Artists similar to
Anthrax
US thrash metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Anthrax are Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Judas Priest, from the same thrash metal, heavy metal and groove metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Anthrax?
The artists most similar to Anthrax are Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Judas Priest, from the same thrash metal, heavy metal and groove metal circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Anthrax?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Slayer, Testament, System of a Down, Korn, Helloween and Lamb of God have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Anthrax" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Anthrax?
Anthrax is usually associated with thrash metal, heavy metal, groove metal and speed metal (group · US · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 24 October 2026.