List of Christian punk bands

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This is a list of Christian punk bands, which include all notable Christian bands that fall under the category of punk or one of its subgenres, excluding hardcore genres. Christian hardcore bands are listed on the list of Christian hardcore bands.

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Traditional punk rock

Christian bands that were part of or draw from traditional punk rock.

Post-punk and new wave

Artists associated with post-punk and new wave in Christian music.

Melodic punk and skate punk

Melodic punk bands and artists in Christian music.

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