Against Me!/Frank Iero and the Cellabration/Annie Girl and the Fight

While plenty of punk bands have succeeded purely because they bring the noise, other acts like the Ramones and the Clash have left their mark because of the great songs they write. Against Me! rests firmly between the two camps. Last year, when they played House of Blues to kick off the Alternative Press Music Awards, their performance was just raucous enough to get a good mosh pit going. But it wasn’t just about raising a ruckus. The guys also relied on good guitar hooks and harmony vocals. They're currently touring in support to promote a forthcoming live album, due out in the fall. (Niesel)