with creating the horror punk subgenre. They combine punk rock with themes and imagery from horror films and B-movies. Formed in 1977 in New Jersey, the band was founded by Glenn Danzig.

   Metallica was influenced by the misfits and even covered Last caress, I don't think any more needs to be said.

   Indeed. Die, Die My Darling is one of my favorites.

2. Suicidal Tendencies

   

   Suicidal Tendencies is an American crossover thrash band founded in 1980 in Venice, California, by vocalist Mike Muir, who remains the only original member. The band is widely credited as one of the pioneers of crossover thrash. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1983 and is considered a landmark... read more

   They're like the most metal crossover thrash band around.

3. Agnostic Front

   

   Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band and a pioneer of the crossover thrash genre, formed in 1980. The band began by playing hardcore punk similar to their contemporaries and rose to prominence in the New York hardcore scene in the mid-1980s. Their influential 1984 album Victim in Pain helped... read more

4. Black Flag

   

   Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was originally called Panic and was founded by guitarist Greg Ginn, who served as the primary songwriter and only consistent member during its various lineup changes. Black Flag is widely regarded as one... read more

5. The Ramones

   

   The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City, in 1974. They are widely regarded as one of the first bands to define the punk rock sound. The original lineup included Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone.

   Not only metalheads but also metal musicians,I don't know if you know this or not but metallica was inspired by ramones fast guitar riffs from their punk rock music

6. Dead Kennedys

   

   Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1978. They were among the first American hardcore bands to gain a significant following in the United Kingdom. The band's politically charged lyrics and satirical style made them a prominent voice in the punk movement... read more

   Any band that influenced System of a Down, of course I'll love them!

7. Dirty Rotten Imbeciles

   

   D.R.I. is an American crossover thrash band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1982. The band includes founding members Kurt Brecht on vocals and Spike Cassidy on guitar. Its lineup also features bassist Greg Orr and drummer Danny Walker.

8. The Sex Pistols

9. Charged GBH

10. The Accused

The Newcomers
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    Schleimkeim

    
The Contenders

13. Minor Threat

    

    Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in 1980 in Washington, D.C. by vocalist Ian MacKaye and drummer Jeff Nelson. The band is credited with helping to define the straight edge movement within punk subculture. They disbanded in 1983 but remain influential in the punk and hardcore scenes... read more

14. Discharge

    

    Discharge is a British musical group formed in 1977 by Terence "Tezz" Roberts and Royston "Rainy" Wainwright. Although the band has undergone numerous lineup changes, the most recognized lineup from the early 1980s included bassist Wainwright, drummer Gary Maloney, guitarist Anthony "Bones" Roberts,... read more

15. The Exploited

    

    The Exploited are a Scottish punk rock band from Edinburgh. The group was formed in 1979 with an original lineup that included singer Terry Buchan and guitarist Stevie Ross. Terry was soon replaced by his brother Wattie Buchan, who became the band's frontman and has remained its central figure.

16. Rise Against

    

    Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The current lineup includes Tim McIlrath on vocals and rhythm guitar, Zach Blair on lead guitar, Joe Principe on bass, and Brandon Barnes on drums. The band is known for blending a punk sound with politically and socially... read more

17. Sum 41

    

    Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally known as Kaspir, they were formed in 1996 and officially disbanded in March 2025 following a final worldwide headlining tour and their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The final lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist... read more

18. Poison Idea

    I think metal heads may like Feel The Darkness and Kings of Punk albums.

19. Green Day

    

    Green Day are an American pop-punk and punk rock band formed in East Bay, California, in 1987. The core members are Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and guitar, Mike Dirnt on bass, and Tré Cool on drums, with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop-punk, and alternative rock... read more

20. Leftöver Crack

    

21. Broken Bones

22. Bad Religion

    

    Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1979. The band is known for its soaring three-part vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work, and thought-provoking lyrics. Its music often includes commentary on religion, politics, and social issues.

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24. Blink 182

    

    Blink-182 is an American pop-punk band formed in 1992. The original lineup featured Mark Hoppus on bass and vocals, Tom DeLonge on guitar and vocals, and Scott Raynor on drums. Raynor was replaced by Travis Barker in 1998. The band rose to mainstream success with the album Enema of the State and has... read more

25. The Offspring

    

    The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Originally named Manic Subsidal, the band currently consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Todd Morse, and drummer Brandon Pertzborn... read more

26. Snuff

27. Agent Orange

    

    Agent Orange is an American punk rock band formed in Placentia, California, in 1979. The group was one of the first to blend punk rock with surf music, creating a distinctive and influential sound. Its debut album, Living in Darkness, is considered a classic of the punk genre.