this is all good and well, i like these responses. good opinions you know? i think that it's an interesting comparison. but don't forget nu-metal, such lack of talent there. and of course there is a certain degree of skill involved in punk. i mean, it's not ****ty playing or anything. just not as skilled as metal. there is some **** punk but again i'll remind you of nu-metal. and some other metal is trash too.
but i'm wondering what you describe as punk? some people only mention Sum41(actually pretty good guitar) and Blink182.
what punk bands are you comparing against what metal bands?