Top 10 Most Brutal Dubstep Artists

Not all dubstep is created equal. Some artists specialize in creating music that is dark, intense, and downright brutal, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with electronic music.

From bone-crushing bass drops to mind-bending soundscapes, these artists are the ones that make your heart race and your head spin.

The Top Ten

  1. Skrillex

    Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Skrillex, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He played a key role in bringing dubstep to mainstream audiences.

    He was formerly the lead singer of the post-hardcore band From First to Last and later formed the duo Jack... read more

    Skrillex is what brought me to dubstep. I wouldn't exactly call him a role model, but I believe he's the rightful king of dubstep and doesn't deserve so many haters. As far as brutality goes, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites... Does any more need to be said?

  2. Xtrullor

    Xtrullor should easily be ranked #1. His dubstep music is extremely emotional, but I'm not here to talk about the emotion. I'm here to talk about how brutal and extreme it is.

    His drops mainly use a powerful robotic alien malfunction noise which will genuinely blow your mind. Most of his songs sound like he is breaking or attacking something. This isn't just the typical "wub wub wub" sound.

    No, I'm talking about mental stuff here. When I first heard Xtrullor, I thought my washing machine was breaking (that's a good thing).

    If you consider voting for Skrillex, please listen to Ego Death, Corrosive, and Cry first. Then, assuming your brain still functions properly, think again.

  3. Excision

    The first artist that welcomed me to the world of dubstep is Skrillex. But the first artist that welcomed me to the world of brutal dubstep is Excision. And I have to be honest, Excision is way more brutal than any other artist with his songs.

    There's absolutely no way to beat Excision.

    Excision is much more brutal than Skrillex. Skrillex has Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, while Excision has X-Rated, Deviance, Sexism, and so many more, and they all sound good!

    I love Skrillex, but his style has changed a lot. He isn't as brutal as he used to be, so I'd have to go with Excision.

  4. Datsik

    I've been listening to dubstep for a long time. The best dubstepper, in my opinion, is Skream, but the most brutal? Datsik, for sure.

    Excision is much like meh, and Skrillex is so overrated.

  5. Zomboy

  6. Knife Party

    Knife Party are an Australian electronic music duo comprising Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, two members of the drum and bass band Pendulum. They formed the group in 2011 and are known for their aggressive style blending electro house, dubstep, and other electronic genres. Their debut EP 100% No Modern... read more

    A friend showed me Knife Party. At first, I didn't like it, but when I listened carefully, I loved them.

  7. Ephixa

    He is amazing! The bass in his songs is insane.

  8. Peer Van Mladen

    Peer van Mladen, born on May 3, 1989, in Belgrade, Serbia, is a music producer and composer. He reportedly earns more than 8 million dollars annually from his work in the music industry. He is considered one of the most influential figures in music production.

  9. Noisia

  10. NightKilla

    All of his songs make me want to buy earplugs - in a good way, of course!

    Heavy dubstep, Fairydust, nine circles, and a lot more tracks, just epic.

    11. The Newcomers
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    13. The Contenders

  13. Ajapai

  14. Flux Pavillion

  15. Panda Eyes

    Not typically a dubstep artist, but still very good.

  16. Deadmau5

  17. Rusko

  18. Dex Arson

  19. Code:Pandorum

    Literally, anyone from Crowsnest, Plague Born, or Abducted Records beats every other artist on this list several times over in terms of brutality.

    Should really be in the top ten.

  20. Dubsidia

  21. Eptic

  22. D Jahsta

    He's not well-known, but his tracks are some of the filthiest dub I've ever heard.

  23. Ry Legit

  24. Devin Martin

    Skrillex #1? Seriously? I know, it's a generic name for a DJ, but Devin Martin makes the most brutal dubstep tracks ever. Go check out his track Mad Maestro and compare that to any Skrillex or Excision song you've heard.

    Also, go check out FESTER and Punishment - Pain. That track is the most brutal in the world.

  25. Fester

  26. Foreign Beggarz

  27. Sadhu

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