Artists similar to
Arcturus
Norwegian avant‐garde metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Arcturus are Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Ulver and Opeth, from the same avant-garde metal, progressive metal and black metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Arcturus?
The artists most similar to Arcturus are Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Ulver and Opeth, from the same avant-garde metal, progressive metal and black 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 Arcturus?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Borknagar, Ulver, Enslaved, Agalloch, Immortal and Satyricon have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Arcturus" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Arcturus?
Arcturus is usually associated with avant-garde metal, progressive metal, black metal and metal (group · NO · active since 1990), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.