M.E.S.T. was an American rock band that formed in 1996, drawing from a diverse palette of musical influences spanning alternative rock, punk rock, ska punk, pop punk, and melodic hardcore. Operating during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the group became part of the vibrant rock underground during that era. The band dissolved on January 14, 2006, concluding a decade-long run that saw them navigate multiple genre conventions while maintaining a distinctive sound rooted in punk and alternative sensibilities.