Powerviolence

is an intense subgenre of hardcore punk characterized by short, chaotic songs, abrupt tempo shifts, and extreme aggression. Emerging in the late 1980s, it blends elements of grindcore and hardcore, focusing on raw, unpolished sound. Bands like Infest and Man Is the Bastard pioneered the style, delivering a visceral, uncompromising attack on both music and societal norms.