Most Underrated Punk Bands

The Top Ten
1 Black Flag Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Initially called Panic, the band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands as well as one of the pioneers of post-hardcore. After breaking up in 1986, Black Flag reunited in 2003 and again in 2013.

Had a very big influence on hardcore punk

I absolutely love Black Flag!

2 Bad Brains Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members have objected to this term to describe their music.
3 The Crucif****

If you could only have one punk record this would be it. I purchased Wisconsin first and did not discover the first album until years later. If you know of something that tops this please post a link or something.

Black flag isn't underrated! If anything they are highly overrated. Also the casualties

Why aren't they number one!?!?!

4 T.S.O.L.
5 The Adverts

Released only two albums, but created four timeless classic punk anthems, i.e. 'Bored Teenagers', One Chord Wonders', 'No time to be 21' and 'Gary Gilmore's Eyes'. Plus many other great songs, too.

6 D.O.A. D.O.A. is a Canadian punk rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. They are often referred to as the "founders" of hardcore punk along with Black Flag, Bad Brains, Angry Samoans, the Germs, Negative Trend, and Middle Class.

Best punk band ever

7 The Germs
8 Scream

Dave Grohl was in Scream before Nirvana

9 The Adicts
10 Reagan Youth
The Contenders
11 The Adolescents
12 OFF!
13 Descendents The Descendents are a punk rock band formed in 1977 in Manhattan Beach, California by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson.
14 Rise Against Rise Against is an American hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe, and drummer Brandon Barnes. They are known for popularizing punk. Some of their most well-known ...read more.
15 The Damned The Damned is a British punk rock band formed in London in 1976. They were one of the first punk bands to release a single, contributing to the birth of the UK punk movement. Over the years, the band's style has evolved to include elements of goth rock and post-punk. The Damned are recognized for their influence on various subgenres of rock music and their continuously evolving sound.

The Damned were the coolest British Punk Band. They could play, sing, the were wild, speed-driven FREAKS. They had the greatest energy, no-one could top them.

16 The Casualties
17 999

Over 40 years playing great punk, responsible for such classics like 'Homicide', 'Emergency', 'Nasty Nasty', 'Absolution', 'Feelin' alright with the Crew' and many others.

18 AFI AFI (abbreviation for A Fire Inside) is an American rock band from Ukiah, California, formed in 1991. Since 1998, it consists of lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backing vocalist Adam Carson, bassist, backing vocalist and keyboardist Hunter Burgan, and guitarist, backing vocalist and keyboardist Jade Puget. Havok and Carson are the sole remaining original members. Originally a hardcore punk band, they have since delved into many genres, starting with horror punk and following through post-hardcore and emo into alternative rock and gothic rock.

Hey miss murder can I! Hey miss murder can I, end my life!?

19 NoMeansNo

Most technically talented punk band ever

20 7 Seconds
21 The Slickee Boys
22 Sham 69
23 Screeching Weasel
24 The Vandals
25 The F*ckwits
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