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, crossover thrash, grunge, metalcore, new wave, and post-punk—but never played punk rock, should not be listed either.
L Band name Origin Years active Brief summary L7 Los Angeles, California, US 1985–2001, 2014–present A punk rock/grunge/hard rock/alternative metal band. Lagwagon Goleta, California, United States 1990–present A pop punk/punk rock/skate punk/melodic hardcore band discovered by NOFX frontman, Fat Mike, who signed them to his label, Fat Wreck Chords. Lard Chicago, Illinois, US 1988–2000, 2020–present An industrial rock/hardcore punk/industrial metal band formed by Jello Biafra. Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Campbell, California, US 2001–2004 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 An all female pop punk/alternative rock band.The Last GangLos Angeles, California, US2010–presentThe punk rock band was picked as one of 18 artists to watch in 2018 by Alternative Press. Latex Generation New York City, New York, US 1990–2006 A punk rock band. Latterman Huntington Station, New York, US 2000–2007, 2011–2012, 2016, 2018 A melodic punk rock band with vocals shared by Phil Douglas (Iron Chic) and Mattie Jo Canino (RVIVR), their songs often contain political and/or socially conscious lyrics. The band is considered highly influential in the pop punk genre with their album No Matter Where We Go...being considered a staple of the genre. The Lawrence Arms Chicago, Illinois, US 1999–present A melodic punk rock band who was/are members of Slapstick, Tricky Dick, The Broadways, Baxter, The Falcon, Sundowner and Smoking Popes. Leatherface Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK 1988–1994, 1998–2012 A punk rock/hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band. Leathermouth New Jersey, US 2007–2010 A hardcore punk/post-hardcore/screamo side-project of Frank Iero, guitarist of My Chemical Romance. Lemuria Buffalo, New York, US 2004–2018 An indie rock/punk rock/emo/power pop band. Letter Kills Temecula, California, US 2002–2006, 2023–present A rock/post-hardcore/alternative rock band. Le Shok Long Beach, California, US 1997–2001 A punk rock/new wave band. Le Tigre New York City, New York, US 1998–2007, 2010, 2016, 2022–present An electronic rock/riot grrrl/electroclash/dance-punk band formed by Kathleen Hanna. Left Alone Wilmington, California, US 1996–present A punk rock/pop punk/street punk/ska punk band with a considerable amount of influence from Rancid. The Leftovers Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1976–1979, 1983, 2012–present A Brisbane punk rock band. The Leftovers Portland, Maine, US2002–2011A pop punk/power pop band. Leftöver Crack Alphabet City, Manhattan, New York, US 1998–present A political crust punk/hardcore punk/ska punk band with members of ska punk band, Choking Victim. Legal Weapon Los Angeles, California, US 1980–2018 A hardcore punk band with female vocals. The Lemonheads Boston, Massachusetts, US 1986–1997, 2005–present An alternative rock/grunge/pop punk/jangle pop/power pop band. Less Than Jake Gainesville, Florida, US 1992–present A ska punk/pop punk/punk rock/skate punk band that has achieved moderate success such as spawning a radio hit in 1998 with "History of a Boring Town" which reached No. 39 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks. Lesser of Two Fort Walton Beach, Florida, US 1989–2002 A hardcore punk/thrash metal band. Let's Go Bowling Fresno, California, US 1986–present A ska/reggae band. Leyton Buzzards Leyton, East London, London, England, UK 1976–1980 A classic punk rock band. The Libertines London, England, UK 1997–2004, 2010, 2014–present An indie rock/garage rock/post-punk revival band. Life After Life San Francisco, California, US 1993–1998 A punk rock/psychedelic rock band. Life's Blood New York, New York, US 1987–1989 A hardcore punk band. Lifetime New Brunswick, New Jersey, US 1990–1997, 2005–present A melodic hardcore/hardcore punk band.The LillingtonsNewcastle, Wyoming, US1995–2001, 2003, 2006–2008, 2013–2015, 2017–2020A pop punk band. Kody Templeman (vocalist/lead guitarist) is also a member of Teenage Bottlerocket. Limp San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1994–2002 A pop punk/punk rock/alternative rock/ska punk band. Limp Wrist Albany, New York, US 1998–present A hardcore punk/queercore/powerviolence band. Link 80 San Francisco Bay Area, California, US 1993–2002, 2016 A punk rock/pop punk/ska punk/hardcore punk/skacore band. Lit Orange County, California, US 1987–present A pop-punk/post-grunge/alternative rock band. Litmus Green Southern California, US 1991–present A hardcore punk band. LiveonRelease Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2000–2003 An all female pop punk band. The Living End Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1994–present A punk rock/pop punk/rockabilly/alternative rock/psychobilly band. Living with Lions Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2007–present A pop punk/punk rock band. Lobotomia São Paulo, Brazil 1984–1989, 2002–2018, 2024 A hardcore punk/crossover thrash/thrash metal band. Lockjaw Surrey, London, England, UK 1977–78 A classic punk rock band. Simon Gallup (bassist) is also a member of The Cure. The Locust San Diego, California, US 1994–2022 A grindcore/mathcore/powerviolence/noise rock band and one of the first artists on Three One G Records. Lolita No.18 Japan 1989–present An all female punk rock band. London London, England, UK 1976–78, 2008–present A classic punk rock band. London SS London, England, UK 1975–76, 2012–present A rock/punk