Powerman 5000 is an American industrial metal and hard rock band formed in Boston and led by founder and frontman Spider One. Known for combining heavy guitar riffs, electronic production, punk energy, and science-fiction imagery, the band achieved its commercial breakthrough with the platinum-selling 1999 album Tonight the Stars Revolt! and its signature songs “When Worlds Collide” and “Nobody’s Real.” Powerman 5000 has continued recording and touring through changing lineups, with later releases including Transform, Builders of the Future, The Noble Rot, and the 2024 album Abandon Ship.
