1. Bill Burr: Known for his rage-fueled rants and no-holds-barred approach to comedy.
2. Lewis Black: Famous for his angry outbursts and political commentary.
3. Jim Jefferies: Often tackles controversial topics with an aggressive, unapologetic style.
4. Katt Williams: Mentioned in the search results[5], known for his energetic and often confrontational performances.
5. Doug Stanhope: Recognized for his cynical and often angry comedic style.
6. Frankie Boyle: While not mentioned in the results, he’s known for his acerbic wit and confrontational humor.
7. Joe Rogan: Mentioned in the search results[4], his comedy often includes passionate, intense delivery on various topics.
8. Sam Kinison: Though deceased, his influence on angry comedy continues to inspire current comedians.
9. Ed Night: Described in the search results as having “an incredibly sharp writer with an unmatched sense of modernity”[1], potentially fitting the angry comedy style.
These comedians represent a mix of established names and emerging talent in the realm of confrontational or aggressive comedy styles.
Citations:
[1] https://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2025/01/02/57260/tim_hardings_top_20_shows_of_2024
[2] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comedy/what-to-see/best-live-comedy-what-to-see/
[3] https://deadline.com/2024/12/comedians-to-watch-2025-1236202510/
[4] https://nypost.com/ticket-sales/175-biggest-comedy-tours-2025-get-tickets-dates-more/
[5] https://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/dates/2025/03/category/comedy
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaPEA5bfMKU
[7] https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenglobes/video/7456628937339227397?lang=en
[8] https://www.aol.com/175-biggest-comedy-tours-2025-183808827.html