Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, formed in 1992 by Wes Scantlin (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and released their seven-song debut EP titled Stuck in 1994, the band's first commercial release. They released their debut album Abrasive independently in 1997, their major label debut, 2001's Come Clean, has sold over five million copies. They have released nine studio albums, with their latest being Kiss the Machine in May 2025, one EP, one greatest hits compilation, one video album, altogether selling over seven million albums.