10 Punk Bands You Need To See Before You're Boring
8. NOFX
Known as the comedic bad boys of the skate-punk sub-genre, NOFX have had an impressive, albeit controversial lifespan since forming back in 1983.
Despite demand from major record labels and MTV in the 90s to join the likes of Green Day, The Offspring and Blink 182 in the mainstream, NOFX continuously resisted. The band viewed the burst of popularity for punk-rock during this period as exploitation and they were more than happy with how they were getting on alone.
From a financial standpoint, this would seem like an insane decision, but it was certainly a punk attitude and has protected the band’s integrity and reputation within the punk community.
The main reason NOFX are still around 36 years on is the infamy behind their live shows. This is undeniably one of the funniest bands you can go and see live, as long as you’ve got thick skin. Their humour is controversial and sometimes tasteless, but it arguably takes the driving seat at their performances over their music (which, thankfully, is also awesome.)
NOFX now tour with their own mini-festival, Punk in Drublic, so they won’t be too hard to catch. This must-see combination of punk-rock and a Frankie Boyle show is truly magnificent.