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The 23 most-read powerviolence artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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23 artists are ranked in powerviolence. The biggest move was Weekend Nachos, up 6 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | NailsOxnard · United States | 7,329 | 0 |
02 | Harm’s WayChicago · United States | 5,948 | 0 |
03 | GulchSanta Cruz · United States | 2,197 | 0 |
04 | DropdeadProvidence · United States | 1,526 | 0 |
05 | ZuluLos Angeles · United States | 1,407 | +4 |
06 | SpazzRedwood City · United States | 1,325 | 0 |
07 | Man Is the BastardClaremont · United States | 1,175 | 0 |
08 | Weekend NachosChicago · United States | 1,161 | +6 |
09 | MagrudergrindWashington, D.C. · United States | 1,063 | -1 |
10 | ACxDCUnited States | 1,022 | -5 |
11 | InfestUnited States | 937 | -1 |
12 | RorschachNew Jersey · United States | 878 | 0 |
13 | Charles BronsonDeKalb · United States | 857 | 0 |
14 | Capitalist CasualtiesSanta Rosa · United States | 740 | +1 |
15 | Iron LungReno · United States | 716 | -4 |
16 | Crossed OutEncinitas · United States | 651 | 0 |
17 | Despise YouUnited States | 587 | 0 |
18 | Neon ChristAtlanta · United States | 446 | +2 |
19 | PunchSan Francisco · United States | 439 | 0 |
20 | Bastard NoiseCalifornia · United States | 427 | -2 |
21 | No CommentNorth Hollywood · United States | 280 | +1 |
22 | Black Army JacketNew York · United States | 212 | -1 |
23 | Misery AddictUnited Kingdom | 24 | 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 August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.