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1. "I am an anarchist." If you can't name the seminal punk band who sings this line, please stop taking this quiz right now.
2. This band was from New York City, and were noted as being one of the worst bands out there; even the owner of CBGB's said they would be hated by everyone, since they couldn't play. Name this band, who just wanted to be "sedated".
3. West Coast punk became more noted in the late '90s, but this California band can be considered the godfathers of the movement long before No Doubt was punk. Who is this band, whose albums like "Against the Grain" and more recently "The Process of Belief" have proved that punk isn't just moshing, it's a message.
4. Called the "CNN of punk music" by a member of Anthrax, this band was known for its issue-charged lyrics, along with its ability to constantly change and improve upon its craft. Name this English band, who were inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
5. This band has so many songs, they even put out an album of almost 50 that "weren't good enough for their other records". Who is this band, known for both their quirky style, and their unfailing dislike of President Bush?
6. Sometimes, it's the saddest incidents that make for the most amazing of songs. Name the band who turned a suicide tragedy into "Bro Hymn".
7. Brett Gurewitz has said he "signed this band even before it existed". Coming from the ashes of Operation Ivy, who is this band, famous for both its punk and reggae influences?
8. The titles of this band's biggest hits could almost be a story in themselves: "When I Come Around", I hope you had the "Time of Your Life", because "Nice Guys Finish Last", even if you're a "Basket Case". Who is this band, considered the forerunners of 1994's punk breakout?
9. Youth and angst, mixed with intelligence and the belief that anything can be fixed if you dislike it enough, have given this band a leg up on becoming the Clash for the millennium. Name this band, hailing from Pittsburgh and signed to the Fat Wreck Chords label.
10. This band wasn't afraid to take its listeners to church, but don't make the mistake of calling it a Christian punk band. Formerly of Tooth and Nail Records, who is this band from Washington state, cited by almost of all of the new "punk" bands as an influence?
11. "Do You Remember" this band, whose recent DVD of the same name takes you through their 15 years together, and who owns the Chunksaah record label?
12. Milo went to college, and then Everything Sucked. Who is the band, who created these records, and could also be noted for the cartoon drawn about their lead singer, depicting him as an almost Dilbert-like character?
13. When you talk about punk bands who are in it for the fun, you have to namecheck this one. Who is this band, boasting not only a lawyer as their bass player, but also one of the most well-known punk drummers in the business?
14. Now how many bands can incorporate the bagpipes into hardcore songs, and not get beat up in the very bars they play in? Name this band, who manages to keep from getting their butts kicked by being an all- out fantastic music group, hailing from the Boston area.
15. New York is a breeding ground for hardcore and punk kids, so it's no surprise that such a band exists that combines the two. Name this band, made up of two brothers, and whose releases include "Go".
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