When Worlds Collide (Powerman 5000 song)

"When Worlds Collide" is a song by the American industrial metal band Powerman 5000, released in 1999 as the lead single from their album Tonight the Stars Revolt!. The song is considered the band's signature song and is their most commercially successful single to date.

The song features a heavy, driving industrial metal sound characterized by distorted guitars, electronic samples, and Spider One's distinctive shouted vocals. Lyrically, the song evokes a sense of impending chaos and futuristic conflict, reflecting the album's overall science fiction themes. The chorus, "When worlds collide, you'll never survive," is a memorable and oft-quoted refrain.

"When Worlds Collide" gained significant popularity due to its inclusion in several forms of media, including video games, television shows, and movies. Its widespread exposure contributed to its chart success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and achieving significant airplay on rock radio stations. The song helped propel Tonight the Stars Revolt! to platinum status. The song's popularity has endured, and it remains a staple of Powerman 5000's live performances.