How To Start Your Own Punk Band

State Champs in their official music video "secrets"

Music is something alot of people seem to enjoy and have a passion for, yet everyone has different tastes in music, which often means that not all bands have the same thing. That is how different sounds and genres are created. In this post I will Over the first few steps of satrting a band(but not limited to)

1. You will need some band mates, preferably friends that have the same taste in music and is committed to making music.

State Champs in their official music video "All you are is history"

A:Vocalist.

Derick sanders, Singer of Mayday parade In their official music video "Jamie all over"

B.Lead Guitar
C.Bass player: (2nd guitar is optional).

Skyler Accord and AJ Rebollo in Issue's official music video "Never lose your Flames"

D. Drummer:.

Luke Holland in a cover of  "Veil of Maya"

Now if you have all your equipment and band mates then the next step is to practice, practice, PRACTICE! A great way to get started is to find a simple song to jam to, to find everyone's skills and limits. I prefer starting with "Gives You Hell" by The All American Rejects. It has simplicity while being a classic for the 2000s, Leading with a simple drum beat into a guitar riff, and even a small piano part ( which a lot of punk bands are starting to have keyboard players now)
Your first gig:
The first gig is always the hardest, between actually getting booked and paid or the nervousness its going to be stressful. Start by calling local venues asking for open mic nights. Or ask other bands if you could open for them. A Lot of bands would like to have a opening act, so ask around. Private parties or events are even great to try out. 
Equipment:
Depending on where you play, you will need certain types of equipment.

Small Areas (church, pavilion, and a enclosed room) 
PA system with at least 2 monitors
A mixer
1 amp for guitar
1 amp for bass guitar
A power surge protected power line for all the plugins
Set Up
-on a small area one monitor for the singers mic should be set up in the middle of stage
-the other monitor should be set up so the drummer can hear the words in the song.
-The bass and guitar on opposite sides of the singer with amps as well
Large Areas (Venues, theaters, and a stage outdoors)
PA System with at least 4 monitors
Drum mics
Large Cab amps with head for guitarists  
A larger mixer probably a 7 channel or more depending on set up

Different power sources

Ear pieces for back tracks.

Set up

PA system with 2 monitors or more on facing the crowed, 2 facing the drummer.
Hook all the drum mics through a mic input device (one that can have several inputs and one output), then plug the one output into the band's main mixer,
Microphone all the amps into the mixer. 
basically with a large area you can not run much without a mic. 
Have fun!!!!
Listen, when your on stage and you stand still and have straight faces the show is boring.Moving around and about, jumping and getting excited will allow the energy flow and naturally you will be relaxed and having fun. You Should not go 100% by this  check list its just a idea to show what the simple tools are that are used for rock shows. Every band is different and that's what makes every band unique. By the time you are playing in large theaters and venues you will be a master of putting on a good show.  

A few last notes you should maybe go by
Never say "my band" sure we all may slip up and say it, but its a team effort.
Never go cheap in equipment.
Practice as often as you can
Jam frequently, Its how songs are made
Don't turn every knob on any equipment to max, Louder does not always mean better

Also always remember to have fun, stick with the music, always split the check evenly, and never settle with anything always aim to do better, it can always be better