Bad Religion is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980 by Greg Graffin, Brett Gurewitz, Jay Bentley, and Jay Ziskrout. The group emerged from the Southern California hardcore punk scene and became known for fast, melodic songs and lyrics that often address politics, religion, and social issues. The band’s early releases helped establish its style, and it later reached wider recognition through albums such as Suffer, No Control, Against the Grain, and Recipe for Hate. Bad Religion has remained active for decades with a changing lineup centered around Graffin, Gurewitz, and Bentley. In live settings, the band is known for a direct, high-energy punk performance built around tightly arranged songs and vocal harmonies.