Punk rock. The name says it all. Energetic and usually with an active dislike for established forms of music, politics and fashion. Most fans of Punk Rock or some of it's many offshoots (hardcore, straight-edge, emo, grindcore, etc) are devoted to their music and lifestyle. The driving force that keeps punk rock fresh is it's individuality and the ability to "Do It Yourself" (also known as the D.I.Y. ethic).
A punk site with biographies, pictures, links, news and downloads. Showcasing a lot of bands such as Anti-Flag, Green Day, MXPX, Mr. T Experience, The Living End, Rancid, Homegrown, Blink-182 and The Ataris. http://punkisland.faithweb.com/
Resource attempting to document the past 25 years of punk music, with band discographies and links to MP3s, labels, record stores and mail order sites. http://www.punk-information.com/
Created to guide you through the murky waters of punk reissue compilations. With a searchable and continually-updated database of old and rare punk reissues. http://www.lipstickkillers.com/comphell/
Hosts official band sites, official message boards (Catch 22, Shai Hulud, MxPx, AAA), chatroom, polls, articles and free e-mail. http://www.truepunk.com
An archive site dedicated to early punk rock bands (like Bad Brains, AK-47, The Huns, Really Red and The Weirdos) and music. http://www.breakmyface.com/
Informational site featuring guitar tablature, RealAudio clips, MP3s, band biographies, tour dates, pictures, flyers and links. http://members.fortunecity.com/punkv3/
From the introduction, "The aim of this project is to compile concise, correct information about punk records from America in the years 1976 to 1983." http://www.collectorscum.com/volume3/
Pages on some old school bands like Black Flag, The Exploited, Subhumans (UK) and Dead Kennedys. Site has MP3s, discographies, sound clips and links. http://www.angelfire.com/ak3/PUNKROCK007/
A collection of discographies and biographies of power pop, mod '79 and punk rock bands from '77 to '83, including many pictures and album sleeves. http://punkmodpop.free.fr/
Free video and MP3 downloads of: Weirdos, Vandals, Adolescents, Screamers, Ramones, Dickies, Sex Pistols, Dead Boys, Germs, Minor Threat and Monster X. Also features a flyer gallery and a guestbook. http://punkrockers.com
Owned by Terry Hammer, who specializes in working with hardcore punk and reggae bands. A longtime member of the punk community, this site has some historical perspective. http://www.angelfire.com/oh/liveperformances/
For punks from the late 70's and early 80's. A community to talk about UK punk like Sex Pistols, Slaughter and The Dogs, UK Subs and The Clash. http://groups.msn.com/fastandfurious
