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The 23 most-read powerviolence artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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23 artists are ranked in powerviolence. The biggest move was Crossed Out, up 7 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | NailsOxnard · United States | 5,625 | 0 |
02 | Harm’s WayChicago · United States | 3,851 | 0 |
03 | GulchSanta Cruz · United States | 2,083 | 0 |
04 | Iron LungReno · United States | 1,546 | 0 |
05 | Man Is the BastardClaremont · United States | 1,358 | +2 |
06 | DropdeadProvidence · United States | 1,337 | 0 |
07 | SpazzRedwood City · United States | 1,213 | -2 |
08 | Charles BronsonDeKalb · United States | 1,108 | +4 |
09 | Crossed OutEncinitas · United States | 1,088 | +7 |
10 | MagrudergrindWashington, D.C. · United States | 1,022 | 0 |
11 | ACxDCUnited States | 958 | -3 |
12 | InfestUnited States | 945 | +1 |
13 | ZuluLos Angeles · United States | 910 | -4 |
14 | Weekend NachosChicago · United States | 867 | -3 |
15 | RorschachNew Jersey · United States | 862 | -1 |
16 | Capitalist CasualtiesSanta Rosa · United States | 720 | -1 |
17 | Despise YouUnited States | 530 | 0 |
18 | Bastard NoiseCalifornia · United States | 450 | 0 |
19 | No CommentNorth Hollywood · United States | 437 | +2 |
20 | Neon ChristAtlanta · United States | 401 | 0 |
21 | PunchSan Francisco · United States | 387 | -2 |
22 | Black Army JacketNew York · United States | 235 | 0 |
23 | Misery AddictUnited Kingdom | 14 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.