rock band. Mick Jones (guitarist) was also a member of The Clash. Long Beach Dub Allstars Long Beach, California, US 1997–2002, 2012–present A reggae/ska/dub/punk rock band. Long Beach Shortbus Long Beach, California, US 2002–2007 A reggae/punk rock/pop rock/acoustic band. Look Back and Laugh Oakland, California, US 2004–2007 A hardcore punk/thrashcore band. The Lords of the New Church UK, US 1981–1989, 2001–2003, 2007 A gothic rock/post-punk/glam punk/punk rock supergroup featuring Stiv Bators of the Dead Boys, Brian James of The Damned, Dave Tregunna of Sham 69 and Nick Turner of The Barracudas. A Loss for Words Abington, Massachusetts, US 1999–2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 A pop punk/easycore band, formerly known as Last Ride until 2003.The Lost Boys ClubHilversum, Netherlands2012–2017The pop punk band is inspired by the melodies of bands such as Blink-182 and New Found Glory. Lost Cherrees Sutton, London, Surrey, England, UK 1979–1986, 2003–present An anarcho-punk band. Louna Moscow, Russia 2008–present A hard rock/punk rock band. Love Equals Death Petaluma, California, USA 2003–2009, 2019–2024 A punk rock band. Love You to Death Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1999–2015 A pop/power pop/pop punk band formerly known as The Pettit Project. The Loved Ones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2003–present A punk rock/pop punk band. The Low Budgets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 2000–2008, 2015, 2022 A punk rock/surf/garage rock band. Lower Class Brats Austin, Texas, US 1995–present A street punk band highly influenced by the movie A Clockwork Orange.Lucky 7San Diego, California, US1997–2003In 1999, the pop punk band was awarded Best Rock band by San Diego Magazine, Top Internet Band by CNN World Beat and Best Alternative Band by MP3.com. In 2001, the band was awarded Top 5 Internet Band by Yahoo Internet Life and Best Rock band by San Diego Magazine.Lucky Boys ConfusionChicago, Illinois, US1997–presentA punk rock/ska/hip hop/pop punk band. The band's song "Hey Driver" was featured in the movies Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Without a Paddle (2004) and New York Minute (2004) as well as in the video game MVP Baseball 2004. The band's song "Bossman" was featured in a commercial for the gum Extra in 2008. Ludichrist Long Island, New York, US 1984–1989, 2012–present A crossover thrash/hardcore punk/thrash metal band. Ludwig von 88 Paris, France 1983–1999, 2016–present A punk rock/alternative rock band. The Lurkers Uxbridge, West London, London, England, UK 1976–1979, 1982–1984, 1987–1997, 1999–present A punk rock/new wave/pop punk band.
M Band name Origin Years active Brief summary Macc Lads Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK 1981–1995, 1997, 2018–present A punk rock/hard rock/comedy rock band. Mad Caddies Solvang, California, US 1995–present A ska punk/reggae/punk rock/pop punk band. Mad Sin Germany 1987–present A psychobilly/punk rock/country/heavy metal band. Magazine Manchester, England, UK 1977–1981, 2009–2011 A post-punk/new wave/art punk band featuring ex-Buzzcocks vocalist, Howard Devoto. Magnapop Atlanta, Georgia, US 1989–1997, 2002–present An alternative rock/power pop/pop rock/pop punk band who charted the singles "Slowly, Slowly" and "Open the Door".Magnolia ParkOrlando, Florida, US2018–presentA pop punk/alternative rock/nu metal band. Major Accident Darlington, England, UK 1977–1985, 1996–2000 A punk rock/Oi! band noted for dressing similar to 'droogs' from the Stanley Kubrick film, A Clockwork Orange. Make Do and Mend West Hartford, Connecticut, US 2003–2016 A post-hardcore/emo band. Male Düsseldorf, Germany 1976–1980, 1990, 2002–present A classic punk rock/Deutschpunk band. Malignus Youth Sierra Vista, Arizona, US 1987–1994, 1999–2001, 2014 A hardcore punk/melodic hardcore band. Man Alive Jerusalem, Israel 1999–present A punk rock band. Manic Hispanic Orange County, California, US 1992–present A Chicano punk rock/comedy music band. Man Is the Bastard Claremont, California, US 1990–1997 A powerviolence/hardcore punk/noise rock/sludge metal band. Mano Negra Paris, France 1987–1994 A Latin alternative/ska punk/rock en Español/worldbeat band. Masters of the Backside England, UK 1976 The classic punk rock band's members went on to greater success: Chrissie Hynde later fronted The Pretenders, and Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies were subsequently founding members of The Damned. Masters of the Obvious New Orleans, Louisiana, US 1981–present A garage punk/pop punk/indie rock band. Matanza Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1996–2018 A hardcore punk/heavy metal/cowpunk/psychobilly band. Matchbook Romance Poughkeepsie, New York, US 1997–2007, 2009–2012, 2015–2016 A pop punk/emo/post-hardcore/melodic hardcore band. Their song "Monsters" appeared in Madden NFL 07, Arena Football: Road to Glory and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Math the Band Providence, Rhode Island, US 2001–present A chiptune-based synthpunk band. Also, a nintendocore/punk rock/indie rock/electronic band.Matt TokaYoungstown, Ohio, US2006–2013, 2017–presentAn alternative rock/punk rock/pop punk artist best known for the song "Ode To My Family". No Matarás Buenos Aires, Argentina 1990–present A punk rock band. The Matches Oakland, California, US 1997–2009, 2014–2018 A pop punk/alternative rock/ska band. The Max Levine Ensemble Washington, D.C., US 2000–present A DIY pop punk/power pop/punk rock band who are on Plan-It-X Records. Maxeen Long Beach, California, US 2003–2008