Best Punk Rock Bands Starting With the Letter C

Circle Jerks

The Clash

Catch 22

Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 1982. Throughout much of its history, the band has featured guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean, drummer Reed Mullin, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Pepper Keenan... read more

Code Orange

Code Orange is an American metallic hardcore band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2008. Originally named Code Orange Kids, the band gained early recognition for their intense live shows and aggressive sound. In 2014, they changed their name to Code Orange and released their breakthrough album... read more

Cold

Cold is an American post-grunge, alternative metal, and rock band formed in 1996 in Jacksonville, Florida. The band has achieved two gold albums and has sold over one million records in the United States. In 2003, they gained major recognition with the hit song Stupid Girl, which was co-written by Rivers... read more

Crass

Coheed and Cambria

Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, formed in 1995. The band consists of Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever, Josh Eppard, and Zach Cooper. Their music often features concept albums based on a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, created by Sanchez.

Chevelle

Chevelle is an American alternative metal band formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois. The original lineup consisted of brothers Pete Loeffler (lead vocals and guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums), and Joe Loeffler (bass). The band is known for its heavy sound and has released multiple successful albums, including... read more

Cock Sparrer

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Cramps

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Cardiac Kids

Cursed

Clan of Xymox

Chimaira

Chimaira is an American metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1998, the group blended groove metal and metalcore styles and became associated with the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement. The band released seven studio albums and went through numerous lineup changes before disbanding in 2014... read more

Chaos UK

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Crumbsuckers

Crumbsuckers was an American crossover thrash band formed in 1982 in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. The band blended hardcore punk with thrash metal and released two influential albums, Life of Dreams and Beast on My Back. Though the group disbanded in 1990, its members have occasionally reunited... read more

Coal Chamber

Coal Chamber was a nu-metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1993. The current members are Dez Fafara on vocals, Nadja Peulen on bass, Meegs Rascón on guitar, and Mike Cox on drums. Former members include Rayna Foss, Chela Rhea Harper, and John Thor... read more

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Creed

Creed is an American post-grunge band that was formed in 1993 in Tallahassee, Florida. The most well-known lineup of the band includes lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed achieved major commercial success in the late... read more